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2 days ago · The Ely Standard published five death notices last week. Every week, the Ely Standard publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory ...

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1 day ago · Cameron Mayes, 23, was driving a white Ford Fiesta in Ely on January 9, when he visited the Ely BP petrol station at about 10.30pm. He pulled up alongside the police car to fill up his car, but officers thought they could smell cannabis and became suspicious.

Sep 19, 2024 · The East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group said the upgrade would be the "key" to unlocking economic growth across Britain. The group also suggested that upgrades would unlock "thousands of extra freight trains" from Britain’s busiest container port at Felixstowe, to serve distribution centres in the midlands, the north and Scotland.

6 days ago · (Image: Social media) Fire engines and equipment were also damaged after two on-call crews on training were involved in a minor incident with a group of people in a number of vehicles near Forty Foot Bank in Ramsey. Following the incidents, MP Cane said: "This latest event illustrates that perpetrators are becoming even more brazen, and that we need a strong and coordinated response to find ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Plans for a new local centre at a development in Ely have been decided by East Cambridgeshire District Council. Despite planning officers recommending refusal of the application for the Ely North Local Centre, the council went ahead and gave it the green light. The planning officers at the council ...

Jan 17, 2025 · The survey follows 81 retail chief executives writing to the Chancellor with their concerns about the economic consequences of the Budget, claiming that the industry’s costs could rise by over £7 billion in 2025 as a result of changes to employers’ National Insurance contributions, National Living Wage increases and the reformed packaging levy.