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How a proposed replacement for ageing community pavilion is vital for village, according to leading councillor

30 January 2025
How a proposed replacement for ageing community pavilion is vital for village, according to leading councillor

How a proposed replacement for ageing community pavilion is vital for village, according to leading councillor

30 January 2025

A planned replacement for a village’s ageing pavilion is in the pipeline, after the current venue was deemed to be at the end of its usable life.


Health shop announces expansion of therapy rooms to celebrate five years at current home

12 January 2025
Health shop announces expansion of therapy rooms to celebrate five years at current home

Health shop announces expansion of therapy rooms to celebrate five years at current home

12 January 2025

A town health shop is expanding its popular therapy rooms.


MP seeks urgent clarity from Environment Agency over use of river’s flood gates

10 January 2025
MP seeks urgent clarity from Environment Agency over use of river’s flood gates

MP seeks urgent clarity from Environment Agency over use of river’s flood gates

10 January 2025

Concerns about a Suffolk river’s water level have prompted a Member of Parliament to call for urgent clarity over the risks of flooding.


New charges set to take effect at district council-owned car parks as three-hour free provision ends

09 January 2025
New charges set to take effect at district council-owned car parks as three-hour free provision ends

New charges set to take effect at district council-owned car parks as three-hour free provision ends

09 January 2025

New parking charges take effect across district council-owned car parks from next week – as concerns remain over their potential impact.


Slimming World group leader wins award after helping members lose 339 stone in 2024

08 January 2025
Slimming World group leader wins award after helping members lose 339 stone in 2024

Slimming World group leader wins award after helping members lose 339 stone in 2024

08 January 2025

The leader of a Suffolk slimming group hopes to help more people achieve their new year’s weight loss targets after earning a top accolade.


Civic society slams ‘unacceptable’ errors in plans for new Lidl supermarket in town

07 January 2025
Civic society slams ‘unacceptable’ errors in plans for new Lidl supermarket in town

Civic society slams ‘unacceptable’ errors in plans for new Lidl supermarket in town

07 January 2025

Plans for a new supermarket in a town have been slammed for ‘unacceptable errors’ – including mistaking the town for other parts of the UK.


GP practice consolidates services at village surgery to town medical centre after spike in illnesses

07 January 2025
GP practice consolidates services at village surgery to town medical centre after spike in illnesses

GP practice consolidates services at village surgery to town medical centre after spike in illnesses

07 January 2025

A recent spike in illnesses prompted a GP practice to consolidate patients at its larger town branch, with the future of its rural services unclear.


‘It was a case of mind over matter’: 77-year-old receives hero’s welcome after walking 2,000 miles for charity

06 January 2025
‘It was a case of mind over matter’: 77-year-old receives hero’s welcome after walking 2,000 miles for charity

‘It was a case of mind over matter’: 77-year-old receives hero’s welcome after walking 2,000 miles for charity

06 January 2025

A hero’s welcome greeted a 77-year-old man on the home stretch of his 2,000-mile journey, to raise awareness of looking after your prostate health.


‘So many animals saved and so many families blessed’: Memorial service confirmed for charity founder

06 January 2025
‘So many animals saved and so many families blessed’: Memorial service confirmed for charity founder

‘So many animals saved and so many families blessed’: Memorial service confirmed for charity founder

06 January 2025

The memorial service for a renowned animal rescue charity founder will take place later this month.


‘This is a testament to our loyal clients and our hard-working team’: Salon announces expansion

23 December 2024
‘This is a testament to our loyal clients and our hard-working team’: Salon announces expansion

‘This is a testament to our loyal clients and our hard-working team’: Salon announces expansion

23 December 2024

A Suffolk salon is building upon the success of its first 20 months in business, by expanding its premises to meet growing demand.


School hails glowing Ofsted report as testament to ‘journey of improvement’

22 December 2024
School hails glowing Ofsted report as testament to ‘journey of improvement’

School hails glowing Ofsted report as testament to ‘journey of improvement’

22 December 2024

A Suffolk secondary school has welcomed the glowing verdict from education inspectors as testament to its ‘journey of improvement’.


Business support centre moving to remote model after high street outlet ‘no longer viable’

20 December 2024
Business support centre moving to remote model after high street outlet ‘no longer viable’

Business support centre moving to remote model after high street outlet ‘no longer viable’

20 December 2024

A popular business support centre is set to end its high street presence at the end of the year, as it moves towards providing its services remotely.


How baby boy’s transplant inspired £10,000 drive to help families of children with rare disease

19 December 2024
How baby boy’s transplant inspired £10,000 drive to help families of children with rare disease

How baby boy’s transplant inspired £10,000 drive to help families of children with rare disease

19 December 2024

Three years ago this week, Kayleigh Taylor underwent a transplant operation to save the life of her best friend’s seriously-ill baby boy.


‘A force of nature’: Tributes paid to animal rescue charity founder Maggie

18 December 2024
‘A force of nature’: Tributes paid to animal rescue charity founder Maggie

‘A force of nature’: Tributes paid to animal rescue charity founder Maggie

18 December 2024

Tributes have remembered an animal rescue charity founder and ex-parish council chairman as ‘a force of nature’ and ‘a one-off who broke the mould’.


How funding will help elder abuse charity to tackle ‘crisis hiding in plain sight’

17 December 2024
How funding will help elder abuse charity to tackle ‘crisis hiding in plain sight’

How funding will help elder abuse charity to tackle ‘crisis hiding in plain sight’

17 December 2024

Vital funding to help combat the ‘shocking scale’ of financial abuse of older people has been approved for a Suffolk-based charity.


Aspiring teenage stuntman partners with Suffolk gym to help bring dream closer to reality

16 December 2024
Aspiring teenage stuntman partners with Suffolk gym to help bring dream closer to reality

Aspiring teenage stuntman partners with Suffolk gym to help bring dream closer to reality

16 December 2024

For teenager Callum Doherty, the career choice was a no-brainer – and he has now partnered with a local gym to help realise his dream.


Celebrant rewarded for taking leap of faith after winning top accolade at wedding industry awards

15 December 2024
Celebrant rewarded for taking leap of faith after winning top accolade at wedding industry awards

Celebrant rewarded for taking leap of faith after winning top accolade at wedding industry awards

15 December 2024

An independent celebrant has been rewarded for her leap of faith, following a top accolade at a prestigious wedding industry awards night.


School presents award to Strictly Come Dancing duo for inspiring people with disabilities

13 December 2024
School presents award to Strictly Come Dancing duo for inspiring people with disabilities

School presents award to Strictly Come Dancing duo for inspiring people with disabilities

13 December 2024

The performances of a dancing duo have earned a special award from a Suffolk school, which praised the pair for inspiring others with disabilities.


Councillor urges community access to sports centre to remain following proposed school rebuild

12 December 2024
Councillor urges community access to sports centre to remain following proposed school rebuild

Councillor urges community access to sports centre to remain following proposed school rebuild

12 December 2024

Maintaining a publicly-available sports facility at the secondary school is vital for the community’s wellbeing, according to a councillor.


‘We are absolutely over the moon’: Woodworking firm scoops heritage project of the year award

09 December 2024
‘We are absolutely over the moon’: Woodworking firm scoops heritage project of the year award

‘We are absolutely over the moon’: Woodworking firm scoops heritage project of the year award

09 December 2024

The restoration of a listed Suffolk heritage site has earned a national award for a Suffolk firm.