Suffolk Highways withdraws objections to Ipswich revamp after receiving detailed plans addressing earlier concerns. Suffolk Highways drops Ipswich Lloyds Avenue revamp objections Ipswich wants to revamp an area, planning to pedestrianize it with a budget of £1.4 million. This money comes from the Towns Fund Deal. They will add green spaces and public art. Digital…
Bishop Martin Seeley retires after 10 years. He reflects on achievements: increased church attendance & clergy recruitment. Bishop Martin Seeley Reflects on Decade of Service in Suffolk Diocese Bishop Martin Seeley is retiring soon. His last ceremony occurred on February 2. He left his crozier as a symbol, then walked out with his wife and…
The FBU slams Suffolk fire service for prolonged pay errors affecting pensions and holiday pay, causing firefighter anger. Suffolk Fire Service Pay Errors Spark Fury From Fire Brigades Union Suffolk County Council had payroll issues. They overpaid staff during Christmas. The council says they fixed the error, but past pay errors also existed. The Fire…
New mayoral authority in Suffolk may appoint four experts to advise on key issues like transport and business. Suffolk Devolution May Include Four Non Voting Expert Advisors Hey, listen to this local news. Mayors can choose people outside the area. These people can join the new mayoral authority. They might come from councils or the…
Major boost for heritage project with a new name, patron, and focus on visitor experience in Bury St Edmunds. Abbey of St Edmund Project Gains Momentum with New Patron and Vision They renamed the project. It’s now “The Abbey of St Edmund, reborn.” The Marquess of Bristol is now its patron. Last year, they unveiled…
Frederick Hervey, Marquess of Bristol, backs The Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn. The £730k project enhances Abbey Gardens. Marquess of Bristol to Patron £730k Abbey Project in Bury St Edmunds Guess what? A project about the abbey’s history has a patron. It’s happening in Bury St Edmunds. The project costs £730,000. Frederick Hervey is the…
A sheep shot months ago defied odds, giving birth to healthy twin lambs at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm. Shot Sheep Welcomes Twin Lambs at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm An eight-year-old sheep had twins. She is a Llanwenog, an at-risk breed. The sheep gave birth on Sunday at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, which…
Police increase patrols on Kiln Lane due to drivers ignoring restrictions during A1088 bridge repairs in Stowlangtoft. Stowmarket Police Crack Down on Kiln Lane Rat-Running Near Stowlangtoft Hey, listen to this. Police are telling drivers to quit using that rural road to skip the road work. It’s Kiln Lane in Stowlangtoft. They first complained about…
Raymond Birnie, 75, jailed for 9 years, 3 months for a smear campaign against his stepsister over inheritance. Man Jailed for Smear Campaign in Inheritance Row Near Saxmundham Raymond Birnie, a 75-year-old man, went to jail. The court sentenced him on Monday in Huntingdon. He received a nine year, three month sentence. Birnie was guilty…
A temporary banking hub has opened in Mildenhall, offering key banking services while a permanent location is sought. Mildenhall Gets Temporary Banking Hub While Permanent Search Continues A new banking hub opened in Mildenhall. It is a temporary spot while they seek a permanent place. Cash Access UK runs it at The Pavilion, which is…