News
Police name Mildenhall woman, 84, killed after being hit by car
An elderly Mildenhall woman who died after being knocked down by a car in March has been named by police.
Here’s to Soham’s finest
A mum-of-four who launched a charity to fund recreational activities for young people in Soham has been voted townsperson of the year.
Mildenhall woman, 84, dies after being knocked down by car
An elderly woman from Mildenhall, who was knocked down by a car in March, died in hospital yesterday.
Go-ahead for £12m solar farm
Green energy could soon be powering homes in Lakenheath after plans to build a £12million solar farm on the edge of the village have been given the go-ahead.
Picture of the week
Journal photographer Mark Westley captured this colourful view of an oilseed rape field in Burwell for this week’s Picture of the Week.
Clean up dog mess in Soham
An outgoing district council chairman has said “enough is enough” to dog owners who let their pets foul Soham streets without cleaning up after them.
Sport
Captivating ride sees Olympic hero Trott home unchallenged video
Double Olympic and world champion Laura Trott OBE did not fail to impress during her appearances in the Elveden Road Races.
Hooked have chance of gaining a semi-final place
Newmarket ‘Hooked’ Angling Club look to have outstanding claims of reaching the semi-finals of this year’s Bait-Tech Angling Times Super Cup after being handed a home draw in the second round.
Royal Ascot to be the next stop for Victoria Cup hero Excellent Guest
George Margarson will be making sure his top hat is in mint condition after confirming Royal Ascot is the next stop for Excellent Guest.
huff hopes to hold third
World Touring Car champion Rob Huff is optimistic he can hold on to third place in the drivers’ championship for the remainder of the season.
Varian hopes conditions dry out ahead of Lockinge
Roger Varian will be keeping a close eye on the weather before deciding whether to let Aljamaaheer take his chance in Saturday’s JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, writes Graham Clark.
Video
Captivating ride sees Olympic hero Trott home unchallenged video
Double Olympic and world champion Laura Trott OBE did not fail to impress during her appearances in the Elveden Road Races.
Lifestyle
updated Three-bedroom home is close to village centre and amenities
This three bedroom, semi-detached house forms part of a residential development in Lakenheath, convenient for the village centre and its amenities.
Cottage is tucked away in village
Lodge Cottage is situated in a tucked-away location in the popular village of Cheveley, near Newmarket, in Star and Garter Lane.
Bungalow boasts plenty of parking
An immaculate, detached bungalow with good-sized gardens is set in Sanderling Close in a cul-de-sac in Mildenhall.
Family home sits in idyllic village
Bridgehouse in Bridge Street, Moulton, presents a rare opportunity to buy a home in an idyllic village.
Don’t miss out on latest 007 movie
Academy Award-winning James Bond film Skyfall is the latest offering by
Village property has three bedrooms and fitted kitchen/diner
This three-bedroom semi detached house is in Burrow Drive on the outskirts of Lakenheath.
Community
Letter: ‘Useful purpose’
The proposed Morrisons application in Exning Road should be supported as it makes good use of an unattractive brownfield site, is not on racing land and offers Newmarket residents and town retailers the best option out of the four applications.
John Bone: ‘No soft spot for poachers’
Many country people harbour a soft spot for poachers. They have been around for as long as England has had game to steal.
Feature: Looking back
10 YEARS AGO: Journal, may 15, 2003 - Massive changes are being planned to the road system in the centre of Newmarket which will mean seven extra sets of traffic lights at the clock tower in Fordham Road and in Fred Archer Way. Proposals have been put forward by Suffolk County Council and include replacing the clock tower roundabout with traffic signals and closing Exeter Road to through traffic. Other traffic lights are planned at the junctions of Exeter Road with Fred Archer Way, Fred Archer Way and Fordham Road and at the entrance to the planned new Waitrose store in Fred Archer Way.
Feature: Community news
Beck Row - Thursday Club: On April 30, for the first outside visit of the year, members and their visiting guests made up a full coachload and enjoyed their day out to Clacton-on-Sea where a stop was made at Long Melford in taking the scenic route journey through the Colne Valley to the coast.
Newmarket Free School plans more meetings
The organisers of the proposed new Newmarket Free School are holding further information sessions for prospective parents this week.
Council welcomes new chairman
Newmarket councillor Chris Barker is the new chairman of Forest Heath District Council.
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