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Thomas Malina is a senior reporter on the Suffolk Free Press and Suffolk News. Thomas trained on the Diss Express before moving across to the Sudbury news patch.

Temporary banking hub opens in town as work continues to secure permanent location

16 July 2025
Temporary banking hub opens in town as work continues to secure permanent location

Temporary banking hub opens in town as work continues to secure permanent location

16 July 2025

A temporary banking hub is now up and running in a town to tide residents over on their banking needs until a permanent location is secured.


MP urges rethink on changes to inheritance tax on farms after report warns of potential impact

13 July 2025
MP urges rethink on changes to inheritance tax on farms after report warns of potential impact

MP urges rethink on changes to inheritance tax on farms after report warns of potential impact

13 July 2025

Concerns are building that changes to inheritance tax could ‘suck the life out of British farming’.


Studio set to bring beauty and wellness offering to town high street

12 July 2025
Studio set to bring beauty and wellness offering to town high street

Studio set to bring beauty and wellness offering to town high street

12 July 2025

A new hub of beauty and wellbeing treatments opens today, as a drop-in event showcases all it has to offer.


End of an era as headteacher praised for lasting legacy on school ahead of retirement

10 July 2025
End of an era as headteacher praised for lasting legacy on school ahead of retirement

End of an era as headteacher praised for lasting legacy on school ahead of retirement

10 July 2025

It is the end of an era at a school, which has paid tribute to the lasting legacy of its outgoing headteacher, ahead of her retirement.


Bank closure sparks concerns about access to services for elderly and disabled people

09 July 2025
Bank closure sparks concerns about access to services for elderly and disabled people

Bank closure sparks concerns about access to services for elderly and disabled people

09 July 2025

The closure of a high street banking branch will deprive people of access to essential services, according to a long-time customer with disabilities.


Service of thanksgiving culminates church’s 500th anniversary celebrations

07 July 2025
Service of thanksgiving culminates church’s 500th anniversary celebrations

Service of thanksgiving culminates church’s 500th anniversary celebrations

07 July 2025

A year of celebrations, honouring a church’s role in its community for half a millennium, culminated with a special service of thanksgiving.


‘We’re now embarking on our next 100 years’: Rugby club celebrates centenary at summer gala

06 July 2025
‘We’re now embarking on our next 100 years’: Rugby club celebrates centenary at summer gala

‘We’re now embarking on our next 100 years’: Rugby club celebrates centenary at summer gala

06 July 2025

The rugby community in a town celebrated a historic milestone, as it gathered to mark 100 years since the club was formed.


‘It was an incredibly emotional day’: Family overwhelmed by support for fund-raiser in aid of young girl with rare condition

05 July 2025
‘It was an incredibly emotional day’: Family overwhelmed by support for fund-raiser in aid of young girl with rare condition

‘It was an incredibly emotional day’: Family overwhelmed by support for fund-raiser in aid of young girl with rare condition

05 July 2025

The family of a young girl with a rare genetic disorder say the support for their fund-raiser was beyond anything they could have imagined.


‘They deserved to be preserved for future generations’: Restoration project at cottages earns top award

02 July 2025
‘They deserved to be preserved for future generations’: Restoration project at cottages earns top award

‘They deserved to be preserved for future generations’: Restoration project at cottages earns top award

02 July 2025

The ambitious restoration of a pair of 17th century cottages in a town has earned prestigious recognition for the project leader.


Aldi submits plans to pave way for proposed opening at former Homebase store

30 June 2025
Aldi submits plans to pave way for proposed opening at former Homebase store

Aldi submits plans to pave way for proposed opening at former Homebase store

30 June 2025

A supermarket chain is ramping up its efforts to set up shop at a former DIY store, as it submits a series of planning applications.


Rug and carpet vendor adds ‘a splash of colour’ with new village showroom

30 June 2025
Rug and carpet vendor adds ‘a splash of colour’ with new village showroom

Rug and carpet vendor adds ‘a splash of colour’ with new village showroom

30 June 2025

The success of a recent rug and carpet festival has helped a new village showroom to hit the ground running.


Banking hub remains on track for summer launch despite missing out on high street location

28 June 2025
Banking hub remains on track for summer launch despite missing out on high street location

Banking hub remains on track for summer launch despite missing out on high street location

28 June 2025

A new banking hub remains on track for this summer, despite being unable to secure a high street location.


‘It seems like the right time’: Family-driven football fund-raiser aims for biggest total yet at swansong event

27 June 2025
‘It seems like the right time’: Family-driven football fund-raiser aims for biggest total yet at swansong event

‘It seems like the right time’: Family-driven football fund-raiser aims for biggest total yet at swansong event

27 June 2025

A family-driven football fund-raiser will end with one last run-out this weekend, which its organiser hopes is the biggest yet.


‘We want to give Dusty the best quality of life’: Family’s fund-raiser for daughter with 17-million-to-one genetic condition

26 June 2025
‘We want to give Dusty the best quality of life’: Family’s fund-raiser for daughter with 17-million-to-one genetic condition

‘We want to give Dusty the best quality of life’: Family’s fund-raiser for daughter with 17-million-to-one genetic condition

26 June 2025

This is the story of the Gunn family, whose youngest child has a genetic disorder so rare only 400 people are thought to be living with it worldwide.


Canoe club celebrates 30th anniversary in ‘momentous year’ after receiving prestigious award

22 June 2025
Canoe club celebrates 30th anniversary in ‘momentous year’ after receiving prestigious award

Canoe club celebrates 30th anniversary in ‘momentous year’ after receiving prestigious award

22 June 2025

A canoe club is celebrating 30 years, after receiving a prestigious accolade following a move to new premises.


‘The money raised will make a real difference’: School’s first ever Colour Run brings in £5,000

20 June 2025
‘The money raised will make a real difference’: School’s first ever Colour Run brings in £5,000

‘The money raised will make a real difference’: School’s first ever Colour Run brings in £5,000

20 June 2025

A special afternoon of colours and community spirit has helped boost a school’s finances by almost £5,000.


‘Deprived of the chance to influence the future’: Fears over withdrawal of support for neighbourhood plans

19 June 2025
‘Deprived of the chance to influence the future’: Fears over withdrawal of support for neighbourhood plans

‘Deprived of the chance to influence the future’: Fears over withdrawal of support for neighbourhood plans

19 June 2025

Government support for neighbourhood plans must continue, or else communities will be deprived of having their say, according to a Suffolk MP.


‘I will treasure the memories of royal reception forever’

07 June 2025
‘I will treasure the memories of royal reception forever’

‘I will treasure the memories of royal reception forever’

07 June 2025

A former council worker has described a royal reception as ‘beyond her wildest dreams’.


‘He was our rock’: Tributes paid to devoted butcher and family man

06 June 2025
‘He was our rock’: Tributes paid to devoted butcher and family man

‘He was our rock’: Tributes paid to devoted butcher and family man

06 June 2025

A former butchers shop owner has been remembered as a devoted family man and business leader with a deep passion for his community.


‘We need to encourage tourism’: Support for motorhome parking provision plan in town’s long-stay car parks

02 June 2025
‘We need to encourage tourism’: Support for motorhome parking provision plan in town’s long-stay car parks

‘We need to encourage tourism’: Support for motorhome parking provision plan in town’s long-stay car parks

02 June 2025

A proposal to introduce dedicated motorhome parking has gained the backing of the town council, which believes it would be a boost for tourism.