My latest EADT column - January 2026 7th January 2026 As Suffolk woke to a dusting of snow on Monday morning, the countryside that is the hallmark of our beautiful county looked particularly magical – but I’m... Local News
Redevelopment of Hadleigh High School in the pipeline 22nd December 2025 A complete rebuild of a Suffolk secondary school is in the pipeline, following the discovery of unsafe concrete in several existing buildings. The Department... Local News
Sudbury defibrillator campaigner and Sporting Memories ambassador wins MP’s Community Champion Award 13th December 2025 A prolific volunteer – who plays a key role in Sudbury’s defibrillator campaign and a popular sporting reminiscence group – has received top recognition from an... Local News
MP's call for station platform lifts turned down 1st December 2025 An MP's call to make a train station accessible has been turned down by a government minister. James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk, wrote to the... Local News
Suffolk farmers fight on over new tax after Budget setback 28th November 2025 Holbrook farmers Harry and Chris Suckling, South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge and Shotley farmer Richard Wrinch at the protest in London. Suffolk farmers... Local News
Furious farmers amass tractors in protest over 114-mile pylons through UK countryside 16th November 2025 EXCLUSIVE: One aggrieved farmer said the pylons will have a "massive impact" on his farm and blasted the scheme as "absolute nonsense". Angry farmers assembled... Local News
Suffolk County Council single unitary proposals discussed in Parliament ahead of Government consultation launch 31st October 2025 Single unitary plans were discussed by leaders in Parliament ahead of the Government launching its consultation on major reform James Cartlidge, MP for South... Local News
Hadleigh sluice gates upgraded amid River Brett concerns 24th October 2025 A town fishing community says "actions speak louder than words" following new upgrades to river defences amid an ongoing water level responsibility row... Local News
James Cartlidge MP renews calls to make Marks Tey train station accessible amid rail Government takeover 23rd October 2025 An MP has renewed calls to make a train station accessible amid the Government's takeover of the rail network. James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, wrote to... Local News