My latest SFP column - September 2025 Thursday, 18 September, 2025 I was absolutely thrilled that Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales, chose to visit Sudbury’s historic silk industry – as well as meeting pupils from St Gregory’s Primary School. These have been glum times on many fronts, economically and internationally, but to have a royal visit to Sudbury Silk Mills was a timely reminder of the huge strengths we still possess locally, whatever trials and... Articles
Temporary footbridge could be installed at Boxted Bridge 9th October 2024 A temporary footbridge could be installed over a river while a 127-year-old bridge remains closed to traffic. Boxted Bridge, which passes over the River Stour... Local News
Suffolk MP to hold assisted dying debate 4th October 2024 South Suffolk Conservative MP James Cartlidge told BBC Suffolk he wants to hear from constituents before he makes any decision on the assisted dying vote A... Local News
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge on winter fuel payment cut 30th September 2024 A Suffolk MP has spoken of his 'shock' at how many pensioners in his constituency will lose the winter fuel payment under a new government plan. Previously... Local News
Conservative response to the Strategic Defence Review 28th September 2024 Below you can find the Conservative response to Lord Robertson's Strategic Defence Review. Published on 28th September 2024. Reports
PM Keir Starmer criticised over Suffolk pylons scheme 27th September 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been accused of "throwing rural communities in the east of England under the bus" by backing plans to route 50m-high pylons... Local News
Delphi Sudbury units listed on Rightmove by Savills Ipswich 26th September 2024 Units at a former Suffolk factory site that caught fire earlier this year have appeared on Rightmove. Savills Ipswich is marketing the opportunity to secure new... Local News
Campaigners condemn PM's defence of pylons plan 26th September 2024 Comments made by the prime minister that plans for pylons must go ahead regardless of opposition have been described as "damaging" by campaigners. Sir Keir... Local News
Cash Access UK to run Hadleigh banking hub in 2025 25th September 2024 A new banking hub is expected to open its doors in a Suffolk town by July next year, it has been confirmed. Cash Access UK will take on the running of the new... Local News
Future of Boxford Post Office near Sudbury under threat 11th September 2024 A Suffolk village store which is one of Britain's oldest shops could be under threat as part of proposals which would see its Post Office hours potentially cut... Local News
