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West End icon set to come to town for Chicago workshop

16 August 2023
West End icon set to come to town for Chicago workshop

West End icon set to come to town for Chicago workshop

16 August 2023

Suitable for all abilities, four-hour Chicago workshop is open to all aged 13-plus.


Confusing road closure signs set to be changed

16 August 2023
Confusing road closure signs set to be changed

Confusing road closure signs set to be changed

16 August 2023

Town centre road closures will be in place for annual food and drink festival – but incorrect signs sparked confusion.


Popular sunflower field announces its last day of opening for summer 2023

16 August 2023
Popular sunflower field announces its last day of opening for summer 2023

Popular sunflower field announces its last day of opening for summer 2023

16 August 2023

Sunflowers are still blooming – but field’s last day is this Sunday.


Rare Pace pyramidal skeleton clock goes on display – replacing one stolen more than 30 years ago

15 August 2023
Rare Pace pyramidal skeleton clock goes on display – replacing one stolen more than 30 years ago

Rare Pace pyramidal skeleton clock goes on display – replacing one stolen more than 30 years ago

15 August 2023

Clock – believed to be one of only eight in existence – was invented in town.


‘It’s business as usual’: New owner of much-loved fashion retailer revealed

15 August 2023
‘It’s business as usual’: New owner of much-loved fashion retailer revealed

‘It’s business as usual’: New owner of much-loved fashion retailer revealed

15 August 2023

The new owner of a much-loved fashion and lifestyle retailer has been announced.


Five days of family-friendly seaside fun provides summer holidays entertainment

14 August 2023
Five days of family-friendly seaside fun provides summer holidays entertainment

Five days of family-friendly seaside fun provides summer holidays entertainment

14 August 2023

Giant sandpit, mermaid party, games and crafts were on the line-up for ‘seaside special’ event.


Repair café returns to town next month following successful first event

14 August 2023
Repair café returns to town next month following successful first event

Repair café returns to town next month following successful first event

14 August 2023

Items including a vintage mixer and dancing lobster were taken to town’s first repair café.


Village is ready for its 41st open gardens event over the bank holiday weekend

14 August 2023
Village is ready for its 41st open gardens event over the bank holiday weekend

Village is ready for its 41st open gardens event over the bank holiday weekend

14 August 2023

More than 35 gardens and open spaces will be open for popular two-day fund-raising event.


See contrasting views of moments in time thanks to historian’s new book

13 August 2023
See contrasting views of moments in time thanks to historian’s new book

See contrasting views of moments in time thanks to historian’s new book

13 August 2023

Old photographs and new pictures of identical views show the changing face of market town.


All the cafés and restaurants offering free (or very cheap) children’s meals this summer

10 August 2023
All the cafés and restaurants offering free (or very cheap) children’s meals this summer

All the cafés and restaurants offering free (or very cheap) children’s meals this summer

10 August 2023

Save money on eating out during the summer holidays at the Suffolk eateries offering free or cheap children’s meals.


Former bank still empty – over four years after council spent £376,400 on freehold

10 August 2023
Former bank still empty – over four years after council spent £376,400 on freehold

Former bank still empty – over four years after council spent £376,400 on freehold

10 August 2023

A former bank is still standing empty after it was bought by a council more than four years ago.


Health club steps forward with membership offer for those hit by shock Sports Direct Fitness closure

09 August 2023
Health club steps forward with membership offer for those hit by shock Sports Direct Fitness closure

Health club steps forward with membership offer for those hit by shock Sports Direct Fitness closure

09 August 2023

Club offers rest of the month free for affected members.


‘I am convinced it can be done’: Italian student’s 18-day cycle across Europe to Suffolk

09 August 2023
‘I am convinced it can be done’: Italian student’s 18-day cycle across Europe to Suffolk

‘I am convinced it can be done’: Italian student’s 18-day cycle across Europe to Suffolk

09 August 2023

Claudio, 20, should complete his European cycling challenge in time for his second year at university.


Plan to strip High Street Grade-II listed building of bank fittings after branch closes next month

08 August 2023
Plan to strip High Street Grade-II listed building of bank fittings after branch closes next month

Plan to strip High Street Grade-II listed building of bank fittings after branch closes next month

08 August 2023

Application seeks to remove cash machines, signage, CCTV, night safe and internal counters.


Plans could see cottage rented out to help pay for adjoining Catholic church’s upkeep

07 August 2023
Plans could see cottage rented out to help pay for adjoining Catholic church’s upkeep

Plans could see cottage rented out to help pay for adjoining Catholic church’s upkeep

07 August 2023

Proposal would see fire measures installed to allow cottage to be let out.


Unique new stainless steel bench complements nearby roundabout sculpture of saint

07 August 2023
Unique new stainless steel bench complements nearby roundabout sculpture of saint

Unique new stainless steel bench complements nearby roundabout sculpture of saint

07 August 2023

Dilapidated old bench replaced with unique stainless steel design.


‘I am never going to retire’: Photographer Andy looks back on 50 years

05 August 2023
‘I am never going to retire’: Photographer Andy looks back on 50 years

‘I am never going to retire’: Photographer Andy looks back on 50 years

05 August 2023

Photographer has captured major news events and witnessed life across the county during his career.


Shops at multi-million town centre development still empty – four months after completion

04 August 2023
Shops at multi-million town centre development still empty – four months after completion

Shops at multi-million town centre development still empty – four months after completion

04 August 2023

Shops built as part of a multi-million district council redevelopment project in a town centre are still standing empty.


New hedgehog story trail spikes interest at town park

02 August 2023
New hedgehog story trail spikes interest at town park

New hedgehog story trail spikes interest at town park

02 August 2023

Families encouraged to follow the trail to discover latest story update – with a prickly tale.


We visit site of archaeological discovery to take a fascinating voyage into the past

02 August 2023
We visit site of archaeological discovery to take a fascinating voyage into the past

We visit site of archaeological discovery to take a fascinating voyage into the past

02 August 2023

National Trust site offers the chance to delve into Anglo-Saxon history with enough to interest all ages.