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New Information Board & Plaque Mark ‘Railway 200’ at Newmarket Train Station
A new interpretation board and commemorative plaque have been unveiled at Newmarket railway station, marking the town’s rich railway heritage as part of the national Railway 200 celebrations.
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Peregrine Falcons’ Return to Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of peregrine falcons to its historic West Tower, marking another exciting chapter in the life of one of the region’s most iconic landmarks.
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Town Set to Honour its Last of the Line Railway Horse
As generations of fine-limbed thoroughbreds pranced on and off the trains at Newmarket’s original railway station, almost unnoticed, their working class cousins were shifting around the waggons which carried them to racecourses all over the country.
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Ipswich to Cambridge Rail Route to be Promoted as St. Edmund’s Line
The Ipswich to Cambridge rail line, which includes 11 stations including Newmarket, is to be promoted as St.
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The Ultimate Easter Family Fun Guide
Spring has finally arrived, and Easter is looking to be packed with egg-citing adventures for families looking to make magical memories.
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Plan Your Journey with Plug in Suffolk
Whether your car is temporarily off the road, you are planning a weekend escape, or you simply need flexible access to a second vehicle, Plug in Suffolk Car Clubs are aiming to transform the way residents think about travel.
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Welcome Tours for the First 100 New Town Residents
The tourism body Discover Newmarket is launching a new initiative with Newmarket Racecourses, extending a warm welcome to the first 100 new residents to move into the town this spring by offering an all-access, behind the scenes tour of the town’s historic racing landmarks.
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Ellen Chaloner: The First Woman Trainer in Britain in 1886
As we celebrate International Women’s Day (8th March 2025), we’re taking the opportunity to look back at a definitive time in history when Ellen Chaloner, a trailblazing trainer became the first woman to be given a permit to train horses by the Jockey Club in 1886.
