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Local lads Reg Seekings, Eric Musk and Bob Seekings who all served in the SAS.

Fascinating story of SAS solider born in Ely is told in new book

Fenland harvest tradition celebrated at event

Oliver Cromwell's House is tucked away on St Mary's Street, Ely.

Oliver Cromwell's House is tucked away on St Mary's Street, Ely.

'Every beam is soaked in history': Inside Ely's most famous house

Sarah Newns is pictured with Bishop Dagmar Winter on Saturday.

Sarah Newns is pictured with Bishop Dagmar Winter on Saturday.

Ely Cathedral learning team member ordained as priest

The wildlife site will join 23 other special places across the UK where dragonflies and damselflies thrive

The wildlife site will join 23 other special places across the UK where dragonflies and damselflies thrive

Wicken Fen becomes first National Trust site designated a dragonfly hotspot

Standard bearers and cadets during the Ely Armed Forces Day parade

Standard bearers and cadets during the Ely Armed Forces Day parade

Armed Forces Day

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 was 'truly memorable'

Viv Doji (president of Rotary Club of Ely), Jason Coe (assistant principal of Ely College), Rupert Wilson (Ouse Washes team lead, Environment Agency), HRH, Derek Pickersgill (co-founder and president, IoERC)

Viv Doji (president of Rotary Club of Ely), Jason Coe (assistant principal of Ely College), Rupert Wilson (Ouse Washes team lead, Environment Agency), HRH, Derek Pickersgill (co-founder and president, IoERC)

Duke of Gloucester visits Isle of Ely Rowing Club

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 takes place on Saturday June 22.

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 takes place on Saturday June 22.

Armed Forces Day

Ely Armed Forces Day 2024 scedule of events for Saturday June 22

Cambridgeshire Action for Communities in Rural England is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.

Cambridgeshire Action for Communities in Rural England is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.

Duke of Gloucester visits St Mary's Church in Ely to celebrate rural charity

The very special guest was Mr Eric Jenkins (ex-Royal Navy) who arrived in Normandy three days after D-Day. He is pictured left.

The very special guest was Mr Eric Jenkins (ex-Royal Navy) who arrived in Normandy three days after D-Day. He is pictured left.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Soham D-Day 80th Commemoration - Sat 8 June

The wreath-laying service was held at Ely’s War Memorial.

The wreath-laying service was held at Ely’s War Memorial.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Ely commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day with wreath-laying service

John Pryke writes abut the great Fordham poet Withersmem.

John Pryke writes abut the great Fordham poet Withersmem.

Historian John Pryke writes about Fordham's history

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Littleport on June 6.

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Littleport on June 6.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th anniversary: Littleport beacon lighting and singalong

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Ely on June 6.

D-Day lighting of the beacon ceremony in Ely on June 6.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th anniversary beacon lighting ceremony in Ely

A memorial service was held at the Ely War Memorial

A memorial service was held at the Ely War Memorial

Ely commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day

Events in Ely to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Events in Ely to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

How is Ely commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day?

Around 90 people gathered at St George's Church in Littleport on May 26 for the service.

Around 90 people gathered at St George's Church in Littleport on May 26 for the service.

Church of England

Littleport vicar celebrates 60 years as a priest with special Sunday service

The Venerable David Fleming was ordained as a priest by in The Church of England in 1964.

The Venerable David Fleming was ordained as a priest by in The Church of England in 1964.

Church of England

Littleport vicar celebrating 60 years of ordainment with special church service

St Andrew's Church during the recent restoration.

St Andrew's Church during the recent restoration.

Church to celebrate completion of its restoration with medieval fair

St Andrew’s Church in Witchford held a Wind in the Willows themed flower festival.

St Andrew’s Church in Witchford held a Wind in the Willows themed flower festival.

Wind in the Willows themed flower festival supports church upkeep

Wicken Fen is set for a £1.8m restoration project.

Wicken Fen is set for a £1.8m restoration project.

Wicken Fen celebrates 125th anniversary with £1.8m restoration

Ryon Figgins, Keira Clifford, Jessie Ross, Coach Sophie Woodbridge, Ellie Bennett, Megan Vardy.

Ryon Figgins, Keira Clifford, Jessie Ross, Coach Sophie Woodbridge, Ellie Bennett, Megan Vardy.

Littleport is a 'good port for sport' says Lyn

Meet the team of volunteers at Bottisham Airfield Museum.

Meet the team of volunteers at Bottisham Airfield Museum.

Spotlight...on Volunteers

Spotlight on Volunteers: Meet the team at Bottisham Airfield Museum

Fordham Abbey in the 1930s.

Fordham Abbey in the 1930s.

Find out more about the history of Fordham Abbey

Meet the team at the Prickwillow Engine Museum.

Meet the team at the Prickwillow Engine Museum.

Spotlight...on Volunteers

Spotlight on Volunteers: Prickwillow Engine Museum

Ely Roller Skating Club: showtime with Jessie Ross, Mallory Pearce & Belle Ross.

Ely Roller Skating Club: showtime with Jessie Ross, Mallory Pearce & Belle Ross.

Littleport is celebrating the repair of its clock, says columnist

The exhibition is set to feature 40 bridal gowns, including exhibits from award winning blockbusters featuring Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.

The exhibition is set to feature 40 bridal gowns, including exhibits from award winning blockbusters featuring Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt.

Ely Cathedral to host exhibition on history of the wedding dress

Fordham Mission Band playing at the Methodist Chapel Parade 1908.

Fordham Mission Band playing at the Methodist Chapel Parade 1908.

A fascinating insight into life in Fordham in the 19th Century

The company behind Poets House in Ely has submitted plans to expand its accommodation offering.

The company behind Poets House in Ely has submitted plans to expand its accommodation offering.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Ely hotel submits plans for former King's Ely boarding house

Fen skaters making the most of the freezing conditions on Saturday (January 20).

Fen skaters making the most of the freezing conditions on Saturday (January 20).

Ely photographer captures Fen skaters at sunrise

Mepal Molly danced at Welney Wildfowl Visitor's Centre on Plough Monday (January 8).

Mepal Molly danced at Welney Wildfowl Visitor's Centre on Plough Monday (January 8).

Mepal Molly danced at Welney Wildfowl Visitor's Centre

Viv Doji (The Rotary Club of Ely president), Councillor Chris. Phillips (Mayor of Ely) and Mary Rone (Lady Mayoress) .

Viv Doji (The Rotary Club of Ely president), Councillor Chris. Phillips (Mayor of Ely) and Mary Rone (Lady Mayoress) .

Ely Cemetery is topic of mayor's talk for rotary club

Archive image of Spitfire FR Mark XIVE, MV247, at Boscombe Down, during trials with an F.24 aerial camera oblique installation

Archive image of Spitfire FR Mark XIVE, MV247, at Boscombe Down, during trials with an F.24 aerial camera oblique installation

Cultural attractions

Spies in the Skies: IWM Duxford shines light on wartime aerial reconnaissance

This year's Ely Eel Festival had a Coronation theme

This year's Ely Eel Festival had a Coronation theme

Visit Ely team reflect on a busy year and look forward to 2024

Gold and garnet treasure from the Westfield Princess burial, which was displayed as part of the ‘Burial of a Princess?’ exhibition at Ely Museum.

Gold and garnet treasure from the Westfield Princess burial, which was displayed as part of the ‘Burial of a Princess?’ exhibition at Ely Museum.

Ely Museum is looking for volunteers

The Hereward Community Rail Partnership Team at their recent anniversary event at March Railway Station

The Hereward Community Rail Partnership Team at their recent anniversary event at March Railway Station

Fens’ community rail project shortlisted for national industry award

Pile of subfossil yew trunks on the edge of an agricultural field, north of Peterborough. The flat Fens of eastern England were once dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests.

Pile of subfossil yew trunks on the edge of an agricultural field, north of Peterborough. The flat Fens of eastern England were once dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests.

University of Cambridge

Fens were dominated by forests of yew trees, research suggests

What Cottenham Grandstand looks like now, and what it could look like in the future.

What Cottenham Grandstand looks like now, and what it could look like in the future.

Former racecourse grandstand to get Grand Designs style makeover into new home

The 1094 Ely Squadron RAF Cadets at the 2023 Remembrance Sunday Parade.

The 1094 Ely Squadron RAF Cadets at the 2023 Remembrance Sunday Parade.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day 2023 in East Cambridgeshire

National Highways funded work to repair seven windows of St Michael and All Angels Church in Sutton, Cambridgeshire.

National Highways funded work to repair seven windows of St Michael and All Angels Church in Sutton, Cambridgeshire.

National Highways

National Highways funds restoration work to historic church

The men of the Fordham Homeguard in WW2.

The men of the Fordham Homeguard in WW2.

John Pryke remembers the Fordham men who made the ultimate sacrifice

The Old Hall Ely will be open on December 3.

The Old Hall Ely will be open on December 3.

Wedding open day event at iconic venue in Ely

The Princess of Wales unveils the new name of the former RAF hospital, 1987.

The Princess of Wales unveils the new name of the former RAF hospital, 1987.

Cultural attractions

Museum wants your memories of Ely

Dr Laurie Friday (second from left) with some of the audience.

Dr Laurie Friday (second from left) with some of the audience.

The March Society discuss future proofing the Fens

Children and adults tried their hand at drumming, courtesy of the Witchford Drum circle.

Children and adults tried their hand at drumming, courtesy of the Witchford Drum circle.

Church craft fair is a success

New Netflix movie 'Maestro', which was directed by and stars Bradley Cooper, wasp partly filmed in Ely Cathedral.

New Netflix movie 'Maestro', which was directed by and stars Bradley Cooper, wasp partly filmed in Ely Cathedral.

Bradley Cooper's new Netflix movie Maestro filmed in Ely Cathedral

Oliver Cromwell’s House in Ely regularly hosts ghost tours

Oliver Cromwell’s House in Ely regularly hosts ghost tours

Ely ranked as 'most haunted city in the UK'

Ely has been named as one of the best places to live in England for 2024, according to Muddy Stilettos.

Ely has been named as one of the best places to live in England for 2024, according to Muddy Stilettos.

Muddy Stilettos

Ely shortlisted among best places to live in England

Here's how Ely Station has changed since the 1900s.

Here's how Ely Station has changed since the 1900s.

Then and Now: How Ely Station has changed since the 1900s

Jess and Sarah from Oliver Cromwell's House with the 'Hidden Gem' award.

Jess and Sarah from Oliver Cromwell's House with the 'Hidden Gem' award.

Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely wins VisitEngland award

The garden at Wimpole is to be redesigned after plants were put under stress by extreme weather conditions

The garden at Wimpole is to be redesigned after plants were put under stress by extreme weather conditions

Wimpole Estate garden to be redesigned after 'stress from extreme weather'

Nicky Still took this amazing photo of Ely Cathedral.

Nicky Still took this amazing photo of Ely Cathedral.

Check out this week's Ely Standard Reader Photos

Littleport WI president leads the dance

Littleport WI president leads the dance

Women's Institute

Women's Institute group celebrate 101st birthday

Adams Heritage Centre in Littleport is opening up for free for the UK’s Heritage Weekend.

Adams Heritage Centre in Littleport is opening up for free for the UK’s Heritage Weekend.

Heritage centre's open weekend includes family drop-in drawing project