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The damage caused to a car after a crash on the A10 between Ely and Littleport.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woman arrested after head-on A10 crash

NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay was appointed as health secretary, the same role he held less than two months ago.

NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay was appointed as health secretary, the same role he held less than two months ago.

Stephen Barclay

Barclay returns to cabinet less than two months after being axed

Mikayla Hayes has been charged with death by careless driving after motorcyclist Matthew Day died near the A10 in Southery.

Mikayla Hayes has been charged with death by careless driving after motorcyclist Matthew Day died near the A10 in Southery.

Woman charged after motorcyclist killed in village

Cambridgeshire Police were called about a distraction burglary in Littleport after a man posing to be a woodcutter left a woman more than £650 short.

Cambridgeshire Police were called about a distraction burglary in Littleport after a man posing to be a woodcutter left a woman more than £650 short.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Woodcutter turned burglar leaves woman £650 out of pocket

Littleport Bowls Club with the County Ladies trophy. Back row: Linda Irons, Sue Alexander, Lynne Papworth, Linda Churchman and Linda Wright. Front row: Lesley Whymark, Sandy Silcock, Cheryl Salisbury, Ginnie Marsh and Jess Rayment.

Littleport Bowls Club with the County Ladies trophy. Back row: Linda Irons, Sue Alexander, Lynne Papworth, Linda Churchman and Linda Wright. Front row: Lesley Whymark, Sandy Silcock, Cheryl Salisbury, Ginnie Marsh and Jess Rayment.

COMMENT: Fancy meeting a reptile this bank holiday? Here's where to go

Firefighters had to deal with two combine harvesters that caught fire in under 12 hours of each other.

Firefighters had to deal with two combine harvesters that caught fire in under 12 hours of each other.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Two combine harvesters catch fire in under 12 hours

The East Cambridgeshire District Council is trying to get this fund to help improve Littleport's cycling and footpath connections

The East Cambridgeshire District Council is trying to get this fund to help improve Littleport's cycling and footpath connections

East Cambridgeshire District Council submit £6.3m 'Levelling Up Fund' bid

Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk tackled a house blaze in Bell's Drove between Welney and Littleport.

Fire crews from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk tackled a house blaze in Bell's Drove between Welney and Littleport.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Multiple crews across two counties tackle house blaze

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy prom

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy prom

Littleport Academy

Academy stages first – and gloriously successful – prom

Chief Inspector Paul Ormerod (left) and Inspector Matt Snow have been commended for their work on policing the 2021 Boat Race at Ely. PC Nicola Lester was also commended

Chief Inspector Paul Ormerod (left) and Inspector Matt Snow have been commended for their work on policing the 2021 Boat Race at Ely. PC Nicola Lester was also commended

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Three officers commended for 2021 Boat Race policing

Danny Hardiman, who runs Brandon Creek Boat Hire, refurbished a 35ft narrowboat which visitors can come along and hire.

Danny Hardiman, who runs Brandon Creek Boat Hire, refurbished a 35ft narrowboat which visitors can come along and hire.

Meet the boat hire firm aiming to become perfect 'stress-free' tonic

A car was found alight by firefighters in Upton Place, Littleport. The fire is believed to be deliberate.

A car was found alight by firefighters in Upton Place, Littleport. The fire is believed to be deliberate.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Hunt is on for arsonists after 5am car fire

Riverside Caravan Park at Littleport has been so successful it wants to expand with 10 new lodges on an adjoining field.

Riverside Caravan Park at Littleport has been so successful it wants to expand with 10 new lodges on an adjoining field.

Caravan site wants 10 new lodges to cope with demand

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy putting together an action plan following criticism by Ofsted.

Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy putting together an action plan following criticism by Ofsted.

Littleport Academy

Parents back Ofsted’s brutal criticism of Littleport school

A bid for levelling up funding could see better cycle routes from Littleport station to the town.

A bid for levelling up funding could see better cycle routes from Littleport station to the town.

Business East - News

Levelling up bid could create 100 jobs

We've put together a list of some great garden centres in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some great garden centres in Cambridgeshire.

7 great garden centres to visit in Cambridgeshire

Cy Payne was a musical director with the Downham Market Swing Orchestra for 25 years.

Cy Payne was a musical director with the Downham Market Swing Orchestra for 25 years.

Music director Cy Payne to be honoured with memorial gig

Sergeant Bobby McCaigue, pictured, died in April after a battle with brain cancer and built a close friendship with Corporal Shane Hart.

Sergeant Bobby McCaigue, pictured, died in April after a battle with brain cancer and built a close friendship with Corporal Shane Hart.

Charity Fundraiser

Corporal lines up world record 135km paddleboard trek for 'gleaming' Bobby

Leroy Meads, a shoplifter jailed and also banned, on release, from entering two Co-ops in Littleport.

Leroy Meads, a shoplifter jailed and also banned, on release, from entering two Co-ops in Littleport.

Shoplifter jailed and banned from shops he targeted

Police have issued a warning around using e-scooters after one rider was stopped in Littleport High Street.

Police have issued a warning around using e-scooters after one rider was stopped in Littleport High Street.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police issue e-scooter warning after rider stopped on main street

Bird flu has been identified at a premises near Ely (File picture)

Bird flu has been identified at a premises near Ely (File picture)

Surveillance zone in place after bird flu outbreak in Ely

Part of the A1101 is closed between the A10 at Littleport and the A11 at Barton Mills

Part of the A1101 is closed between the A10 at Littleport and the A11 at Barton Mills

Cambridgeshire Highways

A1101 Mildenhall Road closed for major works

Robert Mills, 48, of Littleport, has been sent back to prison after a breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Robert Mills, 48, of Littleport, has been sent back to prison after a breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Cambridge Crown Court

Jail for paedophile who let woman and young child stay in his home

Chelsea and Luke Rowell (inset) say they are overwhelmed by the support they've received after 10 dogs at their kennels off the A10 in Littleport died following a fire.

Chelsea and Luke Rowell (inset) say they are overwhelmed by the support they've received after 10 dogs at their kennels off the A10 in Littleport died following a fire.

Couple 'so overwhelmed' by support after horror kennel blaze

The party that went to see war ravaged Europe in 1920 comprised Messrs F.W. Seward (Chatteris), J.S. Fendick (Littleport), H.H. Truman (March), F.W. Manning (Soham), Rev J.W. Robson (Witcham) and W. Stock (March)

The party that went to see war ravaged Europe in 1920 comprised Messrs F.W. Seward (Chatteris), J.S. Fendick (Littleport), H.H. Truman (March), F.W. Manning (Soham), Rev J.W. Robson (Witcham) and W. Stock (March)

'Utter impossibility of conveying an adequate idea of the ruin' left by war

Council agrees Leylandlii can be removed at Littleport

Council agrees Leylandlii can be removed at Littleport

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Council agrees enough is enough and trees can go

Simon Seager participating in the first bandy session for 100 years at Peterborough's ice rink in March 2017.

Simon Seager participating in the first bandy session for 100 years at Peterborough's ice rink in March 2017.

Ice skater dreamed of bringing bandy to the Fens

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe (inset) has praised the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction, which has helped deliver projects such as at the Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (pictured), to Cambridgeshire County Council's school building scheme.

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe (inset) has praised the appointment of Morgan Sindall Construction, which has helped deliver projects such as at the Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (pictured), to Cambridgeshire County Council's school building scheme.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council appoints building firm for fourth time to help £150m scheme

Ten dogs have been killed in a fire at Black Horse Kennels in Littleport.

Ten dogs have been killed in a fire at Black Horse Kennels in Littleport.

Ten dogs killed in horror blaze at kennels near A10 in Littleport

Ben Gorham (inset), director of Sky Revolutions, said the company aims to be carbon negative by 2024 after it achieved carbon neutral status. Also pictured is an aerial image of construction in progress taken by Sky Revolutions.

Ben Gorham (inset), director of Sky Revolutions, said the company aims to be carbon negative by 2024 after it achieved carbon neutral status. Also pictured is an aerial image of construction in progress taken by Sky Revolutions.

Success for leading firm as it achieves carbon neutral status

MP Steve Barclay was shown round the Wisbech Road, factory by general manager Patrick Sexton.

MP Steve Barclay was shown round the Wisbech Road, factory by general manager Patrick Sexton.

Stephen Barclay

MP pops in our company that won 4 year battle to expand

More than £3,500 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis was found in the bedroom of Kevin Wells (pictured) at a house in Littleport.

More than £3,500 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis was found in the bedroom of Kevin Wells (pictured) at a house in Littleport.

Knife attack man hid over £3,500 of drugs at mum's home

A fundraiser has been launched to help fund treatment for Reba the cat (pictured), who was known for heading into Ely in a buggy or wandering towards the Market Place.

A fundraiser has been launched to help fund treatment for Reba the cat (pictured), who was known for heading into Ely in a buggy or wandering towards the Market Place.

Plea to give beloved Reba 'best fighting chance'

Izzy Barham hopes the Littleport Lions girls football teams she has launched will help encourage more women and girls into the game.

Izzy Barham hopes the Littleport Lions girls football teams she has launched will help encourage more women and girls into the game.

Izzy, 16, bids to kickstart female football revolution with new team

Scott Gaskins, the first principal of Littleport and East Cambs Academy, is being replaced by Lauren Phillips. Active Learning Trust has announced the changes.

Scott Gaskins, the first principal of Littleport and East Cambs Academy, is being replaced by Lauren Phillips. Active Learning Trust has announced the changes.

Littleport Academy

Academy shake-up as one principal goes and another arrives

Littleport sportswoman and bowls legend Ellen Falkner MBE

Littleport sportswoman and bowls legend Ellen Falkner MBE

Bowls top job in Australia for champion Ellen Falkner MBE

War veteran Bill Clasper was given a fitting surprise at Clare's Kitchen in Littleport ahead of his 100th birthday.

War veteran Bill Clasper was given a fitting surprise at Clare's Kitchen in Littleport ahead of his 100th birthday.

War veteran Bill 'very happy' with surprise 100th birthday party

Tilly the dog (pictured) was fatally attacked by two great Danes while on a walk in Littleport.

Tilly the dog (pictured) was fatally attacked by two great Danes while on a walk in Littleport.

Owner left in fear after fatal dog attack in street

Victoria Street, Littleport, 3am crash

Victoria Street, Littleport, 3am crash

Driver escapes injury after car hits wall

Indian Garden restaurant, Littleport, wins Best in Cambridgeshire despite printer error which says Best in Norfolk

Indian Garden restaurant, Littleport, wins Best in Cambridgeshire despite printer error which says Best in Norfolk

Best Indian in CAMBRIDGESHIRE even though award says best in NORFOLK

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

Family returns to paint smiles on faces with Christmas lights

E Space, Littleport, where a £50,000 investment in solar energy is being considered by East Cambs Council

E Space, Littleport, where a £50,000 investment in solar energy is being considered by East Cambs Council

East Cambridgeshire District Council

£50,000 solar panels for council owned business centre

Littleport Remembrance Day

Littleport Remembrance Day

Bikers club joins villagers for Remembrance Day

Police rescued over 300 sheep running loose on the road between Littleport and Wisbech on Wednesday evening (October 27).

Police rescued over 300 sheep running loose on the road between Littleport and Wisbech on Wednesday evening (October 27).

‘Would ewe believe it’ - police return over 300 sheep to field

Jo Brooks and Cllr Julia Huffer pictured when the transfer of services took place

Jo Brooks and Cllr Julia Huffer pictured when the transfer of services took place

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Binmen revolt over alleged bullying, poor pay, low morale and staffing crisis

Natalie Williams raised over £850 from a yard sale she held to help support Afghan refugees in Cambridgeshire.

Natalie Williams raised over £850 from a yard sale she held to help support Afghan refugees in Cambridgeshire.

Woman 'blown away' by yard sale to help Afghan refugees

Health and Happiness Day.

Health and Happiness Day.

Get a Covid-19 jab at health and happiness event

Chief Constable Nick Dean presented the award to DC Louisa Abbott for her work which led to Victoria Breeden being jailed for nine-and-a-half years.

Chief Constable Nick Dean presented the award to DC Louisa Abbott for her work which led to Victoria Breeden being jailed for nine-and-a-half years.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Detective commended in Channel 4 'black widow' plot to murder case

The Swan on the River in Littleport is re-opening its BBQ and pizza restaurant this Friday (September 17) at 5pm.

The Swan on the River in Littleport is re-opening its BBQ and pizza restaurant this Friday (September 17) at 5pm.

Pub to reopen BBQ restaurant this week

A Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) that would have allowed Chief Constable Nick Dean to “bestow some police powers” to accredited individuals was a major idea of council leader Anna Bailey. She outlined her plans to councillors last

A Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) that would have allowed Chief Constable Nick Dean to “bestow some police powers” to accredited individuals was a major idea of council leader Anna Bailey. She outlined her plans to councillors last

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Council runs out of options to enforce illegal parking - but volunteers may help

A van was stolen from The Crescent in Littleport on Wednesday, September 1. Cambridgeshire police have since been told.

A van was stolen from The Crescent in Littleport on Wednesday, September 1. Cambridgeshire police have since been told.

Police on the hunt for stolen van from Cambs village

Nissen Hut at Barrowfield Farmyard, Isleham Road, Fordham that went to auction with Cheffins

Nissen Hut at Barrowfield Farmyard, Isleham Road, Fordham that went to auction with Cheffins

Nissen hut home conversion with shipping container to go up for sale

Glamping site at Horsley Hale wins drinks licence

Glamping site at Horsley Hale wins drinks licence

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Glamping site granted drinks licence despite neighbours' protests

Dangerous driver David Holland, of Littleport, led police on a high--speed pursuit through Stuntney village and onto the A142 heading towards Soham. He drove at speeds of more than 50mph in a 30mph zone and hit speeds of more than 90mph on the faster

Dangerous driver David Holland, of Littleport, led police on a high--speed pursuit through Stuntney village and onto the A142 heading towards Soham. He drove at speeds of more than 50mph in a 30mph zone and hit speeds of more than 90mph on the faster

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Panicked' dangerous driver apologises after 90mph police pursuit