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‘Our lives have been changed forever’: Teenager who stabbed 16-year-old Harley Barfield to death to serve at 17 years in custody

19 December 2023
‘Our lives have been changed forever’: Teenager who stabbed 16-year-old Harley Barfield to death to serve at 17 years in custody

‘Our lives have been changed forever’: Teenager who stabbed 16-year-old Harley Barfield to death to serve at 17 years in custody

19 December 2023

The teenager who stabbed 16-year-old Harley Barfield to death last January has been sentenced to 17 years in custody.


‘I think it is a huge problem’: Safety concerns raised over access to proposed biogas site

18 December 2023
‘I think it is a huge problem’: Safety concerns raised over access to proposed biogas site

‘I think it is a huge problem’: Safety concerns raised over access to proposed biogas site

18 December 2023

An objection has been lodged by a Suffolk town council to a proposal for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at a nearby farm.


‘This support is invaluable’: Developer lends its support to Scouts and Guides project

18 December 2023
‘This support is invaluable’: Developer lends its support to Scouts and Guides project

‘This support is invaluable’: Developer lends its support to Scouts and Guides project

18 December 2023

A project to construct a new building at the Scout and Guide HQ in a Suffolk town has received support from a leading housebuilder.


Dazzling Christmas lights display raising money in memory of grandad

15 December 2023
Dazzling Christmas lights display raising money in memory of grandad

Dazzling Christmas lights display raising money in memory of grandad

15 December 2023

A Christmas lights display that raises money for charity is again on view in a village a a few miles from the Suffolk border.


‘Despite the change, the smiles on the faces of the children meeting Santa more than made up for it’: Combined effort saves the day for children

15 December 2023
‘Despite the change, the smiles on the faces of the children meeting Santa more than made up for it’: Combined effort saves the day for children

‘Despite the change, the smiles on the faces of the children meeting Santa more than made up for it’: Combined effort saves the day for children

15 December 2023

‘A real team effort’ ensured children were not left disappointed and got the chance to meet Santa after bad weather almost scuppered his visit.


Well-known town councillor quits, saying: ‘They wanted to get rid of me and they have’

15 December 2023
Well-known town councillor quits, saying: ‘They wanted to get rid of me and they have’

Well-known town councillor quits, saying: ‘They wanted to get rid of me and they have’

15 December 2023

A well-known figure in local politics has resigned from a Suffolk town council, saying she has had enough of the ‘toxic environment’.


Online retailer looks to redevelop its site on industrial estate

14 December 2023
Online retailer looks to redevelop its site on industrial estate

Online retailer looks to redevelop its site on industrial estate

14 December 2023

An online retailer of household appliances wants to demolish some of its existing buildings in Suffolk and replace them with new ones.


Snowy Christmas scenes pop up across town thanks to artist

14 December 2023
Snowy Christmas scenes pop up across town thanks to artist

Snowy Christmas scenes pop up across town thanks to artist

14 December 2023

A series of wintry, Christmas scenes have been appearing in a Suffolk town over the past two weeks thanks to the talents of a former art teacher.


Open storage land at new business park is put onto the market

11 December 2023
Open storage land at new business park is put onto the market

Open storage land at new business park is put onto the market

11 December 2023

A 5.4-acre site at a new business park in Suffolk has been launched onto the market for open storage.


Ipswich Central and Wolsey 550 bring festive carol singing to the town centre

09 December 2023
Ipswich Central and Wolsey 550 bring festive carol singing to the town centre

Ipswich Central and Wolsey 550 bring festive carol singing to the town centre

09 December 2023

Two organisations have joined forces to stage four community carol singing sessions in a Suffolk town centre.


Masked duo seen running from convenience store after early morning smash-and-grab

09 December 2023
Masked duo seen running from convenience store after early morning smash-and-grab

Masked duo seen running from convenience store after early morning smash-and-grab

09 December 2023

Two people were seen running away from a Suffolk convenience store after a night-time smash-and-grab.


‘They all form part of our drive towards preventing families from falling into hardship and financial crisis’: Charity cooks up a new way to help out families at Christmas

09 December 2023
‘They all form part of our drive towards preventing families from falling into hardship and financial crisis’: Charity cooks up a new way to help out families at Christmas

‘They all form part of our drive towards preventing families from falling into hardship and financial crisis’: Charity cooks up a new way to help out families at Christmas

09 December 2023

A Suffolk charity has launched a new strand to its Christmas Appeal in the form of a number of festive recipes for families on a tight budget.


Former radio presenter and puppeteer get together to talk ‘squit’ on new podcast

08 December 2023
Former radio presenter and puppeteer get together to talk ‘squit’ on new podcast

Former radio presenter and puppeteer get together to talk ‘squit’ on new podcast

08 December 2023

Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter Georgy Jamieson and popular character Mavis, the Suffolk Fox, have teamed up to launch their own podcast.


One year on and ambulance response times are still ‘appalling’ in this town

08 December 2023
One year on and ambulance response times are still ‘appalling’ in this town

One year on and ambulance response times are still ‘appalling’ in this town

08 December 2023

A Suffolk town’s ‘appalling’ ambulance response times have prompted a council to press the trust running the service for answers.


‘We are the only walk-in recruitment agency in town’: Specialist is opening doors to more job opportunities

07 December 2023
‘We are the only walk-in recruitment agency in town’: Specialist is opening doors to more job opportunities

‘We are the only walk-in recruitment agency in town’: Specialist is opening doors to more job opportunities

07 December 2023

A Suffolk town’s newly-opened and only walk-in recruitment agency is one that prides itself on going that extra mile for its clients and candidates.


Council shows its support for £2m business and education boost to town centre

06 December 2023
Council shows its support for £2m business and education boost to town centre

Council shows its support for £2m business and education boost to town centre

06 December 2023

A plan to invest up to £2million into a town centre to attract more businesses, support traders and boost adult skills and education has been backed.


‘The street entertainers gave the town centre a lovely festive vibe’: Christmas event for the community produced a great atmosphere

06 December 2023
‘The street entertainers gave the town centre a lovely festive vibe’: Christmas event for the community produced a great atmosphere

‘The street entertainers gave the town centre a lovely festive vibe’: Christmas event for the community produced a great atmosphere

06 December 2023

Despite the weather’s unwelcome effect on the fireworks display, a real ‘festive vibe’ was created at a town’s annual Christmas Celebration.


‘It’s just a town full of absolute diamonds’: Performing arts school praises town’s talents as new competition takes shape

04 December 2023
‘It’s just a town full of absolute diamonds’: Performing arts school praises town’s talents as new competition takes shape

‘It’s just a town full of absolute diamonds’: Performing arts school praises town’s talents as new competition takes shape

04 December 2023

As it puts together its first ever musical theatre competition in Suffolk, a performing arts school has offered up lots of praise for its host town.

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‘Surely there must be more suitable sites’: Location of proposed solar farm questioned

02 December 2023
‘Surely there must be more suitable sites’: Location of proposed solar farm questioned

‘Surely there must be more suitable sites’: Location of proposed solar farm questioned

02 December 2023

A planning application has been submitted for a 31-hectare solar farm on farmland near a Suffolk town.


Dog groomer Anna collars a spot on High Street for shop

01 December 2023
Dog groomer Anna collars a spot on High Street for shop

Dog groomer Anna collars a spot on High Street for shop

01 December 2023

Two years since first launching the business, the owner of a dog grooming salon is celebrating its expansion after opening her first shop.