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‘The customers have been wonderful’: Subpostmistress retires after more than 30 years in the role

‘The customers have been wonderful’: Subpostmistress retires after more than 30 years in the role

‘The customers have been wonderful’: Subpostmistress retires after more than 30 years in the role

20 March 2025

After more than 30 years running a post office close to the Suffolk border, its postmistress has retired less than 12 months shy of her 80th birthday.


‘I am proud of the community’: Fund-raiser set up to help families affected by house blaze

‘I am proud of the community’: Fund-raiser set up to help families affected by house blaze

‘I am proud of the community’: Fund-raiser set up to help families affected by house blaze

20 March 2025

The community on a town estate is continuing to support families affected by a house fire by donating to a fund-raising page.


Contractor chosen to transform disused unit at industrial park

Contractor chosen to transform disused unit at industrial park

Contractor chosen to transform disused unit at industrial park

20 March 2025

A contractor has been assigned to complete a £1.3 million refurbishment of a disused industrial site in Suffolk.


‘The feedback has been amazing’: See inside town’s newly opened greengrocers

‘The feedback has been amazing’: See inside town’s newly opened greengrocers

‘The feedback has been amazing’: See inside town’s newly opened greengrocers

20 March 2025

A family-run kitchenware store has relaunched as a greengrocers.


‘It will make a real difference’: Campaigners delighted as footpath is finally open

‘It will make a real difference’: Campaigners delighted as footpath is finally open

‘It will make a real difference’: Campaigners delighted as footpath is finally open

20 March 2025

Families can once again access a popular public footpath after it was reinstated following years of campaigning.


‘It’s a fitting tribute’: Nurse’s legacy funds life-saving equipment for first responders

‘It’s a fitting tribute’: Nurse’s legacy funds life-saving equipment for first responders

‘It’s a fitting tribute’: Nurse’s legacy funds life-saving equipment for first responders

19 March 2025

Fund-raising efforts to honour a nurse’s legacy have equipped Suffolk’s first responders with new life-saving equipment.


Music fan hopes to twin town with the place that inspired Footloose

Music fan hopes to twin town with the place that inspired Footloose

Music fan hopes to twin town with the place that inspired Footloose

19 March 2025

A music fan has spoken of his ambition to have a town twinned with the place that inspired the classic 1984 film, Footloose.


Elderly man dies after three-vehicle crash on A14

Elderly man dies after three-vehicle crash on A14

Elderly man dies after three-vehicle crash on A14

19 March 2025

A man in his 80s has died after a crash on the A14 last week.


New footpath opens as level crossing permanently closed after fatal incident in 2011

New footpath opens as level crossing permanently closed after fatal incident in 2011

New footpath opens as level crossing permanently closed after fatal incident in 2011

19 March 2025

A town's level crossing has been permanently closed with a new footpath open.


Leisure centre’s £38,000 poolpod improves accessibility to swimming

Leisure centre’s £38,000 poolpod improves accessibility to swimming

Leisure centre’s £38,000 poolpod improves accessibility to swimming

19 March 2025

Swimmers with mobility issues can now get in and out of the pool at a Suffolk leisure centre more easily after the installation of a £38,000 poolpod.


New book can help you find ‘more joy and purpose’ in life

New book can help you find ‘more joy and purpose’ in life

New book can help you find ‘more joy and purpose’ in life

19 March 2025

A man who discovered the benefits of yoga, meditation and healing when training to be a barrister has written a book about his experiences.


‘It was fantastic’: Church community celebrates £100k window restoration with open day

‘It was fantastic’: Church community celebrates £100k window restoration with open day

‘It was fantastic’: Church community celebrates £100k window restoration with open day

18 March 2025

A church welcomed villagers and supporters to celebrate the completion of its £100,000 restoration project.


‘An amazing turn out’: Community litter pick collects more than 40 bags of rubbish

‘An amazing turn out’: Community litter pick collects more than 40 bags of rubbish

‘An amazing turn out’: Community litter pick collects more than 40 bags of rubbish

18 March 2025

A successful community litter pick on a town estate has seen more than 40 bags of rubbish collected including a bra and bottles and cans.


Eight crews tackled thatched house left severely damaged by fire

Eight crews tackled thatched house left severely damaged by fire

Eight crews tackled thatched house left severely damaged by fire

18 March 2025

A thatched house in a village was badly damaged by fire on Sunday.


‘An honour’: Volunteer sailing instructor is awarded for ‘selfless contributions’ over many years

‘An honour’: Volunteer sailing instructor is awarded for ‘selfless contributions’ over many years

‘An honour’: Volunteer sailing instructor is awarded for ‘selfless contributions’ over many years

18 March 2025

A volunteer sailing instructor who has inspired others to ‘embrace the joy of sailing’ has been recognised with a long service award.


‘We hope to be together for as long as we possibly can’: Couple to celebrate diamond wedding

‘We hope to be together for as long as we possibly can’: Couple to celebrate diamond wedding

‘We hope to be together for as long as we possibly can’: Couple to celebrate diamond wedding

18 March 2025

A couple are set to celebrate their diamond wedding after meeting while working at a newspaper.


‘It represents the determination of everyone’: Autism campaigner recognised with prestigious award

‘It represents the determination of everyone’: Autism campaigner recognised with prestigious award

‘It represents the determination of everyone’: Autism campaigner recognised with prestigious award

17 March 2025

An autism campaigner has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to neurodiversity awareness and community inclusion.


‘Incredibly brave’ four-year-old girl awarded after calling 999 to save her unconscious mum

‘Incredibly brave’ four-year-old girl awarded after calling 999 to save her unconscious mum

‘Incredibly brave’ four-year-old girl awarded after calling 999 to save her unconscious mum

17 March 2025

A four-year-old girl has received a bravery award after calling 999 to get help for her unconscious mum.


‘It’s taking a lot of preparation’: Firefighter tackling charity test in full kit and breathing cylinder

‘It’s taking a lot of preparation’: Firefighter tackling charity test in full kit and breathing cylinder

‘It’s taking a lot of preparation’: Firefighter tackling charity test in full kit and breathing cylinder

17 March 2025

A part-time firefighter and competition athlete is preparing for his toughest physical test yet - and it’s all in the name of charity.


‘We miss him beyond the stars’: Fund-raiser in memory of space-loving boy reaches for the moon

‘We miss him beyond the stars’: Fund-raiser in memory of space-loving boy reaches for the moon

‘We miss him beyond the stars’: Fund-raiser in memory of space-loving boy reaches for the moon

17 March 2025

A huge fund-raising challenge inspired by a space-loving four-year-old who died from an aggressive form of cancer is set to take place this month.


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