Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal & Haverhill Echo Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal and Haverhill Echo Home   Mildenhall   Article A free-to-attend record fair is set to return to a town following three previous successful instalments The Jubilee Centre in Recreation Way, Mildenhall, will be hosting its fourth record fair on Saturday, May 10, following events in July and November last year, as well as more recently in February. All three were positively received, with a high number of stall holders and turnout of people. Burwell-based company Event Horizon Live started running the fairs at The Maltings in Ely more than five years ago and they have gradually become more and more popular. Mark Hylton, owner of Event Horizon Live, said: “We are delighted to be returning to Mildenhall for the second time in 2025. “The record fair we held in February was the busiest we have had to date and we look forward to building on that success. “If you have never been to a record fair before, it is a fantastic way to discover new music as well as searching for older classics. “All of our dealers come with a wealth of knowledge and are happy to engage on all things music. “It's a very friendly environment to spend some time chatting, browsing and finding those all important records or CDs to add to your collection.” Refreshments will be available on the day and the event runs from 10am to 3pm. Mildenhall & Gunning agree new dealsImage source Marcus Bignot was signed three times by Ian Holloway as a player Swindon Town assistant manager Marcus Bignot head of goalkeeping Steve Mildenhall and first-team pathways coach Gavin Gunning have all agreed new deals with the club The trio will remain part of Ian Holloway's staff after the Robins manager committed his own future to the club in March until the end of the 2027-28 season They have helped lift Swindon up to 13th in League Two ahead of Saturday's final game of the season against MK Dons after sitting three points above the relegation zone when Holloway arrived last October "My staff have been brilliant since I arrived, particularly because I only knew Marcus Bignot before, having signed him three times as a manager," Holloway told the club website. , external coaching ethic and work rate are needed for the team that I want us to become as we move into next season and the position I believe we should be looking at in the table next season." 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Home   Bury St Edmunds   News   Article Communities across Suffolk are set to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a variety of events — from vintage music and beacon lightings to ration-style fish and chips marks the end of the World War II in Europe on May 8 the nation is prepared to celebrate the historic milestone once again Here’s a round-up of the events happening across the county to mark the anniversary Bury St Edmunds The celebrations will be in full swing tomorrow from 11am in St John’s Street bars and restaurants come alive with wartime spirit The street will host live music acts including Nik Lowe and JS and The Lockerbillies outside Beautiful Beers and Three Cats Vintage The Knightingales will perform nostalgic wartime tunes outside Pocket Watches and Petticoats where a vintage stylist will also be recreating 1940s hairstyles for pre-booked visitors Union Jack bunting and 1940s outfits will also transform the street into a tribute to the era alongside activities for children like face painting There will also be a WWII-era Jeep and memorabilia from the Rougham Control Tower Museum on display outside Vinyl Hunter said: “We have to thank the previous generations who sacrificed so much in order for us to be celebrating 80 years later “I was involved in the 50th anniversary in St Johns Street and am delighted to be co-ordinating and acknowledging the 80th anniversary alongside my son a new memorial stone dedicated to the Royal Navy will be unveiled in the Rose Garden at the Abbey Gardens The service will mark 43 years since HMS Sheffield was sunk in the Falklands War wreath-laying by HMS Sheffield veterans and the handover of the Bury St Edmunds Royal Navy Veterans Standard to the Sea Cadets military personnel and civic dignitaries will attend The third major Bury event will see the beacon in the Abbey Gardens lit on Thursday May 8 with the gates opposite The Fox pub in Eastgate Street open from 8pm The beacon will be lit at 9.30pm and entertainment will be provided by Eddie’s Swing Sisters as well as a piper Stowmarket A series of events to celebrate the VE Day anniversary has been organised in partnership with Stowmarket Town Council the Royal British Legion will host an event at the United Reformed Church and this will be followed by a tea party hosted by Red Gables and the Dementia Community Group at Rookery Bowls Club on May 8 the Royal British Legion will hold a celebratory lunch while the town centre is set to come alive with 1940s music performed in the Market Place Peter Prinsley MP and Stowmarket’s new mayor are expected to attend events on the day Mildenhall Mildenhall High Town Council will commemorate the historic day with a beacon lighting ceremony at The Jubilee Fields on May 8 The evening will begin at 8pm with live entertainment from DBL followed by a wreath-laying at 8.30pm in support of the Poppy Appeal Ipswich Ipswich will mark the 80th anniversary on May 8 with service of reflection at the Cenotaph in Christchurch Park at 11am led by the Royal British Legion The Mayor of Ipswich and the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk will attend alongside councillors while members of the public are welcome to join in paying their respects residents and visitors are invited to join the celebrations taking place on the Cornhill from 7.30pm Entertainment will include performances by 1940s singer Stacy ‘Kitty’ Collins and the Wattisham Military Wives Choir A bar will offer drinks and snacks and Union Jack bunting will run from the Town Hall balcony to posts on the Cornhill The evening will conclude with speeches from civic dignitaries at 9.15pm followed by the lighting of a ceremonial beacon at 9.30pm Clifford Road Primary School will be celebrating the occasion with a special VE Day tea party Haverhill Haverhill Town Council is set to host a commemorative event in Market Square and in St Mary’s Church on May 8 The day will begin with a formal raising of the Union Flag at 9am St Mary’s Church will open its doors for a community service starting with bell ringing at 6.30pm and a welcome from the Revd Max Drinkwater at 7pm The programme will include an introduction by the mayor a reading of the 1945 declaration of peace reflections on Haverhill Waits and a musical medley of pre-recorded songs by Haverhill Silver Band St Mary’s Choir will give two performances Readings will also reflect on those still in conflict and those yet to return home The service will conclude with a speech from Rev Drinkwater followed by the national anthem and a final blessing Thetford Thetford Town Council is preparing to transport residents back to the 1940s with its ‘VE80 Party on the Common’ to mark the 80th anniversary May 10 from 12pm to 5pm on Melford Common with live music food stalls and wartime nostalgia recreating the spirit of 1945 street parties Headliners The Swing and Jive All Stars will take to the stage alongside Charlie Wilson face painting and appearances by members of Dad’s Army Thetford A ‘Thetford Memories of War’ tent will offer a poignant tribute to the community’s heritage as part of the council’s 80 Stories project Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in 1940s fashion “This promises to be a truly special day,” town councillor Vic Peters said “VE80 is not just a celebration of the past but also an opportunity to come together as a community and honour the memories and stories that have shaped us.” Newmarket Newmarket will mark the 80th anniversary with a beacon lighting at The Severals the day will begin with a proclamation read by the town crier outside the memorial hall at 9am The town council is organising the beacon event which will begin at 7.45pm with the beacon lit at 9.30pm Hot drinks will be available and all residents are invited to attend the parish council will be holding a short service at the village’s war memorial in Warren Road at 10am This will be followed by a free lunch for the community at the sports pavilion funded by the council and hosted by community organisation Lightwave Lowestoft Lowestoft residents are being invited to a day of remembrance and celebration at Sparrows Nest Gardens on May 8 The event will begin at 3pm and feature a range of stalls exhibitors and food and drink vendors for visitors to enjoy throughout the day Live music will include performances from the Suffolk Glenmoriston Pipe Band The Maritime Museum and the Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum will both be open for extended hours and traditional fish and chips will be available at Giardino Bar and Grill The day will end with a beacon lighting ceremony at 9.30pm The celebrations are being organised by the town council and entry is free Felixstowe A series of commemorative events has organised been organised by Felixstowe Town Council which invites residents and visitors to come together for the anniversary the day will begin with a service of remembrance at 10.45am at the Felixstowe War Memorial in Undercliff Road West a torch parade will take place at 8.45pm along Undercliff Road West featuring 112 flaming torches in honour of each Felixstowe resident who died during World War II Each name will be read aloud as a torchbearer steps forward and extinguishes a flame with the ceremony ending with the lighting of a beacon Other events in the town include a day of entertainment at the Felixstowe Triangle on Monday May 5 with jazz performances and vintage military vehicle displays This will be followed by and a 1940s wartime tea dance at Martello Tower P on May 10 from 12pm — featuring live music and a welcome address from the town mayor at 1pm wreaths will be laid at the war memorial on the village green at 10.45pm on May 8 Fordham will mark the historic moment with a special Songs of Praise for Peace service at St Peter and St Mary Magdalene Church on May 10 at 5pm The event is open to all with a warm welcome extended to veterans ex-service members and current military personnel Organisations and community groups have each chosen a favourite hymn for the service which will be briefly introduced by a representative before being sung The service will be led by the church choir and organist David Poulter the celebrations are coming to Rougham with St Mary’s Church bells ringing out at from 6pm on May 8 The Bennet Arms in Kingshall Street will be offering ration portions of fish and chips and a wartime singalong with the Rougham Sings Community Choir from 6.30pm The pub encourages pre-orders as portions are limited an act of tribute will take place at the church and villagers are invited to take part in the national celebrations by displaying bunting and placing a light in their window at 9.30pm A petrol station in a town is set to close its forecourt for ‘major improvements’ for a number of weeks The forecourt at the Jet garage in North Terrace meaning drivers will be unable to use the fuel pumps The shop at the petrol station will then close on May 16 and reopen on June 23 A spokesperson for the petrol station apologised for any inconvenience the closure may cause Andrew Frost Cars Ltd and vehicle repairs shop Forestford also at the site in North Terrace will remain open as usual An air ambulance has landed at a town estate this afternoon The East of England Air Ambulance was spotted at a field on the Mildenhall Road estate, in Bury St Edmunds Three land ambulances are also in Lake Avenue The ambulance service was approached for a comment This work, Honorary commanders, Lion Squadron members welcomed to RAF Mildenhall, by Karen Abeyasekere, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, New Hub Strengthens Support for RAF Mildenhall Key Support Liaisons, by TSgt Timothy Moore, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Distinguished Flying Cross: RAF Mildenhall honors Capt. 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Credit: ITV News AngliaA motocross track has been closed following an investigation into the death of a rider - the second fatality at the circuit in six months The owner of Mildenhall MX in Suffolk confirmed the death had taken place during an event on Sunday 9 March It is understood the victim - a man in his 40s - was a rider who was involved in a crash during one of the races West Suffolk Council has launched an investigation into the incident and said the track will remain closed until further notice In a statement the council said: "We can confirm that a health and safety prohibition notice has been served on Mildenhall MX Ltd preventing the use of the site for motocross riding and practice "The premises will remain closed for these activities until West Suffolk Council formally lifts the prohibition notice "The investigation is ongoing and Environmental Health Officers continue to work closely with the Police and Coroner.” It is the second death to have occurred at the track in recent months In September last year, teenager George Edwards, from Basildon in Essex, died during a motocross race at the track at West Row near Bury St Edmunds The 17-year-old was a rising star in the sport The track is on the same site as the Mildenhall Speedway circuit and on its website claims to be the most popular motocross centre in the region welcoming thousands of customers every year Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know A prohibition notice is in place as investigations continue into the death of a rider at a motocross track had been riding the track at Mildenhall MX when he was involved in the fatal incident on March 9 It is the second death at the track in the last six months A spokesman for West Suffolk Council said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances around the death of a motocross rider at Mildenhall motocross “We can confirm that a health and safety prohibition notice has been served on Mildenhall MX Ltd “The premises will remain closed for these activities until West Suffolk Council formally lifts the prohibition notice “The investigation is ongoing and environmental health officers continue to work closely with the police and coroner.” a paramedic and an air ambulance were sent to the track in Cook's Drove in March 9 A fund-raising page has been set up to support his family It has so far raised more than £30,000 against a target of £50,000 It appeal reads: “We lost our dear friend Wojtek Rozmus at Mildenhall Motocross Track A day that will change the lives of all those lucky enough to know Wojtek He was a role model and inspiration to so many people “His fierce love of his wife and children were clear for anyone to see also died during a motocross race at the Mildenhall MX track on September 8 last year says: “Both tracks closed on a temporary basis A lane closure has been lifted after a broken down car caused major delays on a key road was closed at around 2.20pm while Suffolk Police awaited vehicle recovery The closure was around 1.5 miles north of the Fiveways roundabout near Barton Mills — which caused long delays The car was recovered and the road was fully reopened by 4.37pm A 76-year-old man who falsely claimed more than £30,555 in benefits and engaged in sexual communication with a child has been jailed appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday where he pled guilty to three fraud offences involving Council Tax support housing benefit and guarantee pension credit which amounted to an overpayment of £30,555.19 of more than four years from August 2018 to February 2023 Owen admitted a charge of two counts of dishonesty failing to notify a change of circumstances when he received an inheritance which brought capital above the prescribed limit of £16,000 contrary to the Social Security Administration Act 1992 He also admitted to failing to disclose correct capital held when claiming benefits Owen was prosecuted by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of Anglia Revenues Partnership and West Suffolk Council were brought by the Crown Prosecution Service for other offences which were not fraud related The court sentenced Owen to two seven month imprisonments (concurrent) for dishonesty in failing to notify a change of circumstances and seven months imprisonment (consecutive) for failing to disclose correct capital Owen’s other offences which he admitted - one count of sexual communication with a child and breach of a sexual harm prevention order - led to 15 months imprisonment leading to a total sentence of 22 months imprisonment He will have to pay back the total amount he fraudulently claimed with the money being recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act cabinet member for resources at West Suffolk Council said: “We recognise that there are residents who are experiencing financial difficulties and support is available to those who genuinely need it “Fraudulent claims harm all West Suffolk taxpayers adding strain to public services and risking higher costs for everyone we will prosecute clear cases of fraud to deter others from abusing the system.” Cars have been targeted in a spate of vandalism leaving residents forking out for repairs just days before Christmas Vehicles in Mildenhall in the Downing Close area were damaged between midnight on Saturday Resident Lucy Chamberlain was one of those to be impacted by the vandalism spree as police officers told her that her vehicle was the 24th smashed windscreen reported in the town She said: “One of my neighbours posted on Facebook that cars had been smashed up and I think at least 25 vehicles had been hit with a hammer “It was just awful — to think someone came onto our drive and did this.” which is especially tough around this time of year.” Lucy said her windscreen repair could take up to a week forcing her to find alternative transportation for work — potentially having to rent out a hire vehicle Trinity Avenue and Junction Road were also reportedly damaged with her neighbour having both of his cars vandalised A police spokesperson said a boy has been arrested on suspicion of committing criminal damage and has been bailed until Wednesday Suffolk Police is investigating the incidents and if you have any further information you can contact the police using the crime reference 37/72184/24