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Apprentices crowned best in Suffolk at county show

A farm apprentice and a plant hire employee are celebrating after scooping top awards at the Suffolk Show.

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Eastern Daily Press

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Two Magpies bakery chain streamlines operations to fill £800k Budget shortfall

A regional bakery chain left with an £800k financial "black hole" after the October Budget says it has streamlined its operations to stay profitable.

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Two Magpies bakery chain streamlines operations to fill £800k Budget shortfall

A regional bakery chain left with an £800k financial "black hole" after the October Budget says it has streamlined its operations to stay profitable.

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Adnams losses continue but turnaround plan has started, says interim chair

The head of Adnams says it is receiving "no positive support whatsoever from the government" as it released its annual results.

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Farmer's delight as he takes the supreme beef cattle title at the Suffolk Show

A farmer who only started his herd three years ago is delighted after scooping the supreme beef title at the Suffolk Show with his large and powerful...

30.05.2025 10

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Cattle herd tours Suffolk show circuit as they return to estate after 50 years

An estate owner has revived her grandad's cattle herd after about 50 years and is touring the show circuit with her new animals.

27.05.2025 20

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Fast-growing hospitality group buys another coastal pub

A fast-growing hospitality group has bought another pub in north Norfolk.

24.05.2025 10

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Free seminar to be held in Ipswich to help local businesses

Two companies have clubbed together to host a free business seminar in Ipswich.

22.05.2025 9

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Farm festival to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease sufferers in Suffolk

A farm-based health and fitness centre has launched a major fundraiser in aid of a charity supporting those with Motor Neurone Disease in the county...

10.05.2025 10

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Manufacturer unveils eco-friendly block after multi-million-pound site investment

A building block maker which spent millions on a new Suffolk factory two years ago has launched a new eco-friendly product.

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This wind power town is the hub of US’s biggest offshore wind farm

East Anglia's offshore wind energy sector was in the US last month taking part in a major international forum. 

07.05.2025 9

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East of England Co-op bounces back into profit amid continued challenges

East of England Co-op chiefs are delighted after bouncing back from a £3.6m loss in the previous financial year into £1m profit.

07.05.2025 10

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'New chapter' at Euston Estate with duke keen to encourage more events

The owner of an ancient Suffolk estate says he is keen to encourage more events as the site enters a new era.

02.05.2025 10

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Estate faces rising deer population - as cost of culls becomes unsustainable

A Suffolk estate is being overrun with deer - despite efforts to keep numbers down.

01.05.2025 4

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Land deals picking up in region as housebuilders eye new sites

Land deals are starting to pick up as the Labour government's drive for new homes reinvigorates the market after a slump, say agents.

01.05.2025 5

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Construction of £4bn mega wind farm off Suffolk/Norfolk coast begins

An ambitious project to build the world's second biggest wind farm off the coast of Suffolk has begun.

29.04.2025 20

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East Anglian Game and Country Fair gets show season off to a fantastic start

Suffolk's show season got off to a perfect start this weekend as the sun shone on this year's East Anglian Game and Country Fair.

28.04.2025 10

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World-class attractions lined up for East Anglian Game & Country Fair next week

Speed, agility and bravery will be on display at the 21st East Anglian Game & Country Fair which takes place next weekend.

18.04.2025 10

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NFU official warns farm lobbying 'never more important'

The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has stepped up its lobbying efforts after last year's shock announcement on farm inheritance tax, farmers have been...

18.04.2025 10

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Rising deer numbers a 'major threat' to nature recovery in Broads National Park

Rising deer numbers are causing huge damage to one of the UK's most precious landscapes, a study has found.

15.04.2025 6

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'First ever' open water sports club to offer swimming, paddle boarding and more

A sports professional is launching a region-wide open water sports club open to youngsters and adults.

10.04.2025 8

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Farmer, 90, left high and dry as official advice results in loss of SFI

An elderly farmer has been left without a key income source after taking advice from government officials.

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Family-owned car dealer owner's delight as business crowned Retailer of the Year

A family-owned car dealer is celebrating after scooping a regional award.

19.02.2025 4

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250 jobs at Fairline Yachts remain as administrator seeks international buyer

A luxury yacht manufacturer with bases in Suffolk and Norfolk is continuing to operate despite entering administration.

19.02.2025 4

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Young Suffolk farmer makes case to MPs against changes to inheritance tax

A young farmer from north Suffolk has visited Parliament to voice his concerns about plans to impose inheritance tax on farms. 

15.02.2025 4

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Adnams AD plant developers address residents' traffic and smell concerns

A £20m anaerobic digestion (AD) plant planned for the outskirts of Southwold will be smell-free and will result in just a small increase in traffic...

29.01.2025 10

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Brewer consults public on plans to rebuild AD plant near seaside town

Pubs and brewing group Adnams is holding public consultation events to discuss its plans to revive an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant.

22.01.2025 3

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Adnams stalwart who rose through the ranks dies after illness

Tributes have been paid to Adnams' first female director and a former East of England Businesswoman of the Year who has died aged 62.

18.01.2025 10

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Tributes to farmer who helped found Fram Farmers and was awarded OBE

An award-winning Suffolk coastal farmer who played a pivotal role in developing the industry in the region during the post-war era has died at the...

18.01.2025 5

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Suffolk farm manufacturer 'incredibly concerned' as Budget measures bite

The boss of a fast-growing farm machinery manufacturing operation warned of potentially dire effects from new farm inheritance tax rules as he...

17.01.2025 30

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Senior Diss farmer's outspoken attack on government over farm cuts and tax

A senior farmer has slammed the new Labour government over its "unprecedented attack" on family farms.

16.01.2025 4

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Chestnut Group makes fourth Norfolk pub acquisition as Gin Trap Inn joins fold

An East Anglian pub group is continuing its rapid expansion with another purchase in north Norfolk.

04.12.2024 3

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91-year-old founder's pride as Suffolk manufacturer scoops King's Award

A Suffolk manufacturing company which began life in a small shed is celebrating extraordinary export success.

04.12.2024 4

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Blades for giant wind farm off the coast of Suffolk are to be built in the UK

A major milestone has been reached in the latest in a series of wind farms off the East Anglian coast with an announcement that its turbine blades...

12.11.2024 10

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Farmers' shock at Budget bombshell causes confidence to plummet in poll

Farmers are reeling from the effects of chancellor Rachel Reeves' bombshell Budget last week, a new Suffolk poll has revealed.

06.11.2024 4

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Norfolk rivers project could provide template for water resilience, report suggests

Collective action taken in Norfolk to secure future water supplies has been highlighted in a national report.

01.11.2024 7

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World War 1 tractors fetch record prices at rare farm sale in Norfolk

A remarkable collection ancient tractors set new world records as some of the oldest machines went under the hammer. last month.

01.11.2024 5

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Changes at the top of biggest Suffolk estate as ex-NFU president heads up board

A hugely influential farmer who once headed up the National Farmers' Union (NFU) as its president has become chairman of the board at Suffolk's...

01.11.2024 4

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Regional bakery chain snaps up award-winning gluten-free sweet treats company

A fast-growing bakery chain based with stores across Suffolk and Norfolk has snapped up a business making gluten-free sweet treats.

29.10.2024 20

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Suffolk farm attraction hosts Halloween Scaretacular for young half-term revellers

A farm attraction set in a Suffolk beauty spot is hosting a ghoulish Halloween Scaretacular event this October half term.

29.10.2024 6

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Norfolk clothes retailer raises £23k for cancer charity at fashion show

A clothes chain owner has raised £23k for a cancer charity after hosting a fundraising fashion show.

08.10.2024 6

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New director takes reins at Duke's 10,500-acre Suffolk estate

A new director takes the reins this week at one of Suffolk's ancient estates.

04.10.2024 3

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Southwold brewer Adnams plans to rebuild 'energy from waste' plant

Adnams is planning to rebuild its Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility in Reydon as part of a major drive to reach net zero.

01.10.2024 4

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Pubs and brewing group Adnams cheered by first half performance as losses ease

Suffolk brewing and hospitality group Adnams is toasting a 6.4% lift in sales as it looks to shed some of its non-core assets to relieve debt...

30.09.2024 5

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Two Magpies bakery closes north Norfolk restaurant and opens up Mini-Magpies cafe

A fast-growing bakery chain has downsized one of its north Norfolk sites from a restaurant to a cafe-takeaway service.

19.09.2024 4

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Adnams chairman 'saddened' as he steps down with immediate effect for health reasons

The long-time chairman of Adnams has stepped down with immediate effect due to health reasons.

12.09.2024 10

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Fashion chain owner pledges to raise £60k for cancer charity in her 60th year

The Suffolk-born creator of a high street fashion chain has pledged to raise more than £ 60k for charity by 2025 as she celebrates her 60th year.

06.09.2024 5

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Livestock farmers face nightmare as Bluetongue zone imposed on Suffolk-Norfolk border

Livestock farmers in north Suffolk and south Norfolk are feeling stressed and worried after their animals were placed under movement restrictions...

28.08.2024 3

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Suffolk abattoir investigates mistreatment claims after campaigners release footage

A Suffolk abattoir has said it is committed to high levels of animal welfare after coming under fire from an animal rights charity.

22.08.2024 30

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Farmers' relief as vital East Anglian wheat harvest begins after weather battering

North Suffolk farmer John Collen geared up for his vital wheat harvest this week in a state of exhaustion.

02.08.2024 8

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