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Petition launched to fight planned sale of land at Belle Vue House and former pool

The Belle Vue Action Group are calling for plans to be changed regarding the development of the form

Sophie Barnett

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A community action group in Sudbury has raised more than £4,000 in its fight to block the sale and revamp of Belle Vue House, which looks set to be sold off and turned into housing.
Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory arrive at the 60th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at the Lond

Helen McCrory was 'a meteor in our life' says husband Damian Lewis

Sophie Barnett

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police-raid

Woman, 18, hit in the face and pushed during attempted street robbery

Oliver Sullivan

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One of the robins bringing food to its young in its teapot nest in Sudbury

Ideal home - robins build nest in broken teapot

Judy Rimmer

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Sudbury cannabis farm

Cannabis plants worth £100,000 seized from Suffolk house

Katy Sandalls

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Tony Byfield is extremely happy to be back serving his customers in Sudbury, Suffolk

Lockdown Easing

'Brilliant to see town busy' - Shoppers bring buzz back to west Suffolk

Johnny Griffith

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Voters will be taking to the polls in Suffolk on Thursday. Picture: SARAH lUCY BROWN

Local Election

Election 2021: Great Cornard by-election candidates for Babergh unveiled

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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South Suffolk MP, James Cartlidge, centre, visited the ongoing works at Gainsborough House in Sudbury

See inside £9m work to transform iconic house into 'national art centre'

Johnny Griffith

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Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of Antonin Kammel 

Could £2,500 Gainsborough portrait actually be worth £1million?

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Undated handout photo issued by Cheffins of the earliest known self-portrait by Thomas Gainsborough

Renowned painter Thomas Gainsborough's earliest self-portrait to be sold

Andrew Papworth

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Gillian said two years on she still misses her husband Steve so much. Picture: CORKE FAMILY

Inquest to be held into death of grandfather of 7

Katy Sandalls

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Joe James personal trainer in his new studio gym in Sudbury aiming to help people with mental health

Private gym with mental health support to open in Sudbury

Johnny Griffith

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The field off Barrow Hill in Acton which is earmarked for a 100-home development

Babergh District Council

Fresh planning permission to build 100 new village homes agreed

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

Coronavirus

'Amazing' volunteers praised for Covid testing work in Suffolk schools

Angus Williams

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Carports in Stowmarket car park

Environment News

Solar carports to help power two Suffolk leisure centres

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Girling Street Sudbury

Man left with deep wounds after assault on town street

Katy Sandalls

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Jamies Meat Inn in Sudbury. L-R: Trish Hague, Jamie Towells and Harry Morris.

Butcher to open second site in Suffolk as demand for business grows

Sophie Barnett

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A Babergh Mid Suffolk bin lorry

Babergh District Council

£131,000 in Babergh community facility upgrades agreed

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Lewis Sell and Reese Prince are launching their own food delivery service in Sudbury and the surrounding villages called...

Sudbury school friends launch dream American-style street food trailer

Sophie Barnett

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An artist’s impression of how the entrance to Belle Vue Park could look. Picture: Babergh District Council

Babergh District Council

Decision made on future of Belle Vue House in Sudbury

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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An artist's impression of the future development at Chilton Woods near Sudbury that will see more th

Fears raised over construction traffic and management of Chilton Woods...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk Police stock images. Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

More police on streets after spate of Sudbury burglaries

Angus Williams

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Flats above the Weavers Tap pub in East Street, Sudbury were evacuated

Fire above pub was suspicious, say police after two children rescued

Katy Sandalls

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Flats above the Weavers Tap pub in East Street, Sudbury were evacuated

Four taken to hospital after flat fire above Sudbury pub

Oliver Sullivan

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The acting headteacher at Thomas Gainsborough School in Great Cornard is looking forward to welcoming students back next week

Coronavirus

'We are very excited to have all the students back'

Mariam Ghaemi

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The A134 at Sudbury will be closed overnight for seven days from March 8.

Travel

A134 to close for resurfacing works taking drivers on 4-mile diversion

Sophie Barnett

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New English Bowls Federation rules allow male players to wear shorts, although women are not granted

Bowling club looking for new members ahead of lockdown easing

Katy Sandalls

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North Street car park, Sudbury. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Babergh District Council

Final decision made on Babergh council tax for 2021/22

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Babergh District Council leader John Ward described Nick Ridley as 'one of Suffolk's finest sons'. P

Babergh District Council

Attempt to oust Babergh District Council leader John Ward is defeated

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Pasquale and Chrystelle Napolitano have been cooking meals for others in Sudbury during the third national coronavirus...

Couple cook lockdown meals for others and raise money for charity

Natalie Hensel

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