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Serving Newmarket and the surrounding area since 1872. Newsdesk: 01638 564104

 Newmarket, UK
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Elections for new councils have been set for 2028 as the Government sticks by major reforms which could see Suffolk split into three. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Suffolk could still be split into three as Government sets elections for 2028

Suffolk could still be split into three as Government sets elections for 2028

Elections for new councils have been set for 2028 as the Government sticks by major reforms which could see Suffolk split into three.

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A Suffolk MP has been asked to stop his 'dangerous public criticism' after calling for an investigation into a senior judge. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Suffolk MP asked to stop 'dangerous public criticism' after calls for investigation of senior judge

Suffolk MP asked to stop 'dangerous public criticism' after calls for investigation of senior judge

A Suffolk MP has been asked to stop his 'dangerous public criticism' after calling for an investigation into a senior judge.

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Transforming a town's former stud into new homes would harm the horseracing industry, a council officer has told a planning inquiry. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/newmarket/…
Homes plan for former stud would harm horseracing industry, council tells inquiry

Homes plan for former stud would harm horseracing industry, council tells inquiry

Transforming a town's former stud into new homes would harm the horseracing industry, a council officer has told a planning inquiry.

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Military aircraft will help tackle wildfires as the Government hopes to prevent a repeat of the wildfire which ravaged Dunwich Heath over the summer. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Military aircraft to tackle wildfires as Government hopes to avoid Dunwich repeat

Military aircraft to tackle wildfires as Government hopes to avoid Dunwich repeat

Military aircraft will help tackle wildfires as the Government hopes to prevent a repeat of the wildfire which ravaged Dunwich Heath over the summer.

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A council's ruling alliance has hit a snag over the Green Party's vote to declare Zionism as racism. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Council's ruling alliance hits snag over Zionism vote

Council's ruling alliance hits snag over Zionism vote

A council's ruling alliance has hit a snag over the Green Party's vote to declare Zionism as racism.

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A council is pressing ahead with a referendum on asylum seekers despite criticism of a 'political stunt'. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Council presses ahead with asylum seeker referendum despite 'political stunt' criticism

Council presses ahead with asylum seeker referendum despite 'political stunt' criticism

A council is pressing ahead with a referendum on asylum seekers despite criticism of a 'political stunt'.

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'It was jovial banter which was not appreciated at that moment in time, and for that, I'm sorry.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/mildenhall…
Councillor apologises for 'foolish' Nazi salute but says it was 'misunderstanding'

Councillor apologises for 'foolish' Nazi salute but says it was 'misunderstanding'

A councillor has apologised for a 'foolish' Nazi salute but said it was a misunderstanding.

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'It’s about ensuring full transparency.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Councillors secure grilling session on decision to take Government to court over reforms

Councillors secure grilling session on decision to take Government to court over reforms

County councillors have secured a grilling session on the decision to take the Government to court over reforms to local authorities.

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'The important point is that these were isolated errors - they were not deliberate, and they were rectified.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Leader accepts legal breaches but accuses councillors of ‘harassment’ in transparency row

Leader accepts legal breaches but accuses councillors of ‘harassment’ in transparency row

A council leader has accepted two breaches of the law but accused councillors of 'harassment' in a row over transparency.

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A group which has taken over the management of a Newmarket community centre hopes it will herald a new chapter for the much-loved hub. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/newmarket/…
Community centre set for next chapter with new manager

Community centre set for next chapter with new manager

A group which has taken over the management of a town community centre hopes it will herald a new chapter for the much-loved hub.

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MPs have turned down fresh plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - here's how your representative voted. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
MPs turn down assisted dying bill - here's how yours voted

MPs turn down assisted dying bill - here's how yours voted

MPs have turned down fresh plans to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - here's how your representative voted.

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Breaches of transparency law could be addressed by extra training and a review, a council report has said. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Training and review tipped after council breaks transparency law, report says

Training and review tipped after council breaks transparency law, report says

Breaches of transparency law could be addressed by extra training and a review, a council report has said.

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The Government has halted plans to reform how local councils work in Suffolk - here's what that means to you. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Government halts council reform – but what does it mean for you?

Government halts council reform – but what does it mean for you?

The Government has halted plans to reform how local councils work in Suffolk - here's what that means for you.

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A Newmarket practice, started by veterinary surgeons recognised as among the greatest of the 20th century, has marked its centenary. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/newmarket/…
Centenary celebration for veterinary practice built on the shoulders of giants

Centenary celebration for veterinary practice built on the shoulders of giants

A practice, started by veterinary surgeons recognised as among the greatest of the 20th century, has marked its centenary.

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'We want to offer a real left-wing alternative.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
'People want something different': Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party launches Suffolk branch

'People want something different': Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party launches Suffolk branch

Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party has launched its first Suffolk branch to give residents 'something different'.

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'Suffolk will not be able to be abused by anyone.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Suffolk and Norfolk could seek updated mayor deal from Government, leader reveals

Suffolk and Norfolk could seek updated mayor deal from Government, leader reveals

Two councils in Suffolk and Norfolk are preparing to submit a mayor counterproposal to the Government, a leader has revealed.

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'We are really able to now open our whole war chest.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Suspension of council shake-up will enable savings ‘war chest’, says leader

Suspension of council shake-up will enable savings ‘war chest’, says leader

The suspension of plans to three unitary authorities will enable a council to open its savings 'war chest', its leader has said.

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Several of the county's MPs have weighed in after the Government decided to suspend its plans to reform local councils. Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Suffolk MPs speak out after Government suspends council reform plans

Suffolk MPs speak out after Government suspends council reform plans

Several of the county's MPs have weighed in after the Government decided to suspend its plans to reform local councils.

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'It is not only an eyesore, it also causes environmental harm and is a financial drain.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/bury-st-ed…
Suffolk fly-tipping cases at more than 4,000 in a year - but why is it so hard to stop?

Suffolk fly-tipping cases at more than 4,000 in a year - but why is it so hard to stop?

Fly-tipping in Suffolk surpassed 4,000 cases last year, but enforcement remains low as the Government plans new powers.

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'We cannot keep throwing more development at Newmarket without looking at the bigger picture.' Read more: suffolknews.co.uk/newmarket/…
Commercial buildings in town which could create 600 jobs approved despite HGV fears

Commercial buildings in town which could create 600 jobs approved despite HGV fears

Plans to build new commercial buildings in a town that will create more than 600 jobs have been approved despite safety concerns about lorries.

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