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Spectators set for return to racecourse in pilot scheme

Spectators set for return to racecourse in pilot scheme

Racing has received a boost after a three-day spectator pilot was given the green light.
Matt Hancock declares new GP surgery base officially open

Matt Hancock declares new GP surgery base officially open

Health secretary Matt Hancock was in the county today to officially open a GP surgery's new base at a community hospital.
Clock is ticking as improvement scheme gets go-ahead

Clock is ticking as improvement scheme gets go-ahead

A council has agreed to press on with a project to improve the look of the area after the scheme had been put on hold.
Star Wars' R2-D2 finds space in family's living room

Star Wars' R2-D2 finds space in family's living room

It’s been a six year labour of love for Star Wars fan Mark Gibson, but he has finally completed his full-sized R2-D2.
Chaotic courtroom session sees teenager go into meltdown

Chaotic courtroom session sees teenager go into meltdown

A teenager, who claimed he was assaulted, flew into a rage shouting obscenities at lawyers during a chaotic court hearing.

Thousands of new homes proposed by developers

Thousands of new homes proposed by developers

Thousands of new homes proposed by developers

Find out what is suggested for your community with our interactive map as new towns and major developments are put forward.

Family pays tribute to world champion boxer Alan Minter

Family pays tribute to world champion boxer Alan Minter

Family pays tribute to world champion boxer Alan Minter

The family of former undisputed middleweight champion of the world Alan Minter said they had been left devastated by his sudden death.

Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

Heartfelt admiration for the women whose work kept farms going in WW2 is behind an ambitious project.

'Always happy and smiling' landlady Val dies aged 80

'Always happy and smiling' landlady Val dies aged 80

'Always happy and smiling' landlady Val dies aged 80

A popular landlady who ran The Fox pub in a Suffolk village for more than 30 years has died.

Heatwave to hit Suffolk with temperatures of 29 degrees in areas

Heatwave to hit Suffolk with temperatures of 29 degrees in areas

Heatwave to hit Suffolk with temperatures of 29 degrees in areas

Suffolk is set to bask in sunshine this week, with temperatures due to reach 29 degrees in some areas.

Volunteer Sue on track with her station wildlife haven

Volunteer Sue on track with her station wildlife haven

Volunteer Sue on track with her station wildlife haven

A village volunteer has turned her local station into a haven for wildlife full of plants and including items which hold special memories.

Hotter temperatures expected over coming days

Hotter temperatures expected over coming days

Hotter temperatures expected over coming days

For those wanting some late summer sun, you're in luck.
Tributes paid to record-breaker Provideo’s lad Syd

Tributes paid to record-breaker Provideo’s lad Syd

Tributes have been paid to Syd McGahey who died on Wednesday and will be forever associated with record-breaking racehorse, Provideo.
Housebuilding could double across Suffolk

Housebuilding could double across Suffolk

Suffolk councils could be forced to approve twice as many homes per year under new government proposals.
Town council will not cancel Christmas

Town council will not cancel Christmas

Town councillors agreed they want to do their best to put on a Christmas event for residents within Covid-19 imposed guidelines.

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Jockeys bring in new defender

Jockeys bring in new defender

Step 3 player arrives at the Tristel Stadium.
BBC to screen Soham's FA Cup clash

BBC to screen Soham's FA Cup clash

Broadcaster will show trip to Hashtag United on Monday evening.
Quinlan wastes no time in getting off the mark

Quinlan wastes no time in getting off the mark

Newmarket trainer records a winner in her first race.
Trio gearing up for the cup

Trio gearing up for the cup

Soham, Ely and Mildenhall will all be in FA Cup action on Tuesday.
Limited capacity Cambridgeshire Meeting goes ahead

Limited capacity Cambridgeshire Meeting goes ahead

Up to 1,000 spectators will be at the Rowley Mile in Newmarket.
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What's On

Culture: During the stressful time of moving house, Gastrono-me’s Gemma Simmonite has turned customer at her own restaurant and taken succour in her go to meal – avocado tacos

Culture: During the stressful time of moving house, Gastrono-me’s Gemma Simmonite has turned customer at her own restaurant and taken succour in her go to meal – avocado tacos

The meal that has taken stress out of moving
Photographer captures lockdown in new book

Photographer captures lockdown in new book

A professional photographer has compiled a book of lockdown pictures he took to raise money for the NHS.
Foo Fighters' frontman pens song for young drummer

Foo Fighters' frontman pens song for young drummer

A famous artist has written a theme song for a 'superhero' young drummer in the second round of their 'epic' online rock battle.
Culture: Our own MasterChef quarter finalist Hannah Gregory is back this month, determined not to let go of summer just yet. . .

Culture: Our own MasterChef quarter finalist Hannah Gregory is back this month, determined not to let go of summer just yet. . .

September’s summery vibe
Britain's Got Talent singer still in with a chance of heading to final

Britain's Got Talent singer still in with a chance of heading to final

10-year-old singer Souparnika Nair is still in with a chance of heading to the final of Britain's Got Talent after wowing judges in the semi-finals.
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Lifestyle

Down To Earth: Time to take charge in the garden

Down To Earth: Time to take charge in the garden
New Opening: Coffee shop by day, bar by night

New Opening: Coffee shop by day, bar by night
Accessories: Bracelets with a beaded message

Accessories: Bracelets with a beaded message
Interiors: Granny-chic has never been cooler

Interiors: Granny-chic has never been cooler
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Business

Another bumper year for town's tourism

Another bumper year for town's tourism
Charity opens new community cafe

Charity opens new community cafe

'I am just one of three million who have been left with no Covid-19 support,' says businessman

'I am just one of three million who have been left with no Covid-19 support,' says businessman

Town's Pizza Hut among 29 restaurants set to shut

Town's Pizza Hut among 29 restaurants set to shut
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