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Major refurbishments begin at decaying public toilet block in town centre

15 September 2023
Major refurbishments begin at decaying public toilet block in town centre

Major refurbishments begin at decaying public toilet block in town centre

15 September 2023

Long-awaited renovations to an ageing town centre toilet block finally began this week.


Campaign to fund permanent memorial for ‘forgotten’ residents crosses £3,000 mark

15 September 2023
Campaign to fund permanent memorial for ‘forgotten’ residents crosses £3,000 mark

Campaign to fund permanent memorial for ‘forgotten’ residents crosses £3,000 mark

15 September 2023

The fundraising drive to recognise a ‘forgotten’ group for their contributions to a Suffolk community has crossed the £3,000 mark.


Discussions on park’s future: ‘Locals only please’

14 September 2023
Discussions on park’s future: ‘Locals only please’

Discussions on park’s future: ‘Locals only please’

14 September 2023

A new working group for a park should only include local representatives, according to a town council.


This is why supermarket worker is taking on 11,000-steps-a-day challenge

11 September 2023
This is why supermarket worker is taking on 11,000-steps-a-day challenge

This is why supermarket worker is taking on 11,000-steps-a-day challenge

11 September 2023

An epic walking challenge is under way for a determined fundraiser.


Long-lost painting by Suffolk artist John Constable rediscovered after 40 years

10 September 2023
Long-lost painting by Suffolk artist John Constable rediscovered after 40 years

Long-lost painting by Suffolk artist John Constable rediscovered after 40 years

10 September 2023

A long-lost artwork by a world-renowned Suffolk-born landscape painter is set to go up for auction, after decades in the ether.


New cookie shop opens to appeal to town’s sweet tooth

07 September 2023
New cookie shop opens to appeal to town’s sweet tooth

New cookie shop opens to appeal to town’s sweet tooth

07 September 2023

After making the journey from baking at home to setting up her own shop, Marie Hibble said you never know if you don’t try.


Restaurant suddenly shuts with immediate effect due to behind-the-scenes issue

05 September 2023
Restaurant suddenly shuts with immediate effect due to behind-the-scenes issue

Restaurant suddenly shuts with immediate effect due to behind-the-scenes issue

05 September 2023

A popular restaurant overlooking the riverside has suddenly ceased trading this week, due to a “behind-the-scenes matter that cannot be resolved”.


Fresh café and toilet facility plans unveiled as part of strategy to improve town centre park

31 August 2023
Fresh café and toilet facility plans unveiled as part of strategy to improve town centre park

Fresh café and toilet facility plans unveiled as part of strategy to improve town centre park

31 August 2023

New plans to help bring a town centre park into the 21st century – including new facilities to replace the decaying toilet block – have been revealed.


Mental health charities seek greater NHS support to ensure long-term funding

29 August 2023
Mental health charities seek greater NHS support to ensure long-term funding

Mental health charities seek greater NHS support to ensure long-term funding

29 August 2023

Mental health charities have shared the challenges facing the voluntary sector and its long-term funding.


Murder inquiry appeal re-issued on third anniversary of human remains discovery in river

27 August 2023
Murder inquiry appeal re-issued on third anniversary of human remains discovery in river

Murder inquiry appeal re-issued on third anniversary of human remains discovery in river

27 August 2023

Today marks the three-year anniversary of a discovery that sent shockwaves throughout a Suffolk town, as police continue their murder investigation.


‘Delight and pride’ as students make the grade

24 August 2023
‘Delight and pride’ as students make the grade

‘Delight and pride’ as students make the grade

24 August 2023

The hard work and perseverance of students has paid off, as this year’s crop of year 11 pupils celebrate making the grade.


Shoe shop manageress bids fond farewell to customers ahead of retirement

24 August 2023
Shoe shop manageress bids fond farewell to customers ahead of retirement

Shoe shop manageress bids fond farewell to customers ahead of retirement

24 August 2023

A familiar face at a town centre retailer, who has served multiple generations over her long tenure, has paid tribute to customers ahead of retiring.


Memory walk returns after three-year hiatus to support dementia awareness

23 August 2023
Memory walk returns after three-year hiatus to support dementia awareness

Memory walk returns after three-year hiatus to support dementia awareness

23 August 2023

The revival of a popular fundraiser, to support people with dementia, has been confirmed – with the added poignancy of remembering its late founder.


‘He is greatly missed by all’: Plans for permanent memorial in honour of town stalwart

21 August 2023
‘He is greatly missed by all’: Plans for permanent memorial in honour of town stalwart

‘He is greatly missed by all’: Plans for permanent memorial in honour of town stalwart

21 August 2023

Plans to install a permanent memorial for a renowned town stalwart have been submitted, at the building he helped save from demolition 50 years ago.


Trustees pay tribute to ‘enduring legacy’ of departing art gallery director

20 August 2023
Trustees pay tribute to ‘enduring legacy’ of departing art gallery director

Trustees pay tribute to ‘enduring legacy’ of departing art gallery director

20 August 2023

The outgoing director of a museum celebrating one of Suffolk’s most famous sons was bid a fond farewell, as colleagues paid tribute to his legacy.


Residents angry and upset after long-standing tree felled

19 August 2023
Residents angry and upset after long-standing tree felled

Residents angry and upset after long-standing tree felled

19 August 2023

The removal of a long-standing tree has caused anger and upset among residents, who believe it should have been protected.


Fate of rejected homes proposal to be decided at planning inquiry hearing

18 August 2023
Fate of rejected homes proposal to be decided at planning inquiry hearing

Fate of rejected homes proposal to be decided at planning inquiry hearing

18 August 2023

The inquiry to decide the fate of housing plans has been upgraded, after it was decided the amount of highways evidence warranted a formal hearing.


Sudbury A-level results 2023: Students ‘over the moon’ after reaping rewards for hard work

17 August 2023
Sudbury A-level results 2023: Students ‘over the moon’ after reaping rewards for hard work

Sudbury A-level results 2023: Students ‘over the moon’ after reaping rewards for hard work

17 August 2023

Students at Thomas Gainsborough School reaped the rewards of their hard work over the last two years, as they celebrated their A-level grades today.


Campaigners seek at least 100 river users to support bid for bathing water status

16 August 2023
Campaigners seek at least 100 river users to support bid for bathing water status

Campaigners seek at least 100 river users to support bid for bathing water status

16 August 2023

Campaigners are urging people to make use of a town’s main waterway this weekend, to aid their bid to secure protections to help keep the river clean.


‘I basically had the O2 Arena listening to me online’: Busker finds new audience for music

14 August 2023
‘I basically had the O2 Arena listening to me online’: Busker finds new audience for music

‘I basically had the O2 Arena listening to me online’: Busker finds new audience for music

14 August 2023

Digital technology has long been viewed as the future of music – and, for a long-time busker, that even extends to street-performing.