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Plans for 100 new homes
Proposals to build more than 100 new homes in Lakenheath as part of a major village extension scheme could be submitted as early as next month.
Curtain falls on 50 years of council work
Almost half a century of public service came to an end on Tuesday when Soham county councillor John Powley, chairman of Cambridgeshire County Council, handed over to his successor.
Create a puppet for the carnival
Organisers of this year’s Newmarket carnival parade are looking for help to create giant puppets for this year’s event.
Campaign to combat metal theft is a success
A day of action as part of Cambridgeshire Police’s campaign against metal theft was held on Tuesday.
Frankie at heart of new drugs test storm
Frankie Dettori’s planned return to racing has stalled after claims of irregularities in a new drugs test in France.
Holley races home in Soham half marathon video
Perfect running conditions greeted competitors taking part in Sunday’s 25th running of the East Cambridgeshire Half Marathon.
Sport
Stoneman dropped by Fen Tigers
Skipper Danny Halsey has tipped teenager Nathan Stoneman to bounce back from being dropped by the Mildenhall Fen Tigers.
Damage limitation for Huff
It was a case of damage limitation for Rob Huff during rounds nine and 10 of the World Touring Car Championship at the Salzburgring on Sunday.
Links triumph in knockout clash
The Links Golf Club Jock Stewart team were victorious in their second-round match at Abbotsley on Sunday, winning the tie 2-1.
Winning streak continues
Newmarket Swimming Club’s winning streak continued on Saturday when their young team of 16 swimmers claimed the Bussens and Parkin novice gala at Mildenhall.
One in one out for Fen Tigers
Former British U-16 speedway champion Nathan Stoneman has been rested with immediate effect by the Mildenhall Fen Tigers.
Video
Holley races home in Soham half marathon video
Perfect running conditions greeted competitors taking part in Sunday’s 25th running of the East Cambridgeshire Half Marathon.
Lifestyle
Festival reveals State of Union
In the grand tradition of ‘The Special Relationship’, State Of The Union combines the talents of America and England.
Benedict goes bad for latest Star Trek
He has worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, so it comes as a surprise to hear that Benedict Cumberbatch still gets star-struck.
level with me
The Jon Hart Band launched their new album, Level With Me, on Friday. The 11-track album features David Bacon on drums and Michael Orange on Bass – with a special guest appearances from Ellie Jamieson and cellist Claire Hollocks.
Searching for a starry friend
Blunderbus Theatre Company has adapted the bestselling children’s book How to Catch a Star by award-winning author, Oliver Jeffers into a brand new play for children aged 3 – 7.
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.
Community
Fun dog show to aid greyhound charity
A fun dog show, in aid of the Retired Greyhound Trust, will be held at the Animal Health Trust at Kentford on Sunday. The show opens at 8.30am and judging starts at 10.3am. Entry to classes is £2.
Letter: ‘Oppose Asda plan’
Forest Heath District Council (FHDC) is holding a meeting, which is open to the public, on May 22, to grant approval for plans to build a new superstore in Newmarket.
Letter: ‘Spending our money’
Having just read the article about the poor lady with a trapped nerve in her back, I think that was very generous of George Lambton and Co, spending our money.
Letter: ‘Facilities are for all’
There is more to Newmarket than just the racing industry. Although it plays a major part, it is not the be all and end all and the town and facilities are for all and not just the elite.
Letter: ‘Grant Asda plan’
Newmarket councillors again rejected Bill Gredley’s Unex Group regarding the Asda store plan.
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.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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