Kelly McCormack

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Alice Cunningham |Kelly McCormack

Image source, Luke Deal/BBCImage caption, Thousands of pounds have been raised for five families who lost their homes to a fireMore than £20,500 has been raised for five families who were left homeless following a fire. Fire crews were called to Low Street in Bardwell, Suffolk, after reports of a blaze ripping through a row of thatched cottage on Saturday afternoon. Bardwell Parish Council set up an online fundraiser to help those involved, many of whom have lost everything.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Alice Cunningham |Kelly McCormack

More than £20,500 raised for village fire victimsAlice Cunningham & Kelly McCormackLuke Deal/BBCThousands of pounds have been raised for five families who lost their homes to a fireMore than £20,500 has been raised for five families who were left homeless following a fire. Fire crews were called to Low Street in Bardwell, Suffolk, after reports of a blaze ripping through a row of thatched cottage on Saturday afternoon.

1 month ago | bbc.com | George King |Kelly McCormack

The vending machines fighting plastic pollutionGeorge King & Kelly McCormackSuppliedThe reverse vending machine project was spearheaded by Newmarket North councillor Janne JarvisAn eco-conscious recycling initiative started in Suffolk could be adopted in Cambridge and eventually become as far-reaching as Liverpool and Brighton. West Suffolk Council installed reverse vending machines in Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill a year ago in a bid to encourage more people to recycle.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | George King |Kelly McCormack

An eco-conscious recycling initiative started in Suffolk could be adopted in Cambridge and eventually become as far-reaching as Liverpool and Brighton. West Suffolk Council installed reverse vending machines in Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill a year ago in a bid to encourage more people to recycle. The incentive works by giving residents and visitors to the county financial rewards on a mobile app if they dispose of bottles or cans in the machines.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Martin Heath |Kelly McCormack

Police commissioner 'interested' in joint mayor roleMartin Heath & Kelly McCormackMartin Giles/BBCTim Passmore said he wanted clarity about the future of the role of commissionerA police and crime commissioner said he was "interested in" becoming the mayor of a combined council for Norfolk and Suffolk. Tim Passmore, who has held the post of commissioner in Suffolk since 2012, is believed to be the first public figure to express an interest in the mayoral role.