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Why the UK government must act to protect trusted local journalism

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

Journalism Matters

Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign

New local media planning tool Raid launches today

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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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

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

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

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