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The amazing story behind the discovery of Sutton Hoo burial ground

29 January 2021
The amazing story behind the discovery of Sutton Hoo burial ground

The amazing story behind the discovery of Sutton Hoo burial ground

29 January 2021

With Netflix having released its new film 'The Dig' today, we take a look at the amazing story of the discovery of Sutton Hoo and those behind it.


Living and breathing chocolate: The journey to creating Marimba chocolatier

27 December 2020
Living and breathing chocolate: The journey to creating Marimba chocolatier

Living and breathing chocolate: The journey to creating Marimba chocolatier

27 December 2020

For almost 15 years the Wright family, which owns Suffolk chocolatier Marimba, has lived and breathed chocolate.


Can you spot yourself in these nativity play photos from the past?

11 December 2020
Can you spot yourself in these nativity play photos from the past?

Can you spot yourself in these nativity play photos from the past?

11 December 2020

Nativity plays are as much a part of Christmas as Santa Claus - we’ve been looking through our archives for photos of plays from the past decade.


Suffolk's lost cinemas and what they are now

07 December 2020
Suffolk's lost cinemas and what they are now

Suffolk's lost cinemas and what they are now

07 December 2020

There are scores of former cinemas in Suffolk which are no longer showing movies and are instead now home to everything from restaurants to flats.


New book tells all of Suffolk's weird and wonderful facts - how many do you know?

16 November 2020
New book tells all of Suffolk's weird and wonderful facts - how many do you know?

New book tells all of Suffolk's weird and wonderful facts - how many do you know?

16 November 2020

A new book by social historian Neil Storey has taken an affectionate look at all things Suffolk - a county he has known and loved for many years.


Films highlighting WWII bomber pilot's tragic final flight go online to aid Quay Theatre

30 September 2020
Films highlighting WWII bomber pilot's tragic final flight go online to aid Quay Theatre

Films highlighting WWII bomber pilot's tragic final flight go online to aid Quay Theatre

30 September 2020

The two films, narrated by historian Anne Grimshaw, are helping to raise money for the theatre, which has had its income hit by Covid-19 restrictions.


Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

15 September 2020
Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

15 September 2020

Heartfelt admiration for the women whose work kept farms going in WW2 is behind an ambitious project.


Brothers unite to bring healthy family meals to the masses

01 September 2020
Brothers unite to bring healthy family meals to the masses

Brothers unite to bring healthy family meals to the masses

01 September 2020

Knowing how to cook a healthy, tasty, affordable meal is one of the most useful skills for any family on a tight budget.


FEATURE: Horticulturalist sheds light on new book demystifying art of growing plants

25 August 2020
FEATURE: Horticulturalist sheds light on new book demystifying art of growing plants

FEATURE: Horticulturalist sheds light on new book demystifying art of growing plants

25 August 2020

Catherine McMillan says gardening is a huge topic, but promises her book, Gardening for the Uncommitted, tells you only what you really need to know.


‘The need for the countryside has never been greater’ says National Trust director

10 August 2020
‘The need for the countryside has never been greater’ says National Trust director

‘The need for the countryside has never been greater’ says National Trust director

10 August 2020

The National Trust is emerging from lockdown with visitors back in its nature reserves and gardens.


FEATURE: Sudbury Common Lands ranger sheds light on 30 years of caring for 'jewel in town's crown'

27 July 2020
FEATURE: Sudbury Common Lands ranger sheds light on 30 years of caring for 'jewel in town's crown'

FEATURE: Sudbury Common Lands ranger sheds light on 30 years of caring for 'jewel in town's crown'

27 July 2020

This summer, Adrian Walters is stepping down as senior ranger. He says every day working in Sudbury's water meadows has been another day in paradise.


Two men's bid to protect a part of the rainforest

27 July 2020
Two men's bid to protect a part of the rainforest

Two men's bid to protect a part of the rainforest

27 July 2020

Two men from Suffolk have relaunched a book to raise money and tackle one part of a rainforest's newest threat.


FEATURE: Monks Eleigh couple share stories from 3,500-mile trip in three-wheel car for charity

07 April 2020
FEATURE: Monks Eleigh couple share stories from 3,500-mile trip in three-wheel car for charity

FEATURE: Monks Eleigh couple share stories from 3,500-mile trip in three-wheel car for charity

07 April 2020

Engulfed by crowds, garlanded with flowers, and treated like celebrities ... for a retired couple in a three-wheeler, it was an astonishing reception.


FEATURE: First childminder in Suffolk to qualify in new approach to looking after children

25 March 2020
FEATURE: First childminder in Suffolk to qualify in new approach to looking after children

FEATURE: First childminder in Suffolk to qualify in new approach to looking after children

25 March 2020

Childminder Claire Wilson has turned most of the ground floor of her home into a perfect environment for toddlers with inquiring minds.


FEATURE: Great Waldingfield patrol rescues frogs and toads from perils of roads

10 March 2020
FEATURE: Great Waldingfield patrol rescues frogs and toads from perils of roads

FEATURE: Great Waldingfield patrol rescues frogs and toads from perils of roads

10 March 2020

Every night, often for five hours at a time, wildlife champion George Millins paces up and down a few hundred yards of road on the lookout for frogs.


FEATURE: New memorial at Lavenham Airfield to honour fallen American airmen of WWII

03 February 2020
FEATURE: New memorial at Lavenham Airfield to honour fallen American airmen of WWII

FEATURE: New memorial at Lavenham Airfield to honour fallen American airmen of WWII

03 February 2020

In the final year of the Second World War, American bomber crews were taking off from Lavenham on perilous missions. Many of them never came back.


FEATURE: Pilot from Groton raises £37,000 for charities after 7,200-mile trek from UK to South Africa

03 January 2020
FEATURE: Pilot from Groton raises £37,000 for charities after 7,200-mile trek from UK to South Africa

FEATURE: Pilot from Groton raises £37,000 for charities after 7,200-mile trek from UK to South Africa

03 January 2020

Giles Abrey is back from the biggest adventure of his life. Alone in his light aircraft, the Suffolk farmer has flown over sea, deserts and mountains.


FEATURE: Former Sudbury student lands starring stage role at Bury Theatre Royal

17 December 2019
FEATURE: Former Sudbury student lands starring stage role at Bury Theatre Royal

FEATURE: Former Sudbury student lands starring stage role at Bury Theatre Royal

17 December 2019

Lauren Chinery first stepped into the spotlight on a Suffolk stage aged six. This Christmas, she is starring in a title role at the Theatre Royal.


Culture: Their name says it all, Belle Voci bring their beautiful voices to Clare to celebrate Christmas and Barbara Eeles finds out how an ‘accident’ catapulted them to success

06 December 2019
Culture: Their name says it all, Belle Voci bring their beautiful voices to Clare to celebrate Christmas and Barbara Eeles finds out how an ‘accident’ catapulted them to success

Culture: Their name says it all, Belle Voci bring their beautiful voices to Clare to celebrate Christmas and Barbara Eeles finds out how an ‘accident’ catapulted them to success

06 December 2019

The Voice finalists set to add sparkle to Christmas


FEATURE: Groton farmer flies the dream in epic solo charity journey to Africa

12 November 2019
FEATURE: Groton farmer flies the dream in epic solo charity journey to Africa

FEATURE: Groton farmer flies the dream in epic solo charity journey to Africa

12 November 2019

For Giles Abrey, the flight from East Anglia to Cape Town is not just a long-held dream, but the chance to raise thousands of pounds for charity.