Video News
16:14 - 08 March 2010
THE annual Hoop Trundle extravaganza at the King s School in Ely provided spectators with the typical mix of fun and frivolity at the weekend. The trundle, which involves bowling traditional wooden hoops along a 100 metre course, is one of the most highly... Full Story »
16:07 - 15 February 2010
TO celebrate National Chip Week (February 15-21), Mark Petrou of Petrou Brothers fish and chip shop, was cooking on Ely Farmers market last Saturday (13) at 11.00am. Mark sourced his ingredients from the Farmers market. There was a wonderful choice , he... Read More »
09:34 - 18 December 2009
AN overnight deluge of snow may have caused many schools and offices in the region to close but it didn t dampen the festive spirit as dozens of people headed out to make the most of the wintery conditions. As much as 15cm of snow fell overnight in East C... Read More »
Photo Galleries
13:13 - 16 February 2010
STAR Radio swept to victory for the second year running at the Ely Standard pancake race. The sprightly team-of-four took line honours from the Ely fire station crew, edging ahead to take their second title but a pan s length. The Ely Standard team came h... Full Story »
16:52 - 12 February 2010
SOHAM United threw away two valuable points in their promotion chase as they squandered a decent first-half showing against bottom club Bluntisham Rangers, throwing away their two-goal half-time lead. Ben Howe capitalised on some errant goalkeeping to sco... Read More »
12:33 - 08 February 2010
HOPES of a late push for promotion from Ely City continued to gather momentum after they scored a battling 2-1 win over fellow championship contenders Louth. After a nervous start to their first season at regional level, Ely have shown an unwavering deter... Read More »
Slideshows
14:21 - 22 February 2010
THE local derby between Ely Crusaders and Fordham looked to be going all Fordham s way as they sped to a two goal lead against a Crusaders side reduced to 10-men. A stunning individual effort from Rob Leigh provided Fordham s first goal and when Jamie Pea... Full Story »
10:19 - 01 February 2010
A THRILLING second-half surge from Soham Town Rangers saw them score a crucial 3-2 victory over Barton Rovers. Down to 10 men and a goal behind early in the second-half, the Greens were staring at a damaging defeat only for an inspired team push midway th... Read More »
08:52 - 20 January 2010
POLICE seized drugs, hundreds of pounds in cash and an eight-inch hunting knife following a raid on a flat in Ely last week. The raid took place at a property in Abbotts Way on Friday afternoon, with eight officers, led by Sector Inspector Andrew Bartlett... Read More »
Sounds, Music & Interviews
15:59 - 04 August 2009
By CATHERINE BELL CHILDREN as young as 10 could face police prosecution and a criminal record if they are caught making hoax calls to the fire service. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a zero-tolerance policy towards hoax callers, who... Full Story »
16:42 - 22 December 2008
THREE red cards marked a feisty game at the Unwin Ground as Ely were beaten 2-0 by Lowestoft.
Two breakaway goals from the league-leaders secured a battling victory despite them having to play the last quarter with just nine men.
A lack of cutting edge pr... Read More »