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Face coverings: What you need to know

Face coverings: What you need to know

The Government has announced it will soon be mandatory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and other shops - here's what you need to know.
Link road between Chaucer Road and Clermont Avenue in Sudbury under scrutiny over safety concerns

Link road between Chaucer Road and Clermont Avenue in Sudbury under scrutiny over safety concerns

Sudbury Town Council urged Suffolk Highways to investigate potential work on the link road, following worries about its use by unauthorised vehicles.
Did you see lots of ants around Suffolk yesterday?

Did you see lots of ants around Suffolk yesterday?

Some people may have noticed something bugging them more than usual yesterday.
Stephen Walters and Sons in Sudbury named Family Business of the Year in east of England

Stephen Walters and Sons in Sudbury named Family Business of the Year in east of England

The business, which remains dedicated to the silk weaving industry, has further reason to celebrate having recently marked its 300th anniversary.

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Long-serving Foxearth village correspondent retiring after 30 years

Long-serving Foxearth village correspondent retiring after 30 years

Long-serving Foxearth village correspondent retiring after 30 years

Kenneth Nice, 90, says he is proud to have played a role in helping to place Foxearth on the map, as he steps down as village correspondent.

Conservationist calls for stronger wildlife law after reports of species loss following building work in Great Cornard

Conservationist calls for stronger wildlife law after reports of species loss following building work in Great Cornard

Conservationist calls for stronger wildlife law after reports of species loss following building work in Great Cornard

Babergh District Council confirmed it is working with Suffolk Police to investigate whether the development has breached any wildlife protection laws.

Army veteran from Sudbury sheds light on 20-year journey to master craft of building walking aids

Army veteran from Sudbury sheds light on 20-year journey to master craft of building walking aids

Army veteran from Sudbury sheds light on 20-year journey to master craft of building walking aids

Inspired by wooden walking aids showcased at country and craft fairs, former Army operating theatre technician Roger Acres was keen to create his own.

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Hadleigh salon anticipates bright future after strong support following return from coronavirus lockdown

Hadleigh salon anticipates bright future after strong support following return from coronavirus lockdown

Despite being in business for just 12 hours before closing, Double Take Hair Salon says the community's support has given them great confidence.
Pilots at Wattisham Flying Station complete running challenge to raise over £1,900 for air ambulance

Pilots at Wattisham Flying Station complete running challenge to raise over £1,900 for air ambulance

A group of 17 Apache helicopter pilots from 3 Regiment Army Air Corps collectively ran 1,864 miles in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
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Face coverings in shops: Your questions answered

Face coverings in shops: Your questions answered

Do your kids need to wear them, where should you buy them and why are we only doing it now? All you need to know as face coverings become the law.
Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget

Half-price meals will be offered to diners eating out after the Chancellor's mini-budget

This is how to get half-price meals every Monday to Wednesday during August
Support bubbles for single households - this is how the new system works

Support bubbles for single households - this is how the new system works

Single adult households will be able to form a 'bubble' with another household in England from Saturday
This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch

This is when to see SpaceX Falcon 9 pass over the UK minutes after historic launch

History will be made when SpaceX Falcon 9 is launched from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, this is how to watch.
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Blues to return this month to work towards October league start

Blues to return this month to work towards October league start

Sudbury head coach Neil Dachtler reveals pre-season training return date after RFU give three window start dates for London 1 North.
Humphreys’ pro dream is put on hold but she bounces back in front of Sky cameras

Humphreys’ pro dream is put on hold but she bounces back in front of Sky cameras

Great Cornard's national title holder Lily May Humphreys is facing up to having to do another year as an amateur due to the impact of Covid-19.
BREAKING: East Anglian Premier League to return in regional mini leagues later this month

BREAKING: East Anglian Premier League to return in regional mini leagues later this month

The Read Brothers East Anglian Premier League is set to return later this month but teams will be split into two mini leagues.
Swimming, five-a-side football, hockey and basketball among sports soon to be unlocked

Swimming, five-a-side football, hockey and basketball among sports soon to be unlocked

The secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, Olive Dowden, has revealed a host of sports are set to be able to soon resume.
GALLERY: AFC Sudbury squad return with several special guests

GALLERY: AFC Sudbury squad return with several special guests

AFC Sudbury returned to pre-season training on Monday and had some special guests joining in, including a current player from a professional club.

Friars Street all set for cricket's return as EAPL season set to be salvaged

Friars Street all set for cricket's return as EAPL season set to be salvaged

Sudbury have a friendlies lined up for this weekend ahead of the East Anglian Premier League's return later this month.

ECB confirms return of 11-a-side cricket

ECB confirms return of 11-a-side cricket

Recreational game can return on Saturday with a full compliment of players.
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Sudbury Dramatic Society opens auditions for first online Quay Theatre production

Sudbury Dramatic Society opens auditions for first online Quay Theatre production

Sudbury Dramatic Society has opened auditions for around six male parts and three female parts, for an adaptation of Anthony Trollope’s The Warden.
Art exhibitions resume at Chappel Galleries following three-month closure due to coronavirus lockdown

Art exhibitions resume at Chappel Galleries following three-month closure due to coronavirus lockdown

Edna Battye, owner of Chappel Galleries, said the venue’s spacious nature meant social distancing could be conducted relatively easily.
Sudbury couple launch new online platform for artists to showcase works during coronavirus pandemic

Sudbury couple launch new online platform for artists to showcase works during coronavirus pandemic

Lupe Cunha and John McMillan have been delighted by the response to New Art For You, a website they set up in response to the coronavirus lockdown.
Quay Theatre in Sudbury seeks to boost performing arts during coronavirus pandemic with new online project

Quay Theatre in Sudbury seeks to boost performing arts during coronavirus pandemic with new online project

The Quay Theatre plans to provide its visitors with a virtual entertainment experience by streaming shows and events online.
Glemsford artist auctioning off painting depicting events of coronavirus pandemic in aid of NHS workers

Glemsford artist auctioning off painting depicting events of coronavirus pandemic in aid of NHS workers

Mel Pinnock, of Long Pastures, was inspired to create the bold artwork to support the efforts of front-line medical workers during the crisis.
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Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

Beware fraud and scams during Covid-19 pandemic

How to stay safe online and avoid falling for coronavirus scams
Beauty: Products to soothe body and mind

Beauty: Products to soothe body and mind

We’re in the eye of a storm and stress levels are soaring. Velvet selects five products to help soothe a troubled body and mind
The free information and tools that can help you work and learn smarter from home.

The free information and tools that can help you work and learn smarter from home.

Find out what Google can offer to help employees, business owners, teachers and students adapt better for home working, learning and teaching.
Community's delight as long-awaited new playground is unveiled in Assington

Community's delight as long-awaited new playground is unveiled in Assington

Fundraising efforts to deliver Assington’s first new playground in decades have come to fruition, as the community gathered to cut the ribbon.
Cavendish dental nurse set to star on TV show Treasure Island with Bear Grylls

Cavendish dental nurse set to star on TV show Treasure Island with Bear Grylls

A Cavendish woman is among a line-up of 12 contestants taking part in a show which charts the group’s adventures marooned on a remote tropical island.
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