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Controversial reforms proposed to fast-track pylon line through Suffolk countryside

13 July 2023
Controversial reforms proposed to fast-track pylon line through Suffolk countryside

Controversial reforms proposed to fast-track pylon line through Suffolk countryside

13 July 2023

A contentious scheme to run a new line of pylons and overhead cables could be fast-tracked through the planning system, despite local objections.


Firm celebrates second successive Golden Carbon Charter Award for efforts to cut emissions

13 July 2023
Firm celebrates second successive Golden Carbon Charter Award for efforts to cut emissions

Firm celebrates second successive Golden Carbon Charter Award for efforts to cut emissions

13 July 2023

A firm’s efforts to cut emissions earned it back-to-back success at a carbon charter event, celebrating the environmental contributions of businesses.


Bus service saved from cuts after subsidy funding agreed until end of 2023

12 July 2023
Bus service saved from cuts after subsidy funding agreed until end of 2023

Bus service saved from cuts after subsidy funding agreed until end of 2023

12 July 2023

An under-threat bus service has received a temporary lifeline – but with a warning to passengers that it was a case of “use it or lose it”.


New bakery owners vow to continue traditions of founding family

11 July 2023
New bakery owners vow to continue traditions of founding family

New bakery owners vow to continue traditions of founding family

11 July 2023

The new owners of a popular bakery, who have taken the reins after the business founders withdrew, have vowed to uphold its strong traditions.


Town council calls for greater action to address fly-tipping hotspot

08 July 2023
Town council calls for greater action to address fly-tipping hotspot

Town council calls for greater action to address fly-tipping hotspot

08 July 2023

Ongoing problems at a fly-tipping hotspot have prompted calls for greater action to stop the incidents from repeatedly occurring.


This is why Royal British Legion club and car park will be shut to public

07 July 2023
This is why Royal British Legion club and car park will be shut to public

This is why Royal British Legion club and car park will be shut to public

07 July 2023

The impending loss of community facilities has been met with shock and anger, as local officials insisited the decision was taken out of their hands.


Town centre changes set to be pushed back until 2024

06 July 2023
Town centre changes set to be pushed back until 2024

Town centre changes set to be pushed back until 2024

06 July 2023

Proposed layout changes to a town centre are set to be postponed, with councillors stating that businesses needed time to make best use of the pilot.


Support builds for campaign to secure official bathing status for river

05 July 2023
Support builds for campaign to secure official bathing status for river

Support builds for campaign to secure official bathing status for river

05 July 2023

River users are rallying behind the campaign to clean up a town’s main waterway, as evidence builds to support a bid for legal protections.


Family bakery ceases trading after owners injured on traffic collision

03 July 2023
Family bakery ceases trading after owners injured on traffic collision

Family bakery ceases trading after owners injured on traffic collision

03 July 2023

The decision to close the business was made after the co-owners were taken to hospital, following a head-on road traffic collision on Friday.


£2,000 appeal to install memorial in honour of former hospital residents

01 July 2023
£2,000 appeal to install memorial in honour of former hospital residents

£2,000 appeal to install memorial in honour of former hospital residents

01 July 2023

A memorial campaign hopes to ensure residents of a former hospital are never forgotten, as it gathers pace towards its £2,000 fundraising goal.

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Cat café strives to ease pressure on animal rescue centres

30 June 2023
Cat café strives to ease pressure on animal rescue centres

Cat café strives to ease pressure on animal rescue centres

30 June 2023

A cat lover’s new café, set to open this autumn, wants to alleviate the pressure on rescue centres, which have become over-subscribed in recent years.


Latest pylon consultation criticised as full route revealed

29 June 2023
Latest pylon consultation criticised as full route revealed

Latest pylon consultation criticised as full route revealed

29 June 2023

The route new overhead electricity powerlines will take, as they run across the Suffolk countryside, has finally been revealed.


12 jobs saved as school and staff agree new deal

28 June 2023
12 jobs saved as school and staff agree new deal

12 jobs saved as school and staff agree new deal

28 June 2023

The majority of under-threat jobs at a school have been saved, after a new deal was reached following a series of strikes over the spring.


Heritage site director to step down after more than 10 years in role

25 June 2023
Heritage site director to step down after more than 10 years in role

Heritage site director to step down after more than 10 years in role

25 June 2023

The leading figure behind the heritage site celebrating one of Suffolk’s most famous artists is set to depart for pastures new.


Inquests into murdered mum and daughter suspended following conclusion of killer’s criminal trial

23 June 2023
Inquests into murdered mum and daughter suspended following conclusion of killer’s criminal trial

Inquests into murdered mum and daughter suspended following conclusion of killer’s criminal trial

23 June 2023

Inquests into the deaths of a mum and daughter killed last year have closed, after the coroner ruled that the public interest was “adequately served”.


Calls to increase parking permits in town receive lukewarm reception

22 June 2023
Calls to increase parking permits in town receive lukewarm reception

Calls to increase parking permits in town receive lukewarm reception

22 June 2023

Town councillors argued that demand would far exceed availability, if the availability of parking permits for businesses and residents was increased.


Firm sets £5,000 target for year of fundraising in support of sepsis survivor Pam

22 June 2023
Firm sets £5,000 target for year of fundraising in support of sepsis survivor Pam

Firm sets £5,000 target for year of fundraising in support of sepsis survivor Pam

22 June 2023

The plight of a Suffolk grandmother, whose life was turned upside down by sepsis, is driving a business on a year-long fundraising campaign.


Village named UK’s most stylish place to live in new survey

21 June 2023
Village named UK’s most stylish place to live in new survey

Village named UK’s most stylish place to live in new survey

21 June 2023

The Suffolk village was placed at the top of a UK-wide list, following a survey of each county to determine each county’s most stylish location.


University professor beats illness to make triathlon debut for Team GB

21 June 2023
University professor beats illness to make triathlon debut for Team GB

University professor beats illness to make triathlon debut for Team GB

21 June 2023

A Suffolk academic-turned-triathlete has competed on the international stage for the first time, overcoming health issues to reach the finish line.


‘Overvaluing is endemic in UK’: Property valuer relaunches business with charity campaign

19 June 2023
‘Overvaluing is endemic in UK’: Property valuer relaunches business with charity campaign

‘Overvaluing is endemic in UK’: Property valuer relaunches business with charity campaign

19 June 2023

A Suffolk property valuer says she is determined to mend the ‘dysfunctional relationship’ that exists between estate agents and the public.