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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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‘It’s the biggest change in 10 years’: Town council praises policing improvements

30 March 2024
‘It’s the biggest change in 10 years’: Town council praises policing improvements

‘It’s the biggest change in 10 years’: Town council praises policing improvements

30 March 2024

A town’s increased visible policing presence has been applauded, following the introduction of a new model.


‘We are truly devastated’: Shop forced to close after income plummets due to extended road closure

28 March 2024
‘We are truly devastated’: Shop forced to close after income plummets due to extended road closure

‘We are truly devastated’: Shop forced to close after income plummets due to extended road closure

28 March 2024

A family-run village shop has shared its devastation at its impending closure this weekend, after deeming the business no longer viable.


Couple wind the record back with opening of new town centre music shop

22 March 2024
Couple wind the record back with opening of new town centre music shop

Couple wind the record back with opening of new town centre music shop

22 March 2024

Two decades after meeting on the music retail scene, a couple realised a long-time ambition, with the opening of their new record store.


Contentious 64 home development thrown out for final time, ending five-year saga

21 March 2024
Contentious 64 home development thrown out for final time, ending five-year saga

Contentious 64 home development thrown out for final time, ending five-year saga

21 March 2024

A contentious housing development proposal for a village has been thrown out, culminating a five-year saga surrounding the scheme.


Villagers protest over lack of river maintenance after repeated flooding problems

21 March 2024
Villagers protest over lack of river maintenance after repeated flooding problems

Villagers protest over lack of river maintenance after repeated flooding problems

21 March 2024

Villagers have voiced frustration over the lack of maintenance at a nearby river, as they called for action to prevent further flooding in future.


Annual town showcase to pay tribute to ‘a true champion for the community’

17 March 2024
Annual town showcase to pay tribute to ‘a true champion for the community’

Annual town showcase to pay tribute to ‘a true champion for the community’

17 March 2024

A long-running town showcase will celebrate the life of its late founder and install a permanent tribute in his honour.