Oliver Murphy

Reporter

Oliver is a reporter for Newsquest Cambridgeshire, specialising in features and data-led investigations. He writes for the Hunts Post, Ely Standard, Wisbech Standard, Cambs Times and Peterborough Matters.

Oliver is a reporter for Newsquest Cambridgeshire, specialising in features and data-led investigations. He writes for the Hunts Post, Ely Standard, Wisbech Standard, Cambs Times and Peterborough Matters.

Latest articles from Oliver Murphy

Ely residents were left stunned when the bauble-less tree appeared in Market Place this week.

Council working to resolve 'absolutely shocking' Christmas tree in Ely
Residents have slammed an "absolutely shocking" Chritmas tree that sprung up in Ely this week.

Emergency services were called at about 8.50pm with reports of a collision on the A47 at Thorney Toll.

Man dies after crash that closed A47 in both directions
A man has died after a crash that closed the A47 at Thorney Toll in both directions on Wednesday, November 20.

Plans to fully convert the former public house were approved in March, but have since been revised.

Peterborough pub and beer garden could become religious centre under plans
A pub and beer garden in Peterborough could be converted into a religious centre under new plans.

Two Members of Parliament the decision to house 146 asylum seekers at the Dragonfly Hotel (pictured) as 'wholly inappropriate'.

Residents launch petition against asylum seekers' refuge at Peterborough hotel
Residents have launched a petition in a bid to overturn the government's decision to house asylum seekers at a Peterborough hotel.

Mangiare Ristorante Italiano opened its doors for the first time on Friday, November 15.

Take a look inside Ely's new 'authentic' Italian restaurant
A new Italian restaurant that aims to offer a wide selection of dishes "oozing with flavours" has opened in Ely.

Residents on Welland Street in St Ives were evacuated after 'suspicious items' were found onon November 18.

Man charged after bomb squad called to 'suspicious items' in St Ives
A man has been charged after the bomb squad was called to 'potentially suspicious items' at an address in a Huntingdonshire town.

A crew from Wisbech got stuck while attending an emergency call as a result of 'poor parking' around The Crescent area.

Poor parking in Wisbech blocks firefighters responding to emergency call
Firefrighters have pleaded with drivers in Cambridgeshire after poor parking blocked a fire engine attending an emergency call in Wisbech.

Lakeside Kitchen at Wyboston Lakes was among a number of businesses to shut their doors in September.

Popular restaurant near Hunts reopens after flood damage closure
A popular restaurant near St Neots that was forced to close in September after suffering "significant" flood damage has reopened.

Primark is expanding its click and collect service in time for the festive season, including its Peterborough branch at Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Primark expands popular new addition to Peterborough store
A popular new addition to Peterborough's Primark branch is set to be expanded just in time for the festive shopping season.

The tax will be a cause of concern for the 460 farms in Ely and East Cambridgeshire.

MP urges government to 'think again' over 'family farm tax'
The MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, Charlotte Cane, met with local farmers on Tuesday (November 19) as thousands protested in Westminster at the proposed 'family farm tax'.