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Retired firefighter publishes memoirs on service at Sudbury Fire Station

13 January 2020
Retired firefighter publishes memoirs on service at Sudbury Fire Station

Retired firefighter publishes memoirs on service at Sudbury Fire Station

13 January 2020

The Fire Bells Are Ringing provides an insight into John Middleditch’s time at Sudbury Fire Station, which he joined in a part-time position in 1967.


Former Sudbury schoolteacher and community stalwart James White dies aged 90

09 January 2020
Former Sudbury schoolteacher and community stalwart James White dies aged 90

Former Sudbury schoolteacher and community stalwart James White dies aged 90

09 January 2020

The daughter of a former teacher, who taught dozens of pupils in Sudbury and Lavenham during an extensive career, has paid tribute to her father.


Kestrel Bookshop announces closure after 45 years of trading in Sudbury

08 January 2020
Kestrel Bookshop announces closure after 45 years of trading in Sudbury

Kestrel Bookshop announces closure after 45 years of trading in Sudbury

08 January 2020

The family-owned business has cited tough trading conditions, alongside competition from online retailers, in its decision to close.


Former Thomas Cook manager delighted by new opportunity at Hays Travel in Sudbury

07 January 2020
Former Thomas Cook manager delighted by new opportunity at Hays Travel in Sudbury

Former Thomas Cook manager delighted by new opportunity at Hays Travel in Sudbury

07 January 2020

Having lost his job at Thomas Cook in Bury St Edmunds, Matt Shave expressed his delight after securing a position at a new travel business in Sudbury.


FEATURE: Number 72 in Sudbury strives to help people struggling with challenges of parenting

06 January 2020
FEATURE: Number 72 in Sudbury strives to help people struggling with challenges of parenting

FEATURE: Number 72 in Sudbury strives to help people struggling with challenges of parenting

06 January 2020

Having run a support service at Sudbury Baptist Church for several years, Tim and Joy Ayrton decided to expand their outreach by launching Number 72.


Kitchen Showroom Ltd keen to keep evolving after marking 30 years in business in Sudbury

03 January 2020
Kitchen Showroom Ltd keen to keep evolving after marking 30 years in business in Sudbury

Kitchen Showroom Ltd keen to keep evolving after marking 30 years in business in Sudbury

03 January 2020

Established in 1989, the business was originally run out of a small retail unit in North Street Parade.


Sudbury continues long tradition with festive presentation for elderly residents

03 January 2020
Sudbury continues long tradition with festive presentation for elderly residents

Sudbury continues long tradition with festive presentation for elderly residents

03 January 2020

Hosted by Sudbury Municipal Charities at the town hall, 27 elderly men were presented with a £45 voucher for winter clothing at a special ceremony.


Number 72 crowned winner of Sudbury Christmas Window Display competition

02 January 2020
Number 72 crowned winner of Sudbury Christmas Window Display competition

Number 72 crowned winner of Sudbury Christmas Window Display competition

02 January 2020

The charity in North Street was chosen as the winner after recreating a scene from the renowned Charles Dickens tale A Christmas Carol.


New cycling zone unveiled at Belle Vue Park in Sudbury

02 January 2020
New cycling zone unveiled at Belle Vue Park in Sudbury

New cycling zone unveiled at Belle Vue Park in Sudbury

02 January 2020

The facility has been unveiled by Babergh District Council as part of an ambitious scheme to encourage people to keep fit in the community.


Tree surgery business in Middleton suffers big setback after thieves steal £7,000 worth of tools

23 December 2019
Tree surgery business in Middleton suffers big setback after thieves steal £7,000 worth of tools

Tree surgery business in Middleton suffers big setback after thieves steal £7,000 worth of tools

23 December 2019

The intruders broke into a business unit based on a farm in Middleton, which is leased by Bateman & Brown Tree Surgery.


River Stour Trust stages Santa boat trips in Sudbury as Christmas approaches

23 December 2019
River Stour Trust stages Santa boat trips in Sudbury as Christmas approaches

River Stour Trust stages Santa boat trips in Sudbury as Christmas approaches

23 December 2019

Father Christmas has ditched his sleigh and joined visitors on a festive-themed river cruise in Sudbury.


PICTURES: Woodpeckers Nursery in Sudbury recreates nativity to mark arrival of Christmas

23 December 2019
PICTURES: Woodpeckers Nursery in Sudbury recreates nativity to mark arrival of Christmas

PICTURES: Woodpeckers Nursery in Sudbury recreates nativity to mark arrival of Christmas

23 December 2019

The pre-school children performed to 120 family members and friends at Our Lady and Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church.


Christmas meal at Sudbury Town Hall brings festive cheer to over-65s

22 December 2019
Christmas meal at Sudbury Town Hall brings festive cheer to over-65s

Christmas meal at Sudbury Town Hall brings festive cheer to over-65s

22 December 2019

Members of the community soaked up the festive spirit during an annual Christmas-themed event hosted in Sudbury.


Sudbury nursery children reflect on Christmas spirit with festive arts and crafts

22 December 2019
Sudbury nursery children reflect on Christmas spirit with festive arts and crafts

Sudbury nursery children reflect on Christmas spirit with festive arts and crafts

22 December 2019

Members of Sudbury Community Hub joined children at Anglia Sunshine Nurseries to help create a range of festive greeting cards and designs.


PICTURES: Playbox nursery in Sudbury captures magic of Christmas with nativity play

21 December 2019
PICTURES: Playbox nursery in Sudbury captures magic of Christmas with nativity play

PICTURES: Playbox nursery in Sudbury captures magic of Christmas with nativity play

21 December 2019

Staged in St John’s Methodist Church Hall, where The Playbox hosts its weekly sessions, children performed their own interpretation of the nativity.


Volunteers to dish up free Christmas Day meal in Sudbury for isolated people

20 December 2019
Volunteers to dish up free Christmas Day meal in Sudbury for isolated people

Volunteers to dish up free Christmas Day meal in Sudbury for isolated people

20 December 2019

For more than a decade, a team of dedicated volunteers in Sudbury have devoted Christmas Day to spreading festive cheer in the community.


Disabled man's car vandalised in Great Cornard for fourth time in two years

19 December 2019
Disabled man's car vandalised in Great Cornard for fourth time in two years

Disabled man's car vandalised in Great Cornard for fourth time in two years

19 December 2019

Kevin O’Connell discovered the doors on his car had been vandalised with gouges and scratches while parked in a disabled bay outside his home.


Stoke by Nayland Primary School raises over £500 at festive fair to help boost learning facilities

19 December 2019
Stoke by Nayland Primary School raises over £500 at festive fair to help boost learning facilities

Stoke by Nayland Primary School raises over £500 at festive fair to help boost learning facilities

19 December 2019

Youngsters welcomed visitors to join in the festivities at their own Christmas fair.


Hive charity granted planning approval to convert Sudbury church into community hub

18 December 2019
Hive charity granted planning approval to convert Sudbury church into community hub

Hive charity granted planning approval to convert Sudbury church into community hub

18 December 2019

The charity has moved a significant step closer to successfully turning a defunct church in Sudbury into a multi-purpose community facility.


Campaigners raise safety fears over plans for ten-fold rise in HGV volume at Hadleigh quarry

17 December 2019
Campaigners raise safety fears over plans for ten-fold rise in HGV volume at Hadleigh quarry

Campaigners raise safety fears over plans for ten-fold rise in HGV volume at Hadleigh quarry

17 December 2019

J T Few Plant Hire Ltd is proposing to increase its current daily volume of HGVs at the site from eight to 80 vehicles, to fulfil future demand.