Ely Standard

The Ely Standard is a weekly newspaper that serves the East Cambridgeshire area, reaching communities such as Sutton, Littleport, and Ely. Recently, Ely has gained recognition as the fastest growing city in Europe. It has also become a significant hub for a large portion of the nation's migrant population, drawn by the beautiful Fen landscape and the numerous job opportunities available.

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Wet wipes and sanitary products remains the leading cause of blockages

5 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Debbie Davies

These rubber ducks were found in sewer system. (Image: Anglian Water) Anglian Water has revealed some truly "quackers" finds in its sewer network—and among the strangest? Rubber ducks! The finds have included everything from basketballs to tennis balls, tools to toys, and now ducks, it seems some people are really winging it when it comes to what they flush.
Find out who has submitted plans to East Cambridgeshire District Council

6 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Planning applications round up (Image: Newsquest and Unsplash) Here are the latest planning applications submitted to East Cambridgeshire District Council, featuring proposals for tree works, home extensions, new bus stops, and a conservatory replacement. 35 Church Street, Ashley, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9DU. Works to a beech tree, including reducing the eastern side by 2-3 metres and shaping the remaining crown. Ref.
New festival to bring 90s icons, Ibiza legends and pop tribute acts to Cambridgeshire

6 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Ben Jolley

A 90s music icon, Ibiza favourites and the UK's youngest DJ are all set to perform at a new festival in Cambridgeshire. Ely Fest will take place at Ely Rugby Club near the Leisure Village on Saturday May 31 and Sunday June 1. Saturday features a live music main stage with a focus on the 90s and 2000s with tribute acts to Oasis, the Vengaboys, Steps and a live appearance from the original chart-topping Livin' Joy performing some of her biggest hits including Dreamer and Don't Stop Movin'.
Bottisham care home residents enjoyed a fun day out at farm in Soham.

6 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

3 1/1 Care home residents enjoyed a fun day out at the farm. The residents from Hilton Park care home in Bottisham visited South Angle Farm in Soham. They were able to see a variety of animals and even got the chance to feed them. The residents spent the day at the farm, enjoying a packed lunch and snacks provided by the home's hospitality team. They also sang songs on the way back home in the minibus.
Staff at the care home said Mary is well loved by staff and residents.

6 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Debbie Davies

Mary said she was 'over the moon' to receive a card from the King and Queen. (Image: Townsend Manor) A former cook and housekeeper who worked at Chippenham Park has celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. Mary Theobald, who was born in County Mayo in west Ireland, is a resident at the Townsend Manor care home in Soham. Staff organised a party for her big day on April 15.
Think Local: Ear wax removal company expands with opening of new Ely clinic

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Ben Jolley

2 1/1 All Ears Ely is the latest business to feature in the Ely Standard's Think Local, Buy Local campaign. Here, Gerry Underwood discusses the company, which he runs with his wife Mel. When did you set up the business? 2023 What do you do? We offer ear wax removal using micro-suction, irrigation and manual techniques. Where are you based? Stretham, but we do home visits within a 20-mile radius. We also currently have four clinics: Milton, Impington, Heacham and Ely.
Soham taxi driver loses licence for driving offences

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Ben Jolley

A taxi driver from Soham has lost his licence for not making South Cambridgeshire District Council aware of three DVLA speeding endorsements he had received. (Image: South Cambridgeshire District Council) A taxi driver from Soham has lost his licence as he did not tell a council he had received three DVLA speeding endorsements. Kambiz Akhondi appeared before Peterborough Magistrates Court who determined he was not a fit and proper person to hold a taxi licence.
Prisoner stabbed officer with pen and threw peanut butter jar of faeces over another

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Ben Jolley

Jason Jones has had his life sentence extended (Image: Police) An inmate has had his life sentence extended after stabbing a prison officer with a pen and throwing faeces over another. Jason Jones, 41, was sentenced to life imprisonment for attacking three people at The Fox Pub, in Burwell, in 2021. He pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder and was imprisoned in HMP Whitemoor in December 2022.
Woman fighting for her life after crash on busy road in Ely

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

The woman was cut from her car by firefighters and taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. (Image: Newsquest) A woman has been left fighting for her life in hospital after a crash in Ely last night (April 14). The woman, in her 30s, was driving a black Vauxhall Astra on Queen Adelaide Way just before the railway bridge at 11.24pm when she collided with a roadworks taper, a bollard and then a white Iveco van.
Decision on plans to convert East Cambridgeshire farmland into cemetery

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

The existing cemetery on Paron's Lane (pictured) is "nearing capacity". (Image: Street View) Plans to convert East Cambridgeshire farmland into a cemetery and allotments have been given the green light. A planning application lodged with East Cambridgeshire sought approval to convert agricultural land northeast of Camel Road in Littleport.