Ely Standard: Stories in the news from the week of April 8

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Over the past year, 4,949 crimes were reported in East Cambridgeshire. Which crimes were the most reported?

Which crimes were most reported in East Cambridgeshire?

Find out by clicking here.

A handbag company, based in Prickwillow, was chosen to present their items at Paris Fashion Week.

Tim and Rebecca from Nine Handbags. (Image: Nine Handbags)

Click here to read more about the journey from Prickwillow to Paris.

Lyn Gibb-de Swarte wrote about Littleport putting the fun into fundraising, with lots of residents working hard to raise money for different causes.

Littleport won the women’s double rink Emily Huckle cup last season.

Read Lyn's column here.

The Home Office issued a "blanket response" after six men were found in a lorry on the A142.

Police officers were able to catch up with the moving lorry on the A142 between Ely and Soham.  (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

Read the response and more about the incident by clicking here.

Haddenham Arts Centre is set to host a 'Meet the Makers' session at its Handmade Art Market in May.

Gates open from 10am on Tuesday, May 18 with free entry, but donations are welcomed to continue to support the community arts centre. (Image: Haddenham Arts Centre)

Find out all of the information here.

The Littleport Players have been awarded Best Pantomime at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association Regional Awards Ceremony for their production of Alice in Wonderland.

The Littleport Players have previously won the Best Technical award (Image: Littleport Players)

Read what The Littleport Players had to say here.