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RSPCA Martlesham goes solar in over £7,500-a-year energy shift
The RSPCA Suffolk Central branch in Martlesham will redirect over £7,500 a year from its energy bills to animal welfare after installing almost 80 solar panels across its rooftops.
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Ipswich businessman brings festive joy to Memory Lane Café guests
A former parliamentary candidate's generous donation has created what organisers described as a "magical" Christmas celebration for 75 local people living with memory loss and dementia.
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Cyber security programme approves first local projects
A new cyber security programme has received more than 150 expressions of interest from local businesses – almost three times its target – as it approves its first eight projects.
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Free solar panels and heat pumps available for Suffolk homes
Low-income Suffolk residents living in poorly insulated homes could be eligible for free solar panels, heat pumps and insulation worth thousands of pounds – but must apply within the next three months.
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'Fairer' local government funding settlement divides opinion
Suffolk County Council will see its core spending power rise by 24% over this Parliament under the government's funding settlement, but the authority says this masks a £6 million budget gap and assumes councils will raise council tax to the maximum every year.
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How a local agency is helping foodbank volunteers wrap hope for Christmas
A team from Ipswich communications agency PLMR Genesis spent their morning wrapping 120 Christmas food parcels alongside volunteers at Ipswich Family Bank, before announcing a £2,000 donation to the charity.
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Construction begins on new Co-op store in Kesgrave
Work has begun to build a new East of England Co-op Food store in Kesgrave, set to open in late 2026.
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Ipswich MP accuses county council of 'do nothing' approach on bypass
Jack Abbott has launched a scathing attack on Suffolk County Council, accusing the authority of making "little progress" on the Northern Bypass despite a cross-party vote supporting the project five months ago and robust backing from ten of the county's biggest employers.
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Fears County Council could attempt to 'dodge' local elections in 2026
Opposition councillors have raised fears that the Conservative-led county council will attempt to use local government reform as an excuse to avoid facing voters in May 2026, warning "democracy delayed is democracy denied".
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'No brainer' £31m M&S store unanimously approved for former Toys R Us site
Babergh councillors have unanimously approved plans for a new £31m M&S store at the former Toys R Us site at the Copdock Interchange, with one councillor describing it as a "no-brainer".
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University students' Amazon primate work shortlisted for award
A conservation project in the Peruvian Amazon run in partnership with the University of Suffolk has been shortlisted for a prestigious global ecotourism award.
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Firefighter applications surge 32% as Suffolk fire service boosts female recruitment
Applications to join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service have surged by 32% compared to last year, with female representation among successful candidates rising 38% as the service works to address cultural concerns identified by inspectors.