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RSPCA reveals shocking number of animals injured or caught in litter in Suffolk — RSPCA reveals shocking number of animals injured or caught in litter in Suffolk

The RSPCA is urging Suffolk residents to take their litter home.

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Teenager's shocking crime spree terrorised Soham residents — Teenager's shocking crime spree terrorised Soham residents

Magistrates have been told how a 13-year-old boy terrorised residents of Soham with a spree of offending.

Firefighters called to suspected arson attack at pancake restaurant — Firefighters called to suspected arson attack at pancake restaurant

A pancake restaurant in Barton Mills had a lucky escape last night after firefighters were called to a suspected arson attack behind the property.

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They're off at last as racing behind closed doors starts today at Newmarket — They're off at last as racing behind closed doors starts today at Newmarket

Course bosses have urged people to stay away from the Rowley Mile racecourse which will be staging the first two Classics of the season.

McDonald's and Costa Coffee drive-through set for Newmarket after council approves plans — McDonald's and Costa Coffee drive-through set for Newmarket after council approves plans

Newmarket is set to be the latest town with a McDonald’s drive-through despite concerns about it being so close its only playing field.

Painting stones gives college lecturer Helena satisfaction — Painting stones gives college lecturer Helena satisfaction

A Soham lecturer has been helping to comfort those suffering with Covid-19 through artwork created with an online group.

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Talent show is a hit raising £51k for Racing Welfare — Talent show is a hit raising £51k for Racing Welfare

Newmarket-based charity Racing Welfare has smashed the £50,000 fundraising target it set for its singing talent contest the Furlong Factor.

Dog-walker threatened and followed in Mildenhall — Dog-walker threatened and followed in Mildenhall

A dog-walker was forced to flee after he was threatened and followed by a man in Mildenhall yesterday.

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This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch — This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch

History will be made when SpaceX Falcon 9 is launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, this is how to watch.

First look at Government's guidelines for primary schools reopening — First look at Government's guidelines for primary schools reopening

No sharing of toys or materials, supervised handwashing and no end-of-term traditions all feature in the latest guidelines for primary schools.

No fine for parents who keep children at home — No fine for parents who keep children at home

The government has confirmed families who wish to keep their children at home rather than send them back to reopening schools will face no penalty.

Lockdown changes: your questions answered — Lockdown changes: your questions answered

Here is what we know has changed after last night's broadcast.

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Plan in place for rugby's return this year

‘Career-best’ effort required in title defence — ‘Career-best’ effort required in title defence

Defoe bidding to win back-to-back Coronation Cups.

Haggas wins first race of 2020 at Newmarket — Haggas wins first race of 2020 at Newmarket

Sacred – ridden by James Doyle – comes up trumps for HQ-based trainer.

Fellowes searching for some answers from Lingfield trial — Fellowes searching for some answers from Lingfield trial

King Carney will be given the chance to show his Derby credentials.

Football training can resume for young players — Football training can resume for young players

Small groups of players can now meet for fitness or football training under new rules for grassroots football set out by The Football Association.

Suffolk’s showcase fixture with Kent called off — Kent Spitfires will not be coming to Suffolk this summer, but officials are hoping to rearrange it for next summer.

Horse racing at Newmarket to return next week — Government gives green light for horse racing and other professional sports to resume behind closed doors from Monday.

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WHAT'S ON

Documentary looking at the life of legendary but tragic Newmarket jockey Fred Archer released

Rick Astley's Newmarket Nights gig moved to next year as coronavirus cancellations continue — Rick Astley's Newmarket Nights gig moved to next year as coronavirus cancellations continue

Rick Astley is never gonna give Newmarket up as his July Course performance has been rescheduled for next year.

Tom Jones' Newmarket Nights 2020 show cancelled — Tom Jones' Newmarket Nights 2020 show cancelled

Sir Tom, 79, apologised to fans for having to put off his shows this summer because of the government ordered coronavirus lockdown.

Newmarket Town councillors make 'reluctant decision' to cancel soapbox derby — Newmarket Town councillors make 'reluctant decision' to cancel soapbox derby

The Newmarket Soapbox Derby, scheduled for the August Bank Holiday, weekend has been cancelled.

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LIFESTYLE

A joyful town celebrates: How Newmarket celebrated VE Day 75 years ago — A joyful town celebrates: How Newmarket celebrated VE Day 75 years ago

“Rarely has the High Street presented a busier or more crowded spectacle and flags sprouted from practically every building,” said the Journal.

Beauty: Products to soothe body and mind — Beauty: Products to soothe body and mind

We’re in the eye of a storm and stress levels are soaring. Velvet selects five products to help soothe a troubled body and mind

The free information and tools that can help you work and learn smarter from home. — The free information and tools that can help you work and learn smarter from home.

Find out what Google can offer to help employees, business owners, teachers and students adapt better for home working, learning and teaching.

Fashion at the July Festival — Fashion at the July Festival

Tens of thousands flocked to Newmarket’s Moët & Chandon July Festival, for three days of fun, flat racing and fashion.

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