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Town council opposes plans for 24-hour gym over concerns of precedent risk at retail park

02 November 2024
Town council opposes plans for 24-hour gym over concerns of precedent risk at retail park

Town council opposes plans for 24-hour gym over concerns of precedent risk at retail park

02 November 2024

Proposals for a 24-hour gym at a retail park face opposition from town councillors, over concerns that a damaging precedent could be set.


Charity endurance cycle ride gives £1,600 helping hand to village’s Royal British Legion club

01 November 2024
Charity endurance cycle ride gives £1,600 helping hand to village’s Royal British Legion club

Charity endurance cycle ride gives £1,600 helping hand to village’s Royal British Legion club

01 November 2024

A gruelling cycling endurance challenge helped to rally a village’s support for a struggling community club, raising more than £1,600.


Calls for clarity on parking permits and exemptions around incoming tariffs

31 October 2024
Calls for clarity on parking permits and exemptions around incoming tariffs

Calls for clarity on parking permits and exemptions around incoming tariffs

31 October 2024

Calls for clarity have been made over parking permits in a town, as more details are revealed on planned changes to fees from next year.


Football club secures major £1.1m grant to help bring 3G pitch for community into reality

30 October 2024
Football club secures major £1.1m grant to help bring 3G pitch for community into reality

Football club secures major £1.1m grant to help bring 3G pitch for community into reality

30 October 2024

Plans for an ambitious community football pitch have received their biggest boost yet, after securing more than £1.1 million in new funding.


Future of village GP surgery to be decided in early 2025 after public consultation ends

30 October 2024
Future of village GP surgery to be decided in early 2025 after public consultation ends

Future of village GP surgery to be decided in early 2025 after public consultation ends

30 October 2024

The future of a village GP surgery will be decided early next year, after hundreds of people submitted their views on plans to consolidate services.


How 600-year history of ‘exceptional’ town building is revealed in group’s first published book

28 October 2024
How 600-year history of ‘exceptional’ town building is revealed in group’s first published book

How 600-year history of ‘exceptional’ town building is revealed in group’s first published book

28 October 2024

The stories of a major civic venue, which has helped to shape a Suffolk town’s history, have been captured in a new book.


How community support has helped hockey club president to achieve Masters World Cup dream

27 October 2024
How community support has helped hockey club president to achieve Masters World Cup dream

How community support has helped hockey club president to achieve Masters World Cup dream

27 October 2024

Supporters of a Suffolk hockey stalwart voiced their pride at his selection to represent England, after raising funds to help get him there.


Petition calls for urgent action to address low water levels at town river

25 October 2024
Petition calls for urgent action to address low water levels at town river

Petition calls for urgent action to address low water levels at town river

25 October 2024

A plea for action to address a river’s diminishing water levels is gathering momentum, amid fears that wildlife is suffering from the decline.


‘It’s been wonderful’: Long-serving community wardens leader steps down after 17 years

24 October 2024
‘It’s been wonderful’: Long-serving community wardens leader steps down after 17 years

‘It’s been wonderful’: Long-serving community wardens leader steps down after 17 years

24 October 2024

A long-serving contributor to a town has reflected fondly on his ‘wonderful’ years of working with the community, as he leaves his role.


Campaigners launch fund-raising appeal for legal challenge against solar farm

20 October 2024
Campaigners launch fund-raising appeal for legal challenge against solar farm

Campaigners launch fund-raising appeal for legal challenge against solar farm

20 October 2024

Campaigners battling a proposed solar farm have launched a £40,000 fund-raising appeal to challenge its approval in court.


‘It’s never too late to follow your passion’: Celebrant nominated for wedding industry award

19 October 2024
‘It’s never too late to follow your passion’: Celebrant nominated for wedding industry award

‘It’s never too late to follow your passion’: Celebrant nominated for wedding industry award

19 October 2024

An independent wedding celebrant has set her sights on a top industry award, after reaching the east of England final.


Key progress made to bring ‘ghost estate’ towards completion after years of uncertainty

18 October 2024
Key progress made to bring ‘ghost estate’ towards completion after years of uncertainty

Key progress made to bring ‘ghost estate’ towards completion after years of uncertainty

18 October 2024

Optimism has been sounded about the progress of a new rural housing development after a turbulent few years which has seen the homes standing empty.


Business owner remembered as ‘colourful character’ and ‘true gentleman’ following death aged 90

17 October 2024
Business owner remembered as ‘colourful character’ and ‘true gentleman’ following death aged 90

Business owner remembered as ‘colourful character’ and ‘true gentleman’ following death aged 90

17 October 2024

With an enthusiasm for paints that spread across many decades, it is no surprise those who knew Ted Ingilby describe him as a colourful character.


How a town’s community asset has thrived for 30 years

14 October 2024
How a town’s community asset has thrived for 30 years

How a town’s community asset has thrived for 30 years

14 October 2024

A historic venue is celebrating three decades as a Suffolk town’s community hub, as the managers emphasised its continued importance.


Sponsored cycle ride seeks donations to help struggling Royal British Legion club

11 October 2024
Sponsored cycle ride seeks donations to help struggling Royal British Legion club

Sponsored cycle ride seeks donations to help struggling Royal British Legion club

11 October 2024

A gruelling endurance challenge aims to raise vital funds for a long-standing community asset, amid the financial pressure from rising costs.


Village fears impact on major events after council unable to approve service level agreement

10 October 2024
Village fears impact on major events after council unable to approve service level agreement

Village fears impact on major events after council unable to approve service level agreement

10 October 2024

Unforeseen staff shortages have left a town council unable to continue sharing key resources with a neighbouring village, as in previous years.


Successful town centre market receives national award after doubling trader numbers

07 October 2024
Successful town centre market receives national award after doubling trader numbers

Successful town centre market receives national award after doubling trader numbers

07 October 2024

The recent rejuvenation of a town centre market, with roots stretching back over 1,000 years, has been recognised with a national award.


‘The competition was fierce’: Takeaway chef stars on national stage in cook-off to showcase best of Bangladeshi cuisine

06 October 2024
‘The competition was fierce’: Takeaway chef stars on national stage in cook-off to showcase best of Bangladeshi cuisine

‘The competition was fierce’: Takeaway chef stars on national stage in cook-off to showcase best of Bangladeshi cuisine

06 October 2024

A Suffolk chef showcased his culinary skills on the national stage as part of an annual celebration of the best of Bangladeshi cuisine.


Village post office shuts as postmistress bids fond farewell after 43 years in role

03 October 2024
Village post office shuts as postmistress bids fond farewell after 43 years in role

Village post office shuts as postmistress bids fond farewell after 43 years in role

03 October 2024

A long-serving postmistress – who has been the familiar face behind the counter for more than 40 years – has bid farewell, marking the end of an era.


This is when town’s banking services hub is set to launch

01 October 2024
This is when town’s banking services hub is set to launch

This is when town’s banking services hub is set to launch

01 October 2024

The new banking hub serving a Suffolk town will launch next year, as the search continues for the ideal permanent location.