Human Interest

It has been a long time coming but the new relief road for Haverhill was finally declared officially open this morning.

Money has been secured for alarm systems at a former school where there is a ‘significant’ fire risk following arson and other criminal activity.

A milestone number was reached by a Suffolk Parkrun at the weekend - with participants from hundreds of miles away taking part.

A hospital charity’s grants of more than £70,000 are already benefiting patients who are being treated using new machines.

A woman awaiting an organ transplant due to liver disease is highlighting the life-saving importance of organ donation.

An award-winning performer is excited for her ‘world-class’ burlesque and cabaret show to debut in a town as she strives to ignite the scene.

A drama teacher won front row tickets to one of the biggest opening show’s at London Fashion Week.

A ‘truly special person’ who is an inspiration to everyone she encounters has been nominated in the 2025 Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards.

A council chairman has shaved his locks to raise donations during a charity event.

A Women’s Institute federation held an exhibition in a town centre at the weekend to spread its message and celebrate 110 years of the organisation.

Community leaders have had a ‘constructive conversation’ with the housebuilder that is bringing forward plans for a ‘significant’ new development.

In days gone by, those who were unfortunate to be born profoundly deaf were still expected to support themselves.

A surprise party was held in honour of a community stalwart who is known for ‘getting things done’.

A town’s former fire station could be transformed into a community hub with office space under new plans.

A wildlife film-maker once stranded on a remote island during the Falklands War is preparing to share stories from her extraordinary expeditions.

Inspired by his own grandad’s past, a young footballer and his friend are to revive a village football team that folded almost 20 years ago.

A town is looking for a local hero to switch on the town’s annual Christmas lights display.

The mum of a murdered teenager is to skydive from 15,000ft to raise money for a charity that gave her the chance to ‘say goodbye’ to her son.

The men who became legends in their own lifetimes by taking their village cricket team to a Lord’s final were the focus of a special celebration.

A landlord has celebrated doubling the footfall to his pub in the first year since he took over with his family.