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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.


PICTURES: Visitors bask in sun at Sudbury Open Gardens weekend

PICTURES: Visitors bask in sun at Sudbury Open Gardens weekend

PICTURES: Visitors bask in sun at Sudbury Open Gardens weekend

06 July 2018

Hot, hot, hot – that’s how organisers described Sudbury Open Gardens at the weekend.


Drinks maker submits new smaller-scale plan to expand Boxford factory

Drinks maker submits new smaller-scale plan to expand Boxford factory

Drinks maker submits new smaller-scale plan to expand Boxford factory

04 July 2018

Drinks manufacturer Konings has submitted fresh plans to develop its Boxford site, after withdrawing a proposed £35 million expansion project.


Vacant council offices set for 98 new homes

Vacant council offices set for 98 new homes

Vacant council offices set for 98 new homes

30 June 2018

Councillors give thumbs-up to proposal following public exhibitions


Talks break down over upkeep of Sible Hedingham churchyard

Talks break down over upkeep of Sible Hedingham churchyard

Talks break down over upkeep of Sible Hedingham churchyard

28 June 2018

Volunteers have been forced to take over the upkeep of a churchyard in Sible Hedingham, after the parish council claimed it was no longer responsible.


Sudbury preparing to open gardens across town in aid of charity

Sudbury preparing to open gardens across town in aid of charity

Sudbury preparing to open gardens across town in aid of charity

26 June 2018

A returning open gardens event is being staged in Sudbury this weekend, in aid of a charity which supports people with long-term illnesses.


Anger over plan for homes on estate's open spaces

Anger over plan for homes on estate's open spaces

Anger over plan for homes on estate's open spaces

26 June 2018

A planning application for 52 homes on four open spaces on an existing estate has met with objections from residents.


Work starts on Mildenhall civic hub

Work starts on Mildenhall civic hub

Work starts on Mildenhall civic hub

26 June 2018

Work has begun on on creating the Mildenhall Hub to bring a new school, leisure centre and public services under one roof.


Hidden Gardens event raises £18,000 for hospice

Hidden Gardens event raises £18,000 for hospice

Hidden Gardens event raises £18,000 for hospice

24 June 2018

Visitors were given the chance to discover the hidden secrets within 30 gardens


Controversial plans for major Boxford factory expansion withdrawn

Controversial plans for major Boxford factory expansion withdrawn

Controversial plans for major Boxford factory expansion withdrawn

22 June 2018

Plans to expand a factory near Boxford to almost four times its current size have been axed – a decision opponents called a victory for common sense.


Look up to see how we can help our swifts

Look up to see how we can help our swifts

Look up to see how we can help our swifts

21 June 2018

Conservationists have been encouraging people to 'look up' in Bury St Edmunds' St John's Street this week.


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