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Rickshaw makes hundreds of deliveries to vulnerable

Rickshaw makes hundreds of deliveries to vulnerable

Rickshaw makes hundreds of deliveries to vulnerable

13 May 2020

A rickshaw service has made 700 deliveries to those in need since the start of lockdown.


VE Day performance in Bury brings smiles to community

VE Day performance in Bury brings smiles to community

VE Day performance in Bury brings smiles to community

12 May 2020

The aerial hoop routine was applauded by neighbours


Comfort pebbles spread hope and compassion

Comfort pebbles spread hope and compassion

Comfort pebbles spread hope and compassion

11 May 2020

Why painted pebbles could make a difference to those suffering with Covid-19


Builder helps EastEnders star cook meals for NHS staff

Builder helps EastEnders star cook meals for NHS staff

Builder helps EastEnders star cook meals for NHS staff

11 May 2020

A West Suffolk builder has teamed up with an EastEnders star to cook meals for NHS workers.


Mum 'devastated' after statues stolen from daughter's memorial

Mum 'devastated' after statues stolen from daughter's memorial

Mum 'devastated' after statues stolen from daughter's memorial

10 May 2020

A mother is ‘devastated’ after two statues were stolen from a memorial for her daughter who took her own life aged 32.


Runner's solo challenge for food network

Runner's solo challenge for food network

Runner's solo challenge for food network

08 May 2020

A runner is taking on a 30km solo challenge in aid of a food network.


Race decision is 'fantastic news for town businesses'

Race decision is 'fantastic news for town businesses'

Race decision is 'fantastic news for town businesses'

07 May 2020

The leg of the UCI Women's World Tour that was due to be held in Haverhill on June 13 this year will now be held in June 2021


United by relief and joy, how one town celebrated the defeat of Hitler

United by relief and joy, how one town celebrated the defeat of Hitler

United by relief and joy, how one town celebrated the defeat of Hitler

07 May 2020

We looked back at what happened in Haverhill in the days following Germany's surrender and the end of war in Europe in 1945


Pupils go out and about for charity

Pupils go out and about for charity

Pupils go out and about for charity

07 May 2020

Hundon and Thurlow Primary Federation held a 100km fund-raiser in aid of the charity Young Minds


Rugby players smash fund-raising target for West Suffolk Hospital from sponsored relay run

Rugby players smash fund-raising target for West Suffolk Hospital from sponsored relay run

Rugby players smash fund-raising target for West Suffolk Hospital from sponsored relay run

04 May 2020

The relay run saw 52 players cover 180 miles on Saturday.


Bikers ride out in tribute to ‘larger than life’ Shane

Bikers ride out in tribute to ‘larger than life’ Shane

Bikers ride out in tribute to ‘larger than life’ Shane

02 May 2020

Friends of a ‘larger than life’ Thurston biker who died last month gave him a unique send-off despite not being able to attend his funeral.


NHS tribute in Barrow

NHS tribute in Barrow

NHS tribute in Barrow

02 May 2020

A family in Barrow spent six hours creating the display


‘Fearless’ Ron dies aged 92

‘Fearless’ Ron dies aged 92

‘Fearless’ Ron dies aged 92

02 May 2020

Gliding club loses one of its dearest members


A sci-fi fund-raiser is being held in memory of an 11-year-old boy who died of a brain tumour

A sci-fi fund-raiser is being held in memory of an 11-year-old boy who died of a brain tumour

A sci-fi fund-raiser is being held in memory of an 11-year-old boy who died of a brain tumour

01 May 2020

The first anniversary of the death of Haverhill boy Cayden Tickner, 11, is being marked with a charity fancy dress day


Over 50 rugby players to take on 180 mile relay in aid of hospital

Over 50 rugby players to take on 180 mile relay in aid of hospital

Over 50 rugby players to take on 180 mile relay in aid of hospital

01 May 2020

They are set to zig-zag across the county instead of the field to raise funds for charity tomorrow.


Provider of speech and language school set to close opts out of running new smaller unit

Provider of speech and language school set to close opts out of running new smaller unit

Provider of speech and language school set to close opts out of running new smaller unit

29 April 2020

The provider of a specialist speech and language school in Bury St Edmunds confirmed for closure has opted not to run a new smaller unit.


Two friends meeting life's challenges together

Two friends meeting life's challenges together

Two friends meeting life's challenges together

28 April 2020

Friends Lucas and Oliver are recovering and accomplishing as a team


Watch teenager throw 26 messy things over her mum for charity

Watch teenager throw 26 messy things over her mum for charity

Watch teenager throw 26 messy things over her mum for charity

27 April 2020

A teenager threw 26 messy things over her mum's head to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.


Activities ramped up at Ixworth care home

Activities ramped up at Ixworth care home

Activities ramped up at Ixworth care home

27 April 2020

Entertainment and activities have been increased to keep residents' spirits up


Retired Newmarket community midwife raises more than £1,000 for hospital charity

Retired Newmarket community midwife raises more than £1,000 for hospital charity

Retired Newmarket community midwife raises more than £1,000 for hospital charity

27 April 2020

Ann Fone, who retired in 2014 after delivering nearly 2,000 babies, little realised that making face masks out of scraps of material would snowball.


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