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Traffic congestion, road safety and pressure on local services are among the concerns raised by Saxmundham Town Council over the proposed South Saxmundham Garden Neighbourhood.

A new purpose-built pétanque pitch is being created at Beccles Quay, celebrating Beccles’ long-standing friendship with its twin town of Petit-Couronne in Normandy.

A petition concerning the X41 bus service between Bungay and Halesworth is approaching 1,500 signatures, with campaigners highlighting improvement to its frequency that is needed to help people in the community.

People across Suffolk are being urged to report anyone using catapults to target wild birds, other wildlife or domestic pets.

Suffolk fire stations hit by break-ins and thefts

A 70-year-old man is taking on a 70-mile walk from Felixstowe to Lowestoft to raise £70,000 for a new Learning Centre at Pathways Care Farm.

Householders across East Suffolk are being urged to check their flood risk and consider property protection measures as part of Flood Awareness Week.

Man rescued from house fire on Beccles Road in Oulton Broad

Three young cows have been safely rescued by firefighters after becoming stuck in a water-filled ditch at The Common in Leiston.

Residents, developers, landowners, businesses and community organisations are being given another opportunity to suggest land for potential development across East Suffolk.

The B1062 Bungay Road at Barsham is currently closed following a two-vehicle collision.

Police are appealing for information following a suspected arson at Gunton Warren, off Corton Road in Lowestoft.

Families are being invited to a free day celebrating children’s books at East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft this Saturday - 10th October.

Residents in Leiston and Sizewell are being invited to meet members of their Town Council this Saturday.

A possible pine marten has been captured on camera at Benacre National Nature Reserve, near Kessingland, in what could be a first for Suffolk.

The Lowestoft and Beccles MP, Jess Asato has travelled to New York to testify before the City Council about her legal action against SpaceX AI.

Businesses in Southwold are being invited to have their say on the future of the town’s visitor economy.

Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen from a driveway in Worlingham.

A vehicle has been seized by Suffolk Police after it was stopped on the A12 between Wangford and Frostenden.

The government has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art research vessel to be built in UK shipyards, supporting marine science in Lowestoft and creating opportunities for the UK shipbuilding industry.

People who use Haylings Pond in Leiston are being invited to share their views on the recently upgraded accessible footpath.

Beccles Quay parkrun has celebrated its first anniversary, with 133 people taking part in this weekend’s event.

Families and members of the Royal Naval Patrol Service Association (RNPSA) have gathered in Lowestoft for the organisation's annual reunion and remembrance service.

Saxmundham residents will vote later this month in a referendum on whether a modified Neighbourhood Plan should come into force.

A week-long community clean-up across Lowestoft has collected 127 bags of litter, with 203 people taking part.

Topcats charity in Lowestoft is celebrating after winning at Lowestoft in Bloom for the third year running.

Essex and Suffolk Water is thanking customers for helping to reduce water demand by around seven per cent since the hosepipe ban was introduced at the start of August.

Suffolk Police have confirmed that the A12 was closed in both directions at Darsham after a vehicle hit the level crossing barrier at around 1.15pm today Tuesday 29th September.

The Fisher Theatre in Bungay is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, marking two decades since the historic Suffolk building was rescued and reopened as a theatre.

Residents in the Lowestoft area are being invited to question police and Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner about local policing.

Residents in Halesworth are being invited to view the latest plans and give their views on a proposed Community Hub and Early Years Service.

More than £30,000 worth of illicit and counterfeit tobacco has been seized from a shop in Lowestoft.

The Beccles Soapbox Derby is returning to the town this Sunday, September 27th, with gravity-powered karts racing down Station Road.