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Survey shows villagers back future of pavilion
HOPES of breathing life back into the pavilion at Cheveley Recreation Ground have risen after the results of a recently-held survey were published.
Woman injured in Soham bypass collision
A WOMAN suffered a minor neck injury when her car collided with a lorry on the A142 Soham bypass last Monday.
Hay stolen from Newmarket field
MORE than £800 worth of baled hay was stolen from a field in Newmarket.
Digger buckets stolen from Mildenhall building site
TWO mini digger buckets were stolen from a building site in Mildenhall.
Woman used fake claim for cash con
A NEWMARKET woman claimed more than £8,000 in housing and council tax benefits after tricking council officials with a false tenancy agreement, a court has heard.
Talks over possible fire service cuts
MONEY-saving cuts to Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service will be decided at a meeting on Thursday.
Gritter horror: “I saw lorry was going to hit me”
A MAN has relived the terrifying moment an out-of-control gritter lorry ploughed into his car before smashing into his elderly mother’s home.
Homes plus new centre planned
A NEW community centre is set to be built in Mildenhall as part of a £2.6 million town upgrade.
Rob’s hammock is bed for a year
AN EXNING schoolboy, who lists survival expert Bear Grylls as one of his heroes, is sleeping in his back garden for a year to raise funds for the charity which saved his sister’s life.
Assault at hotel: Men bailed
FOUR men arrested on suspicion of assault in Mildenhall have been released on bail.
Chef in court over benefits
A CHEF from Newmarket has been given a 12-month conditional discharge after claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Watch out for fuel thieves, say police
POLICE are urging residents across the Mildenhall area to remain alert after more than £400 worth of fuel was taken from two properties.
Top Dubai trainer takes over stables
NEWMARKET is set to welcome another new trainer to its ranks later this year.
Bid to open caravan site at farm
A NEW caravan park could be set up in Beck Row if it receives the go-ahead from district council planners.
Newmarket’s finest join awards line-up
NEWMARKET has four finalists in the world’s most valuable competition for racing and stud staff.
Chimney fire in village
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a chimney fire in Nunnery Green, Wickhambrook, on Monday.
Woman with £250,000 made benefits claim
A CARE worker from Beck Row who claimed £8,296 in housing and council tax benefits had more than £250,000 stashed away in a bank account, a court has heard.
Cheryl pours heart into the art of chocolate video
ANYONE who has seen the film Chocolat will remember the mouth-watering scenes of bowls full of molten milk, dark and white chocolate being prepared in the quaint Chocolaterie.
Cat found in Newmarket
A CAT has been found in Newmarket by a man who has appealed for the owner to come forward.
Cat reunited with owner thanks to Journal
A NINE-month-old cat which was hit by a car has been reunited with its owners thanks to a Journal appeal.
School gets new chairman
TATTERSALLS director Martin Mitchell has taken over as chairman of Newmarket’s British Racing School.
Clubs’ day to stay in September
MOVES to move the date of the popular Clubs’ and Organisations’ day in Mildenhall have been rejected by parish councillors.
Landmark restored by pub owners
ONE of Soham’s most iconic landmarks has been refurbished by the owners of a town pub.
Frankie Valli tops Night’s bill
POP legends Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first hit with a concert at Newmarket’s July racecourse this summer.
Park on the verge and face a fine
RESIDENTS of Newmarket’s Exning Road have been warned they risk prosecution if they continue to park on a grass verge outside their homes.
High Street to benefit from £50k windfall
A NEW initiative which saw Newmarket residents choose a project to be backed by a council windfall has singled out regeneration of the High Street.
New bid to boost town’s fortunes
PLANS are in place to create a new retail forum in Mildenhall to help rejuvenate the town centre’s fortunes.
Appeal after man exposes himself to teenage girl
POLICE are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself in front of a teenage girl in Newmarket.
Man failed to pay for petrol three times
A MAN who drove off from a Newmarket garage without paying for petrol three times in a month has been banned from driving.
Shooting centre plans temporary clubhouse
PROPOSALS have been drawn up for the creation of a temporary clubhouse at a clay target shooting centre that was destroyed by arsonists.
Town pays tribute to ex-blacksmith
HUNDREDS of people paid their final respects to a well-known horseman and farrier in Soham this week.
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A MAN from Newmarket who was caught drink driving twice in two months has avoided a jail sentence.
Warning over illegal limos
Officers at East Cambridgeshire District Council are warning residents hiring a stretched limousine for a prom night, a day at the races or a birthday party to beware of unlicensed and unscrupulous companies.
Laura’s set to step it out in Russia video
MOULTON teenager Laura Robinson will be jetting off to Russia next month after being selected to represent England in the world junior ballroom dance championships.
Wrong-turn burglar caught by his victim
POLICE have praised a resident who caught a prolific drug-addicted burglar who had broken in to his home.
Barway Road closed after road collision
A LORRY became trapped on a level crossing in Barway Road, Barway, this morning.
Council backs new store plan
COUNCILLORS have given their backing to plans for a new Morrisons supermarket in Newmarket’s Exning Road.
MP’s betting tax bill clears first hurdle
NEWMARKET MP Matthew Hancock has secured Parliament’s support to bring in a bill to close a loophole that allows bookmakers to operate their online businesses offshore.
Car removed after eight-week wait
A DISTRICT council has finally removed an abandoned car from a street in Newmarket nearly eight weeks after it first appeared.
WEATHER: Gritters out as more snow predicted
SUFFOLK County Council’s gritting teams have been out treating the roads as experts predict more snowfall and freezing conditions this evening into tomorrow.
Newmarket craft market cancelled
A CRAFT market which was due to be held in Newmarket this Saturday has been cancelled due to the bad weather.
WEATHER: Send us your snaps video Picture gallery
JOURNAL photographer Mark Westley braved the cold on Sunday to take this snowy snap of a father and child enjoying the white stuff - but can you do better?
Diesel stolen from West Row farm
POLICE are appealing for information after a quantity of diesel was stolen from a farm in West Row.
Former racehorse transport boss dies aged 70 transport
THE funeral service of former racehorse transport boss Jim Ratcliffe will be held at St Margaret’s Church in Chippenham tomorrow at 3.30pm.
Awards shortlist to be revealed in next two weeks
THE shortlists for this year’s Stud and Stable Staff Awards are to be revealed within the next fortnight.
Parliament to debate Newmarket MP’s proposal to close gambling loophole
NEWMARKET MP Matthew Hancock’s Offshore Gambling Bill will be debated in Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday).
Village to stage Sport Relief Mile
ONE of the country’s biggest charity sports events is coming to Red Lodge.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
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