Woodbridge News

The Unruly Pig is in the running to remain the country's best gastropub

UK's best gastropub in running to keep top spot

Photographs show the aftermath of a fire that ripped through a bungalow in Sutton Heath

Photographs show the aftermath of a fire that ripped through a bungalow in Sutton Heath

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Photos show bungalow gutted after huge fire

A man has been taken to hospital following a fire in Sutton Heath

A man has been taken to hospital following a fire in Sutton Heath

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Man taken to hospital after house fire in village

Two Suffolk pubs have been named among the top spots for a Sunday roast

Two Suffolk pubs have been named among the top spots for a Sunday roast

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Two Suffolk pubs crowned among best places for Sunday roast

Crews were called to the Sutton Heath fire this afternoon

Crews were called to the Sutton Heath fire this afternoon

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Large building blaze breaks out in village

Princess Anne officially opens the Gull Wing bridge in Lowestoft

Princess Anne officially opens the Gull Wing bridge in Lowestoft

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'Persistence and patience has really paid off': Princess Anne opens £145m bridge

Will Anders has become a leading junior weighlifter

Will Anders has become a leading junior weighlifter

How gym became 'lifeline' for teen weightlifter champion after death of father

Woodbridge was among the places affected.

Woodbridge was among the places affected.

High tide warning remains in place for parts of Suffolk

Seven Suffolk light switch-ons that are worth visiting

Seven Suffolk light switch-ons that are worth visiting

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7 Christmas lights displays in Suffolk to get into the festive spirit

Seckford Hall is set to undergo a major enhancement and expansion

Seckford Hall is set to undergo a major enhancement and expansion

Planning and development

Historic 16th century Suffolk hotel set for multimillion pound expansion

Opening hours and the delivery service at Woodbridge Pharmacy could be reduced if a lack of Government funding continued

Opening hours and the delivery service at Woodbridge Pharmacy could be reduced if a lack of Government funding continued

Pharmacies in Suffolk are supporting calls for more Government funding after ballot

A convicted burglar has absconded from Hollesley Bay prison.

A convicted burglar has absconded from Hollesley Bay prison.

HMP Hollesley Bay

Police hunting for burglar who absconded from Suffolk prison

Peaky Blinders star spotted at The Riverside

Peaky Blinders star spotted at The Riverside

Peaky Blinders star spotted at Suffolk cinema

Ruth Leach said the potential changes to bathing water regulations could be

Ruth Leach said the potential changes to bathing water regulations could be

River campaigner welcomes 'huge news' of changes to bathing water regulations

Wildlife quiz to be held in Woodbridge

Wildlife quiz to be held in Woodbridge

Wildlife quiz night to take place in Suffolk town

Daniel Mayhew has warned that licensing jet skis could affect tourism

Daniel Mayhew has warned that licensing jet skis could affect tourism

Local government

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Owner of Suffolk jet ski business warns licensing plans could affect tourism

Jean Smith celebrated turning 100 on Sunday

Jean Smith celebrated turning 100 on Sunday

Great-grandmother Jean who went to church with Churchill celebrates 100th birthday

A protest against the move to cut the winter fuel payment in London last month

A protest against the move to cut the winter fuel payment in London last month

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Surviving Winter campaign launched as more than 170,000 lose winter fuel payment

Chloe Beales and Stacey Roberts celebrating the anniversary on Thursday

Chloe Beales and Stacey Roberts celebrating the anniversary on Thursday

Hair salon celebrates first anniversary in town centre following move

A Suffolk town has announced the line up for its up and coming Christmas Lights On Weekend

A Suffolk town has announced the line up for its up and coming Christmas Lights On Weekend

Line-up announced for Christmas lights switch-on weekend in town

Woodbridge has received recognition from Furniturebox

Woodbridge has received recognition from Furniturebox

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Town in Suffolk named one of happiest places to live in the UK

Two cottages in Suffolk have been named among the best in the UK.

Two cottages in Suffolk have been named among the best in the UK.

Two Suffolk cottages named among best in UK

Edward Bolton has handed over the scissors at Just Hair to Hazel Atherton, who will be renaming the salon The Cutting Co

Edward Bolton has handed over the scissors at Just Hair to Hazel Atherton, who will be renaming the salon The Cutting Co

Suffolk hairdresser hands over scissors at salon after 50 years in charge

Over 100 tractors are to take part in this years Suffolk Tractor Light Parade

Over 100 tractors are to take part in this years Suffolk Tractor Light Parade

'Bigger and better' tractor light show to return to streets of Suffolk this Christmas

The Galley in Woodbridge will close down later this month

The Galley in Woodbridge will close down later this month

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Restaurant owner reflects on past 30 years after announcing closure

The Galley in Woodbridge will close down later this month

The Galley in Woodbridge will close down later this month

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'The end of an era' - Owners announce closure of much-loved restaurant

Lorrie Thackeray and his family raised £335 for Bowel Cancer UK over Halloween

Lorrie Thackeray and his family raised £335 for Bowel Cancer UK over Halloween

Suffolk's scariest house raises "most ever" for Bowel Cancer UK over Halloween

Three roads surrounding a park in Woodbridge will be closed for three days

Three roads surrounding a park in Woodbridge will be closed for three days

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Three roads leading to popular town park to be closed for three days

L-r: Olivia Staff, Victoria Hough and Dr Casey David outside the new Woodbridge Dental Care practice

L-r: Olivia Staff, Victoria Hough and Dr Casey David outside the new Woodbridge Dental Care practice

New Suffolk dentists aims to "fill void left by inaccessibility to NHS"

Guests will have the chance to try vintage wines at a supper event at The Greyhound Inn

Guests will have the chance to try vintage wines at a supper event at The Greyhound Inn

Award-winning pub to host wine supper offering six vintage pairings

The new veterinary practice in Woodbridge

The new veterinary practice in Woodbridge

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Suffolk vets set to get new theatre, consultation rooms and luxury walk-in kennels

Lorrie Thackeray, pictured second left, with his family has created a special birthday cake to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 54 Peterhouse Crescent welcoming visitors

Lorrie Thackeray, pictured second left, with his family has created a special birthday cake to celebrate the 10th anniversary of 54 Peterhouse Crescent welcoming visitors

Prepare to be frightened as Suffolk's scariest house celebrates 10th anniversary

Woodbridge mayor Robin Sanders unveils the restored coat of arms on the Bull Inn

Woodbridge mayor Robin Sanders unveils the restored coat of arms on the Bull Inn

Coat of arms donated by King of Italy is restored to 16th century Suffolk pub

An electric bike worth over £2,000 was stolen from a property in an east Suffolk village.

An electric bike worth over £2,000 was stolen from a property in an east Suffolk village.

Suffolk Constabulary

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Bike worth over £2,000 stolen during burglary in village

Time Team is bringing its Data Dome back to Sutton Hoo next year.

Time Team is bringing its Data Dome back to Sutton Hoo next year.

Time Team heading back to Suffolk's Sutton Hoo after major Anglo-Saxon dig

Businessman Pat Betts said East Suffolk Council parking attendants should have shown more compassion after issuing tickets to patients receiving vaccines

Businessman Pat Betts said East Suffolk Council parking attendants should have shown more compassion after issuing tickets to patients receiving vaccines

Local government

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Parking attendants give tickets to elderly patients waiting for jabs at surgery

Kite-flying event held in Woodbridge in support of Gaza

Kite-flying event held in Woodbridge in support of Gaza

Gaza kite-flying event held in Woodbridge to show solidarity

The coat of arms that used to be on the front of the Bull Inn in Woodbridge is being restored

The coat of arms that used to be on the front of the Bull Inn in Woodbridge is being restored

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Historic 16th century Suffolk inn will unveil coat of arms donated by Italian royals

Speed cameras clocked a driver travelling at nearly 130mph on the A12.

Speed cameras clocked a driver travelling at nearly 130mph on the A12.

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Driver caught speeding at nearly 130mph on A12

Grundisburgh nursery in Alice Driver Road is closing on December 20

Grundisburgh nursery in Alice Driver Road is closing on December 20

Suffolk nursery set to close just before Christmas due to "financial difficulties"

Simon Roche is the new head of prep at Framlingham College

Simon Roche is the new head of prep at Framlingham College

Meet Framlingham College’s new head of prep

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of Dale Baker in 2020.

A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of Dale Baker in 2020.

Suffolk Constabulary

Man charged with manslaughter in connection to construction incident

Suffolk artist creates an Ed Sheeran figurine that is entirely hand painted

Suffolk artist creates an Ed Sheeran figurine that is entirely hand painted

Artist nails shape of Ed in hand painted Lego figure

An area of Suffolk has been named among the UK's most glorious autumn walks.

An area of Suffolk has been named among the UK's most glorious autumn walks.

Where is Suffolk's most glorious autumn walk according to new guide?

Top, the view from behind the Ferry Quay cafe as it has been built, while the bottom photo shows the view from behind the former Caravan Cafe

Top, the view from behind the Ferry Quay cafe as it has been built, while the bottom photo shows the view from behind the former Caravan Cafe

Planning and development

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New cafe is compared to a 'Wild West stockade' amid planning concerns over size

Flood alerts have been issued for some Suffolk regions ahead of the forecast

Flood alerts have been issued for some Suffolk regions ahead of the forecast

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Flood alerts issued for east Suffolk ahead of heavy rain forecast

The county sets to host a fashion and wellness event in Woodbridge this weekend

The county sets to host a fashion and wellness event in Woodbridge this weekend

Fashion event with one-off bargains coming to Suffolk town

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Campsea Ashe

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to a house fire in Campsea Ashe

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Home damaged by smoke after crews tackle electrical fire

Butley Priory is hosting a Saturday Supper and Sunday Lunch over a weekend in December.

Butley Priory is hosting a Saturday Supper and Sunday Lunch over a weekend in December.

Historic venue to host weekend of 'culinary delights' with top chef

Ian Wright, a resident of Melton Road in Woodbridge, has said letters have been arriving at his home as many as 17 days late

Ian Wright, a resident of Melton Road in Woodbridge, has said letters have been arriving at his home as many as 17 days late

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'Intermittent post' saw man miss operation appointment letter

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter was

Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter was

Suffolk campaigner and MP 'disappointed and concerned' over Anglian Water refunds

The accessible toilet was found vandalised in Woodbridge.

The accessible toilet was found vandalised in Woodbridge.

East Suffolk Council

'Mindless vandalism' a weekly occurrence as disabled toilet left out of action

Tower End House in Melton is on the market at a £1.25m guide

Tower End House in Melton is on the market at a £1.25m guide

Property of the week

Four-storey house with tower and ‘secret garden’ for sale for £1.25m guide

Police are investigating a car fire after it was found ablaze in a bush in Rendlesham.

Police are investigating a car fire after it was found ablaze in a bush in Rendlesham.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Arson investigation after car found on fire in bush