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Public sector leaders announce £2m plan to boost Suffolk's economy in response to coronavirus

Public sector leaders announce £2m plan to boost Suffolk's economy in response to coronavirus

The cash will include recruiting an officer to lead efforts to boost the visitor economy, and establishing a £1.6m pot of funding for businesses.
Conservationist bemoans rate of progress on measures to safeguard wildlife from development site

Conservationist bemoans rate of progress on measures to safeguard wildlife from development site

A wildlife mitigation strategy remains ongoing, in response to claims that lizard and slow worm populations had been harmed by building work.
Design firm awarded £30,000 grant to help boost productivity following challenges of coronavirus crisis

Design firm awarded £30,000 grant to help boost productivity following challenges of coronavirus crisis

The firm plans to use the funding to purchase a pair of digital printing presses, as it seeks to become more innovative in response to the pandemic.
Fundraiser delighted to uphold family's tradition of supporting Girls Night Out despite coronavirus crisis

Fundraiser delighted to uphold family's tradition of supporting Girls Night Out despite coronavirus crisis

Heidi Winch was supporting Girls Night Out for the tenth time in memory of her brother Mark, who died in October 2009, after a battle with cancer.
Bridal shop hopes improved presence at new location will propel business to greater success

Bridal shop hopes improved presence at new location will propel business to greater success

Franchisee Louise Blore says her decision to relocate to larger premises will provide greater scope for the business to grow going forward.

Podcast: Plea for answers 40 years on

Podcast: Plea for answers 40 years on

Podcast: Plea for answers 40 years on

In this week's podcast, hear from the family of a man who disappeared in 1980 as they make a fresh appeal for information.

Practitioner applauds community's generosity ahead of skydive to raise funds for new outdoor area

Practitioner applauds community's generosity ahead of skydive to raise funds for new outdoor area

Practitioner applauds community's generosity ahead of skydive to raise funds for new outdoor area

Tasha Ennis will seek to conquer her fear of heights by taking the plunge on Saturday, in memory of her father George, who died in 2010 from cancer.

Cake maker's head shave raises over £3,000 to help young relative with degenerative illness

Cake maker's head shave raises over £3,000 to help young relative with degenerative illness

Cake maker's head shave raises over £3,000 to help young relative with degenerative illness

Sarah Casey hopes to raise further funds for her great-nephew Joshua, who has Batten disease, with a prize raffle taking place this weekend.

Café devastated after thieves steal charity boxes and food supplies during late-night raid

Café devastated after thieves steal charity boxes and food supplies during late-night raid

Café devastated after thieves steal charity boxes and food supplies during late-night raid

The business plans to install CCTV cameras on the premises to act as a deterrent to prevent further incidents, after two break-ins in two years.

Hallowe'en-themed event cancelled as organisers criticise Government's 'ill-considered' approach

Hallowe'en-themed event cancelled as organisers criticise Government's 'ill-considered' approach

Hallowe'en-themed event cancelled as organisers criticise Government's 'ill-considered' approach

Organisers of a Hallowe’en event have criticised the Government’s approach to introducing new coronavirus restrictions.

Class told to stay home from school and self-isolate after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Class told to stay home from school and self-isolate after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Class told to stay home from school and self-isolate after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Children who are not among the class of 32 pupils in self-isolation have been advised to continue attending school if they remain well.

MP cuts ribbon to mark official opening of new personal training centre

MP cuts ribbon to mark official opening of new personal training centre

MP cuts ribbon to mark official opening of new personal training centre

Founder and head trainer Paul Warner set up the facility after deciding he needed to go bigger and bolder in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Test and trace app launches after long delays

Test and trace app launches after long delays

The new Test and Trace app has launched to help battle the spread of coronavirus following months of delays.
Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Two Suffolk police officers who rescued children from a shotgun-wielding man who 'threatened to kill them' have been nominated for bravery awards.
Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pubs and clubs have hit back at the Government-ordered 10pm curfew which is set to come into play this week to help fight the spread of coronavirus.

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AFC Sudbury bring back goalkeeper Collins as crowd funding page launches for Walker

AFC Sudbury bring back goalkeeper Collins as crowd funding page launches for Walker

AFC Sudbury have brought back a familiar face to cover keeper Paul Walker's injury absence, while the club are raising funds for the latter.
Saturday's local football round-up

Saturday's local football round-up

Catch up on Saturday's action as Needham Market get off to a flyer, Bury Town seal Trophy progress, Lakenheath extend lead and Stow leave it late.
REPORT: Dadson at the double as AFC Sudbury suffer FA Trophy defeat

REPORT: Dadson at the double as AFC Sudbury suffer FA Trophy defeat

AFC Sudbury were unable to recover from going two goals behind at home to Barking in the FA Trophy.
Cheshunt prove to be a step too far for Melford in FA Cup

Cheshunt prove to be a step too far for Melford in FA Cup

Jamie Bradbury hails support for his Long Melford side as higher-league Cheshunt get the better of them at Stoneylands.
Walker injury blow for AFC Sudbury

Walker injury blow for AFC Sudbury

AFC Sudbury are having to put a plan in place to cover the absence of their multiple award-winning goalkeeper following a nasty injury.
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Pub beach huts set to be an all year round hit

Pub beach huts set to be an all year round hit

A set of beach huts at a pub are, so far, proving an all-year-round hit.
Culture: While life in a pandemic can be restricting, you can still enjoy the outdoors and there’s plenty of activity to see amongst the bird life at RSPB Lakenheath Fen in the coming weeks, as Heidi Jones reports

Culture: While life in a pandemic can be restricting, you can still enjoy the outdoors and there’s plenty of activity to see amongst the bird life at RSPB Lakenheath Fen in the coming weeks, as Heidi Jones reports

It's time to get outdoors and enjoy all that nature has to offer, especially if you have an eye for the birds
Restaurant is 'on the top of the world' thanks to visitor reviews

Restaurant is 'on the top of the world' thanks to visitor reviews

Reviews from diners have placed a restaurant in the top 10 per cent in the word.

Culture: As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, CASA’s Maria Broadbent shares some delicious seasonal favourites and gives us some helpful advice on how to get through Covid-19 during autumn

Culture: As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, CASA’s Maria Broadbent shares some delicious seasonal favourites and gives us some helpful advice on how to get through Covid-19 during autumn

Autumn thoughts on food, living through Covid and supporting local hostelries
Pop star Paloma Faith to bring 2021 tour to Suffolk

Pop star Paloma Faith to bring 2021 tour to Suffolk

Pop star Paloma Faith has announced she will bring her nationwide 26-date tour, in support of her upcoming album, to Suffolk next year.
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Lifestyle

Fashion: Investment pieces that pay dividends

Fashion: Investment pieces that pay dividends
Eating Out: What's on Cambridge's vegan menu?

Eating Out: What's on Cambridge's vegan menu?
Sustainable Diva: How to glow into autumn

Sustainable Diva: How to glow into autumn
Arts: Why the Museum of Cambridge is a local hero

Arts: Why the Museum of Cambridge is a local hero
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Business

Police praise warehouse manager for helping to clear fallen tree blocking road

Police praise warehouse manager for helping to clear fallen tree blocking road
'It's another blow': Town's service industry voices concerns after Government tightens restrictions on sector

'It's another blow': Town's service industry voices concerns after Government tightens restrictions on sector
Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide
‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

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