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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Man threatened to 'cut insides out' during Co-Op knifepoint robbery

3 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

Staff at the Co-op in Burwell noticed Shane Sparks, 47, attempting to conceal a packet of burgers and some cheese down his trousers, on January 28 this year at about 1.30pm. The staff members confronted Sparks when he attempted to leave, but he pulled a kitchen knife out of his pocket and lunged towards them, holding the knife above his head. Sparks continued to brandish the knife towards staff as he threatened to “cut their insides out”.
Ely Table Tennis Club is Ely Standard's Club of the Week

4 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

Ely Table Tennis Club is the Ely Standard's Club of the Week. (Image: Supplied) This week's Club of the Week is the City of Ely Cricket Club and here, Karen Byford and Simon Bickers tell us more.Â Ely Table Tennis Club Ely Table Tennis Club is a premier club affiliated to Table Tennis England, the Ely and District Table Tennis League and the Cambridge Table Tennis League.
Co-Op break-ins in Fordham and Girton on Tuesday June 24

4 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Oliver Murphy

Detectives have launched an appeal after cash was stolen from a Co-Op in Fordham and Girton. Police were first called to the Co-Op, in Carter Street, Fordham, at about 1.54am today with reports of a break in at the store. Three people broke into the shop and stole cash from inside. A second call came in at 2.32am reporting a break-in at the Co-Op, in Girton Road, Girton with further cash was taken. No one was injured during the break-ins and no arrests have been made.
REVIEW: Gary Barlow delivers timeless hits and Beverley Knight a masterclass in soul

5 days ago | elystandard.co.uk | Angela Smith

From the opening chords of Greatest DayÂ to the final notes of Never Forget,Â Barlow took the audience on a journey through the songs that have defined his career. The setlist drew heavily from his Songbook compilation, featuring classics like Forever Love, Open Road and Love Ainâ€™t Here Anymore. The staple Take That hits -Â A Million Love Songs, The FloodÂ and Rule the World -Â were firm favourites with both the Barlow fans and those who were there as die-hard fans of the band.
1950s house in Cambs sells at auction for first time in 75 years

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

The property in Fen Ditton went for £685,000 - almost 40 per cent over its presale estimate of £500,000 - after a bidding war between four parties. The house is in need of refurbishment and was purchased by a family looking to live in the village. Also under the hammer at the Cheffins Property Auction on June 11 was a detached Victorian house in a plot of 0.51 acres in Burwell.
Car crash fire on Prickwillow Road in Queen Adelaide, Ely

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

The fire happened on Prickwillow Road in Queen Adelaide, Ely (Image: Fire service) A car caught fire after a crash in Ely. One crew from Ely was called to the blaze┬áfollowing a┬ácollision on Prickwillow Road in Queen Adelaide at 10.52am on Saturday June 21.┬á Wearing breathing apparatus, firefighters used a hose reel to extinguish the fire. READ MORE:┬áTravellers set for disruption in July as no trains to run between two cities Crews were at the scene until around 11.40am.
A selection of this weekend's Ely Standard reader photos

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.
Prickwillow Engine Museum to host annual exhibition

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

Prickwillow Museum to host annual model exhibition (Image: Pixabay) Model enthusiasts are set to gather at the Prickwillow Engine Museum this weekend. The museum's annual exhibition will take place on Sunday, June 22. It will feature a range of models, including fairground models, stationary and mini steam engines, Meccano, and Lego. The museum's own engines will also be on display. The event runs from 11am to 4pm, with free parking.
Party Delights Ice Cream Van visit Vera James House in Ely

1 week ago | elystandard.co.uk | Sophie Skyring

2 1/1 Elderly residents were surprised with a visit from an ice cream van. The Party Delights Ice Cream Van visited Vera James House in Ely to bring residents and staff some joy in the warm weather. The surprise was organised by Ester Bannister, director of senior Living at Glenholme. Home manager Beverley Murray said it was "wonderful" to see the residents' joy. The ice cream also brought back fond memories for many, recounting tales from their younger days.
Wilburton fire at Pools Road on Thursday June 19 was 'arson'

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

A police investigation has been launched following a suspected arson in Pools Road, Wilburton, on Thursday June 19. (Image: Newsquest) A police investigation has been launched following a suspected arson in East Cambridgeshire. Crews were called to the blaze on Pools Road in Wilburton at 4.04pm on Thursday June 19. Firefighters from Ely and Soham arrived to find multiple fires involving grassland. They extinguished the fires and returned to their stations by 5.30pm.