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‘Incredibly difficult decision’: Town high street shop to close after 34 years of trading

09 May 2024
‘Incredibly difficult decision’: Town high street shop to close after 34 years of trading

‘Incredibly difficult decision’: Town high street shop to close after 34 years of trading

09 May 2024

A fixture of a village high street for more than three decades is set to bid farewell, after a closing-down sale began at the weekend.


Bus route between two towns secures funding for extended service into late nights and Sundays

07 May 2024
Bus route between two towns secures funding for extended service into late nights and Sundays

Bus route between two towns secures funding for extended service into late nights and Sundays

07 May 2024

A regular Sunday bus will return to villages between two Suffolk towns for the first time in years, as part of a long-awaited service expansion.


Lasting memory of ‘forgotten’ group of hospital residents as new memorial unveiled

06 May 2024
Lasting memory of ‘forgotten’ group of hospital residents as new memorial unveiled

Lasting memory of ‘forgotten’ group of hospital residents as new memorial unveiled

06 May 2024

The campaign to ensure a ‘forgotten’ group are forever remembered has come to fruition.


GP surgery begins charity fund-raising after nurse’s daughter had stroke aged four

04 May 2024
GP surgery begins charity fund-raising after nurse’s daughter had stroke aged four

GP surgery begins charity fund-raising after nurse’s daughter had stroke aged four

04 May 2024

A month-long campaign in aid of stroke survivors is taking place at a GP practice – inspired by a nurse whose daughter suffered a stroke last year.


‘He broke the mould’: Tributes to community champion’s lasting legacy

02 May 2024
‘He broke the mould’: Tributes to community champion’s lasting legacy

‘He broke the mould’: Tributes to community champion’s lasting legacy

02 May 2024

Tributes have been paid to the lasting legacy of a long-serving community stalwart, following decades of contributions to local groups.


Annual business expo celebrating ‘spirit of community and innovation’ set to return for sixth year

29 April 2024
Annual business expo celebrating ‘spirit of community and innovation’ set to return for sixth year

Annual business expo celebrating ‘spirit of community and innovation’ set to return for sixth year

29 April 2024

An annual business showcase will return once again this summer, with more than 20 exhibitors already lined up.


Church pop-up project helps tackle food poverty and ease social isolation

28 April 2024
Church pop-up project helps tackle food poverty and ease social isolation

Church pop-up project helps tackle food poverty and ease social isolation

28 April 2024

An ongoing church project to help tackle rural isolation and food poverty has seen its popularity grow three-fold over the last two years.


Suffolk charity helps highlight elder abuse by collaborating with BBC on EastEnders storyline

26 April 2024
Suffolk charity helps highlight elder abuse by collaborating with BBC on EastEnders storyline

Suffolk charity helps highlight elder abuse by collaborating with BBC on EastEnders storyline

26 April 2024

A landmark storyline on a major BBC drama, depicting abuse in later life, has been applauded by a Suffolk charity for helping to highlight the issue.


Big Night Out charity fireworks event cancelled due to rising financial pressures

22 April 2024
Big Night Out charity fireworks event cancelled due to rising financial pressures

Big Night Out charity fireworks event cancelled due to rising financial pressures

22 April 2024

A popular charity fireworks night, which has been running for over 50 years, will not go ahead this year, unless fresh funding support can be found.


‘Ray was a real gentleman’: Tributes remember ‘one in a million’ former town mayor

22 April 2024
‘Ray was a real gentleman’: Tributes remember ‘one in a million’ former town mayor

‘Ray was a real gentleman’: Tributes remember ‘one in a million’ former town mayor

22 April 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former town mayor following his death earlier this month.


‘Will this happen again next year?’: Sheltered housing tenant shocked by rise in service charges

20 April 2024
‘Will this happen again next year?’: Sheltered housing tenant shocked by rise in service charges

‘Will this happen again next year?’: Sheltered housing tenant shocked by rise in service charges

20 April 2024

Rising costs for sheltered housing residents have been met with shock, with one resident accusing the district council of a lack of contrition.


Town mayor ‘extremely disappointed’ after Market Hill pilot scheme scrapped by county council

18 April 2024
Town mayor ‘extremely disappointed’ after Market Hill pilot scheme scrapped by county council

Town mayor ‘extremely disappointed’ after Market Hill pilot scheme scrapped by county council

18 April 2024

A summer trial to test the partial pedestrianisation of the town centre has been cancelled – just one month before it was due to begin.


‘Last-chance saloon’ bid to stop controversial new district parking charges

18 April 2024
‘Last-chance saloon’ bid to stop controversial new district parking charges

‘Last-chance saloon’ bid to stop controversial new district parking charges

18 April 2024

Opponents make a last-ditch attempt to block plans for car parking charges across district.


Family gear up for marathon challenge to raise money for brain research in memory of Jonnie

15 April 2024
Family gear up for marathon challenge to raise money for brain research in memory of Jonnie

Family gear up for marathon challenge to raise money for brain research in memory of Jonnie

15 April 2024

A group of four are preparing to channel the memory of their lost loved one, as they put their best foot forward for a marathon run.


Family-run brick and tile maker secures £93,000 grant to support preservation project

15 April 2024
Family-run brick and tile maker secures £93,000 grant to support preservation project

Family-run brick and tile maker secures £93,000 grant to support preservation project

15 April 2024

Lottery grant boost for heritage project to preserve the historic craft of brick-making.


‘Daisy’s story moved so many people’: Schoolgirl’s legacy helps deliver new clinical trial

14 April 2024
‘Daisy’s story moved so many people’: Schoolgirl’s legacy helps deliver new clinical trial

‘Daisy’s story moved so many people’: Schoolgirl’s legacy helps deliver new clinical trial

14 April 2024

A clinical trial for a potential breakthrough in childhood cancer treatment has begun, following years of fundraising in memory of a Suffolk girl.


‘This was a community effort’: Group wins award after securing protections for medieval bridleway

11 April 2024
‘This was a community effort’: Group wins award after securing protections for medieval bridleway

‘This was a community effort’: Group wins award after securing protections for medieval bridleway

11 April 2024

A community-driven initiative to protect an ancient bridleway has earned special recognition for helping safeguard the site for future generations.


‘I’ve dedicated my 10 years to supporting young people’: Former PCSO steps down following decade in role

06 April 2024
‘I’ve dedicated my 10 years to supporting young people’: Former PCSO steps down following decade in role

‘I’ve dedicated my 10 years to supporting young people’: Former PCSO steps down following decade in role

06 April 2024

A popular PCSO, who dedicated 10 years to bridging the gap between children and police, hopes his legacy will inspire others to take up the mantle.


‘An extremely dangerous pathway’: Call for safety improvements after pedestrians hit by vehicles

03 April 2024
‘An extremely dangerous pathway’: Call for safety improvements after pedestrians hit by vehicles

‘An extremely dangerous pathway’: Call for safety improvements after pedestrians hit by vehicles

03 April 2024

Safety concerns have arisen over the traffic stemming from increased development, after several reports of pedestrians being hit by passing vehicles.


‘It should never have been 60 mph’: Speed limit changes proposed on main road after safety concerns

01 April 2024
‘It should never have been 60 mph’: Speed limit changes proposed on main road after safety concerns

‘It should never have been 60 mph’: Speed limit changes proposed on main road after safety concerns

01 April 2024

Proposed speed limit reductions along a main road are on the cards, amid long-standing safety concerns for both motorists and pedestrians.

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