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Framlingham
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Award-winning ACRE bakery to open Framlingham shop
Award-winning Suffolk business ACRE Farm + Bakery is expanding with a new shop on Market Hill in Framlingham. The new location will operate as a combined bakery and wine store in partnership with Parade Wines, offering…
Woodbridge Cruising Club gears up for packed winter programme
The Woodbridge Cruising Club is preparing for a busy winter season, featuring a variety of social activities and educational opportunities. Members can look forward to weekly suppers, countryside walks, and holiday…
Woodbridge lorry driver, 91, knits 200 hats
Stanley Workman, a 91-year-old former lorry driver from Woodbridge, has knitted 200 hats since taking up the hobby five years ago. His creations have been donated to St Mary's Shop, Ipswich Hospital for premature…
Dog rescued after fire breaks out in Framlingham home
Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire in Coucy Close, Framlingham, on Saturday morning. Emergency crews from Framlingham, Saxmundham, and Debenham responded to reports of smoke and a sounding alarm raised by a…
Martlesham residents oppose 1,200-home Foxhall Road plan
Residents in Martlesham have lodged numerous objections against a proposed 1,200-home development on Foxhall Road. Concerns raised by the community focus on the strain the project would place on local infrastructure…
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Maeve's in Woodbridge cancels Festival of Light display
The Festival of Light, originally scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Woodbridge Football Club, has been cancelled. Organizers from Maeve's announced the decision on social media, citing circumstances outside their…
East Suffolk Council food bins went uncollected for weeks
East Suffolk Council has apologized after a new waste collection scheme led to thousands of homes experiencing missed food bin collections for weeks. A review found over 28,000 households were affected, with some…
East Suffolk Christmas tractor parade route revealed
The route for the annual Suffolk Tractor Light Parade has been revealed, with over 100 decorated tractors set to travel through east Suffolk on December 13. The event aims to raise funds for local charities, including…
Remembrance Parade & Service Sunday 8th November
East Suffolk Council has announced that parking charges will be suspended in many of its car parks to support Remembrance Sunday commemorations on November 8. In Woodbridge, parking will be free for a five-hour period…
‘Public perception of a veteran is an older gentleman in a bowler hat but this has changed’
Female veterans in Suffolk are highlighting the emotional challenges of Remembrance events while advocating for better support services. Vicki Bailey of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has established a…
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A12 to close TONIGHT for roadworks
National Highways has announced that the A12 at Martlesham will be closed tonight, Wednesday, November 4, from 9pm until 5am on Thursday. The closure is necessary to facilitate road marking renewal works. Access for…
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Woodbridge's Tea Hut sold after 12 years under owners
The Tea Hut, a popular riverside café in Woodbridge, has been sold after 12 years of operation under owners Brian and Sharon Wolff. The business was transferred to new owners, Sharon and John, on November 1. The…
The Unruly Pig among 4 Suffolk pubs named in Britain's best
Four Suffolk pubs have been recognized in the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Pubs in Britain for 2026. The Unruly Pig in Bromeswell, the Greyhound Inn in Pettistree, the Bildeston Crown, and the Swan in Stratford St Mary…
Driver killed in crash on Route 15 in Woodbridge early Saturday morning
A 43-year-old man, identified as Todd Atkins, has died following a single-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Woodbridge early Saturday morning. Connecticut State Police reported that the incident occurred near the Route 114…
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Giant spider appears at Frankie’s café in Grundisburgh
A giant spider installation with three-metre-long legs and bright red eyes has been installed on the roof of Frankie’s café in Grundisburgh for Halloween. Created by local artist and café owner Giles Miller, the…
How Martlesham became one of Suffolk's growth hotspots
Martlesham has transformed into one of Suffolk's fastest-growing communities, driven by significant housing developments, business investment, and an expanded retail sector. The area, once a quiet village, now serves as…
Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch areas see around 20% less crime
New data from the Suffolk Neighbourhood Watch Association reveals that communities with active volunteer schemes experience approximately 20% less crime compared to those without. Despite concerns regarding the…
Robin Hood’s Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe returns this December
The popular Robin Hood’s Bay Craft Weekend and Cafe returns to Fylingdales Village Hall on December 5 and 6, from 10am to 4pm. The event features a wide range of local stalls, including prints, quilts, and collectables…