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Grenfell Tower contractor claims it was misled by Suffolk firm over insulation's fire safety

Grenfell Tower contractor claims it was misled by Suffolk firm over insulation's fire safety

An insulation maker has faced further accusations of misleading contractors over the safety of its product used at Grenfell Tower.
Charity's visitor and education centre restored after £300,000 rebuild following devastating fire

Charity's visitor and education centre restored after £300,000 rebuild following devastating fire

The facility, owned by the River Stour Trust, was left a blackened ruin after a fierce blaze, which was caused by an electrical fault, back in 2018.
Family-run building services firm 'over the moon' after earning top industry award

Family-run building services firm 'over the moon' after earning top industry award

The company was recognised as the Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson in East Anglia at the 2020 LABC Building Excellence Awards.
GP surgeries in Suffolk facing major shortfall of pneumonia vaccines this winter

GP surgeries in Suffolk facing major shortfall of pneumonia vaccines this winter

Supply issues with flu and pneumonia jabs have meant that Suffolk GP practices are receiving just one sixth of the vaccines they are requesting.
Visitors to be given insight into artists' work during weekend event

Visitors to be given insight into artists' work during weekend event

Visitors are being given a rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of a town's fabled art collection and witness the creative processes involved.

Deputy mayor resigns over town centre parking row in response to coronavirus crisis

Deputy mayor resigns over town centre parking row in response to coronavirus crisis

Deputy mayor resigns over town centre parking row in response to coronavirus crisis

Long-time councillor Simon Barrett confirmed on Tuesday that he was stepping down, following a vote on Monday to continue the temporary restrictions.

Cake maker to brave the shave to raise money for young relative with degenerative illness

Cake maker to brave the shave to raise money for young relative with degenerative illness

Cake maker to brave the shave to raise money for young relative with degenerative illness

All proceeds from Sarah Casey's head shave and cake sale fundraiser this Saturday will support her eight-year-old great-nephew Joshua and his family.

MP welcomes new UK-Japan free trade deal for potential benefits to Suffolk businesses

MP welcomes new UK-Japan free trade deal for potential benefits to Suffolk businesses

MP welcomes new UK-Japan free trade deal for potential benefits to Suffolk businesses

The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is the UK's first free trade deal, agreed in principle, since its departure from the EU.

Rugby club explores ambitious plans to redevelop site after arson attack

Rugby club explores ambitious plans to redevelop site after arson attack

Rugby club explores ambitious plans to redevelop site after arson attack

A Suffolk rugby club is exploring ambitious plans to redevelop its site following a devastating arson attack earlier this year.

Family-run garden centre unveils major expansion plans with aim of creating 120 new jobs

Family-run garden centre unveils major expansion plans with aim of creating 120 new jobs

Family-run garden centre unveils major expansion plans with aim of creating 120 new jobs

A family-run garden centre in a Suffolk town is seeking planning permission for an ambitious range of upgrades.

Missing man found by search and rescue volunteers

Missing man found by search and rescue volunteers

Missing man found by search and rescue volunteers

A man who was reported missing from his home in Hadleigh has been found.

Priests and deacons embark on next chapter in religious journeys after being ordained

Priests and deacons embark on next chapter in religious journeys after being ordained

Priests and deacons embark on next chapter in religious journeys after being ordained

More than 30 men and women in the county have been ordained as priests and deacons.
Road closed following two vehicle crash in village

Road closed following two vehicle crash in village

A road has been closed after emergency crews were called to a collision involving two vehicles.
Striking scenes captured behind the lens for town calendar

Striking scenes captured behind the lens for town calendar

Captivating pictures taken by 14 photographers are featured in a new calendar.
Appeal following spate of burglaries

Appeal following spate of burglaries

Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of burglaries in southern Suffolk.

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Coggeshall to provide stern test for AFC Sudbury

Coggeshall to provide stern test for AFC Sudbury

AFC Sudbury boss Mark Morsley is calling on his side to not repeat a slow start in their league opener with promotion hopefuls Coggeshall Town.
Melford boss hopes for another good Stoneylands crowd in the FA Cup

Melford boss hopes for another good Stoneylands crowd in the FA Cup

Long Melford boss Jamie Bradbury hopes another strong home crowd can play their part in creating a further FA Cup upset.
Brettsiders secure Ferguson's return

Brettsiders secure Ferguson's return

Player moves back to Hadleigh from Whitton United.
Temple in dreamland as FA Cup debut yields four goals

Temple in dreamland as FA Cup debut yields four goals

Reaction to AFC Sudbury's 4-2 FA Cup victory against Harborough Town from boss Mark Morsley and four-goal teenage striker Shane Temple.
Friars Street set to be Talbots’ trump card as they target play-off spot

Friars Street set to be Talbots’ trump card as they target play-off spot

Suffolk Cup champions Sudbury are hoping their home pitch can give them the added edge to overturn visiting Swaston & Babraham's 19 point lead.
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Photographer captures lockdown in new book

Photographer captures lockdown in new book

A professional photographer has compiled a book of lockdown pictures he took to raise money for the NHS.
Foo Fighters' frontman pens song for young drummer

Foo Fighters' frontman pens song for young drummer

A famous artist has written a theme song for a 'superhero' young drummer in the second round of their 'epic' online rock battle.
Culture: Our own MasterChef quarter finalist Hannah Gregory is back this month, determined not to let go of summer just yet. . .

Culture: Our own MasterChef quarter finalist Hannah Gregory is back this month, determined not to let go of summer just yet. . .

September’s summery vibe
Britain's Got Talent singer still in with a chance of heading to final

Britain's Got Talent singer still in with a chance of heading to final

10-year-old singer Souparnika Nair is still in with a chance of heading to the final of Britain's Got Talent after wowing judges in the semi-finals.
Culture: Keeping it simple with a dash of fun is the way forward, says Northgate head chef Greig Young as he celebrates being back in the kitchen

Culture: Keeping it simple with a dash of fun is the way forward, says Northgate head chef Greig Young as he celebrates being back in the kitchen

Stripping it back with confidence
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Lifestyle

Down To Earth: Time to take charge in the garden

Down To Earth: Time to take charge in the garden
New Opening: Coffee shop by day, bar by night

New Opening: Coffee shop by day, bar by night
Accessories: Bracelets with a beaded message

Accessories: Bracelets with a beaded message
Interiors: Granny-chic has never been cooler

Interiors: Granny-chic has never been cooler
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Business

Another bumper year for town's tourism

Another bumper year for town's tourism
Charity opens new community cafe

Charity opens new community cafe

'I am just one of three million who have been left with no Covid-19 support,' says businessman

'I am just one of three million who have been left with no Covid-19 support,' says businessman

Town's Pizza Hut among 29 restaurants set to shut

Town's Pizza Hut among 29 restaurants set to shut
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