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Thomas Malina is a senior reporter on the Suffolk Free Press and Suffolk News. Thomas trained on the Diss Express before moving across to the Sudbury news patch.

Catering firm excited to take reins at art gallery café

14 January 2024
Catering firm excited to take reins at art gallery café

Catering firm excited to take reins at art gallery café

14 January 2024

A museum celebrating a famous Suffolk artist has enlisted the help of a catering company on the rise, to take the reins at the venue’s on-site café.


‘Let girls play’: How boot libraries aim to expand access to football

13 January 2024
‘Let girls play’: How boot libraries aim to expand access to football

‘Let girls play’: How boot libraries aim to expand access to football

13 January 2024

A partnership says that the biggest barrier to equal access to football in schools remains the lack of football boots available for girls.


Cash grants awarded to charities to help with increased pressures from cost-of-living crisis

11 January 2024
Cash grants awarded to charities to help with increased pressures from cost-of-living crisis

Cash grants awarded to charities to help with increased pressures from cost-of-living crisis

11 January 2024

Vital cash grants totaling £91,000 have been awarded to three organisations in south Suffolk, to ensure they can continue delivering their services.


How road sign change could divert HGV traffic from town’s most congested areas

11 January 2024
How road sign change could divert HGV traffic from town’s most congested areas

How road sign change could divert HGV traffic from town’s most congested areas

11 January 2024

A road signage error on a key interchange has prompted calls to use the opportunity to implement changes to its directions.


The firm targeting continued growth after meteoric rise

09 January 2024
The firm targeting continued growth after meteoric rise

The firm targeting continued growth after meteoric rise

09 January 2024

The company cited the pandemic as the catalyst that accelerated growth beyond its projections, changing both customer behaviour and its own approach.


Cake maker moves to online-only model after closing high street outlet

07 January 2024
Cake maker moves to online-only model after closing high street outlet

Cake maker moves to online-only model after closing high street outlet

07 January 2024

A cake maker is confident of a bright future, after moving to a digital-only model – but has asked for patience during the transition this month.


Town council opposes new parking charge proposals as petition reaches 3,000 signatures

04 January 2024
Town council opposes new parking charge proposals as petition reaches 3,000 signatures

Town council opposes new parking charge proposals as petition reaches 3,000 signatures

04 January 2024

More than 3,000 people have signed a petition against proposed cuts to free parking in district council-owned car parks.


‘I have loved every minute’: Deputy town clerk bids farewell after 28 years at council

23 December 2023
‘I have loved every minute’: Deputy town clerk bids farewell after 28 years at council

‘I have loved every minute’: Deputy town clerk bids farewell after 28 years at council

23 December 2023

A long-serving deputy town clerk – who has given almost three decades of service at a Suffolk council – is departing for pastures new.


MP says battle against proposed pylon line through Suffolk is ‘90 per cent’ won

22 December 2023
MP says battle against proposed pylon line through Suffolk is ‘90 per cent’ won

MP says battle against proposed pylon line through Suffolk is ‘90 per cent’ won

22 December 2023

A ‘massive breakthrough’ has been achieved, according to an MP, who says it is ‘90 per cent certain’ the pylon plans will now be revised.


Young singer who beat cancer delivers message of hope with solo performance

20 December 2023
Young singer who beat cancer delivers message of hope with solo performance

Young singer who beat cancer delivers message of hope with solo performance

20 December 2023

A young singer has delivered a message of hope at a special Christmas carols concert – four months on from winning her battle with leukaemia.


Counselling charity hails ‘life-saving’ grant

15 December 2023
Counselling charity hails ‘life-saving’ grant

Counselling charity hails ‘life-saving’ grant

15 December 2023

A mental health charity has voiced its gratitude at a ‘life-saving’ grant, to ensure it can continue funding therapy for those who cannot afford it.


Photographer’s project shows impact of pollution on nature

14 December 2023
Photographer’s project shows impact of pollution on nature

Photographer’s project shows impact of pollution on nature

14 December 2023

To the naked eye, the effect of pollution on nature may not always be readily apparent – but, in the right light, all becomes clear.


Pub proposes guest house expansion to ensure long-term viability

13 December 2023
Pub proposes guest house expansion to ensure long-term viability

Pub proposes guest house expansion to ensure long-term viability

13 December 2023

A pub hopes to diversify its business model with the provision of visitor accommodation, to help ensure its long-term viability.


Kasabian, Keane and London Grammar to headline 2024 Latitude Festival as first wave of acts announced

10 December 2023
Kasabian, Keane and London Grammar to headline 2024 Latitude Festival as first wave of acts announced

Kasabian, Keane and London Grammar to headline 2024 Latitude Festival as first wave of acts announced

10 December 2023

The first of wave of music and comedy acts have been confirmed for one of the UK’s largest cultural festivals, which returns to Suffolk next summer.


Young befrienders appeal for donations to send Christmas card to 1,000 care homes

10 December 2023
Young befrienders appeal for donations to send Christmas card to 1,000 care homes

Young befrienders appeal for donations to send Christmas card to 1,000 care homes

10 December 2023

Young befrienders are determined to give their elderly companions a festive greeting, as they begin a fundraising initiative.


Christmas Tree Festival brings festive joy to town

08 December 2023
Christmas Tree Festival brings festive joy to town

Christmas Tree Festival brings festive joy to town

08 December 2023

The Christmas mood was bouncing this week, as groups turned out in their dozens to decorate their festive trees for an annual festival.


Charity secures final piece of funding jigsaw with £234,000 grant to help complete new HQ

08 December 2023
Charity secures final piece of funding jigsaw with £234,000 grant to help complete new HQ

Charity secures final piece of funding jigsaw with £234,000 grant to help complete new HQ

08 December 2023

The final piece in the funding jigsaw for a social enterprise’s long-term expansion project has been secured.


Belle Vue House restoration and conversion plan awarded planning approval

07 December 2023
Belle Vue House restoration and conversion plan awarded planning approval

Belle Vue House restoration and conversion plan awarded planning approval

07 December 2023

The restoration of a historic property has been green-lit, after planners ruled that its retention far outweighed any harm.


Roll up, roll up: Fledgling skate club circles back for recruits

06 December 2023
Roll up, roll up: Fledgling skate club circles back for recruits

Roll up, roll up: Fledgling skate club circles back for recruits

06 December 2023

A family-run skating club says it is eager to get people away from computer screens, and show them the physical and mental benefits of the sport.


Gallery celebrates first anniversary of expansion as visitor numbers double from pre-Covid

02 December 2023
Gallery celebrates first anniversary of expansion as visitor numbers double from pre-Covid

Gallery celebrates first anniversary of expansion as visitor numbers double from pre-Covid

02 December 2023

Visitor numbers to a museum celebrating a famous Suffolk artist have risen twofold from pre-Covid levels, on the first anniversary of its expansion.