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Hardship fund spreads reach as church teams up with school

28 May 2023
Hardship fund spreads reach as church teams up with school

Hardship fund spreads reach as church teams up with school

28 May 2023

A hardship fund, set up by a church to help families in need, is seeking to expand its reach, by teaming up with a local school to provide support.


Mum-of-four shares cancer battle story ahead of fundraising night

27 May 2023
Mum-of-four shares cancer battle story ahead of fundraising night

Mum-of-four shares cancer battle story ahead of fundraising night

27 May 2023

A mother-of-four, who fought a rollercoaster battle with cancer for a year, has shared her story to highlight the importance of getting checked.


Independent film festival seeks submissions from aspiring filmmakers after launch event

24 May 2023
Independent film festival seeks submissions from aspiring filmmakers after launch event

Independent film festival seeks submissions from aspiring filmmakers after launch event

24 May 2023

Aspiring filmmakers have been invited to submit their creations for an independent film festival that aims to boost tourism in a Suffolk village.


Popular countryside show sets new attendance record in 184th year

24 May 2023
Popular countryside show sets new attendance record in 184th year

Popular countryside show sets new attendance record in 184th year

24 May 2023

A record-breaking crowd enjoyed the sights, sounds and shows of a historic countryside show at the weekend.


Former HSBC bank staff bid farewell to branch on final day of trade

24 May 2023
Former HSBC bank staff bid farewell to branch on final day of trade

Former HSBC bank staff bid farewell to branch on final day of trade

24 May 2023

It was a day of fond memories tinged with sadness, as former employees of a 100-year-old bank bid farewell, on the branch’s last ever day of trading.


Spring art exhibition launches to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

23 May 2023
Spring art exhibition launches to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

Spring art exhibition launches to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

23 May 2023

A splash of colour and creativity spread across a Suffolk church, for the launch of a new art exhibition in aid of children’s hospices.


Suffolk MP backs calls to expand powers of mental health service deaths inquiry

21 May 2023
Suffolk MP backs calls to expand powers of mental health service deaths inquiry

Suffolk MP backs calls to expand powers of mental health service deaths inquiry

21 May 2023

Calls to expand the powers of the inquiry have been backed by the MP for South Suffolk, to help ‘finally bring some daylight to the darkness’.


Business owner teams up with brewery for special beer

20 May 2023
Business owner teams up with brewery for special beer

Business owner teams up with brewery for special beer

20 May 2023

A special brew will be on the taps at an upcoming charity music festival – and the creators want your help to name it.


Community creates flash mob in solidarity with children of Ukraine

19 May 2023
Community creates flash mob in solidarity with children of Ukraine

Community creates flash mob in solidarity with children of Ukraine

19 May 2023

The sight of a large crowd bursting into song caught the eyes of town centre shoppers over the weekend, as supporters showed solidarity with Ukraine.


Family pays tribute to town’s ‘man in the red van’ following death aged 83

18 May 2023
Family pays tribute to town’s ‘man in the red van’ following death aged 83

Family pays tribute to town’s ‘man in the red van’ following death aged 83

18 May 2023

A popular independent trader and fundraiser – known as ‘the man in the red van’ – has been remembered as a family man ‘passionate about giving back’.


Charity shop volunteer reunites wartime journal with owner’s family after surprise find in box of donations

17 May 2023
Charity shop volunteer reunites wartime journal with owner’s family after surprise find in box of donations

Charity shop volunteer reunites wartime journal with owner’s family after surprise find in box of donations

17 May 2023

After the shock discovery, the volunteer embarked on a mission to reunite the journal with its owner’s relative on the other side of the world.


Web developer finds feet with new solo business via Innovation Labs

14 May 2023
Web developer finds feet with new solo business via Innovation Labs

Web developer finds feet with new solo business via Innovation Labs

14 May 2023

A web developer has applauded the impact of a local business innovation scheme, as he seeks to take his new solo venture from strength to strength.


Couple embark on 190-mile coast-to-coast journey to raise funds for community hub renovations

12 May 2023
Couple embark on 190-mile coast-to-coast journey to raise funds for community hub renovations

Couple embark on 190-mile coast-to-coast journey to raise funds for community hub renovations

12 May 2023

A couple’s colossal coast-to-coast challenge hopes to make vital strides towards raising funds for the regeneration of a community centre.


Greens seek to lead coalition administration on district council after overtaking Tories in local elections

11 May 2023
Greens seek to lead coalition administration on district council after overtaking Tories in local elections

Greens seek to lead coalition administration on district council after overtaking Tories in local elections

11 May 2023

The political landscape has shifted in Babergh, as the Green Party more than doubled its seats, while the Conservatives saw their share cut in half.


Soldier describes escorting King’s Coronation procession as ‘huge honour and privilege’

11 May 2023
Soldier describes escorting King’s Coronation procession as ‘huge honour and privilege’

Soldier describes escorting King’s Coronation procession as ‘huge honour and privilege’

11 May 2023

Riding behind the royal carriage during the King’s procession, Major Edward van der Lande described his role as a “huge honour”.


Accountancy business adds new partners to support growth plans

10 May 2023
Accountancy business adds new partners to support growth plans

Accountancy business adds new partners to support growth plans

10 May 2023

The firm has welcomed the addition of two veteran employees to their leadership team, hailing the move as a significant step in its growth plans.


Elder abuse charity sets up legal advice scheme to support victims

06 May 2023
Elder abuse charity sets up legal advice scheme to support victims

Elder abuse charity sets up legal advice scheme to support victims

06 May 2023

A new legal support scheme to support older victims of abuse has been launched by a Suffolk-based charity.


New pharmacy proposed for GP surgery to help improve healthcare ‘synergy’ in town

05 May 2023
New pharmacy proposed for GP surgery to help improve healthcare ‘synergy’ in town

New pharmacy proposed for GP surgery to help improve healthcare ‘synergy’ in town

05 May 2023

A new pharmacy to support thousands of patients could soon be installed, in the hope of improving synergy between local healthcare services.


Community invited to celebrate coronation of King Charles III with Picnic in the Park

04 May 2023
Community invited to celebrate coronation of King Charles III with Picnic in the Park

Community invited to celebrate coronation of King Charles III with Picnic in the Park

04 May 2023

A once-in-a-generation celebration is seeking to bring the community together early next month, in honour of the first royal coronation in 70 years.


Striking school staff present petition to county council in bid to stop job cuts

03 May 2023
Striking school staff present petition to county council in bid to stop job cuts

Striking school staff present petition to county council in bid to stop job cuts

03 May 2023

The battle to stop school support staff from losing their jobs is being taken directly to county councillors today.