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‘Something for everyone’ at free family fun day to mark college’s 100th birthday

12 September 2025
‘Something for everyone’ at free family fun day to mark college’s 100th birthday

‘Something for everyone’ at free family fun day to mark college’s 100th birthday

12 September 2025

West Suffolk College is putting the final preparations together for its 100th birthday party.


Application window opens for school places for September next year

12 September 2025
Application window opens for school places for September next year

Application window opens for school places for September next year

12 September 2025

The window is now open for parents and carers to apply for primary and secondary school places.


‘It stays with you’: Veteran speaks of being physically attacked and abused with ‘dehumanising’ racial slur

12 September 2025
‘It stays with you’: Veteran speaks of being physically attacked and abused with ‘dehumanising’ racial slur

‘It stays with you’: Veteran speaks of being physically attacked and abused with ‘dehumanising’ racial slur

12 September 2025

An Army veteran who was the victim of a hate attack in which his dog was thrown has questioned how the perpetrators live with themselves.


Community navigates ‘bureaucratic maze’ to achieve hedgehog signs on estate

11 September 2025
Community navigates ‘bureaucratic maze’ to achieve hedgehog signs on estate

Community navigates ‘bureaucratic maze’ to achieve hedgehog signs on estate

11 September 2025

There has been a ‘small victory’ for hedgehogs after signs warning of these mammals were installed on a town estate.


‘Absolutely delighted’: Headteacher’s pride as school receives ‘wonderful’ feedback from inspectors

09 September 2025
‘Absolutely delighted’: Headteacher’s pride as school receives ‘wonderful’ feedback from inspectors

‘Absolutely delighted’: Headteacher’s pride as school receives ‘wonderful’ feedback from inspectors

09 September 2025

A town school where children are ‘happy’ is celebrating after Ofsted recognised the progress it has made.


‘Every mouthful was a delight’: We review new Italian restaurant in town high street

06 September 2025
‘Every mouthful was a delight’: We review new Italian restaurant in town high street

‘Every mouthful was a delight’: We review new Italian restaurant in town high street

06 September 2025

SuffolkNews reporter Mariam Ghaemi gives her verdict on a new Italian restaurant in a market town.


‘He brings a wealth of strategic and commercial expertise’: New appointment at ingredients firm

05 September 2025
‘He brings a wealth of strategic and commercial expertise’: New appointment at ingredients firm

‘He brings a wealth of strategic and commercial expertise’: New appointment at ingredients firm

05 September 2025

A flavour and fragrance ingredients manufacturer has appointed an interim chief financial officer (CFO).


National Trust site is now fully open following flooding

05 September 2025
National Trust site is now fully open following flooding

National Trust site is now fully open following flooding

05 September 2025

A National Trust site near Bury St Edmunds is now fully open after flash flooding caused ‘significant damage’.


Cases in area prompt warning about online group that encourages young people to self-harm

04 September 2025
Cases in area prompt warning about online group that encourages young people to self-harm

Cases in area prompt warning about online group that encourages young people to self-harm

04 September 2025

Parents in Haverhill have been made aware of a group targeting young people through online gaming platforms following cases in the area.


Visitors can return to National Trust site following flash flooding – but some closures still in place

04 September 2025
Visitors can return to National Trust site following flash flooding – but some closures still in place

Visitors can return to National Trust site following flash flooding – but some closures still in place

04 September 2025

Some attractions at a National Trust site remain closed today after torrential rain caused ‘significant damage’, but others have reopened.


Chance for shoppers to win £5k for one of three schools

04 September 2025
Chance for shoppers to win £5k for one of three schools

Chance for shoppers to win £5k for one of three schools

04 September 2025

Tesco superstore shoppers in a market town have the chance to win £5,000 for a local school this Saturday.


Improvements to college’s construction and building skills centre following major investment

03 September 2025
Improvements to college’s construction and building skills centre following major investment

Improvements to college’s construction and building skills centre following major investment

03 September 2025

A college group has invested £400,000 into its construction facilities and personnel in a market town.


Woman banned from keeping animals for life after cats and dogs rescued from ‘unsafe’ living conditions

03 September 2025
Woman banned from keeping animals for life after cats and dogs rescued from ‘unsafe’ living conditions

Woman banned from keeping animals for life after cats and dogs rescued from ‘unsafe’ living conditions

03 September 2025

A woman who failed to meet the welfare needs of multiple dogs and cats has been banned from keeping animals indefinitely.


‘It was making people afraid’: Call for action over ‘reckless’ vehicle use in town’s main shopping street

28 August 2025
‘It was making people afraid’: Call for action over ‘reckless’ vehicle use in town’s main shopping street

‘It was making people afraid’: Call for action over ‘reckless’ vehicle use in town’s main shopping street

28 August 2025

A community leader has spoken out about the anti-social and ‘dangerous’ use of vehicles in a high street in a bid for action before someone is hurt.


‘It has just been amazing to see her blossom’: Home education course helps teen find her passion

27 August 2025
‘It has just been amazing to see her blossom’: Home education course helps teen find her passion

‘It has just been amazing to see her blossom’: Home education course helps teen find her passion

27 August 2025

A home education photography course has given a teenager from West Suffolk the confidence to study the subject at college.


‘A tribute to the commitment of our hardworking staff’: Cancer patients praise care at hospital trust

27 August 2025
‘A tribute to the commitment of our hardworking staff’: Cancer patients praise care at hospital trust

‘A tribute to the commitment of our hardworking staff’: Cancer patients praise care at hospital trust

27 August 2025

More than 90 per cent of cancer patients have rated the experience of the care they received by a hospital trust as very good or good.


‘The biggest positive change to bus services across the county since 1998’: New and improved bus services announced

26 August 2025
‘The biggest positive change to bus services across the county since 1998’: New and improved bus services announced

‘The biggest positive change to bus services across the county since 1998’: New and improved bus services announced

26 August 2025

New or enhanced bus services are launching across Suffolk, including those covering Bury St Edmunds, Stowmarket, Haverhill, Newmarket and Sudbury.


‘They demonstrate high levels of skills and expertise’: Training provider receives praise from watchdog

22 August 2025
‘They demonstrate high levels of skills and expertise’: Training provider receives praise from watchdog

‘They demonstrate high levels of skills and expertise’: Training provider receives praise from watchdog

22 August 2025

A training provider for the digital infrastructure sector has been rated ‘good’ overall by Ofsted.


Proposal for digital sign outside petrol station refused over visual ‘clutter’

22 August 2025
Proposal for digital sign outside petrol station refused over visual ‘clutter’

Proposal for digital sign outside petrol station refused over visual ‘clutter’

22 August 2025

A proposal for digital signage outside a filling station has been rejected by a planning authority.


‘I’d say coming here has been life changing’: Education group celebrates results for adult learners

22 August 2025
‘I’d say coming here has been life changing’: Education group celebrates results for adult learners

‘I’d say coming here has been life changing’: Education group celebrates results for adult learners

22 August 2025

Members of the RAF and a man in his 50s who recently underwent a heart bypass are among those celebrating their GCSE results.