Mildenhall and Lakenheath News
Man stuck with heavy wooden object before theft
A man was struck around the face and fell to the floor before two thieves stole £300 from him, in Mildenhall.
Student with cerebral palsy forms choir to help others video
A Mildenhall College student who suffers from cerebral palsy has set up a choir that will harness music as therapy.
BMX star inspires fans with tricks
Extreme sports fans flocked to Red Lodge Pavilion to meet two-time BMX world champion Mike Mullen.
Harley Davidson stolen from driveway in Eriswell
A Harley Davidson has been stolen from a driveway in Eriswell.
Chef pulls on his walking boots to help feed Africa
Tuddenham Mill’s Paul Foster will leave his chef whites behind him as he embarks on a trip up Mount Kilimanjaro to feed Africa.
Affordable homes a ‘vital part’ of agenda
Six affordable homes are on the verge of completion in Worlington and six more have been approved in Barton Mills.
The Big Scoop aims to clean up streets
Dog owners in Forest Heath are being warned to bag it and bin it.
Walk will bring tea and cake
Guests at St John’s Day Centre for the elderly will enjoy afternoon tea thanks to a sponsored walk fund-raiser. It is hoped walkers from the day centre, Slimming World and Red Lodge Rugby Club raised £250.
Travelodge undergoes major refurbishment
Barton Mills Travelodge has undergone a £300,000 refurbishment.
Business awarded for flourishing
MP Matthew Hancock presented Jacqui Burke of Flourishing People with a Gold Responsible Business Standard award. The Freckenham business provides training and HR solutions.
College to be academy
Mildenhall College has announced it will become Mildenhall College Academy next month, following a successful consultation period.
Record breaker sheep dog has five puppies
Marchup Midge, who last October broke records and became the most expensive sheepdog ever sold, has given birth to five puppies.
Creativity invades classroom
Viking Longships crewed by year three students invaded St Mary’s Church of England Academy, this week.
Expansion plan will see new aircraft at US air base
An expansion of military capabilities at RAF Mildenhall will see the arrival of Osprey and Commando II aircraft from later this month.
School is judged to need improvement
Lakenheath Primary School has been judged to ‘require improvement’ following an inspection by Ofsted.
Rejected home plan will go to inspector
Councillors have refused a plan to convert a Kentford stud into more than 100 homes prior to it being referred to a planning inspector.
Woman treated by ambulance service after collision
Emergency services responded to a two vehicle road traffic collision at Bury Road, Barton Mills, at 9.25am today.
Police offer free cycle marking
Free cycle marking will be offered at Red Lodge Pavilion and Mildenhall Police Station on Sunday.
Sea cadets showcase knowledge
Mildenhall Sea Cadets showcased their discipline during a Royal Navy Parade, inspected by Captain Mark Windsor. Family members also watched the cadets parade during the bi-annual inspection.
Proposal spurs housing debate
Three sites in Lakenheath have been highlighted as potential areas for more than 800 houses and community facilities.
Care home placed under restrictions despite improvement
A Mildenhall care home has improved standards, but remains unable to accept new residents until October 2013.
Lakenheath Fen hailed as conservation sign of hope
A major report on the state of Britain’s wildlife has highlighted the success of the RSPB’s Lakenheath Fen reserve.
All’s dry at sea for cadets
Mildenhall Sea Cadets can embark on voyages safe in the knowledge they will remain warm and dry thanks to a donation towards the cost of cagoules.
Cameras ready for swift action
Birds, camera, action. It is hoped cameras installed in All Saints Church, Worlington, will capture images of swifts as they raise their young.
Fires crews extinguish workshop fire in Red Lodge
Fire crews battled a workshop fire in Red Lodge, last night.
Five bikes stolen from garages in Mildenhall
Five bikes have been stolen after thieves forced their way into two garages in Mildenhall.
MP takes two months off for birth of child
MP Matthew Hancock will take a two month break from parliament following the birth of his third child.
Club plan for 60th reunion
Mildenhall Cycling Club will celebrate its 60th year with a reunion, next month.
Donation will improve playtime
Lakenheath Primary School has been given a £200 donation to improve playtime.
Woman dies after being hit by car
An 84-year-old woman who died two months after being hit by a car has been named by police.
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Weather for Bury St Edmunds
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 13 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
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