Environment

Suffolk councils to spend over £300,000 for wildlife community projects

Suffolk councils to spend over £300,000 for wildlife community projects

Archaeological work is set to begin for East Anglia One North and Two.

Archaeological work is set to begin for East Anglia One North and Two.

Archaeological work begins to ensure heritage is protected in wind farm development

The body of a porpoise was found washed up on Monday.

The body of a porpoise was found washed up on Monday.

Body of porpoise discovered on Suffolk beach

Suffolk Wildlife Trust has handed over responsibility for the mere, pictured in front of the castle, to Framlingham College

Suffolk Wildlife Trust has handed over responsibility for the mere, pictured in front of the castle, to Framlingham College

College pledges to show "same level of care" to town's mere

Debate surrounding the River Brett in Hadleigh has reignited

Debate surrounding the River Brett in Hadleigh has reignited

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Call for action to address low water level in river

The Mid Suffolk District Councillor has urged the Environment Agency to take action

The Mid Suffolk District Councillor has urged the Environment Agency to take action

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Councillor questions what's being done to clear rivers following Storm Babet

West Suffolk Council has agreed to implement changes to waste collection, including an increase in recycling, following a heated debate

West Suffolk Council has agreed to implement changes to waste collection, including an increase in recycling, following a heated debate

Accusations of 'stirring up fake culture war' as council approve waste changes

A new coastal path has opened in Suffolk

A new coastal path has opened in Suffolk

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27-mile Suffolk stretch of coastal path around England opens

This week's Suffolk County Council column reflects on the impact of Storm Babet.

This week's Suffolk County Council column reflects on the impact of Storm Babet.

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OPINION: Why government must act to protect Suffolk from flooding

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

Follow the yellow brick road

Follow the yellow brick road

Wizard of Oz garden beats 20,000 other entries to win gold in Bury in Bloom

Organisations came together to push for more work to clean up the River Deben in east Suffolk

Organisations came together to push for more work to clean up the River Deben in east Suffolk

Jenny Riddell Carpenter

Deben supporters join national campaigners in bid to clean up Suffolk river

North Star’s SOV bound for the East Anglia THREE windfarm will be named by the public

North Star’s SOV bound for the East Anglia THREE windfarm will be named by the public

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Suffolk's BoatyMcBoatface? Your chance to name wind farm vessel

The Benacre and Kessingland Managed Realignment Scheme aims to protect a section of the heritage coast

The Benacre and Kessingland Managed Realignment Scheme aims to protect a section of the heritage coast

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Suffolk landowner 'absolutely delighted' as £59million secured for flood defences

Flocke the polar bear has helped make Suffolk the largest polar bear reserve in Europe

Flocke the polar bear has helped make Suffolk the largest polar bear reserve in Europe

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How Suffolk ended up with the largest polar bear reserve in Europe

Enabling works have started so the team can build the concrete batching plant and temporary desalination plant at Sizewell C

Enabling works have started so the team can build the concrete batching plant and temporary desalination plant at Sizewell C

Moving at pace – Sizewell C is making progress on the Suffolk coast

The Donkey Meadow in Yoxford has been compared to the Secret Garden made famous by an English novel

The Donkey Meadow in Yoxford has been compared to the Secret Garden made famous by an English novel

Villagers protest over possible sale of 'Secret Garden' donkey meadow to raise funds

The group believe there is nothing wrong with the trees and they should not be cut down

The group believe there is nothing wrong with the trees and they should not be cut down

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Anger as town council vote to fell two trees in cemetery

The Wild Aldhurst scheme was cited by Sizewell C as an example of going above and beyond for nature

The Wild Aldhurst scheme was cited by Sizewell C as an example of going above and beyond for nature

Call for 'greater transparency' from Sizewell C over rewilding schemes

Volunteers from the Deben Climate Centre have been carrying out water sampling in the River Deben

Volunteers from the Deben Climate Centre have been carrying out water sampling in the River Deben

Suffolk climate centre workshop will widen water sampling skillset

The Environment Agency said it has improved its emergency response arrangements following last year's flooding

The Environment Agency said it has improved its emergency response arrangements following last year's flooding

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Residents reassured as forecaster warns of wetter-than-average winter

Minsmere is part of the coastal wetlands already managed to attract wildlife.

Minsmere is part of the coastal wetlands already managed to attract wildlife.

Suffolk wetlands included in new RSPB boost for wildlife habitats

The heather is making a comeback at Dunwich Heath

The heather is making a comeback at Dunwich Heath

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Suffolk coast heathland wildlife making a comeback after serious drought of 2022

The Sizewell C team staged a production of Noah’s Flood at Thorington Theatre this summer

The Sizewell C team staged a production of Noah’s Flood at Thorington Theatre this summer

Bringing the community together against the climate emergency

An area had been dug up and flattened during the works

An area had been dug up and flattened during the works

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National Grid blasted after digging up farm land without permission

Marshes at Hollesley have dried out - forcing birds to find new lagoons.

Marshes at Hollesley have dried out - forcing birds to find new lagoons.

Suffolk marshes dry in summer as drought warning issued by wildlife group

Sewage and toilet roll washed up on the strand under the Orwell Bridge. Anglian Water could soon be fined by Ofwat because of sewage leaks - but is that the right punishment?

Sewage and toilet roll washed up on the strand under the Orwell Bridge. Anglian Water could soon be fined by Ofwat because of sewage leaks - but is that the right punishment?

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Opinion: New sanctions must be found to punish failing water companies

The Jersey Tiger moth is listed as a nationally scarce species but has recently been spotted in Sudbury

The Jersey Tiger moth is listed as a nationally scarce species but has recently been spotted in Sudbury

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'Nationally scarce' wildlife spotted in Suffolk town

Eye-catching designs by Felixstowe pupils set to adorn the promenade

Eye-catching designs by Felixstowe pupils set to adorn the promenade

Young Felixstowe designers champion anti-litter efforts with creative posters

Nathan Whittaker has become the new manager of Flatford Mill in East Bergholt

Nathan Whittaker has become the new manager of Flatford Mill in East Bergholt

Suffolk homecoming for new Flatford Mill manager who worked in Asia for 15 years

Sewage like this by the Orwell in 2022 remains a problem despite attempts to get it cleaned.

Sewage like this by the Orwell in 2022 remains a problem despite attempts to get it cleaned.

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'This cannot continue': Suffolk MPs demand change after another poor water report

Steve returns Barn Owl chicks to their nest box after they were fitted with lightweight leg rings as part of the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project, which he founded in 2005.

Steve returns Barn Owl chicks to their nest box after they were fitted with lightweight leg rings as part of the Suffolk Community Barn Owl project, which he founded in 2005.

'We have lost a great ambassador for wildlife'

Spoonbills have been spotted in Suffolk

Spoonbills have been spotted in Suffolk

Once-extinct bird spotted in Suffolk

Families are being encouraged to get into nature at Flatford Wildlife Garden this summer.

Families are being encouraged to get into nature at Flatford Wildlife Garden this summer.

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Summer events announced to help families get closer to nature

A pollution risk forecast that was issued for Felixstowe yesterday has been lifted

A pollution risk forecast that was issued for Felixstowe yesterday has been lifted

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Pollution risk warning at coastal destination lifted

A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe

A daily pollution risk forecast has been issued for Felixstowe

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Pollution risk warning issued for Felixstowe North due to weather conditions

The Strawberry Moon was spotted in the Suffolk sky during the summer solstice

The Strawberry Moon was spotted in the Suffolk sky during the summer solstice

Photographer captures lunar phenomenon over Suffolk beach

The DAC plant under construction at the Port of Lowestoft

The DAC plant under construction at the Port of Lowestoft

The future of carbon capture is being built on our doorstep

The rare bittern was photographed flying over a nature reserve in Suffolk

The rare bittern was photographed flying over a nature reserve in Suffolk

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Rare and endangered bird photographed over nature reserve

A recuperating weasel

A recuperating weasel

CUTE PHOTOS: Who is looking after Suffolk's baby stoats and weasels?

The river level in Hadleigh has been very contentious

The river level in Hadleigh has been very contentious

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Chaos in Hadleigh as sluice gates opened and equipment stolen

The new charging bays in Hadleigh High Street

The new charging bays in Hadleigh High Street

Babergh District Council

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47 new electric vehicle charging points for council car parks

Assurances have been given over the public rights of way at Kyson Hill near Woodbridge

Assurances have been given over the public rights of way at Kyson Hill near Woodbridge

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National Trust provides assurances over right of way at Suffolk beauty spot

Sarah Hancock, Sizewell C’s HR director, is creating a workforce that will build the new nuclear power station off the Suffolk coast

Sarah Hancock, Sizewell C’s HR director, is creating a workforce that will build the new nuclear power station off the Suffolk coast

Sizewell C: 'We're doing things differently'

A family of Great Tits are living under a traffic cone

A family of Great Tits are living under a traffic cone

Mid Suffolk Council

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Family of birds discovered living under traffic cone

Therese Coffey shares her passion for clean rivers and water for all

Therese Coffey shares her passion for clean rivers and water for all

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Therese Coffey: Water quality update for Southwold, Felixstowe and River Deben

The River Stour Trust is 'delighted' at the bathing water status designation of the river at Friars Meadow

The River Stour Trust is 'delighted' at the bathing water status designation of the river at Friars Meadow

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'Delight' as stretch of river in town given bathing water status

A seal was snapped on a Suffolk beach this week

A seal was snapped on a Suffolk beach this week

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Seal spotted relaxing on Suffolk beach

The scheme would receive an initial grant of £50,000 from Mid Suffolk District Council

The scheme would receive an initial grant of £50,000 from Mid Suffolk District Council

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£50,000 for new 'street rangers' to clean up town

The beach at Manningtree

The beach at Manningtree

'Incredibly good news' - MP hails new bathing water status

The River Stour in Sudbury has been granted bathing water status

The River Stour in Sudbury has been granted bathing water status

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River Stour granted wild swimmer status in recent government announcement

Councillor Ross Piper has called the behaviour

Councillor Ross Piper has called the behaviour

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Calls for urgent action after Needham Lake antisocial behaviour

The new swift tower has been launched at The Eel's Foot Inn in Eastbridge

The new swift tower has been launched at The Eel's Foot Inn in Eastbridge

First of its kind tower for endangered bird species launched at Suffolk pub

Sizewell C’s commitment to working with the local community has seen it host community information days and now it has launched the Sizewell C Community Fund

Sizewell C’s commitment to working with the local community has seen it host community information days and now it has launched the Sizewell C Community Fund

How Sizewell C is funding the future wellbeing of Suffolk