News
Residents object to plan for care home
An application to turn a former nursing home in Great Cornard into 12 flats has been labelled “a development for the desperate” by residents.
New buyer in talks for town centre pub, says owner
The Waggon and Horses pub in Sudbury could soon have a new owner as talks progress with brewer Greene King.
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New sculpture could mark dalmatian link
A six-foot tower marking Sudbury’s link with Dodi Smith’s 101 Dalmatians story could be made this year.
Man freed from car after collision
A man was cut free from his car following a crash in Castle Hedingham.
Sport
New-look Lavenham show is proving to be a huge hit
Lavenham and District Equestrian Club hosted their first show of the year among the grand surroundings of Melford Hall on Saturday.
Halstead runners impress in events
Halstead Road Runner and multi-sport ace Rob Thacker completed the Braintree Triathlon in a respectable 17th position.
Football club dispute costs council £6,000
Legal discussions between Cornard United Football Club and the parish council over a pitch lease have cost taxpayers more than £6,000 to date.
Brace ready for pro debut while Moul misses cut
Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club’s Scott Brace finished eighth in the Turkish Amateur at Antalya National Golf Club in Belek, Antalya, ahead of his professional debut this week.
Thomas has shot at gold
Sudbury’s Leon Thomas will fight for a gold medal in the Redditch Box Cup in Redditch, Worcestershire this weekend after winning his semi-final.
Improved outlook to keep Sudbury on winning track
Sudbury captain Darren Batch is confident a positive attitude change at the club will see them build on momentum and start a winning run.
Lifestyle
Meeting House reopened
Former hostage Terry Waite attended the grand reopening of the Sudbury Quakers Meeting House.
Family duo raise £1,100 for amputees
Inspired by the exploits of her father after he lost a limb fighting in the Second World War, a Bures woman has completed a gruelling 10,000-metre charity run.
Town gears up for open gardens event
A selection of the best gardens in Sudbury will be opening their gates to visitors in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care later this month.
It’s that time to start getting arty
Visions of Sudbury organisers want artists to get busy this summer.
What a blooming good idea - pick your own edible plants
The next time you are passing Kingfisher Leisure Centre, do not forget to see how the edible flower beds are coming along – you might be able to pick some plants for your tea.
Community
Arctic Star for Long Melford veteran
Wartime seaman Len Backhouse who braved appalling conditions on one of the most dangerous missions of the Second World War has been awarded a special medal 70 years later.
Noisy neighbour who made ‘lives a misery’ fined £100
A noisy neighbour from Halstead has been fined following a series of complaints.
Fete raises £1,400
A variety of attractions guaranteed a fun-filled morning for pupils, parents and villagers who attended Nayland Primary School’s summer fete.
Quiz night set to boost church funds
Money raised from a quiz night at a Sudbury church will go towards maintaining the building.
Playgroup open day to welcome visitors
Children, parents and grandparents are being invited to attend an open day at Long Melford Playgroup.
Churches to benefit from open gardens
Villagers in Alpheton and Shimpling will be welcoming visitors to their gardens on Saturday.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
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