Labour are putting our national security at risk Monday, 14 October, 2024 The decision to surrender the Chagos Islands is just one example of the new Government’s defence negligence In judging Labour’s first 100 days, we have to remember that the first duty of any Government is defence of the realm. And yet, when it comes to our national security, Labour’s singular standout achievement has been surrendering sovereignty of the Chagos Islands – with ministers unwilling to... Articles
Cash Access UK to run Hadleigh banking hub in 2025 25th September 2024 A new banking hub is expected to open its doors in a Suffolk town by July next year, it has been confirmed. Cash Access UK will take on the running of the new... Local News
Future of Boxford Post Office near Sudbury under threat 11th September 2024 A Suffolk village store which is one of Britain's oldest shops could be under threat as part of proposals which would see its Post Office hours potentially cut... Local News
Options for fire-hit Sudbury Delphi factory discussed at meeting between MP and council as marketing campaign to launch 9th September 2024 The future of a derelict factory in a Suffolk town has been discussed at a meeting between a local MP and the council as a marketing campaign for new tenants is... Local News
One third of shadow cabinet backs Kemi Badenoch for Tory leadership 8th September 2024 Shadow defence and business secretaries say their conservative colleague has the X-factor and can ‘cut through’ to voters. Kemi Badenoch had the backing of more... Articles
Region 'needs fair share' of alternative energy 5th September 2024 An MP has questioned the government's decision to scrap funding into research on offshore power lines. James Cartlidge, Conservative MP for South Suffolk... Local News
St Mary’s Church in Stoke-by-Nayland, near Sudbury, celebrates completion of major £600,000 restoration project 5th September 2024 Celebrations were afoot at a village church near Sudbury, after a major renovation costing more than £500,000, which has restored the building to its best... Local News
Residents of Spring Lodge Care Home enjoy river trip with local MP 4th September 2024 Care home residents recently relished a scenic river excursion in the company of their MP. The outing from the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, tracked the River... Local News
My latest EADT column - September 2024 4th September 2024 Suffolk parents anxious over Labour VAT on school fees plans I was delighted to be asked to contribute a monthly column to the EADT – and with fortuitous timing... Articles
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge fears Government’s new housing targets are ‘undeliverable’ and could diminish Neighbourhood Plans 25th August 2024 New national housebuilding targets have been met with concern from a Suffolk MP, who fears they may diminish the voice of communities on where homes are built... Local News