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Alison Hayes has spent more than 40 years in journalism - and worked on the Newmarket Journal for all that time. She will help the Journal to mark its 150th year in 2022.

‘So much giving back occurs across the year’: Racing volunteers revitalise town hospital’s gardens

19 May 2025
‘So much giving back occurs across the year’: Racing volunteers revitalise town hospital’s gardens

‘So much giving back occurs across the year’: Racing volunteers revitalise town hospital’s gardens

19 May 2025

Volunteers from a town’s thoroughbred racing industry gave up their time to revitalise a hospital’s gardens.


‘I am so excited’: A racing worker’s dream to ride in a race is set to come true

03 May 2025
‘I am so excited’: A racing worker’s dream to ride in a race is set to come true

‘I am so excited’: A racing worker’s dream to ride in a race is set to come true

03 May 2025

A racing worker’s dream to ride in a race is set to come true this summer.


50 years on from the stable lads strike some remember how it changed their lives forever

02 May 2025
50 years on from the stable lads strike some remember how it changed their lives forever

50 years on from the stable lads strike some remember how it changed their lives forever

02 May 2025

It was dubbed the Battle of Newmarket as 50 years ago striking stable lads took their grievances to the Rowley Mile on Guineas day.


State-of-the art community diagnostic unit officially opened by town MP

02 May 2025
State-of-the art community diagnostic unit officially opened by town MP

State-of-the art community diagnostic unit officially opened by town MP

02 May 2025

A multi-million pound state of the art community diagnostic centre (CDC) was officially opened today.


Field of Gold set to face 10 rivals in Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas

01 May 2025
Field of Gold set to face 10 rivals in Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas

Field of Gold set to face 10 rivals in Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas

01 May 2025

Field of Gold favourite for Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas was out on Warren Hill this morning.


It’s a Classic dream come true as hometown jockey Harry bids for 2,000 Guineas glory at racing’s HQ

01 May 2025
It’s a Classic dream come true as hometown jockey Harry bids for 2,000 Guineas glory at racing’s HQ

It’s a Classic dream come true as hometown jockey Harry bids for 2,000 Guineas glory at racing’s HQ

01 May 2025

Just a few years ago Harry Davies was still at school dreaming of becoming a top jockey.


Stamp for Bill whose code breaking changed the course of wartime history

01 May 2025
Stamp for Bill whose code breaking changed the course of wartime history

Stamp for Bill whose code breaking changed the course of wartime history

01 May 2025

A new stamp, issued to mark VE Day 80, features a Suffolk man whose code breaking work altered the course of World War Two.


Councillors defend decision to close public toilets in town’s high street

30 April 2025
Councillors defend decision to close public toilets in town’s high street

Councillors defend decision to close public toilets in town’s high street

30 April 2025

A council has defended its decision to close public toilets near a children’s play area after criticism from residents.


Clinician Claudia is on a home hearing care mission

28 April 2025
Clinician Claudia is on a home hearing care mission

Clinician Claudia is on a home hearing care mission

28 April 2025

A Suffolk-based clinician is hitting the road to make hearing care more accessible with her new mobile service.


‘She had the best day ever’: Royal greeting for Mary who has been smiling for 100 years

25 April 2025
‘She had the best day ever’: Royal greeting for Mary who has been smiling for 100 years

‘She had the best day ever’: Royal greeting for Mary who has been smiling for 100 years

25 April 2025

The twinkle in her eyes and her smile is a sign Mary Theobald has enjoyed just about every moment of the century she has lived.


‘He was such an awesome little boy’: Family signs up for bubble rush in memory of George

21 April 2025
‘He was such an awesome little boy’: Family signs up for bubble rush in memory of George

‘He was such an awesome little boy’: Family signs up for bubble rush in memory of George

21 April 2025

A family have signed up for a day of foam-filled fun as a way of showing their support and thanking East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).


‘Tony was a one-off’: Tributes paid as champion of town’s history dies at 86

10 April 2025
‘Tony was a one-off’: Tributes paid as champion of town’s history dies at 86

‘Tony was a one-off’: Tributes paid as champion of town’s history dies at 86

10 April 2025

Tributes have been paid to a local historian and former town pub landlord who has died aged 86.


Racecourses boss is standing down to take on a new role with the Jockey Club

09 April 2025
Racecourses boss is standing down to take on a new role with the Jockey Club

Racecourses boss is standing down to take on a new role with the Jockey Club

09 April 2025

The boss of Newmarket’s racecourses will be standing down next month to take on a new role.


‘Pupils love coming to school’: Ofsted finds students enjoy learning at good rated town primary school

23 March 2025
‘Pupils love coming to school’: Ofsted finds students enjoy learning at good rated town primary school

‘Pupils love coming to school’: Ofsted finds students enjoy learning at good rated town primary school

23 March 2025

Pupils at a primary school have been praised by government inspectors who said they embodied its ethos of learning to love and loving to learn.


Papal greeting for Father Anthony’s diamond jubilee

21 March 2025
Papal greeting for Father Anthony’s diamond jubilee

Papal greeting for Father Anthony’s diamond jubilee

21 March 2025

A message from Pope Francis was the highlight of a mass held to mark the diamond jubilee of a Suffolk priest.


‘Hard work pays off’: Popular kebab van named UK’s best

20 March 2025
‘Hard work pays off’: Popular kebab van named UK’s best

‘Hard work pays off’: Popular kebab van named UK’s best

20 March 2025

A popular kebab van has emerged victorious from the British Kebab Awards during what is shaping up to be a special year for its owner.


‘We miss him beyond the stars’: Fund-raiser in memory of space-loving boy reaches for the moon

17 March 2025
‘We miss him beyond the stars’: Fund-raiser in memory of space-loving boy reaches for the moon

‘We miss him beyond the stars’: Fund-raiser in memory of space-loving boy reaches for the moon

17 March 2025

A huge fund-raising challenge inspired by a space-loving four-year-old who died from an aggressive form of cancer is set to take place this month.


‘We are delighted’: Pupils and staff shine at primary school following Ofsted inspection

15 March 2025
‘We are delighted’: Pupils and staff shine at primary school following Ofsted inspection

‘We are delighted’: Pupils and staff shine at primary school following Ofsted inspection

15 March 2025

Pupils and staff at a town’s primary school shine, according to government inspectors.


‘Truly inspiring’: Award-winning hotel names its employee of the year

11 March 2025
‘Truly inspiring’: Award-winning hotel names its employee of the year

‘Truly inspiring’: Award-winning hotel names its employee of the year

11 March 2025

A member of the maintenance team at an award-winning hotel has been named its employee of the year for 2024.


Dad mounts bin campaign in a bid to stop drivers speeding through village

10 March 2025
Dad mounts bin campaign in a bid to stop drivers speeding through village

Dad mounts bin campaign in a bid to stop drivers speeding through village

10 March 2025

A dad said he feared for the safety of his son and other children as a result of drivers speeding through their village.