The Latest Breaking News from Suffolk

In 2016, Ed Sheeran transformed 1 ploughed field into a wildlife pond and meadow. 5 years later, 14,000 trees had been planted and wildlife was thriving across the estate

Ed Sheeran has undertaken a rewilding project on his Suffolk property as part of his commitment to wildlife and environmental conservation. Beginning in 2016, he transformed a ploughed field into a wildlife pond and meadow, while also establishing a beehive and creating a wildlife meadow near his house. Five years…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Adnams posts loss but encouraged by World Cup-boosted July

The Suffolk-based company reported a pre-tax loss of £1.42 million for the six months to June.

Evening Standard · Sep 4

A 16th-century English longhouse hid serious structural problems behind its walls; the builder restoring it has now turned the centuries-old property into his own family home

Cadman Construction was already undertaking one of its most challenging heritage projects: restoring a Grade II-listed 16th-century longhouse in Suffolk. But for Stuart Cadman, Managing Director of Cadman Construction the challenge had an additional dimension: the centuries-old property was finally to be his family home. The restoration included repairing much…

The Times of India · Sep 1

69-Year-Old Was About to Hand 'Fake Federal Agents' $466K in Gold: Real Cops Step In Just in Time

Suffolk detectives thwarted a $466,000 gold scam involving a Hauppauge man deceived by fraudsters posing as federal agents. Learn about the investigation and the measures taken to prevent such scams.

International Business Times UK · Aug 20

A UK solar farm began generating electricity in 2013; 12 years later its biodiversity had risen 41 per cent

In 2011, planning began for a solar farm on the Broxted Estate in Suffolk, and by December 2013, the site was generating electricity for the first time. But what happened around the panels proved just as significant as the power they produced. Rather than simply fencing off the land and…

The Times of India · Aug 20

Drones to hunt for unexploded Second World War bombs exposed by wildfire

Dunwich Heath was used as a training ground during the Second World War and since the fire, two unexploded ordnance have been found.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Stay away from Dunwich Heath amid ongoing fire risk, warns National Trust

The reserve has seen 100 hectares of heathland destroyed by fire in the past two weeks.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Unexploded World War Two bombs discovered at Dunwich Heath following severe fire

The National Trust reported that the blaze has destroyed over 100 hectares of heathland habitat

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Protests continue at former RAF base after Thetford unrest

The demonstration at Barnham Camp comes after police were granted additional powers following unrest earlier this week

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Dozens of protesters gather outside former RAF base after Thetford unrest

Campaigners gathered for another protest outside RAF Barnham in Suffolk on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 9