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The Sinfonia hopes to raise at least £2000 for the foodbank.

Classical music

Medlock Sinfonia to host concert in aid of Ely Foodbank

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

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Children's much-loved picture book coming to Cambridge theatre

Children's much-loved picture book coming to Cambridge theatre

Children's much-loved production based on picture book coming to Cambridge theatre

Launch of the Ely Heroes Awards, pictured is: Vanessa Cross, Ruth Marley and Julie Spence.

Launch of the Ely Heroes Awards, pictured is: Vanessa Cross, Ruth Marley and Julie Spence.

Ely Hero Awards

Launch of the Ely Hero Awards and details of how you can nominate

One of the five beagles stolen from MBR Acres. Animal rights activists posted this photo online to show it in its new home.

One of the five beagles stolen from MBR Acres. Animal rights activists posted this photo online to show it in its new home.

Police check home of 101-year-old animal rights patron for stolen beagles

Pastor Keith Waters on LGBT Pride: “They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Christian values and morals. They are especially harmful to children.”

Pastor Keith Waters on LGBT Pride: “They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Christian values and morals. They are especially harmful to children.”

Pride tweet pastor wins discrimination claim

Cllr Downey was told the apology must be made in writing to the complainant within 30 days.

Cllr Downey was told the apology must be made in writing to the complainant within 30 days.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Apology not good enough, councillor told

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!

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

Mara, a cockapoo, has been voted winner of Ely Standard Pet of the Year. She is seen with her owner Taylor at home in Sutton

Mara, a cockapoo, has been voted winner of Ely Standard Pet of the Year. She is seen with her owner Taylor at home in Sutton

Mara is Ely Standard Pet of the Year - voted for by you

Isle of Ely director Oliver Boutwood and Austen Dack collect the marketing award at the National Potato Awards 2021.

Isle of Ely director Oliver Boutwood and Austen Dack collect the marketing award at the National Potato Awards 2021.

Frying High! National honours for Ely at potato awards

Some of the stories covered in this week's archive round-up

Some of the stories covered in this week's archive round-up

Bus ‘wars', Aids, Ely parking and a ’vote for fen man – for fen people’

The Cambridgeshire Collection at Cambridge Central Library includes many thousand illustrations. One of those from the sport collection.

The Cambridgeshire Collection at Cambridge Central Library includes many thousand illustrations. One of those from the sport collection.

Jet crash, Peace in Our Time, the ferrymen and an Omnibus crash

Some of the stories featured in our regular round-up of items from the archives. Thanks again to Mike Petty for his research.

Some of the stories featured in our regular round-up of items from the archives. Thanks again to Mike Petty for his research.

Not breaking news: A tractor crash, a seaside trip and a hanging

Holiday Inn at Impington is coming out of lockdown with some innovation improvements to take it forward.

Holiday Inn at Impington is coming out of lockdown with some innovation improvements to take it forward.

£1m upgrade to revolutionise way hotel guests ‘interact’

Playing dominoes at the Railway Tavern, Shippea Hill, just before it closed as a pub.

Playing dominoes at the Railway Tavern, Shippea Hill, just before it closed as a pub.

Not breaking news: Vicar with a vision, illegal fishing, workhouses and fork theft

Dr Nik Johnson arrives in Ely today for first day at work as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough directly elected mayor.

Dr Nik Johnson arrives in Ely today for first day at work as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough directly elected mayor.

Dr Nik in Ely for his first day as Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor

Protest outside Nisa in Victory Avenue by members of a community Facebook group following a police probe into a theft of money from a woman, 84, who used the store's cash machine.

Protest outside Nisa in Victory Avenue by members of a community Facebook group following a police probe into a theft of money from a woman, 84, who used the store's cash machine.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Man held after £100 theft from gran, 84, in shop

Ex-BBC Inside Out presenter David Whiteley will replace Jonathan Wills at ITV News Anglia, joining Becky Jago in the studio.

Ex-BBC Inside Out presenter David Whiteley will replace Jonathan Wills at ITV News Anglia, joining Becky Jago in the studio.

Former BBC presenter David Whiteley joins ITV News Anglia

Cambridge crew in action today ahead of Boat Race tomorrow

Cambridge crew in action today ahead of Boat Race tomorrow

Cambridge coach predicts 'true test of endurance' for Boat Race at Ely