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Police appeal after burglary

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:51 GMT

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Higham.

Halstead nurse faces hearing over care home fall claims

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:18 GMT

A nurse at a Halstead care home will face a disciplinary hearing next week over claims she lied about a patient suffering a fall to a relative.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Council applies for permission to demolish Sudbury schools

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:32:48 GMT

Suffolk County Council has applied to the Government for permission to sell or demolish Uplands and All Saints middle schools in Sudbury.

Great Cornard couple to stand trial

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:59 GMT

A couple from Great Cornard will stand trial next month.

Cavendish man given unpaid work for growing cannabis

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:41 GMT

A Cavendish man was sentenced to 80 hours of unpaid work after admitting growing cannabis on Tuesday.

Hadleigh man faces indecency charges

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:19 GMT

A Hadleigh man charged with five charges of gross indecency dating from 2002 appeared in court on Tuesday.

Tree blight fight is to focus on Arger Fen

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:39 GMT

Arger Fen in Assington is to become the centre of a research experiment in the fightback against a deadly disease affecting ash trees, it has been revealed.

Pub staff complete training in bid to cut town crime

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:28:50 GMT

An initiative to educate pub and nightclub staff about the responsible sale of alcohol will allow Sudbury to become a safer place, according to police.

Plan to get more runners lining up for town race

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:42 GMT

Efforts to increase the number of entrants to Sudbury Fun Run are in the pipeline after it was revealed the event had raised £4,600 for charity this year.

Community trio boost hall funds

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:12:45 GMT

Boxford Village Hall committee members Julian Fincham-Jacques and Veronica and Robert Hobbs raised nearly £2,000 for new hall lighting and flooring.

Town council steps up bid to run Belle Vue

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:07:40 GMT

Sudbury Town Council wants to take on the running of Belle Vue House and will put together a plan for Babergh District Council on Tuesday.

Rival bid unveiled to replace village hall

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:06:34 GMT

A parish council has applied for planning permission to build a new village hall.

Vicarage tea and cakes in Clare

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:05:41 GMT

The vicarage garden in Clare High Street is the place to go for tea, cakes and homemade produce on Saturday, May 25, when the Church of St Peter and St Paul stages its May fair from 2pm to 4.30pm.

New mayor hopes to see progress on town’s key issues

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:01:49 GMT

The new mayor of Sudbury has said he will dedicate himself to keeping the town thriving.

Silk company to stand trial

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:57:56 GMT

A Sudbury silk weaving company will stand trial next month accused of a number of health and safety breaches.

Algerian hackers hit care home site

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:57:12 GMT

Algerian computer hackers targeted a Halstead care home’s website on Tuesday, rendering it unusable.

Town councillor stands down

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:55:30 GMT

Hadleigh town councillor Trevor Clarke has resigned due to ill health. Mr Clarke, 33, a councillor since 2010, has also stood down as chairman of Hadleigh Town Forum.

Help on housing ‘much needed’

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:48:33 GMT

A housing support officer is coming to Sudbury’s Citizens Advice Bureau in Newton Road every third Wednesday of the month to help with issues such as dealing with rent or mortgage arrears.

Man suffers heart attack at party

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:38:49 GMT

A man who collapsed after suffering a heart attack in Sudbury at the weekend had “never been seen so happy”.

Joseph is our ‘miracle’ boy

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:37:43 GMT

A woman who feared she would never have children has spoken of her happiness after her baby boy survived life-saving surgery.