East Anglian Daily Times

The East Anglian Daily Times delivers the latest news, sports updates, political developments, and business insights from Suffolk and northern Essex. First published on October 13, 1874, the EADT committed to covering "everything that happens in the area with honesty and fairness." This guiding principle continues to be upheld today through our print, online, and social media platforms.

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Group to fight additional flood defences at Sizewell C with legal challenge

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Together Against Sizewell C (TASC) say the extra barriers were omitted from the original planning application granted development consent in 2022. The group has now filed legal claim against the plans, raising concerns that their construction could disrupt nearby protected areas of wildlife and whether other, less invasive flood defence options were pursued.
Mapped: Where 20mph scheme could be implemented in village

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

People in Lavenham will vote on whether the parish council should ask Suffolk County Council to implement a new restricted speed zone in part of the village. The zone would cost £24,065.46 if supported by residents. Under the proposed scheme, roads including Market Place, Church Street, Barn Street, High Street and Spring Street would be restricted to 20mph. It has been a long-running issue under consideration in the village near Sudbury.
Publicans speak on issue of unpaid bar tabs left by customers

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Bar tabs give people the option of racking up a bill - before paying for it at the end of their meal or drinks - rather than purchasing each item individually. But The White Horse pub in Sudbury has decided to withdraw the option due to "ongoing issues". It said on social media: "Due to ongoing issues with unpaid tabs, we've made the tough decision to no longer offer tabs moving forward.
Objections put forward over plans for two huge sheds on outskirts of Ipswich

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Shikhar Vishikh Talwar

Plans were submitted to Babergh District Council by J56 Limited in February to build two sheds off the A14 in Wherstead, which would together be 228,134 sq ft in size, with a total area occupied of 679,708 sq ft for the site. However, some objections have been raised in regard to the plans - with the parish council not raising objections but adding concerns about the proposals.
Peck in Bury St Edmunds to open on Sundays after demand

1 day ago | eadt.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume

Nathan and Jessie Grinham run Peck Fried Chicken in St John's Street in Bury St Edmunds, It serves Suffolk reared buttermilk fried chicken in a variety of forms from buns to tenders and wings. As well as the fried chicken, it offers a range of loaded fries and milkshakes and also regularly attends markets across Suffolk and Essex. Following demand, Peck will be extending its open hours to be open for lunch on Sundays.
Ex-Town player jailed for four years over £600,000 drug smuggling plot

2 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume

Officers at Border Force seized two suitcases containing around 60 kilograms of cannabis which had been flown into the Essex airport from Bangkok on September 2, 2024. 34-year-old Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested at his home in Cardell Road in Gourock, Scotland, on September 18 and was charged with importing drugs between July 1 and September 2 last year, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Protestors gather outside office of health bosses to mark four years of campaigning

2 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Shikhar Vishikh Talwar

Toothless in Suffolk held a protest outside Endeavour House in Ipswich, where Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is based, on Thursday to mark four years since their campaign began after two dental practices closed in Leiston in 2021. Mark Jones, the founder of the campaign, said that not much had changed in wider Suffolk since their campaign started.
Lead stolen during theft from Nayland Road, Leavenheath

2 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume

Police are appealing for information after damage was caused to properties in a rural Suffolk village. An unknown person or persons gained entry to a renovation site in Nayland Road in Leavenheath, near Sudbury, by lifting fencing. Damage was caused to the site when lead was removed. READ MORE: Cables cut on vehicle during attempted theft Officers believe the theft happened sometime between midday on Sunday, June 1 and 7am on Monday, June 2.
Jamie Oliver could open pop-up bakery at Finchingfield home

2 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Ben Robinson

Jamie Oliver wants to convert a former stable block at his Spains Hall home, near Finchingfield, into a temporary bakery later this summer. In proposals sent to Braintree District Council, it states it would open over the month of August. It would open as a predominantly takeaway-led business, and operate for seven-days-a-week between 9am and 5pm. No physical alterations would be made. "The proposed use is expected to need three deliveries a week and six employees," the planning statement reads.
Jobs advertised for new Rituals store in Bury St Edmunds

2 days ago | eadt.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume

Rituals is a well-being brand which started in a basement in Amsterdam more than 20 years ago. It sells a range of body, home and beauty goods including bath and shower products, skincare and room spays. Job adverts for roles in a new Bury St Edmunds store have been advertised on the brands website. READ MORE: DIY home retailer announces opening date for new store Rituals are looking for a store manager and an assistant store manager.