A flood warning has been issued for the Haverhill area after heavy rain.The Environment Agency said flooding was expected in the area of The Stour Brook from Meldham Bridge in Haverhill to Linnetts Lane in Sturmer.It said flooding of homes and businesses was possible from now and into tomorrow.“Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143,” it said.“River levels are now falling but will remain high into the evening.“The forecast is for further potentially heavy rainfall overnight and into the morning. “Flood water is dangerous. Don't put...…A flood warning has been issued for the Haverhill area after heavy rain.The Environment Agency said flooding was expected in the area of The Stour Brook from Meldham Bridge in Haverhill to Linnetts Lane in Sturmer.It said flooding of homes and businesses was possible from now and into tomorrow.“Areas most at risk are riverside properties in Haverhill and Sturmer, and the A1307 and A143,” it said.“River levels are now falling but will remain high into the evening.“The forecast is for further potentially heavy rainfall overnight and into the morning. “Flood water is dangerous. Don't put...WW…

Firefighters have been alerted to a huge blaze in a village.Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called at 11.47am to the fire in Hurdle Drove, West Row, involving a workshop containing gas cylinders and cleaning products.Thirteen engines have been mobilised from Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.A fire service spokesperson said it was a significant building blaze, with six engines at the scene and a specialist water carrier.Crews were trying to protect a neighbouring building from the flames and keep the gas cylinders cool. The workshop is 40 metres by 10 metres and a fire service spokesperson...…Firefighters have been alerted to a huge blaze in a village.Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called at 11.47am to the fire in Hurdle Drove, West Row, involving a workshop containing gas cylinders and cleaning products.Thirteen engines have been mobilised from Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.A fire service spokesperson said it was a significant building blaze, with six engines at the scene and a specialist water carrier.Crews were trying to protect a neighbouring building from the flames and keep the gas cylinders cool. The workshop is 40 metres by 10 metres and a fire service spokesperson...WW…

A Bury St Edmunds town centre clothes shop could be moving to newly converted premises.Work is under way to transform the former Topshop Topman at the arc Shopping Centre into two units.A construction notice on one of the units said it was being refurbished to Phase Eight (TFG Brands).Phase Eight is based in Abbeygate Street and the store was recently marketed for let after it became available due to relocation.Phase Eight has been approached for comment. TFG Brands also includes Hobbs London and Whistles.The arc branch of Topshop Topman closed in February 2021 when online fashion retailer...…A Bury St Edmunds town centre clothes shop could be moving to newly converted premises.Work is under way to transform the former Topshop Topman at the arc Shopping Centre into two units.A construction notice on one of the units said it was being refurbished to Phase Eight (TFG Brands).Phase Eight is based in Abbeygate Street and the store was recently marketed for let after it became available due to relocation.Phase Eight has been approached for comment. TFG Brands also includes Hobbs London and Whistles.The arc branch of Topshop Topman closed in February 2021 when online fashion retailer...WW…

A new four-hour parking charge is set to be introduced at a Bury St Edmunds car park this summer - while a separate evening charge in town centre car parks could be scrapped.West Suffolk Council plans to bring in the £6 tariff for four hours at the arc short stay car park following requests from businesses for shoppers to be allowed to stay longer.A separate evening charge in Bury town centre car parks could also be scrapped.Following a consultation, both changes would come into effect from July 15.Cllr David Taylor, cabinet member for operations at West Suffolk Council, said the authority...…A new four-hour parking charge is set to be introduced at a Bury St Edmunds car park this summer - while a separate evening charge in town centre car parks could be scrapped.West Suffolk Council plans to bring in the £6 tariff for four hours at the arc short stay car park following requests from businesses for shoppers to be allowed to stay longer.A separate evening charge in Bury town centre car parks could also be scrapped.Following a consultation, both changes would come into effect from July 15.Cllr David Taylor, cabinet member for operations at West Suffolk Council, said the authority...WW…

Seven people were taken to hospital after a critical incident near Newmarket.The East of England Ambulance Service was called at 4.22pm on Sunday to reports of a collision in Fordham Road, between Newmarket and Fordham.It declared a critical incident and sent two East Anglian Air Ambulances, Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, the hazardous area response team, seven ambulances and two ambulance officer vehicles.Seven people were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital by land ambulances.Police and the fire service also attended. A Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said it was called at 4.23pm...…Seven people were taken to hospital after a critical incident near Newmarket.The East of England Ambulance Service was called at 4.22pm on Sunday to reports of a collision in Fordham Road, between Newmarket and Fordham.It declared a critical incident and sent two East Anglian Air Ambulances, Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, the hazardous area response team, seven ambulances and two ambulance officer vehicles.Seven people were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital by land ambulances.Police and the fire service also attended. A Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said it was called at 4.23pm...WW…