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‘Absolutely disgusted’: Bakery owner slams developers over lack of compensation after road closures cost him thousands

‘Absolutely disgusted’: Bakery owner slams developers over lack of compensation after road closures cost him thousands

‘Absolutely disgusted’: Bakery owner slams developers over lack of compensation after road closures cost him thousands

16 April 2025

A bakery owner has spoken of his disgust at being denied compensation over roadworks which left him 'thousands of pounds’ out of pocket.


‘This is perfect for my little boy’: New SEND holiday club is just the ticket for parents and children

‘This is perfect for my little boy’: New SEND holiday club is just the ticket for parents and children

‘This is perfect for my little boy’: New SEND holiday club is just the ticket for parents and children

16 April 2025

The first holiday club run by a fledgling Suffolk hub for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been praised.


Town at the forefront of new recycling initiative

Town at the forefront of new recycling initiative

Town at the forefront of new recycling initiative

15 April 2025

Haverhill is leading the way in a groundbreaking recycling scheme that is now gaining more support in other towns.


Town's slimmers raise £10,000 for charity with wardrobe clear-out

Town's slimmers raise £10,000 for charity with wardrobe clear-out

Town's slimmers raise £10,000 for charity with wardrobe clear-out

15 April 2025

Super slimmers have turned their too-big clothes into big money — raising more than £10,000 for charity with hundreds of donated bags.


Market delves into nature and wildlife in a fun way

Market delves into nature and wildlife in a fun way

Market delves into nature and wildlife in a fun way

15 April 2025

Mini beasts, an orangutan on three wheels and market vendors celebrating nature will all play a part in the return of a special market to Haverhill.


‘Here to stay for the next 100 years’: Factory opens new £4.2m building in centenary year

‘Here to stay for the next 100 years’: Factory opens new £4.2m building in centenary year

‘Here to stay for the next 100 years’: Factory opens new £4.2m building in centenary year

15 April 2025

The sugar industry is ‘here to stay’ in Bury St Edmunds, said the British Sugar factory manager at the opening of a new £4.2 million facility.


‘We did not expect this’: Heavy metal trio crowned town’s music champions

‘We did not expect this’: Heavy metal trio crowned town’s music champions

‘We did not expect this’: Heavy metal trio crowned town’s music champions

14 April 2025

A metal band has rocked their way to victory in a town’s popular music competition.


Windows of 16th-century prominent building restored thanks to £5,000 grant

Windows of 16th-century prominent building restored thanks to £5,000 grant

Windows of 16th-century prominent building restored thanks to £5,000 grant

14 April 2025

The windows of a 16th-century building have been restored thanks to a £5,000 grant.


Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

13 April 2025

Here are some of the works going on in the next couple of weeks which could cause some delays to drivers.


‘An attack on disabled people’: Protest planned against Government cuts

‘An attack on disabled people’: Protest planned against Government cuts

‘An attack on disabled people’: Protest planned against Government cuts

12 April 2025

Disabled people and supporters will take to the streets of Suffolk next weekend to protest Government cuts to disability benefits.


‘Having a child is really overwhelming’: New support for young adults on parenting and pregnancy

‘Having a child is really overwhelming’: New support for young adults on parenting and pregnancy

‘Having a child is really overwhelming’: New support for young adults on parenting and pregnancy

11 April 2025

A new service to support young people with pregnancy and parenting, and connect them with others in a similar position, has launched in West Suffolk.


Town street due to reopen after burst water main caused flooding

Town street due to reopen after burst water main caused flooding

Town street due to reopen after burst water main caused flooding

11 April 2025

A road in a Suffolk town that had to close due to a burst water main is due to reopen later today.


‘Don’t take away our futures’, young farmer tells Government

‘Don’t take away our futures’, young farmer tells Government

‘Don’t take away our futures’, young farmer tells Government

11 April 2025

The chairman of a farmers’ club fears that a growing generation of young farmers may lose their futures over the Government’s inheritance tax plans.


‘There is something for everyone here’: Relocation of accounting services business all adds up

‘There is something for everyone here’: Relocation of accounting services business all adds up

‘There is something for everyone here’: Relocation of accounting services business all adds up

11 April 2025

The flexible nature of what is offered at a Suffolk business and innovation centre has earned praise from an accounting service that has moved in.


Butcher shop named best retailer in region

Butcher shop named best retailer in region

Butcher shop named best retailer in region

11 April 2025

The title of Best Retailer in the Anglia Region has gone to a butcher’s shop near one of Suffolk’s biggest towns.


Care provider tells Prime Minister and MPs ‘we need more support to avoid a catastrophe’

Care provider tells Prime Minister and MPs ‘we need more support to avoid a catastrophe’

Care provider tells Prime Minister and MPs ‘we need more support to avoid a catastrophe’

11 April 2025

A social care provider has told MPs, including Sir Keir Starmer, that without more help the sector could see ‘catastrophic consequences’.


Girl, 4, who has finished treatment for rare form of cancer urges blood donors to come forward

Girl, 4, who has finished treatment for rare form of cancer urges blood donors to come forward

Girl, 4, who has finished treatment for rare form of cancer urges blood donors to come forward

11 April 2025

A four-year-old girl who has finished treatment for a rare form of cancer has urged blood donors to come forward.


‘Incredible and emotional’ book shines light on shared experiences of caring for SEND children

‘Incredible and emotional’ book shines light on shared experiences of caring for SEND children

‘Incredible and emotional’ book shines light on shared experiences of caring for SEND children

11 April 2025

A new book has shared the voices of those caring for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Suffolk.


The origins of town’s eye-catching new 27ft tall mural

The origins of town’s eye-catching new 27ft tall mural

The origins of town’s eye-catching new 27ft tall mural

10 April 2025

What started out as a concept dreamt up for a university project has become a reality for one Suffolk artist.


Town centre road left underwater

Town centre road left underwater

Town centre road left underwater

10 April 2025

Water has been rushing down a central street this afternoon - days after a similar flooding incident just a short walk away.


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