Ely and Cambridgeshire News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Ely and Cambridgeshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Bourn Airfield: Fatal plane crash caused by wrong wing setting
A fatal plane crash was caused by the wrong wing flap setting says an air accident report.
Papworth Hospital granted royal title by Queen
Papworth Hospital opened as a tuberculosis colony and celebrates its 100th year in 2018.
National Trust memberships hit new high of five million
The charity's chairman, Tim Parker, says people go to its sites to escape "busy, noisy" technology.
Assistant Chief Constable Nav Malik faces gross misconduct charge
The senior officer allegedly tried to give pointers to a candidate ahead of a police promotion interview.
Cambridge Fitzwilliam inspires 'professor of swords' dream job for boy
Inspired by the Fitzwilliam Museum's weapons collection, he asked how he might pursue his dream job.
Southern, Merseyrail, Arriva Rail North and Greater Anglia rail staff strike
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are staging two 24-hour walkouts in October.
'Hot Fuzz' police 'arrest' St Ives 'road rage' swan
The feathered felon is accused of road rage, being involved in an accident and obstructing highways.
The museum where retro video gamers meet up
The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge has an archive of more than 10,000 games.
Peterborough United 3-2 Wigan Athletic
Jack Marriott's late winner fires Peterborough to victory over fellow League One high-flyers Wigan after a dramatic finale.
Mansfield Town 2-1 Cambridge United
Danny Rose is Mansfield's hero for the second week in a row as he steals a late winner in a 2-1 home victory against Cambridge.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Injury will not end Sayers career
British Olympic javelin thrower Goldie Sayers says she does not want her elbow injury to put an end to her career.
Ahern to face corruption charge
Newmarket jockey Eddie Ahern and ex-West Brom footballer Neil Clement are charged with breaches of racing's rules.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Ferguson expects Gayle interest
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson is hoping another club will not sabotage Dwight Gayle's proposed move to London Road.
Cardiff 1-2 Peterborough
Struggling Peterborough secure a deserved win to end Championship leaders Cardiff City’s 100% home record at Cardiff City Stadium.
Injured Barnett returns to Posh
Striker Tyrone Barnett returns to Peterborough after suffering a knee injury during his loan spell at Ipswich.
Berry lay-off blow for Cambridge
Cambridge United midfielder Luke Berry will be out of action for up to 10 weeks following a knee operation.
Pompey extend Mendez-Laing loan
Portsmouth extend the loan period of Peterborough United winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing until the beginning of January.