Debbie Davies

1 week ago | huntspost.co.uk | Debbie Davies

During the months of June and July, 1976, the East Anglian region experienced an average rainfall of just 1.5 inches, which triggered a serious drought. Anglian Water put some restrictions in place in May to prepare, but when no rain was forthcoming, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were banned from using piped water to replenish their fire engines and farmers were asked to reduce stubble burning to save water. The Grafham Water reservoir suffered badly and levels fell to an all-time low.

1 week ago | huntspost.co.uk | Debbie Davies

We would love to see your photos. Our current themes are: 'Summer' and 'My Neighbourhood'. Send your photos to: [email protected]. Please include your full name and a brief description of what you have taken. Images may be used online and in print. Pat Doody sent in his 'nesting Great Tits in Brampton' image. (Image: Pat Doody) St John's Wort at Aversley Wood spotted by Melanie Barley. (Image: Pat Doody) Heron near Portholm Meadow sent in by Toby Faircloth.

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Patricia Alden-Smith took this image of a mother goose and family at the Somersham Nature Reserve. (Image: Patricia Alden-Smith) Here is a selection of this week's reader photos from across Ely Cambridgeshire. We would love to see your photos. Our current themes are: 'Summer' and 'My Neighbourhood'. Send your photos to: [email protected]. Please include your full name and a brief description of what you have taken. Images may be used online and in print.

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Liam sadly died at the age of 14 after a four-year battle with cancer, but managed to raise a staggering £320,000 for charity and was recognised for his fundraising efforts with several awards, including a Pride in Britain award.  He was diagnosed with a synovial sarcoma in his leg in 2005 and underwent gruelling chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. His family, parents Mark and Sarah, and brother Callum, set up the Liam Fairhurst Foundation to continue Liam's fundraising legacy.

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Charity Plant Stall Success I would like to thank everybody who bought plants from my Charity Plant Stall on Egremont Street. Between us, we raised £372, which is an astonishing amount and a true community effort.