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‘The book almost started writing itself’: Teacher’s debut novel inspired by personal experience

29 July 2024
‘The book almost started writing itself’: Teacher’s debut novel inspired by personal experience

‘The book almost started writing itself’: Teacher’s debut novel inspired by personal experience

29 July 2024

One new year’s resolution and six months of writing later, a Suffolk teacher has realised a long-held ambition with the release of her debut novel.


Air rifle enthusiast strives to serve hobby with new gun stocks business

27 July 2024
Air rifle enthusiast strives to serve hobby with new gun stocks business

Air rifle enthusiast strives to serve hobby with new gun stocks business

27 July 2024

A lifelong enthusiasm for air rifle shooting has transformed into a new business.


Villages angered by delay in repairing collapsed road as closure reaches eighth month

24 July 2024
Villages angered by delay in repairing collapsed road as closure reaches eighth month

Villages angered by delay in repairing collapsed road as closure reaches eighth month

24 July 2024

Frustration has reached fever pitch, following further delays to repairing a collapsed road – leading to accusations of ‘abysmal project management’.


New country park plaque honours contributions of ‘visionary’ late former parish councillor who helped to establish site

21 July 2024
New country park plaque honours contributions of ‘visionary’ late former parish councillor who helped to establish site

New country park plaque honours contributions of ‘visionary’ late former parish councillor who helped to establish site

21 July 2024

The contributions of a long-serving councillor have been immortalised, with the installation of a new memorial at the park he helped to establish.


Commuter fears morning buses cut from timetable could impact people’s working lives

19 July 2024
Commuter fears morning buses cut from timetable could impact people’s working lives

Commuter fears morning buses cut from timetable could impact people’s working lives

19 July 2024

A frequent bus user fears the loss of early morning journeys from one town to another could seriously impact people’s working lives.

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Ex-mayor files complaint over ‘outrageous’ pilot scheme ruling

19 July 2024
Ex-mayor files complaint over ‘outrageous’ pilot scheme ruling

Ex-mayor files complaint over ‘outrageous’ pilot scheme ruling

19 July 2024

A former mayor says the circumstances that led to a town centre pilot scheme being scrapped must be resolved.


‘A hub for the community’: Pub begins revival under new leadership after years of closure

18 July 2024
‘A hub for the community’: Pub begins revival under new leadership after years of closure

‘A hub for the community’: Pub begins revival under new leadership after years of closure

18 July 2024

A village pub, which stood empty for seven years, is enjoying a new lease of life, as it strives to establish itself as a hub of the community.


Pupils turn £5 notes into hundreds through classroom business initiative

14 July 2024
Pupils turn £5 notes into hundreds through classroom business initiative

Pupils turn £5 notes into hundreds through classroom business initiative

14 July 2024

Kind school pupils turned an entrepreneurial initiative into an act of generosity after collecting profits in solidarity with their classmate.


Nursing home staff who go the extra mile win awards recognition

13 July 2024
Nursing home staff who go the extra mile win awards recognition

Nursing home staff who go the extra mile win awards recognition

13 July 2024

A care facility has raised a toast to its award-winning staff, who enjoyed success at an annual regional ceremony.


‘Now is the time to build bridges’: Bid to repair relations after town centre pilot scheme dispute

12 July 2024
‘Now is the time to build bridges’: Bid to repair relations after town centre pilot scheme dispute

‘Now is the time to build bridges’: Bid to repair relations after town centre pilot scheme dispute

12 July 2024

An attempt to build bridges between a town council and business chamber has been agreed after divisions led to a local pilot scheme being scrapped.


Party in the Park cancelled after attempt to relocate to alternative host venue falls through

12 July 2024
Party in the Park cancelled after attempt to relocate to alternative host venue falls through

Party in the Park cancelled after attempt to relocate to alternative host venue falls through

12 July 2024

A town’s signature summer family event will be missing this year – and people are asked to have their say on what form it takes when it returns.


Former bank building granted permission for works to improve outside appearance

11 July 2024
Former bank building granted permission for works to improve outside appearance

Former bank building granted permission for works to improve outside appearance

11 July 2024

Works to improve the appearance of a former bank building, after the business vacated the town last year, have been retrospectively approved.


The village rated most stylish location in Suffolk for 2024

11 July 2024
The village rated most stylish location in Suffolk for 2024

The village rated most stylish location in Suffolk for 2024

11 July 2024

The historic village has been anointed as the most stylish location in Suffolk, in the latest edition of an annual survey.


Disappointment as festival of performing arts ends after more than 100 years

09 July 2024
Disappointment as festival of performing arts ends after more than 100 years

Disappointment as festival of performing arts ends after more than 100 years

09 July 2024

A town’s annual celebration of performance arts, dating back more than century, is no more, after organisers revealed it cannot viably continue.


A1088 set for night-time closure for allow for essential repairs

07 July 2024
A1088 set for night-time closure for allow for essential repairs

A1088 set for night-time closure for allow for essential repairs

07 July 2024

Essential repairs are set to begin on a main road, which will be shut overnight while the works are ongoing.


Pumping operation restores healthy oxygen levels to fishing lake

07 July 2024
Pumping operation restores healthy oxygen levels to fishing lake

Pumping operation restores healthy oxygen levels to fishing lake

07 July 2024

At-risk marine wildlife received a helping hand from Suffolk firefighters, who helped restore a lake to healthy oxygen levels.


Guided tours earn top accolade after positive customer reviews

07 July 2024
Guided tours earn top accolade after positive customer reviews

Guided tours earn top accolade after positive customer reviews

07 July 2024

Glowing reviews have earned a prestigious award for a town’s guided tours, which have been rated in the top 10 per cent of attractions worldwide.


Vehicle fire extinguished in Suffolk town

07 July 2024
Vehicle fire extinguished in Suffolk town

Vehicle fire extinguished in Suffolk town

07 July 2024

Firefighters have extinguished a car which burst into flames in a Suffolk town earlier today.


Pub refused permission for outdoor seating area and smoking shelter

07 July 2024
Pub refused permission for outdoor seating area and smoking shelter

Pub refused permission for outdoor seating area and smoking shelter

07 July 2024

Plans for a new outdoor seating and smoking area outside a Suffolk pub have been rejected, ruling that the design would have an unacceptable impact.


‘Never seen anything like this before’: Football reunion to mark 25th anniversary of club’s foundation

06 July 2024
‘Never seen anything like this before’: Football reunion to mark 25th anniversary of club’s foundation

‘Never seen anything like this before’: Football reunion to mark 25th anniversary of club’s foundation

06 July 2024

A major reunion, for members of a Suffolk town’s footballing community from the last 50 years, is taking place today.