News
Fordham / Union J star’s t-shirt to be auctioned off
An X Factor star and one quarter of boyband Union J has donated a signed t-shirt to raise money for his old school in Fordham.
LIVE MUSIC Lakenheath Football Club
Live music will take centre stage at Lakenheath Football Club on Saturday for the second annual Nest Fest.
Walk dates for Ramblers
Newmarket Ramblers have a choice of walks on Sunday. The longer walk is 10 miles from the church at Weeting, north of Brandon, which will include forest and heath terrain, and will be led by Mike, who can be contacted for further information on 01953 884931.
Godolphin: Seven more positive
Seven more horses trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni for the Godolphin racing operation in Newmarket, have tested positive for a banned drug, it was revealed this week.
Code breaker statue plan on display
A Newmarket-born Second World War code breaker, who deciphered some of Nazi Germany’s most secret messages, looks set to be honoured with a memorial in his home town.
Ready for a diamond celebration
The Journal can now reveal the youngster who will be crowned princess at this year’s 60th Soham Carnival, alongside her two attendants.
Sport
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.
Callum gets called up
Teenage race walker Callum Wilkinson is to receive his first taste of competition at international level after being called up to the England team.
Kingsgate Native to form double raid on Temple Stakes for trainer Cowell
Veteran sprinter Kingsgate Native is to form part of a double assault on Saturday’s Group Two Betfred Temple Stakes for trainer Rob Cowell.
Blackwell is going to worlds
Newmarket Cycling and Triathlon Club (NCTC) member Anna Blackwell will head out to Ottawa later this year after qualifying for the ITU Duathlon World Championships.
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
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.
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.
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Weather for Newmarket
Friday 24 May 2013
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