A schoolgirl from Newmarket has beaten thousands of entrants to win a competition to design jockey silks to commemorate the 350th anniversary of horse-racing, external in the town.

Image source, Newmarket Racecourses

Naomi Baldock, 11, (pictured with jockey and model Frankie Dettori), who's a student at Newmarket Academy, external, said: "I never expected to actually win.

"I took my inspiration from the '350 years of making history' logo, and some jockey silks I had seen on a visit to a local stud.

"It's been amazing to see Frankie Dettori actually wearing my design."

Philippa Taylor
BBC Local Live

It's got me wondering if we've ever had an entrant from Suffolk?

Can you help, and if not, is there anyone you think would have been a worthy competitor?

Send us an email, or post a message on our Facebook page, external.

I'll share a secret with you. My son said recently that I ought to enter, but I think he was just dropping a hint that he'd like me to bake him a cake. 

And no, I'd never put myself through that sort of stress.

Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Nicole Dobbin said her husband is "definitely more happy being in his own environment" and has even gained weight.

Simon (seen below with daughter Emily) returned home to Mildenhall in March, after a year in hospital.

Image source, Nicole Dobbin

Image source, Family photo

The Cambridge United fan can now say a few words.

"He'll say 'yes', but if you ask him a question where there's a no answer he just stays quiet," said Nicole.

"He recognises people and say their names.

"He is in there - it's almost like he's trapped in his own body."

Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Simon is "well aware" he'll be attending the home match on Saturday - according to his wife Nicole.

U's defender Josh Coulson (right) and head of performance Matt Walker (left) visited the Dobbin household in Mildenhall this week to invite Simon to the game against Portsmouth.

Image source, Cambridge United

Nicole said: "We've been chanting songs to him with his name in them and he's singing along.

"We've had fantastic support from Cambridge United and also the fans, so it's going to be quite overwhelming to see everybody and also to see Simon's reaction." 

Sam Edwards
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

A Cambridge United fan who suffered life-changing injuries after being attacked at an away game in Southend is to return to the Abbey Stadium for the first time since the incident. 

Image source, Nicole Dobbin

Simon Dobbin, who is from Mildenhall, Suffolk, has needed round-the-clock care since receiving brain damage in March 2015.

He will be a guest at Saturday's League Two match, external between Cambridge and Portsmouth. 

Jon Wright
BBC Radio Suffolk

This year's Spill Festival opened, external in Ipswich last night, and I went along to the Dome (a temporary structure that's been put up on Cromwell Square), where I saw a couple of "durational" pieces, which means you can dip in and out rather than feel you need to watch the whole three hours.

I stopped to watch Ocean Island Mine, where Latai Taumoepeau steadily moved a large pile of ice from one side of the Willis building to the other, the iconic black glass providing the perfect backdrop:

In case you're wondering what it all means, Latai is "working the open-cut [aka open-cast] mines of the past into the future of climate change; excavating the solid white rock into invisibility".

The East Anglian Daily Times has been looking back, external at the early days of local radio in the county.

There are some great photographs - do you have any memories of how it was, either in 1975 when Radio Orwell began, or later in 1990, when BBC Radio Suffolk went on the air?

Drop us a line by email, we'd love to hear from you.

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East Anglian Daily Times

Here's the front page of the east edition of the East Anglian Daily Time, externals:

Image source, EADT

Steve Hooker, area director of Network Rail, external, explains why there'll be a shutdown of rail services over Christmas.

"It's a quiet time- with only around 50% of the normal numbers of passengers traveling - so carrying out this important work at this time affects the least amount of people... we have to get this work done and it's best to do at times when the lines are less busy," he said. 

The work is not just for Crossrail and the remodelling of the Shenfield junction, said Mr Hooker, but also to speed up trains that run on the main lines from Norfolk.

There's a huge amount of work to be done, says Mr Hooker: "The list is pretty long, but we're getting through it and appreciate people's patience while we get on with it."   

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Mildenhall Town, external have opened up a six point gap at the top of the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division, external after a 3-2 victory at Godmanchester Rovers last night.

Dean Greygoose's side also has two games in hand over second-placed Stanway Rovers.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Leiston, external manager Glenn Driver is pleased to see his side back on top of the Ryman Premier Division, external after last night's 1-1 draw at Grays Athletic.

Rail passengers are facing more disruption, with a programme of works due to start on Christmas Eve continuing through to the end of March.

Campaigners say the work to upgrade the Norwich to London line could affect disabled passengers, with buses replacing trains while the work is carried out.

Zara Todd, from the Equal Lives, external charity, commutes from Norwich to London. 

She says the rail improvement work makes journeys challenging, particularly if trains are stopping earlier than their destination. 

At the moment, disabled passengers travelling by rail have to give at least 24 hours notice, whether there's engineering work or not. 

When there is engineering work, says Ms Todd, they can end up getting stuck.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

A 1-1 draw at Grays Athletic has sent Leiston, external a point clear at the top of the Ryman Premier Division, external.

Image source, Leiston FC

Gareth Heath (pictured) opened the scoring for the Suffolk side in the 18th minute, only for Harry Watkins to equalise just before half-time.

Leiston, who remain unbeaten after 14 league matches, still have two games in hand over second-placed Needham Market.

Both clubs are in FA Trophy action this weekend.

Brenner Woolley
BBC Radio Suffolk sport

Ipswich Town's, external attacking options have increased further with the news that Luke Varney has fully recovered from his hamstring injury.

The 34-year-old, who played 90 minutes for the Under-23s on Monday, is now likely to be in the squad for Saturday's home game against Rotherham United, external.

Fellow striker David McGoldrick and midfielder Jonny Williams are also likely to be involved after overcoming their problems.

Kelly McCormack
BBC Radio Suffolk

A commuter has welcomed the news Network Rail, external is going to replace overhead wires between Shenfield and Liverpool Street, to improve reliability and reduce heat-related disruption.

Image source, Greater Anglia

Speaking from Stowmarket station, Martin Campbell said the improvements can't come soon enough: "This work is stuff we've been talking about for years, I'm just glad that they're getting on with it and I want them to do it as soon as possible.

"If that means shutting down the line late evenings, weekends and public holidays between Christmas and New Year, then I say do it."

So what exactly is Network Rail, external going to be doing?

The programme of upgrades includes:

• Works to provide an extra platform and sidings at Shenfield in Essex in preparation for the arrival of new trains on the Transport for London, external route to Liverpool Street
• Remodelling of a junction at Shenfield to help deliver more reliable journeys for passengers travelling from London to Norwich
• A £250m project to replace overhead wires between Shenfield and Liverpool Street, which Network Rail says will significantly reduce the impact of heat-related disruption during the summer

Image source, PA

Network Rail, external is asking passengers travelling between Norwich and London, and across to Cambridge, to check before they travel, particularly at weekends, as further improvement works continue over Christmas and into 2017.

Image source, Network Rail

It says the work will deliver vital railway upgrades for the Crossrail programme, external and remove long-standing heat-related speed restrictions.

But it means some journeys will be longer and involve rail replacement buses from Essex into London, while the upgrades are being carried out.

Elizabeth Rizzini
BBC Look East weather

A misty and foggy start to the day - so take care on the roads.

Becoming brighter, with sunny spells and a mainly dry and mild day, with temperatures reaching 15C (59F) in coastal areas.

Watch my full regional forecast:

BBC Weather has more details for where you live.