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Man, 42, attacked and robbed in Mildenhall street

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:08:01 GMT

A man was hit in the face with a piece of wood during a robbery in Mildenhall.

Help the Newmarket Journal capture the longest day on video

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:28:46 GMT

Friday is the Longest Day and the Newmarket Journal will be capturing every moment on video – but we need your help.

Fire crews fight blaze in Kennett flat

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:45:09 GMT

Nine fire crews fought to extinguish a blaze that broke out in Kennett flat.

Man, 27, seriously injured in collision

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:47:02 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses after collision that left one man with serious injuries.

Students’ computer skills put to the test

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:33:42 GMT

A computer programming challenge has put students’ technology skills to the test.

Picture of the Week

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:39:17 GMT

A horse bathing in buttercups in a Fordham paddock was captured on camera by Journal photographer Mark Westley for the latest Picture of the Week feature.

Vet’s marathon effort to boost funds

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:29:37 GMT

A Newmarket vet has raised more than £1,349 by running the Edinburgh Marathon.

School needs to improve says Ofsted

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:27:37 GMT

A village primary school has been told it needs to improve by Ofsted inspectors.

Fire merger gets a Youtube twist

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:26:35 GMT

A fire service has released a Youtube video answering questions from the public on plans to merge fire stations in Burwell and Swaffham Bulbeck.

Royal name change for Festival race

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:17:15 GMT

One of Newmarket’s premier races is being renamed after the Duchess of Cambridge.

Thieves lift number plates

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:11:48 GMT

A set of number plates have been stolen from black Vauxhall Astra in Newmarket.

Service is a life-line for the disabled

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:08:31 GMT

Wheelchair users, and people with mobility problems, in the Newmarket and Mildenhall areas, are being reminded of a vital transport service which is available to them.

Little Mix to appear at racecourse

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:07:34 GMT

X-Factor winners Little Mix are to make an appearance at Newmarket’s July Course.

Week of fun marks 20 years for The Willows

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:03:50 GMT

A Soham nursery held a week of fun activities to celebrate 20 years in the town.

Village homes project ready

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:01:41 GMT

Tenants will soon be welcomed to their new homes thanks to a project to bring six affordable properties to Worlington.

Boost for buses

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:59:59 GMT

Two youth bus projects in Soham have been given a much-needed funding boost.

MP honours flourishing business

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:59:09 GMT

A development and training business based in Freckenham has been presented with a gold award in the Responsible Business Standard.

‘Dangerous’ fencing left broken for a year

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:53:05 GMT

A housing association has apologised to a Newmarket landlord after failing to fix a ‘dangerous’ garden fence one year after it was damaged.

Police warning over thefts

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:41:38 GMT

Police are urging residents to be vigilant after more than 170 thefts from vehicles and outbuildings have been reported in East Cambridgeshire since April.

It’s time to sign up for Yarmouth

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:39:23 GMT

It’s that time of year again, time for local pensioners to sign up for the annual Gredley Day Trip to Great Yarmouth.