Soham News

Crews were called to different emergencies from across Cambridgeshire on Christmas Day.

Fire crews kept busy keeping county safe at Christmas

Some of Cambridgeshire hauliers have been affected in some way due to the strike action taken at the Port of Felixstowe.

Some of Cambridgeshire hauliers have been affected in some way due to the strike action taken at the Port of Felixstowe.

Hauliers fear severe knock-on due to port strike

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

Maxine Carr, the ex-girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who displayed a missing person's poster in her window after Huntley had killed Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman

Maxine Carr, the ex-girlfriend of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, who displayed a missing person's poster in her window after Huntley had killed Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman

Memory of missing Holly and Jessica poster in murderer's home 'sickening'

Latest fire service recruits completing 8-week course at the Fire Service College before returning to Cambridgeshire for further training.- six new firefighters will now be at stations across Cambridgeshire

Latest fire service recruits completing 8-week course at the Fire Service College before returning to Cambridgeshire for further training.- six new firefighters will now be at stations across Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Arson included in 13 Cambs fire call-outs

Firefighters in Soham were left struggling to leave the town's fire station to attend an emergency call due to car parking issues. Fire crews in other parts of the county, such as Wisbech, have also faced similar issues.

Firefighters in Soham were left struggling to leave the town's fire station to attend an emergency call due to car parking issues. Fire crews in other parts of the county, such as Wisbech, have also faced similar issues.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Poor parking leaves firefighters struggling to attend emergency call

We've put together a list of some of the most beautiful churches in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of some of the most beautiful churches in Cambridgeshire.

7 of the most beautiful churches in Cambridgeshire

Job done: Nigel Howlett, chief executive of the CHS (Cambridge Housing Society) Group that oversaw the project at Wicken met Mayor Dr Nik Johnson.

Job done: Nigel Howlett, chief executive of the CHS (Cambridge Housing Society) Group that oversaw the project at Wicken met Mayor Dr Nik Johnson.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

16 homes for 16 locals - job done says Mayor on village visit

East Cambs Council says a national shortage of HGV drivers combined with unforeseen staff absences has meant there has been a recent increase in the number of missed collections

East Cambs Council says a national shortage of HGV drivers combined with unforeseen staff absences has meant there has been a recent increase in the number of missed collections

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Council apology over missed bin collections

Children and adults flocked to G's Open Farm Sunday as the event was held for the first time in three years.

Children and adults flocked to G's Open Farm Sunday as the event was held for the first time in three years.

Families flock in their thousands for G's Open Farm Sunday

Cllr Mark Inskip with selfie from Sunday evening on an East Cambs village street lined with uncollected black bags

Cllr Mark Inskip with selfie from Sunday evening on an East Cambs village street lined with uncollected black bags

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Bins crisis caused by 'perfect storm'

£250,000 upwards is expected to be the sale price of the former Barclays bank in Soham when it is sold at auction on June 15

£250,000 upwards is expected to be the sale price of the former Barclays bank in Soham when it is sold at auction on June 15

Commercial property

One time Barclays bank goes under the hammer

A barn was targeted by arsonists in Stretham Road, Wilburton.

A barn was targeted by arsonists in Stretham Road, Wilburton.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Village barn struck by arsonists in 4am blaze

Historian Mike Rouse

Historian Mike Rouse

Mike Rouse: A lifetime's passion for books and literature

Eutopia - equipped for luxury living - is looking for a new owner

Eutopia - equipped for luxury living - is looking for a new owner

Inside the £165,000 luxury river boat for sale in the Fens

Danny Posthill, who reached the final of Britain's Got Talent in 2015, will headline a show in Soham.

Danny Posthill, who reached the final of Britain's Got Talent in 2015, will headline a show in Soham.

Ex-Britain's Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill to star at Viva show

Daren Lumley was turning onto Barcham Road off the A142 near Soham when he was hit by a Renault Clio (inset), which ended up in a nearby resident's fence.

Daren Lumley was turning onto Barcham Road off the A142 near Soham when he was hit by a Renault Clio (inset), which ended up in a nearby resident's fence.

Cambridgeshire Highways

Father one foot from death after A142 crash urges call for action

Emergency Anglian Water works on the A142 between Ely and Soham are causing delays today (Tuesday, May 3)

Emergency Anglian Water works on the A142 between Ely and Soham are causing delays today (Tuesday, May 3)

Roadworks and delays on A142 due to burst water main

This seven-bedroom home on Hasse Road in Soham is on the market for £1,400,000.

This seven-bedroom home on Hasse Road in Soham is on the market for £1,400,000.

Look inside this £1.4m 1980s mansion complete with stables in Soham

Soham Lodge Care Home

Soham Lodge Care Home

East Cambridgeshire District Council

34-bed care home plea to help solve staffing crisis

This Grade II listed thatched house in Soham is thought to date back to the 15th Century.

This Grade II listed thatched house in Soham is thought to date back to the 15th Century.

15th Century semi-detached house with 'abundance in character' up for sale

SE Cambs MP Lucy Frazer has welcomed £13m of funding for Cambridgeshire as part of the government's 'levelling up' plans. Pictured is Ms Frazer with Reverend Sue Giles, priest-in-charge at Holy Trinity church, Bottisham as part of her Covid community

SE Cambs MP Lucy Frazer has welcomed £13m of funding for Cambridgeshire as part of the government's 'levelling up' plans. Pictured is Ms Frazer with Reverend Sue Giles, priest-in-charge at Holy Trinity church, Bottisham as part of her Covid community

MP hopes £13m funding will help Cambs 'fulfil its potential'

Patryk Wojtowicz, 23, of Westdrive Gardens, Soham died on the A142 on Saturday (April 16).

Patryk Wojtowicz, 23, of Westdrive Gardens, Soham died on the A142 on Saturday (April 16).

Family pay tribute to 23-year-old motorbike lover killed on A142

Another motorcyclist has been involved in a second serious crash on the A142 at Soham.

Another motorcyclist has been involved in a second serious crash on the A142 at Soham.

Another motorcyclist involved in serious crash on A142 in Soham

A motorcyclist has died following a crash that involved two cars on the A142.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash that involved two cars on the A142.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Motorcyclist aged in his 20s killed in crash on A142

A roast dinner at The White Pheasant in Fordham was small in size, but exquisite in quality.

A roast dinner at The White Pheasant in Fordham was small in size, but exquisite in quality.

Why we will most likely return to village pub 'exquisite in quality'

Design of converted barn submitted to east Cambs planners.

Design of converted barn submitted to east Cambs planners.

Property of the week

Barn could become family home and holiday lets

The B1102 is closed at Fordham, with no access between the village and Freckenham or Chippenham

The B1102 is closed at Fordham, with no access between the village and Freckenham or Chippenham

Cambridgeshire Highways

Main road between Fordham and Freckenham shut for water works

The chairman of Swaffham Prior Village Hall's management committee said the hall is at risk of closure if it does not recruit more trustees.

The chairman of Swaffham Prior Village Hall's management committee said the hall is at risk of closure if it does not recruit more trustees.

Volunteers needed to keep 150-year-old village hall open

Isaiah Olugosi, 38, was discovered in his cell at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London.

Isaiah Olugosi, 38, was discovered in his cell at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London.

Metropolitan Police

Slavery boss who exploited vulnerable teenage girls found dead in jail

The Jolly Anglers was a fully licensed house, situated at Waterbeach Fen, about a mile from Upware and three-and-a-half miles from Bottisham Lock.

The Jolly Anglers was a fully licensed house, situated at Waterbeach Fen, about a mile from Upware and three-and-a-half miles from Bottisham Lock.

‘Moral sewage’, Soham’s first car, firefighter breaks his glasses and the wonder of Woolies!

Mark Walsh has launched 'Sane Ukraine' to help provide trauma education to people in the country. Pictured is Mark with wife Daria, of Ukraine.

Mark Walsh has launched 'Sane Ukraine' to help provide trauma education to people in the country. Pictured is Mark with wife Daria, of Ukraine.

Support Ukraine

Psychologist hopes £200k project bid flies high amid Ukraine crisis

Soham murderer Ian Huntley

Soham murderer Ian Huntley

Ian Huntley: Who is the Soham murderer and where is he now?

Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells were murdered in 2002

Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells were murdered in 2002

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Channel 5 documentary looks at Soham murder case 20 years on

SE Cambs MP Lucy Frazer has honoured her late grandmother to mark International Women's Day.

SE Cambs MP Lucy Frazer has honoured her late grandmother to mark International Women's Day.

International Women's Day

MP Lucy Frazer honours 'trailblazing' grandmother on International Women's Day

Mervyn Pamment, who began his career on the Ely Standard before later enjoying a successful career in Fleet Street, has died, aged 79.

Mervyn Pamment, who began his career on the Ely Standard before later enjoying a successful career in Fleet Street, has died, aged 79.

Tributes to former Ely journalist who later moved to Fleet Street

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

A man was seriously injured and still in hospital following a collision on the A142 last night (Feburary 28) near Soham.

A man was seriously injured and still in hospital following a collision on the A142 last night (Feburary 28) near Soham.

Man suffers serious injuries and two are cut from three-vehicle A142 crash

Police have closed the A142 Soham bypass tonight (February 28).

Police have closed the A142 Soham bypass tonight (February 28).

Police close A142 Soham bypass after ‘hellish’ crash in Cambridgeshire

Soham Town Council has asked residents on whether they would like to see a statue erected to remember former slave and anti-slavery campaigner Olaudah Equiano.

Soham Town Council has asked residents on whether they would like to see a statue erected to remember former slave and anti-slavery campaigner Olaudah Equiano.

Should Soham erect a statue in honour of anti-slavery campaigner?

Paul Meads, 54, racially abused a police officer at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Paul Meads, 54, racially abused a police officer at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Man who racially abused, kicked and punched police officers is jailed

Viva founder Cllr Dan Schumann felt criticism was unfair and everything about its work and about a £325,000 grant bid was transparent.

Viva founder Cllr Dan Schumann felt criticism was unfair and everything about its work and about a £325,000 grant bid was transparent.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Viva 'unfairly criticised' over £325,000 grant

Cllr Josh Schumann (left)addressing combined authority board that awarded Viva Arts £325,000 conditional funding

Cllr Josh Schumann (left)addressing combined authority board that awarded Viva Arts £325,000 conditional funding

£325,000 Viva outcry as Ross Peers launches £100,000 roof appeal

Viva Arts, having successfully completed renovation of Spencer Mill, Soham, has a phase two in sight.

Viva Arts, having successfully completed renovation of Spencer Mill, Soham, has a phase two in sight.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Town lands £470,000 jobs and training 'bonus'

Police and ambulance crews were called to the junction of Eye Hill Drove on the A142 between Ely and Soham after a motorcyclist crashed with a tractor.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the junction of Eye Hill Drove on the A142 between Ely and Soham after a motorcyclist crashed with a tractor.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Motorcyclist in serious condition after A142 tractor crash

Rachael Daniels (right) is taking on a charity skydive for the Road Victims Trust in memory of her friend Lauren Danks (left).

Rachael Daniels (right) is taking on a charity skydive for the Road Victims Trust in memory of her friend Lauren Danks (left).

Charity Fundraiser

'She had her whole life ahead of her': Charity skydive in memory of fatal crash victim

Mark Goldsack is planning a reunion for his father Barry, who helped form Soham Tigers FC. Pictured is the Tigers squad from around the 1973-74 season.

Mark Goldsack is planning a reunion for his father Barry, who helped form Soham Tigers FC. Pictured is the Tigers squad from around the 1973-74 season.

Football club reunion bids to bring good times back to Barry

Ely Foodbank volunteers have been hailed as

Ely Foodbank volunteers have been hailed as

'Outstanding' foodbank volunteers vow to stay strong after farewell bid

Exciting times for Old Tiger Stables, Soham, as the move to new HQ gets under way

Exciting times for Old Tiger Stables, Soham, as the move to new HQ gets under way

Lorraine rides crest of wave after finding 'hidden gem'

Brett Claydon (pictured) hopes to continue his fine end to the 2021 season in his second year as a PDC tour card holder.

Brett Claydon (pictured) hopes to continue his fine end to the 2021 season in his second year as a PDC tour card holder.

Darts ace Brett bids to extend fine end to first PDC tour year

Visual prepared by This Land for Soham Gateway

Visual prepared by This Land for Soham Gateway

Cambridgeshire County Council

‘Anger, resentment and fury' of those opposed to Soham Gateway

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson officially opened Soham railway station, where the first train stopped for the first time in 56 years.

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson officially opened Soham railway station, where the first train stopped for the first time in 56 years.

Passenger train stops at Soham station for first time in 56 years

Turners of Soham managing director Paul Day is to sponsor a race at Cheltenham Festival

Turners of Soham managing director Paul Day is to sponsor a race at Cheltenham Festival

Turners of Soham to sponsor major race at Cheltenham Festival

Jonathan Ginder appeared at St Albans crown court for sentencing on November 26 Picture: DANNY LOO

Jonathan Ginder appeared at St Albans crown court for sentencing on November 26 Picture: DANNY LOO

Former army major sentenced after pillion rider dies in motorcycle crash