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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.

Popular boxing coach is knock-out choice to switch on town’s Christmas lights

09 November 2025
Popular boxing coach is knock-out choice to switch on town’s Christmas lights

Popular boxing coach is knock-out choice to switch on town’s Christmas lights

09 November 2025

A popular volunteer boxing coach has been nominated as the local hero who will switch on a town’s Christmas lights display.


The vanished neighbourhood lost to change

08 November 2025
The vanished neighbourhood lost to change

The vanished neighbourhood lost to change

08 November 2025

For more than half a century seven blocks of flats have dominated a town’s skyline - here’s what was there before.


Heartbroken parents speak of ‘brilliant’ son Tommie

06 November 2025
Heartbroken parents speak of ‘brilliant’ son Tommie

Heartbroken parents speak of ‘brilliant’ son Tommie

06 November 2025

The parents of young jockey Tommie Jakes, who was found dead in his bedroom, have spoken publicly for the first time about their loss.


Organisers of town’s open weekend celebrate as more than £100k raised

03 November 2025
Organisers of town’s open weekend celebrate as more than £100k raised

Organisers of town’s open weekend celebrate as more than £100k raised

03 November 2025

A racing open weekend has raised its highest total since it was first held more than a decade ago topping £100,000.


Councillor calls on residents to help police fighting crime in their town

01 November 2025
Councillor calls on residents to help police fighting crime in their town

Councillor calls on residents to help police fighting crime in their town

01 November 2025

A newly-elected councillor has called on residents to work with the police in a bid to cut crime in their town.


Racing mourns the death of 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes

30 October 2025
Racing mourns the death of 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes

Racing mourns the death of 19-year-old apprentice jockey Tommie Jakes

30 October 2025

A town’s racing community is mourning the death of a 19-year-old apprentice jockey who was found dead at his home earlier today.


Coercion claim over location of town market is dismissed

30 October 2025
Coercion claim over location of town market is dismissed

Coercion claim over location of town market is dismissed

30 October 2025

A councillor has claimed a council is being coerced into not having a town’s market in its high street.


Former pupil, now 92, has officially opened village’s new primary school

27 October 2025
Former pupil, now 92, has officially opened village’s new primary school

Former pupil, now 92, has officially opened village’s new primary school

27 October 2025

A 92-year-old former pupil of a village school has officially opened its replacement, where her great-grandchildren are all pupils.


Station is set to honour a town’s railway horses which were the last of the line

26 October 2025
Station is set to honour a town’s railway horses which were the last of the line

Station is set to honour a town’s railway horses which were the last of the line

26 October 2025

Three horses, which were the last to work on Britain’s railways, are to be honoured as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.


Villagers believe vast solar farm will desecrate bomber heroes last resting place

26 October 2025
Villagers believe vast solar farm will desecrate bomber heroes last resting place

Villagers believe vast solar farm will desecrate bomber heroes last resting place

26 October 2025

Village residents are furious its most sacred site could be desecrated by a massive solar farm.


Healthcare workers step up to save a life as man collapses

25 October 2025
Healthcare workers step up to save a life as man collapses

Healthcare workers step up to save a life as man collapses

25 October 2025

Two healthcare staff who saved a man’s life after he collapsed in the street have appealed for him to get in touch.


Convicted killer who admitted murdering his pregnant girlfriend is facing the rest of his life in jail

24 October 2025
Convicted killer who admitted murdering his pregnant girlfriend is facing the rest of his life in jail

Convicted killer who admitted murdering his pregnant girlfriend is facing the rest of his life in jail

24 October 2025

A convicted murderer is facing the rest of his life behind bars after he pleaded guilty to stabbing a woman to death.


Royal treat as Princess Anne sees young riders at British Racing School show off their skills

22 October 2025
Royal treat as Princess Anne sees young riders at British Racing School show off their skills

Royal treat as Princess Anne sees young riders at British Racing School show off their skills

22 October 2025

Youngsters at Newmarket’s Pony Academy got to show off their riding skills to a a very special Royal visitor earlier today.


A mum has completed a Machu Picchu trek in memory of the teenage son she lost to a brain tumour

18 October 2025
A mum has completed a Machu Picchu trek in memory of the teenage son she lost to a brain tumour

A mum has completed a Machu Picchu trek in memory of the teenage son she lost to a brain tumour

18 October 2025

A mum has completed a trek to one of the world’s natural wonders in memory of the teenage son she lost to a brain tumour.


Flats scheme gets thumbs down from council

17 October 2025
Flats scheme gets thumbs down from council

Flats scheme gets thumbs down from council

17 October 2025

Town councillors have rejected a proposed scheme to redevelop three flat complexes.


Tributes paid to ‘passionate’ racing charity worker found dead, aged 41

16 October 2025
Tributes paid to ‘passionate’ racing charity worker found dead, aged 41

Tributes paid to ‘passionate’ racing charity worker found dead, aged 41

16 October 2025

Dozens of tributes have been paid to a racing charity worker who was found dead at her home.


Racecourses’ team is on track with top award

14 October 2025
Racecourses’ team is on track with top award

Racecourses’ team is on track with top award

14 October 2025

Members of the team responsible for keeping the turf at two historic racecourses in pristine condition have scooped a national award.


Firefighters honoured for actions rescuing car crash victim

12 October 2025
Firefighters honoured for actions rescuing car crash victim

Firefighters honoured for actions rescuing car crash victim

12 October 2025

A firefighter, who reassured a road crash victim while his colleagues fought to free her from her vehicle, has been honoured.


Town flats plans: Time for a rethink?

09 October 2025
Town flats plans: Time for a rethink?

Town flats plans: Time for a rethink?

09 October 2025

Councillors at a specially convened meeting tonight are expected to reject a proposed scheme to redevelop complexes in a town.


Vandals set fire to town phone mast

08 October 2025
Vandals set fire to town phone mast

Vandals set fire to town phone mast

08 October 2025

Police are hunting arsonists who caused extensive damage to a mobile phone mast.