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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.

Community awards organiser ‘lucky to be alive’ after being knocked from his bike

16 January 2025
Community awards organiser ‘lucky to be alive’ after being knocked from his bike

Community awards organiser ‘lucky to be alive’ after being knocked from his bike

16 January 2025

The organiser of a town’s community awards was told he was lucky to be alive after he was involved in an accident while out cycling.


Air force veteran finally awarded for heroic service during Cold War

15 January 2025
Air force veteran finally awarded for heroic service during Cold War

Air force veteran finally awarded for heroic service during Cold War

15 January 2025

An air force veteran has finally been awarded a medal recognising his heroic service during the Cold War, thanks to the intervention of his MP.


Upmarket bakery chain Gail’s eyes former town bank

15 January 2025
Upmarket bakery chain Gail’s eyes former town bank

Upmarket bakery chain Gail’s eyes former town bank

15 January 2025

One of the country’s fastest growing café groups has set out plans to open a new store in a former bank building.


How stepping in to take gym club register led to an 18-year stint for secretary and treasurer

11 January 2025
How stepping in to take gym club register led to an 18-year stint for secretary and treasurer

How stepping in to take gym club register led to an 18-year stint for secretary and treasurer

11 January 2025

The secretary and treasurer of a gymnastics club, who started there to help out, has retired – 18 years later.


New street names could honour racing greats in town

10 January 2025
New street names could honour racing greats in town

New street names could honour racing greats in town

10 January 2025

A legendary trainer and a champion racehorse could be honoured with roads named after them on a new town housing development.


Teacher receives classroom ban after asking former pupil for pictures of her in the bath

09 January 2025
Teacher receives classroom ban after asking former pupil for pictures of her in the bath

Teacher receives classroom ban after asking former pupil for pictures of her in the bath

09 January 2025

An assistant headteacher at a village primary school who quizzed a former pupil about her sex life has been struck off.


‘Everything we do is with George in mind’: Hundreds of presents given to children in hospital as a tribute to a brave four-year-old

27 December 2024
‘Everything we do is with George in mind’: Hundreds of presents given to children in hospital as a tribute to a brave four-year-old

‘Everything we do is with George in mind’: Hundreds of presents given to children in hospital as a tribute to a brave four-year-old

27 December 2024

More than 500 gifts have been given to children in hospital at Christmas, in memory of a brave four-year-old.


Court told of jilted stalker’s terrifying campaign to ruin ex-partner’s life

19 December 2024
Court told of jilted stalker’s terrifying campaign to ruin ex-partner’s life

Court told of jilted stalker’s terrifying campaign to ruin ex-partner’s life

19 December 2024

A man falsely accused of being a paedophile by his ex-partner said he had been left psychologically ruined by the ordeal.


‘The path was not fit for purpose’: Developer steps in to fix dilapidated route used by primary school children

14 December 2024
‘The path was not fit for purpose’: Developer steps in to fix dilapidated route used by primary school children

‘The path was not fit for purpose’: Developer steps in to fix dilapidated route used by primary school children

14 December 2024

A village path, used by children on their way to school has been given an upgrade thanks to efforts of a councillor.


Town racing workers make the short-list for top national staff awards

14 December 2024
Town racing workers make the short-list for top national staff awards

Town racing workers make the short-list for top national staff awards

14 December 2024

Members of a town’s racing community have been short-listed for the most valuable racing staff awards in the world.


Much respected former trainer Tony Hide dies at 85

13 December 2024
Much respected former trainer Tony Hide dies at 85

Much respected former trainer Tony Hide dies at 85

13 December 2024

A town’s racing community is mourning one of its most popular members with the death of former trainer Tony Hide at the age of 85.


Church hit with £1,000 bill as vandals strike at Christmas tree festival

12 December 2024
Church hit with £1,000 bill as vandals strike at Christmas tree festival

Church hit with £1,000 bill as vandals strike at Christmas tree festival

12 December 2024

A village church is facing an initial insurance bill of £1,000 after vandals broke in and wrecked its Christmas tree festival.


‘So many collisions have happened at this junction’: Accident-prone site set for safety improvements within weeks

10 December 2024
‘So many collisions have happened at this junction’: Accident-prone site set for safety improvements within weeks

‘So many collisions have happened at this junction’: Accident-prone site set for safety improvements within weeks

10 December 2024

Signage set to be improved at an accident-prone junction near a town thanks to pressure from councillors.


Watchdog set to issue report on police officers’ conduct after town murder

05 December 2024
Watchdog set to issue report on police officers’ conduct after town murder

Watchdog set to issue report on police officers’ conduct after town murder

05 December 2024

An investigation into the conduct of police officers before and during the murder of a mother is set to publish its findings soon.


Inquest opens into death of former racehorse trainer

03 December 2024
Inquest opens into death of former racehorse trainer

Inquest opens into death of former racehorse trainer

03 December 2024

An inquest has opened into the death of a former Suffolk racehorse trainer who died following a fall from a horse.


College students find it all adds up for construction

02 December 2024
College students find it all adds up for construction

College students find it all adds up for construction

02 December 2024

College students got to see first hand how maths is used in construction during a visit to a new housing development.


‘This needs to be challenged at every level’: Decision to sell town social housing at auction criticised

30 November 2024
‘This needs to be challenged at every level’: Decision to sell town social housing at auction criticised

‘This needs to be challenged at every level’: Decision to sell town social housing at auction criticised

30 November 2024

A council has revealed it was offered the chance to buy two houses being sold at auction by a social housing provider.


Boost for Just George fund as festive party raises more than £4,600

28 November 2024
Boost for Just George fund as festive party raises more than £4,600

Boost for Just George fund as festive party raises more than £4,600

28 November 2024

A fund-raising party has generated more than £4,600 to further boost a fund named in memory of boy who lost his life to a rare form of cancer.


Shirley goes into the history books as Tattersalls’ first woman auctioneer

28 November 2024
Shirley goes into the history books as Tattersalls’ first woman auctioneer

Shirley goes into the history books as Tattersalls’ first woman auctioneer

28 November 2024

History was made at a world-famous bloodstock auctioneers when a woman stepped up to the rostrum for the first time.


Man is jailed for three years for a stabbing in market square of Suffolk town

22 November 2024
Man is jailed for three years for a stabbing in market square of Suffolk town

Man is jailed for three years for a stabbing in market square of Suffolk town

22 November 2024

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for three years after he admitted stabbing a man in a town’s market square earlier this year.