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BBC News
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Serious Southwold crash blocks Mights Road into town
A serious crash has blocked a main road into a coastal A1095 Mights Road in Southwold was closed in both directions at about 09:00 is the only road leading into the town and Suffolk Police said access for motorists into Southwold was not possible as a were urged to avoid the area. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Suffolk's food waste to be processed at new Adnams facility
A county's food waste will be processed at a specialist facility after a deal was County Council and energy firm Bio Capital agreed a four-year contract to process food waste at a proposed anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Reydon, near recently approved plant will be built at brewer Adnams' Distribution Centre, replacing its old facility, with weekly kerbside collections then beginning next year. Chris Chambers, in charge of waste at the council, said it meant the food waste would not go on "excessive journeys" to be processed. The county council approved plans for Adnams' plant last former AD site closed in 2017, according to planning documents, and will be demolished and replaced with the new to the council, around 31,000 tonnes of household food waste could be sent to the new plant each will then be processed to generate green fuel, also known as biomethane, and then turned into soil the moment food waste that is thrown in general rubbish is taken to the Energy from Waste site at Great Blakenham, near Ipswich, where energy is recovered to produce move is part of the government's Simpler Recycling initiative which will standardise recycling across all local authorities. 'Effective and efficient' Mr Chambers said finding a local solution meant that once food waste was collected it does not have to make "excessive journeys" to be processed."We have delivered an effective and efficient answer," he said."The food waste then has another life, being turned into renewable energy and nutrient-rich digestate that can be used to improve soil health. "This will benefit our local farmers by helping to maintain productive, sustainable farmland right here in Suffolk."He said he hoped the collections would make "people take notice of the amount of food they're throwing away" which could help them save money. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Major network provider goes down ahead of festival
A major network provider has confirmed that customers are struggling to make calls after a technical fault. EE posted on social media on Thursday, recognising that the fault was nationwide, but customers in Southwold complained of the issue ahead of the upcoming Latitude festival this weekend. The broadband network said: "Following a technical fault impacting voice services on our network earlier today, we have now resolved the problem, and the service is running as normal. "We sincerely apologise and recognise the inconvenience this may have caused." Customers continued to experience issues on Friday and still had problems making phone calls. READ MORE: First day of Latitude Festival 2025 kicks off at Henham Park BT and EE are linked as broadband providers. A BT spokesperson said: "Following yesterday's technical fault, we are currently experiencing some voice call issues today. "The impact appears to be less widespread, but we are working to resolve this as soon as possible and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused." Residents in Southwold questioned whether the fault was linked to the upcoming Latitude festival.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
5 cafés in Suffolk to sit outside and bask in the sun
Whether you like to gaze out over the sea to the horizon, or sit and people-watch in town, Suffolk has plenty of cafés to enjoy in the sun this summer. 1. The Grazing Sheep Ipswich The Grazing Sheep overlooks the marina (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) 'Flock' to this café on the waterfront for views across the marina and a spot of brunch. Offering both eat-in and takeaway, The Grazing Sheep specialises in Italian coffee and breakfasts. The café closed in 2024 for a refurbishment before going on to win a prestigious Gold Seal award in November. It's open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 8am until 2pm. 2. View Point Cafe Felixstowe The café looks out over the port (Image: Lucy Taylor) The View Point Café is right next to the Port of Felixstowe so is a perfect location for avid boat-spotters. With both indoor and outdoor seating, this eatery benefits from views of Harwich across the water, Shotley, and the docks. READ MORE: Felixstowe News The café is open from 9am until 4pm every day and serves everything from a 'fisherman's breakfast' to cod and chips. 3. Gun Hill Beach Kiosk Southwold Gun Hill is a 15 minute walk from Southwold Pier (Image: Lucy Taylor) Situated under Gun Hill, near Ferry Road, the café serves hot and cold drinks and snacks and is rated 4.7 stars on Tripadvisor. Referred to as a "quality café" by reviewers, Gun Hill Kiosk offers views of the beach and the sea, perfect for those day trips to the coast. The café is open 9am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 8.30am until 5pm on weekends. 4. Bay Tree Cafe Bury St Edmunds Bay Tree Cafe, on St Johns Street (Image: Alex Rotherham) Recently named one of the best places in the UK to eat by National Geographic Traveller, Bay Tree Café is no stranger to accolades, as it won a Muddy Stilettos award last year. The café has been an integral part of St Johns Street for 20 years, offering sandwiches, breakfasts, baked goods, and pasta. Bay Tree Café is open Monday to Friday 10am until 4pm, Saturdays 9am until 4pm and Sundays 10am until 3pm. 5. The Café at Suffolk Food Hall Wherstead The food hall overlooks the River Orwell (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) If looking out over the River Orwell is your thing, then the outdoor seating under a lit canopy at Suffolk Food Hall is a perfect option. The Café is open seven days a week and is adjoined to the food hall with a play area and bouncy pillow. Serving toasties, sandwiches and coffee, it's a great destination for a summery lunch.
BBC News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
All you need to know if you're heading to Latitude Festival
Tens of thousands of music fans are descending on Suffolk as the gates to this year's Latitude Festival annual arts and culture event, which was first hosted in 2006, is taking place in its usual location, the grounds of Henham Park, near will be entertained until Monday, with a handful of artists providing an initial soundtrack before big-name acts take to the site's eight stages from if you're heading to the festival this year, here's everything you need to know. What is Latitude Festival? Well, according to festival director Melvin Benn, it's where "culture comes alive with a diverse, bold, and inspiring line-up" which can accommodate around 40,000 people each festival says weekend tickets have sold out."This year's demand proves that people hunger for experiences that spark creativity, curiosity, and connection," Mr Benn added."We're proud to bring so many artistic voices together and can't wait to welcome everyone to Henham Park for an unforgettable festival." What artists are performing? This year's event will be headlined by Sting, Fatboy Slim, and Snow Patrol, with special guests Basement Jaxx and Elbow also performing on the main Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Air, Feeder, Public Service Broadcasting, Doves, Pale Waves are also on the bill, among a wide array of festival also offers theatre, a science forest and poetry, as well as a comedy tent with a line-up featuring the likes of Greg Davies, Reggie Watts, Bridget Christie. Are local artists performing? Yes. In fact, there's arguably more local acts performing than ever before. More than 20 independent performers from the region have been selected by BBC Introducing and First Light Festival to will perform across the BBC Introducing Stage, the Alcove Stage and in The Sunrise Arena, as well as in the Lavish Lounge. The full line-up of local artists can be viewed here. How can I get to the festival? Latitude Festival can be accessed by car, shuttle bus, bike, taxi, or by booking the Big Green Coach, providing tickets are still you are looking to spread the cost of travelling, you could also consider car sharing by offering up your empty seats as part of the Latitude Liftshare the train might also be an option, with the most convenient station being in is no pedestrian access to the festival site but there is a drop off and pick up point at the site's yellow routes and information on where to hop on a shuttle bus can be found here. Will I need a brolly and some wellies? Highs of 19C are expected on Thursday, but there is a chance of light rain during the afternoon, according to BBC however, will be brighter, with sunshine and temperatures hitting 25C. Saturday promises to be similar, with "sunny intervals and a gentle breeze", while Sunday will potentially mirror the opening day, with the forecast showing "light rain with a gentle breeze".Thankfully, by Monday morning, the weather is predicted to have cleared up, with sunshine expected as festivalgoers pack-up their camp and head home. Can I still get tickets? While weekend tickets have sold out, a "limited number" of day tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday remain available, at the time of day tickets cost £110 while child tickets are priced at £18, plus fees. Will BBC Suffolk have a presence at the festival? Well, of course! BBC Suffolk will be opening the festival with a performance from children's poetry competition winner Myles, from Wymondham, Norfolk, and runners-up Zara, 11, from Gorleston, and Eleanor, 11, from Louise Hulland, Wayne Bavin, Sarah Lilley, and Angelle Joseph will also be broadcasting live from the site across the weekend. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
