My latest SFP column - August 2026 Thursday, 20 August, 2026 Prime Ministers changing; hosepipe bans and wildfires in Suffolk; farmers warning of a terrible harvest; fuel prices surging and falling like a rollercoaster – though always seemingly accelerating faster on the way up. As ever, these remain far from normal times. Of course, whilst the extraordinary weather brings its challenges, there is plenty of upside to such an abundance of unbroken glorious... Articles
Brantham skate park, near Ipswich, 'in touching distance' after £100k cash boost from Babergh District Council as residents urged to donate 12th March 2026 CGI Brantham Skate Park. Picture: Brantham Parish Council Residents have been urged to donate as plans to build a new village skate park are 'in touching... Local News
MP wants Hay Wain in Flatford before Ipswich this summer 9th March 2026 A Suffolk MP has written to the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy asking for a famous painting to stop off in a village before Ipswich. South Suffolk MP James... Local News
Suffolk MP James Cartlidge on UK response to Iran attacks 6th March 2026 A Suffolk MP believes the Prime Minister should have provided the US with use of bases in the UK to help assist its mission to attack Iran. Sir Keir Starmer has... Local News
My latest EADT column - March 2026 4th March 2026 How Suffolk will feel the impact of military action in the Middle East I know that many readers will be concerned about the developing situation in the Middle... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge continues to call for lifts to be installed at Marks Tey train station 4th March 2026 An MP said he is ‘not giving up’ on his lobbying for a lift to be installed at Marks Tey train station after a 73-year-old woman fell using the bridge... Local News
Middle East - Latest Update 2nd March 2026 British nationals currently in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates should register their presence to receive direct updates... Reports
My latest SFP column - February 2026 19th February 2026 There will always be debate about the extent to which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hype or reality. In fact, through commonly used apps on our phones - such... Articles
Leaders respond as Suffolk elections back on after U-turn 16th February 2026 The government has backed down on its plans to postpone elections in Suffolk, but political leaders say the "flip-flopping" could be just as damaging. The May... Local News
My latest EADT column - February 2026 7th February 2026 I make no apology for devoting a number of my EADT columns to the number one issue for many of my constituents: the cost of living. Not only did headline... Articles
