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River Stour Trust re-opens Sudbury's Granary as £52,000 revamp pays off

River Stour Trust re-opens Sudbury's Granary as £52,000 revamp pays off

River Stour Trust re-opens Sudbury's Granary as £52,000 revamp pays off

29 July 2018

Celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stour River Trust were topped off last weekend by the official reopening of The Granary in Sudbury.


Hadleigh animal sanctuary renews appeal to find new site following eviction

Hadleigh animal sanctuary renews appeal to find new site following eviction

Hadleigh animal sanctuary renews appeal to find new site following eviction

29 July 2018

The owner of an animal sanctuary and rescue centre has been left in dire straits after the charity was left homeless.


Thetford councillor to continue waste fight

Thetford councillor to continue waste fight

Thetford councillor to continue waste fight

28 July 2018

A Thetford councillor will continue to fight after his proposal to Norfolk County Council about their DIY waste charges was defeated this week.


It's blooming hot work keeping Bury floral

It's blooming hot work keeping Bury floral

It's blooming hot work keeping Bury floral

28 July 2018

Parks staff have been battling the heatwave to give Bury St Edmunds a fighting chance of retaining its floral town status.


Vision to transform neglected Halstead site into new park unveiled

Vision to transform neglected Halstead site into new park unveiled

Vision to transform neglected Halstead site into new park unveiled

26 July 2018

A vision to revitalise a significant heritage site in Halstead, which has been abandoned for decades, will be unveiled at a public meeting tonight.


FEATURE: How 50 years of dedication kept River Stour Trust afloat

FEATURE: How 50 years of dedication kept River Stour Trust afloat

FEATURE: How 50 years of dedication kept River Stour Trust afloat

24 July 2018

The River Stour was once a busy waterway – a vital artery for the goods that powered the lives and businesses of the people of south Suffolk.


Clare pupils praised for efforts to address plastic pollution

Clare pupils praised for efforts to address plastic pollution

Clare pupils praised for efforts to address plastic pollution

24 July 2018

School pupils in Clare have been praised for their work to devise solutions to plastic pollution, as part of their environmental education this term.


Man told to pay £3,600 after fly-tipping

Man told to pay £3,600 after fly-tipping

Man told to pay £3,600 after fly-tipping

23 July 2018

He admitted to fly-tipping in Walsham le Willows and Hemingstone in June and October last year.


‘We’re just waiting for a fatality’ fear as long grass obstructs view at Westley crossroads

‘We’re just waiting for a fatality’ fear as long grass obstructs view at Westley crossroads

‘We’re just waiting for a fatality’ fear as long grass obstructs view at Westley crossroads

23 July 2018

Suffolk County Council says it cannot cut protected nature reserve verge at known troublespot until September.


Thetford and Woolpit businesses undergo major construction

Thetford and Woolpit businesses undergo major construction

Thetford and Woolpit businesses undergo major construction

22 July 2018

Both businesses will see extensions made to their existing buildings.


Haverhill park retains its Green Flag status

Haverhill park retains its Green Flag status

Haverhill park retains its Green Flag status

22 July 2018

Park is one of five run by West Suffolk councils that has been given a Green Flag award this year


Study reveals Abbey site’s secrets

Study reveals Abbey site’s secrets

Study reveals Abbey site’s secrets

21 July 2018

The study found evidence of wolf skulls and an air raid shelter in the Abbey grounds.


Business Rates windfall boosts Suffolk projects

Business Rates windfall boosts Suffolk projects

Business Rates windfall boosts Suffolk projects

18 July 2018

More than 30 projects in Suffolk are being boosted by a £10.4 million windfall from a Business Rate pilot scheme.


Dedham Vale Society celebrates successful campaigns on 80th anniversary

Dedham Vale Society celebrates successful campaigns on 80th anniversary

Dedham Vale Society celebrates successful campaigns on 80th anniversary

16 July 2018

A charity, which has campaigned for the protection of landscapes, heritage sites and wildlife since the 1930s, has marked its 80th anniversary.


TV presenter brings campaign to reserve

TV presenter brings campaign to reserve

TV presenter brings campaign to reserve

16 July 2018

Chris Packham will visit the reserve as part of his ‘UK BioBlitz - nature reserves are not enough!' campaign.


Green Flag status for Beck Row's Aspal Close

Green Flag status for Beck Row's Aspal Close

Green Flag status for Beck Row's Aspal Close

16 July 2018

Beck Row's Aspal Close Nature Reserve has become the fifth open space in West Suffolk to get Green Flag status.


Sudbury restaurant's community litter pick hailed as 'huge success'

Sudbury restaurant's community litter pick hailed as 'huge success'

Sudbury restaurant's community litter pick hailed as 'huge success'

16 July 2018

McDonald’s in Sudbury has hailed its final community litter pick of the year as a huge success.


Councillor's plea for CCTV to help protect Bury neighbourhood targeted by vandals

Councillor's plea for CCTV to help protect Bury neighbourhood targeted by vandals

Councillor's plea for CCTV to help protect Bury neighbourhood targeted by vandals

13 July 2018

Trees snapped, uprooted and damaged and cars vandalised in area.


Chris Packham to visit RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Chris Packham to visit RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Chris Packham to visit RSPB Lakenheath Fen

09 July 2018

The TV presenter's visit is part of a UK tour to investigate the extent to which the nation's wildlife species are under threat.


Waste hub contractor vows to engage with community as work begins

Waste hub contractor vows to engage with community as work begins

Waste hub contractor vows to engage with community as work begins

06 July 2018

Development aims to streamline waste services for West Suffolk on one site.


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