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
New funding pot for churches welcomed by South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge 29th January 2026 A renewed national funding commitment for listed churches has been welcomed by a Suffolk MP, after the Government reversed course on earlier plans. The... Local News
West Suffolk Hospital work in Bury St Edmunds to start 2028 27th January 2026 Gary Norgate spoke to James Cartlidge MP about progress on the construction Construction work for a new hospital remains on schedule to start within the... Local News
Jimmy's Farm owner in Parliament for Black Poplar work 25th January 2026 The owner of a wildlife park near Ipswich met with a Suffolk MP at a visit to Parliament this week. Jimmy Doherty, the owner and founder of Jimmy's Farm in... Local News
My latest SFP column - January 2026 15th January 2026 Few would disagree with the idea that we should support our Suffolk pubs – but putting that in practice is far from easy, when those who run our hospitality... Local News
James Cartlidge: The Government talks but on Defence it’s hollow words and promises 12th January 2026 James Cartlidge is Shadow Defence Secretary, and MP for South Suffolk. Sitting alongside Kemi at PMQs last Wednesday, as she took Keir Starmer to task over his... Articles
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
My latest SFP column - December 2025 18th December 2025 As we enter the final week before Christmas, I hope most readers will be more organised than me – and are able to avoid last minute shopping. But whether you’re... Articles
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
