Leiston News

Barclays has still not announced a closing down date for its branch in Leiston

Still no closure date announced for town's only bank

Eastbridge villagers fear losing their phone lines again

Eastbridge villagers fear losing their phone lines again

Phone lines still crossed for villagers two months after telegraph pole damaged

Sizewell B nuclear power station is undergoing an outage, which takes place every 18 months

Sizewell B nuclear power station is undergoing an outage, which takes place every 18 months

Planning and development

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Sizewell B nuclear reactor closed down temporarily for refuelling and other works

The driver of the VW Jetta was taken to hospital after crashing into a tree.

The driver of the VW Jetta was taken to hospital after crashing into a tree.

East of England Ambulance Service

Driver seriously injured after crash with tree

A man has been arrested after a cannabis grow and suspected class A drugs were found at a property in Suffolk.

A man has been arrested after a cannabis grow and suspected class A drugs were found at a property in Suffolk.

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Man arrested after cannabis grow and suspected drugs found

Saxmundham Town Council is calling for planning reforms to protect communities such as Saxmundham

Saxmundham Town Council is calling for planning reforms to protect communities such as Saxmundham

Planning and development

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Town threatened by 'concrete tsunami' needs planning protection, council says

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

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash near an east Suffolk town.

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash near an east Suffolk town.

Suffolk Constabulary

Three people taken to hospital after serious crash near town

Cakes & Ale Holiday Park proudly hosted a successful fundraiser event

Cakes & Ale Holiday Park proudly hosted a successful fundraiser event

Holiday park raises money for charity with quiz night

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

Police are appealing for information after a suspected arson happened in Leiston.

Police are appealing for information after a suspected arson happened in Leiston.

Suffolk Constabulary

Police investigating suspected arson after car fire

Rodrick Lodge is from Leiston

Rodrick Lodge is from Leiston

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Widower pays £85,000 to woman who didn't exist in romance scam

The parent said they were left 'speechless' by the increase

The parent said they were left 'speechless' by the increase

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'Error' leaves parents 'speechless' following after school club price hike

Drivers can expect delays on some of Suffolk's major roads this week

Drivers can expect delays on some of Suffolk's major roads this week

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Five abnormal loads that will delay drivers this week

Karen Parker will now be sentenced in November

Karen Parker will now be sentenced in November

Ipswich Crown Court

Sentencing for woman who locked teenager in flat adjourned

East Suffolk Council is set to move to a new twin stream model of recycling collection

East Suffolk Council is set to move to a new twin stream model of recycling collection

Local government

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Rubbish bins in east Suffolk set to be collected every three weeks instead of two

Teanndra Shank has been found safe by police

Teanndra Shank has been found safe by police

Ipswich Hospital

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Missing woman last seen in hospital found after search

The final report for the Leiston town centre masterplan is set to be completed in September

The final report for the Leiston town centre masterplan is set to be completed in September

Planning and development

Final report for Suffolk town's masterplan set to be completed in September

Teanndra Shank has been missing since Saturday

Teanndra Shank has been missing since Saturday

Missing 25-year-old found after sighting

Police are looking to find Teanndra Shank

Police are looking to find Teanndra Shank

Suffolk Constabulary

Appeal to find missing woman last seen in hospital

Sizewell A has been a familiar sight on the Suffolk shoreline since the 1960s

Sizewell A has been a familiar sight on the Suffolk shoreline since the 1960s

Planning and development

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Demolition of familiar Sizewell A turbine hall and annexe is given the go ahead

Police are appealing for information after a woman was injured and a dog left dead in a dog attack

Police are appealing for information after a woman was injured and a dog left dead in a dog attack

Suffolk Constabulary

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Dachshund dies after being attacked by two dogs on beach

Campaigners protesting against the closure of the Leiston Barclays before the news of the banking hub was announced

Campaigners protesting against the closure of the Leiston Barclays before the news of the banking hub was announced

Still no closure date as town bank earmarked to shut

Residents have the chance to have their say on the regeneration of part of Leiston town centre

Residents have the chance to have their say on the regeneration of part of Leiston town centre

Planning and development

Chance to have say on regeneration of Suffolk market town's centre

Nearly a third of patients were unable to access NHS dental care in Suffolk and north east Essex during the last two years

Nearly a third of patients were unable to access NHS dental care in Suffolk and north east Essex during the last two years

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Nearly a third of dental patients unable to access NHS appointments in Suffolk

A dog was attacked in Leiston earlier this month

A dog was attacked in Leiston earlier this month

Suffolk Constabulary

'Staffie-type dog' attacks Spaniel in car park

Staff from Markham Funeral Service are now welcoming the community into their new Leiston branch. Pictured: Owners, Nikki and Andrew Markham. Image: Charlotte Bond

Staff from Markham Funeral Service are now welcoming the community into their new Leiston branch. Pictured: Owners, Nikki and Andrew Markham. Image: Charlotte Bond

From Batman and Robin to sheepdogs, how a unique funeral service will serve Leiston

History has been made in Suffolk Coastal, as the constituency votes in its first ever Labour MP.

History has been made in Suffolk Coastal, as the constituency votes in its first ever Labour MP.

General Election 2024

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Therese Coffey loses seat to Labour hours after being made a Dame

Six people arrested for drug driving in Leiston on Friday, June 28

Six people arrested for drug driving in Leiston on Friday, June 28

Suffolk Constabulary

Six arrested for drug driving in one day in town as part of police crackdown

Rishi Sunak with Therese Coffey

Rishi Sunak with Therese Coffey

General Election 2024

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Rishi Sunak pledges to review energy infrastructure in Suffolk if Tories win

A variety of vintage vehicles will be on show at a Suffolk event this weekend

A variety of vintage vehicles will be on show at a Suffolk event this weekend

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Vintage car show to feature 'beautiful' Spitfires, stags and Minis

The Long Shop museum in Leiston has reopened for the summer following repairs

The Long Shop museum in Leiston has reopened for the summer following repairs

Suffolk museum reopens after repair works to maintain building for decades to come

More abnormal loads are set to be escorted through Suffolk

More abnormal loads are set to be escorted through Suffolk

Drivers to face delays as abnormal loads escorted along A14 and A12

An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Parker.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Karen Parker.

Ipswich Crown Court

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Arrest warrant issued for woman who falsely imprisoned and assaulted teenager

The lights were stolen while fire crews were attending the blaze in Leiston

The lights were stolen while fire crews were attending the blaze in Leiston

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Thieves steal firefighters' lights used to cordon off road during blaze

The fire service was called to a blaze in Leiston

The fire service was called to a blaze in Leiston

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Thick smoke seen as fire service called to 'well alight' blaze

Runners gather for the start of the Sizewell parkrun, which passes the current Sizewell nuclear power stations

Runners gather for the start of the Sizewell parkrun, which passes the current Sizewell nuclear power stations

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Parkrun vs power station: Weekly event to change route due to Sizewell C

The arrests were made in Leiston

The arrests were made in Leiston

Suffolk Constabulary

Suspected drug dealer arrested after police chase

The air ambulance was spotted in Leiston

The air ambulance was spotted in Leiston

East Anglian Air Ambulance

Air ambulance called to medical incident in town

Campaigners protesting against the closure of the Leiston Barclays before the news of the banking hub was announced

Campaigners protesting against the closure of the Leiston Barclays before the news of the banking hub was announced

Barclays delays closure of Suffolk town's bank

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Together Against Sizewell C against the nuclear power station project

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Together Against Sizewell C against the nuclear power station project

Planning and development

Campaigners 'extremely disappointed' after Supreme Court rejects Sizewell C appeal

Michael Easy was once thought to be Suffolk's youngest farmer. He has died, aged 86. Image: Belinda Ashton

Michael Easy was once thought to be Suffolk's youngest farmer. He has died, aged 86. Image: Belinda Ashton

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Tributes to Suffolk man who became county's youngest farmer

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

The large grey facade of Sizewell A has loomed large over the East Suffolk coastline since the 1960s

The large grey facade of Sizewell A has loomed large over the East Suffolk coastline since the 1960s

Planning and development

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Familiar Sizewell A turbine hall and electrical annex set to be demolished

The Leiston masterplan has now been published, but plans for a lido have now been downgraded

The Leiston masterplan has now been published, but plans for a lido have now been downgraded

Planning and development

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Sizewell C-powered lido for Suffolk town not included in final masterplan

A protest was held outside the Leiston branch of Barclays opposing its closure. Now the town is set to get a new banking hub

A protest was held outside the Leiston branch of Barclays opposing its closure. Now the town is set to get a new banking hub

New banking hub to arrive in Suffolk town set to lose its Barclays branch

The seals arrived at Sizewell B in December 2022

The seals arrived at Sizewell B in December 2022

Seal 'tenants' still refusing to leave Sizewell B 16 months after arriving

The Barclays branch in Main Street Leiston is set to close in May

The Barclays branch in Main Street Leiston is set to close in May

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LINK 're-evaluating' plans for banking hub in town that is set to lose Barclays

Richard Norrington, chief executive of Suffolk Building Society, said the business wanted to combine modern convenience with traditional face-to-face services

Richard Norrington, chief executive of Suffolk Building Society, said the business wanted to combine modern convenience with traditional face-to-face services

Building society looking to serve 'best needs' of communities as banks pull out

Tom and Helen Lagden, landlords of the Theberton Lion

Tom and Helen Lagden, landlords of the Theberton Lion

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Sleepless Suffolk villagers upset by huge disruption caused by Sizewell C roadworks

The Leiston branch of Barclays is set to close on May 17

The Leiston branch of Barclays is set to close on May 17

Banking hub could again be on the cards for Suffolk town following LINK U-turn

Campaigners from Toothless in England gathered in Leiston

Campaigners from Toothless in England gathered in Leiston

Dental campaigners mark third anniversary of Suffolk town's last NHS practice closing

There will be ten homes built in the Leiston site

There will be ten homes built in the Leiston site

Planning and development

Unused garage site set for housing transformation

The plan looks at how Network Rail will maintain and renew the existing railway.

The plan looks at how Network Rail will maintain and renew the existing railway.

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Network Rail prepares to send four trains a night through Suffolk to Sizewell