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Village shop opens thanks to community volunteers
A community shop staffed by volunteers has opened after residents lost their only retail outlet last year. The closure of Elmsett Village Store, near Ipswich, in March, prompted a campaign to set up a new shop based in a converted storeroom at the village hall and run by a community benefit society. Supporters raised £25,000 towards the project and the shop opened to customers this week.
Repair works set to begin at damaged promenade
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Cinema praised for helping disabled film-goers
Film-goers have heaped praise on a small independent cinema for how it caters for customers with disabilities. People writing on social media explained how East Coast Cinema in Lowestoft, Suffolk, made their experiences more inclusive. Amie Ogilvie told the BBC how the staff arranged for the latest Paddington film to be shown on a screen downstairs for her family, including her husband who uses a wheelchair.
Town hall's £12m revamp to start next month
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Holes drilled to steal diesel from ice cream vans
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Holes drilled to steal diesel from ice cream vans
An ice cream firm said it was ramping up security after diesel was stolen by thieves drilling holes in its vehicles' fuel tanks. Parravani's in Beccles, Suffolk, said it had been targeted by fuel thieves three times since the beginning of December, and two safes were stolen during a recent burglary. Following the latest theft on 8 January, a delivery van was found with a hole in its tank and once again diesel had been taken, the company said.
Museum launches volunteer recruitment drive
A museum showcasing vintage trams and trolleybuses has launched a drive to recruit new volunteers. The East Anglia Transport Museum, in Carlton Colville, Suffolk, described itself as "a living museum where vehicles of yesteryear can be seen in action and where half-forgotten sounds of the past are brought back to life". The recruitment campaign was being led by volunteer Alfie Blanchflower, 16, who joined the museum when he was 14 and quickly became its youngest conductor.
Footbridge reopening further delayed by flooding
The reopening of a town footbridge, described as a "vital link" by campaigners, has been delayed again - this time because of flooding. Work on the White Bridge in Halesworth, Suffolk, was due to be finished by 10 January after being closed since August 2022, but highways officials said "due to severe flooding the works have been delayed". The replacement of the crossing, known as Blyth Bridge, began in September 2024 but its completion has been pushed back a number of times.
Neighbouring councils announce differing tax plans
Two district councils that share many resources as part of a dual authority have announced differing strategies over future council tax bills. Mid Suffolk Council has proposed to freeze its element of council tax for the upcoming financial year. But Babergh Council's cabinet is to consider a 2.99% increase as councillors warned of a £10.9m budget gap over the next five years due to a "broken" funding system.
Garden village outline plan to be lodged in spring
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Garden village outline plan to be lodged in spring
A full application for phase one of the project will be submitted in the spring, with an outline application for the rest of the site lodged at the same time [North of Lowestoft] An outline planning application for a new garden village in Suffolk with more than 1,300 homes, a school and a retirement complex is due to be lodged in the spring. It will be submitted at the same time as a full application for the initial phase of the project, which is set to include 100 homes.
Stay off tracks warning ahead of Sizewell line work
Walkers have been warned a rarely used railway line will be brought back into regular service to transport materials for a new nuclear power station. The Sizewell branch line in Suffolk scrapped its daily passenger service in 1966 with some people now using it as a walking route. Network Rail said the line between Saxmundham and Leiston will get busier from January as preparations start to upgrade it to support the construction of Sizewell C.
Festive plea to use tea towels to wrap gifts
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk 10 November 2024 at 5:47 am·2-min read The council encouraged residents to re-use, reduce, regift and recycle this festive season to help keep costs down and help the environment [GETTY IMAGES] A local authority has urged residents to give "experiences" rather than things this Christmas and to wrap presents using materials like old newspapers, tea towels or brown paper tied with twine.
Battle to fix street lights faces further delay
Campaigners who raised safety fears about a main road's broken street lights more than two years ago have been told of further delays in getting them fixed. National Highways had said repair work would start in June on the A47 in Lowestoft, Suffolk. But this week it said a pillar on Jubilee Way that powers the lights and needs to be replaced had again been struck by a vehicle, causing "more extensive damage".
Charity appeals for funds to safeguard home centre
Chris Carrier and Jacs Guyton say the charity provides support for people with learning disabilities [GUY CAMPBELL/BBC] A charity that provides support to people with learning disabilities has appealed for help to raise more than £200,000 to secure the future use of its home site. Lowestoft and District Mencap, in Suffolk, has launched the fundraising campaign to buy two buildings it already uses for a range of activities and support work.
Shop signs 'not to blame' for wrong-way drivers
Traders say signs put up to encourage shoppers are being unfairly blamed for a "decades-long" problem of drivers turning the wrong way into a one-way road. Business owners have been left feeling rankled when officials said arrows on the signs were causing the issue in Waterloo Road in Kirkley, Lowestoft, and ordered them to be removed or covered up.
Five signs coastal town is set for economic uplift
Growth in the offshore windfarm industry and the Birds Eye factory are both being predicted for Lowestoft [GUY CAMPBELL/BBC] Despite experiencing declines in its fishing and tourism industries, there are five signs that England's most easterly town is set for a surge in its economic fortunes. The leader of East Suffolk Council, Caroline Topping, said there was a "great deal of positivity in Lowestoft right now" and its prospects for future growth were looking good.
Biodiversity funding scheme launched for third year
The swift tower at the Eels Foot Inn in Suffolk previously received funding from the Nature First small grant scheme [Waveney Bird Club] Organisers of biodiversity projects are being urged to apply for grants from a funding scheme which is being rolled out for a third time. The East Suffolk Greenprint Forum started the Nature First small grant scheme in 2021 after getting financial backing from East Suffolk Council.
Rescue centre sets up garden for disabled hedgehogs
Hedgehogs has great fun "rolling about in the mud" [LUKE DEAL/BBC] A rescue centre has set up a new garden area specifically designed to help disabled hedgehogs who can't be released back into the wild. Suffolk Prickles Hedgehog Rescue in Stonham, which cares for sick and injured hedgehogs and trains volunteers, has set up a new accessible zone. Paula Baker, chair of trustees, said the hedgehogs with disabilities had "great fun in there and they like rolling around in the mud".
Archaeological digs to start along energy hub route
Campaigner Fiona Gilmore hoped the archaeological works would give the government more time "to take stock, pause and look at alternative solutions" [GUY CAMPBELL/BBC] Campaigners welcomed the start of archaeological works along a proposed cable route of nearly 10km (6.2 miles) linking windfarms to energy infrastructure projects.
Top marks awarded to school playground project
October 8, 2024 at 10:23 AM Melton Primary School says by introducing different play zones "every child has something they enjoy and all of the children are engaged in play during break times" [Melton Primary School] A primary school has been named among the very best in the country for the quality of its play provision. Melton Primary School, near Woodbridge in Suffolk, achieved Platinum Award status from Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) in September.
Seaside sausage dog walk draws international fans
More than 500 dachshunds are set to take part in a popular seaside sausage dog event, with one pet owner making a special trip over from Florida, USA. The Southwold Sausage Dog Walk is being held at the town's harbour on Sunday, and in previous years it has attracted more than 2,000 dogs. Organiser Laura Baggott said: "This year we are very pleased to welcome a sausage dog owner who has come over from Florida, especially to join us for the walk.
Pop-up shop set up in fight against energy hubs
September 19, 2024 at 5:32 AM Offshore4sure campaign volunteers Jennie Pink and Ken Bate in the pop-up shop in Saxmundham [GUY CAMPBELL/BBC] Campaigners battling to keep wind energy infrastructure projects offshore have set up a pop-up shop to highlight their concerns. The group "Offshore4sure" said at least three projects, LionLink, Nautilus and SeaLink, would result in converter stations being built on agricultural land close to Saxmundham, Suffolk.
Benjamin Britten's birthplace up for sale
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Benjamin Britten's birthplace up for sale
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Benjamin Britten's birthplace up for sale
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk September 3, 2024 at 12:42 AM·3 min read Benjamin Britten moved back to Suffolk and founded the Aldeburgh Festival and helped build the Snape Maltings Concert Hall [BBC] The birthplace of Benjamin Britten that was his seafront family home for more than 20 years has been put on the market.
Mystery after work stops at building site
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk August 26, 2024 at 1:51 AM·3 min read Work on a multi-million pound construction project to build 53 homes has stopped. McCarthy Stone was building a retirement complex in Halesworth, Suffolk, but activity has not been seen at the former dairy farm for around "two months".
Unique hemp crop project is ready for harvesting
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk August 21, 2024 at 1:21 AM·2 min read The founders of a unique project to grow hemp for fine fabric have a dream of reviving the fortunes of the ancient textile industry. Kitty Wilson Brown, a weaver and artist, and Claire O’Sullivan, a creative entrepreneur, are about to start their third harvest of the crop near Metfield, Suffolk. They said the production of fine hemp textile was an important and thriving industry for hundreds of years in the Waveney Valley.
Fish and chip shop destroyed by fire to be rebuilt
Fish and chip shop destroyed by fire to be rebuilt Twins Lisa and Tracy Connellan are regular visitors to the Southwold harbour area and they were delighted to hear of the planning approval. [Guy Campbell/BBC] The owners of a fish and chip shop destroyed in a large fire have been told they can rebuild it. Members of East Suffolk Council’s planning committee north unanimously approved plans by the Sole Bay Fish Company to restore the building in Blackshore Quay, Southwold.
Sizewell C bosses scrap water plan after objections
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Five signs Sizewell C is gearing up for go-ahead
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Five signs Sizewell C is gearing up for go-ahead
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk August 11, 2024 at 1:35 AM·3 min read Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast is still awaiting a final investment decision, but there are five signs that preparation work for a possible go-ahead is ramping up.
New skatepark in Southwold on a roll after 35-year campaign
New skatepark on a roll after 35-year campaign By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk GUY CAMPBELL/BBC Skateboard enthusiast Christian Lee said the new park was well designed Users of a new coastal skatepark have praised its design, and said it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Campaigners in Southwold, Suffolk, raised £160,000 to remove old wooden ramps at Klondyke Skatepark and replace them with a modern design made from concrete.
Suffolk town to host book festival for the first time
Town to host book festival for the first time By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk Leiston Book Festival The inaugural Leiston Book Festival will be held at the town's Film Theatre which is Suffolk's oldest continuously working, purpose-built cinema A town will host its first ever literary celebration later this year. Organisers say the event will feature non-fiction authors, who have written books that explore the area's changing landscape and environment.
Threatening letter sent after Brandeston pub appeal lodged
Owner of former pub receives 'threatening' letter By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk MANDY CUNNINGHAM The owner of a former Suffolk pub, who was told in May by council officials to restore it within the next 12 months, has posted on social media an image of a threatening letter The owner of a former pub has reported receiving a threatening letter after lodging an appeal over a decision to refuse plans to convert it into a private home.
Firm delighted to supply Olympic equipment again
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Suffolk firm providing equipment for Paris Olympic Games Original
Firm delighted to supply Olympic equipment again By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk GUY CAMPBELL/BBC Kate Pasque, Daryl Studd and Kevin Utton from Harrod Sport which is supplying hockey goals, nets and team shelters for the Paris 2024 Olympics A family business is already celebrating a win at the 2024 Olympics in Paris after beating off competition to supply official equipment for the hockey tournament.
'Closing school should be used for SEND pupils'
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk June 23, 2024 at 10:31 PM·3 min read The co-founder of a school due to close this summer said he hoped the site would reopen for SEND pupils. The Saxmundham Free School in Suffolk opened in 2012 for pupils aged between 11 and 16. Last year, Seckford Education Trust (SET) announced the school would close due to . Ofsted rated it as inadequate in 2022.
SEND parents fear they are being gaslit by county council
Forum says Send parents feel 'gaslit' by council By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk Guy Campbell/BBC Suffolk Parent Carer Forum chair Claire Smith said: "Attitudes are demonstrating defensiveness and a lack of listening from the county council" Parents of children with special educational needs (Send) say they fear they are being "gaslit" by authorities failing to listen to their concerns or deal with complaints.
Charity helping homeless people expands services
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Charity helping homeless people expands services
June 17, 2024 at 12:23 AM Paul Joy says The Adam Outreach Project has helped him to turn his life around [GUY CAMPBELL/BBC] A charity that offers help to people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness or substance abuse has expanded its range of services. The Adam Outreach Project plans to open Harmony House on Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, at the end of June, which will offer accommodation and support for eight people.
Care home asks consent to call residents 'darling'
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Suffolk care home asks for consent to call residents 'darling'
Care home asks consent to call residents 'darling' By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk GUY CAMPBELL/BBC Relatives have been asked to give permission for certain terms of endearment to be used A care home asked relatives to give consent for loved ones to be referred to by terms of endearment including "dear", "sweetheart" and "darling". Norwood House Care Home in Middleton, Suffolk, specialises in dementia care and began sending out the consent forms in June.
Lowestoft film festival announces new partnership with theatre
Seaside theatre will host short film festival By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk SUNRISE STUDIOS Sunrise Film Festival founders Patrick Johnson and Joshua Freemantle with Marina Theatre general manager Sam Vallerius and programme and marketing manager Natalie Hewis A seafront theatre has been announced as the main venue for a short film festival in Suffolk.
Dog owners urged to keep pets on leads after Suffolk swan death
Dog owners urged to use leads after swan death By Guy Campbell, BBC News, Suffolk FRIENDS OF FEN PARK Brucie, a mute swan, was a familiar and much-loved presence around Fen Park, Lowestoft, before his death in May Campaigners are calling for better wildlife protection at a north-east Suffolk beauty spot after a swan died following a dog attack.
The battle for Britain’s most easterly seat
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk June 8, 2024 at 12:51 AM·3 min read With a month to go until the general election, the fight to win Britain's most easterly seat is intensifying. The new constituency of Lowestoft in Suffolk was formerly part of the Waveney seat, which had been held by the Conservatives for 14 years. But Labour is sensing a possible upset, even though victory would need a swing in the vote of more than 16%.
Runners in talks with Sizewell C over path changes
Guy Campbell - BBC News, Suffolk May 27, 2024 at 10:44 PM·2 min read Parkrun members fear their weekly event could be put in jeopardy by plans to build temporary sea defences for a new nuclear power station. As part of the construction process for Sizewell C in Suffolk, a change to a footpath is planned close to the beach.
A Lowestoft park celebrates its 150th birthday with public events
Park hosts public events to mark 150th birthday Guy Campbell,BBC News, Suffolk GUY CAMPBELL/BBC The Jubilee Bridge in Belle Vue Park was built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Lowestoft's first public park is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a host of activities and tours. Belle Vue Park was opened in 1874 by the Suffolk town's Improvement Committee to create what they described at the time as a symbol of the area's growing civic pride.
H Wightman and Son opened in Bungay in 1861 due to close in June
Family shop started in 1861 due to close in June Guy Campbell,BBC News, Suffolk GUY CAMPBELL/BBC Established by Henry Wightman in 1861, the shop has been run by six generations of the family. Traders and shoppers in Suffolk have expressed sadness after a family business, established in the town 163 years ago, announced plans to close. H Wightman and Son in the Market Place, Bungay, is due to shut at the end of June after a long history of selling bed linen, drapery and floor coverings.
Barclays delays bank closure while new hub is set up
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