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Ely and Chesterton Women's Hockey 'proud of their efforts' in Swiss game
ECU (Ely and Chesterton United) Female made the long travel to Uttigen (Switzerland) to play their second leg with the aim of overturning the narrow one goal deficit from the first game. Tactics were amended from the first leg and the girls instantly
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Meet the Cambs gym-goer aiming to break world record for cause close to his heart
An East Cambridgeshire man is aiming to break a Guinness World Record for longest gym session ever. Adam Novak will take on his challenge at Littleport Leisure Centre to raise awareness of mental health following the loss of several of his close
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MP urges government to 'think again' over 'family farm tax'
The MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire met with local farmers on Tuesday (November 19) as thousands descended on Westminster to protest at the proposed 'family farm tax'. Charlotte Cane discussed the effects the government's decision to extend
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Ely Folk Festival 2025 headliners announced
The headliners and line-up for next year's Ely Folk Festival has been revealed. A range of local and global talent celebrating folk, roots and acoustic music will perform across a full weekend in July 2025. Leading the way are Dhol Foundation
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Twin baby's death was due to multi organ failure and sepsis
A senior coroner has called for change after a report found that a baby born at the Rosie Hospital, in Cambridge, died after being given a contaminated feeding method. Oscar Barker was born at the Rosie, which is part of Addenbrooke's Hospital,
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Ely bridge named as Britain's most bashed railway bridge in 2023/24
A bridge in East Cambridgeshire has taken the top spot as Britain's most bashed railway bridge for 2023/24. Network Rail have named Stuntney Bridge, on Stuntney Road in Ely, as the most struck bridge, with 18 incidents in the space of a year.
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'If you're in need, we're here to help' - Supporting Ely Toy Bank at Christmas
Founder of the Ely Christmas Toy Bank, Peter Harris, spoke with the Ely Standard about why he set up the organisation. This Christmas, the Ely Standard is supporting the Toy Bank in Ely as part of its 2024 Christmas Campaign to boost the number
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
