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Paddocks could be answer to school’s need for sports field

14 August 2022
Paddocks could be answer to school’s need for sports field

Paddocks could be answer to school’s need for sports field

14 August 2022

A proposal to turn a paddock in to a sports field is to be discussed by the town council.


Historic royal race to honour ‘queen of Newmarket’

13 August 2022
Historic royal race to honour ‘queen of Newmarket’

Historic royal race to honour ‘queen of Newmarket’

13 August 2022

A historic royal race is to be run in memory of the late Julie Cecil.


Racegoers face travel disruption due to rail works

10 August 2022
Racegoers face travel disruption due to rail works

Racegoers face travel disruption due to rail works

10 August 2022

People travelling to Newmarket races will be among those affected.


'I thought we’d won a competition': Delight at surprise proposal during race day

30 July 2022
'I thought we’d won a competition': Delight at surprise proposal during race day

'I thought we’d won a competition': Delight at surprise proposal during race day

30 July 2022

A couple who met on a bench in a town high street have got engaged at a race day.


How you can tour this amazing garden loved by Monty Don

24 July 2022
How you can tour this amazing garden loved by Monty Don

How you can tour this amazing garden loved by Monty Don

24 July 2022

A couple whose garden was featured in the first episode of Gardeners’ World earlier this year are welcoming visitors to their green haven.


Through the lens of a ‘good photographer and a pretty nice bloke’

16 July 2022
Through the lens of a ‘good photographer and a pretty nice bloke’

Through the lens of a ‘good photographer and a pretty nice bloke’

16 July 2022

We pay tribute to Suffolk photographer Geoffrey Pieters, who has died aged 74.


Wealthy benefactor remembers loyal workers in £100 million will

14 July 2022
Wealthy benefactor remembers loyal workers in £100 million will

Wealthy benefactor remembers loyal workers in £100 million will

14 July 2022

A philanthropist who, during his lifetime, poured millions of pounds into a host of charities has left more than £100 million in his will.


Paralysed former jockey raises thousands at racing festival

13 July 2022
Paralysed former jockey raises thousands at racing festival

Paralysed former jockey raises thousands at racing festival

13 July 2022

A paralysed former jockey completed a 140 mile hand cycling challenge on Saturday raising thousands of pounds for two rehabilitation charities.


Town history museum plans shelved over costs

09 July 2022
Town history museum plans shelved over costs

Town history museum plans shelved over costs

09 July 2022

A potential location for a town museum has been deemed unsuitable due to high costs and operational issues.


Meet town's unsung heroes who were recognised at community awards

08 July 2022
Meet town's unsung heroes who were recognised at community awards

Meet town's unsung heroes who were recognised at community awards

08 July 2022

A community awards night has given recognition to the unsung heroes of a Suffolk town.


Council forced to gamble £18,000 on parking scheme

07 July 2022
Council forced to gamble £18,000 on parking scheme

Council forced to gamble £18,000 on parking scheme

07 July 2022

A residents’ parking scheme looks set to go ahead but only after the town council agreed to cough up more than £18,000 if it didn’t.


Widow searching for answers over husband’s death

06 July 2022
Widow searching for answers over husband’s death

Widow searching for answers over husband’s death

06 July 2022

A widow is searching for answers after her husband's asbestos-related death.


Johnny, 99, finally gets prize 73 years on from history-making Derby

18 June 2022
Johnny, 99, finally gets prize 73 years on from history-making Derby

Johnny, 99, finally gets prize 73 years on from history-making Derby

18 June 2022

A 99-year-old one-time stable lad has finally been recognised for the part he played in a history-making Derby.


Death-fall man's mum says lessons should be learned

17 June 2022
Death-fall man's mum says lessons should be learned

Death-fall man's mum says lessons should be learned

17 June 2022

A mother whose son died after falling from a second floor window of a pub said what happened to him could have been prevented.


Well-known hotel is up for sale with a guide price of £3m

16 June 2022
Well-known hotel is up for sale with a guide price of £3m

Well-known hotel is up for sale with a guide price of £3m

16 June 2022

The future of a hotel is once again uncertain with its owners saying they have had to put it back on the market after delays to its redevelopment.


Popular work rider and former jockey found hanged at his home, inquest told

08 June 2022
Popular work rider and former jockey found hanged at his home, inquest told

Popular work rider and former jockey found hanged at his home, inquest told

08 June 2022

A former jockey and popular work rider, who was found dead at his home in a town, took his own life, an inquest has concluded.


Remembering Lester and his triumphs on a special Jubilee Derby day

04 June 2022
Remembering Lester and his triumphs on a special Jubilee Derby day

Remembering Lester and his triumphs on a special Jubilee Derby day

04 June 2022

The name of one of horseracing's true greats will be on everyone's lips at the Jubilee Derby, one week after his death.


How the Queen's love of horses sparked a deep connection to Suffolk

03 June 2022
How the Queen's love of horses sparked a deep connection to Suffolk

How the Queen's love of horses sparked a deep connection to Suffolk

03 June 2022

The Queen is undoubtedly the world’s most famous race goer and her undoubted passion for horse racing has led to a long relationship with Suffolk.


Lifetime achievement award for popular butcher Eric

03 June 2022
Lifetime achievement award for popular butcher Eric

Lifetime achievement award for popular butcher Eric

03 June 2022

A popular butcher was among those recognised at Love Newmarket Business Awards.


Huge estate once home to local philanthropist goes on the market for £50million

01 June 2022
Huge estate once home to local philanthropist goes on the market for £50million

Huge estate once home to local philanthropist goes on the market for £50million

01 June 2022

An estate that was once home to a local philanthropist has gone on the market for the first time in over a century with an asking price of £50million.