It’s been a decade of hard and humorous news at the Ely Standard - take a look back at some of our favourite front page splashes.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2009.The Ely Standard in 2009. (Image: Archant)

In 2009 we kick off with a cleverly designed 'Woe, Ho, Ho' poster-style front all around as we revealed the true cost of the recession in East Cambs.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2010.The Ely Standard in 2010. (Image: Archant)

In 2010 we led on an urgent warning from police to parents about the dangers of social media as Facebook was becoming more and more popular.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2011.The Ely Standard in 2011. (Image: Archant)

In 2011 we helped police track down a wanted murderer after an elderly man was found dead in his home in the lead up to the New Year.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2012.The Ely Standard in 2012. (Image: Archant)

In 2012 was our special investigation into the collapse of a care agency with a number of staff members still owed money from their former boss.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2013.The Ely Standard in 2013. (Image: Archant)

In 2013 we got into the Christmas spirit as we lead with a feel-good story about five good causes in East Cambs all getting a share of some festive cash.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2014.The Ely Standard in 2014. (Image: Archant)

In 2014 we ran a follow-up article surrounding the Soham murders. John Elworthy ran with the headline 'Cops were bribed for Soham murder update'.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2015.The Ely Standard in 2015. (Image: Archant)

In 2015 we revealed a widow's grief after she was told there was 'no room in the cemetery' as she tried to fulfil her late husband's dying wish.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2016.The Ely Standard in 2016. (Image: Archant)

In 2016 we ran another cleverly designed front with two council leaders going head to head for the £70,000 a year Cambridgeshire mayor role.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2017.The Ely Standard in 2017. (Image: Archant)

In 2017 we lead on the explosive story of a recycling centre worker who came a bit too close to a marine flare which made its way onto the conveyor belt.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2018.The Ely Standard in 2018. (Image: Archant)

In 2018 was a heart-warming story about Santa bringing festive cheer to an inspirational two-year-old from Littleport who was recovering in hospital.

Ely Standard: The Ely Standard in 2019.The Ely Standard in 2019. (Image: Archant)

Finally in 2019 we ran with an in-depth piece on the flooding in Welney, including reports form the emergency services and locals living there.