Suffolk will host the opening stage of the 2019 and 2020 Women’s Tour, the premier cycling event. It’s the fourth time Britain’s biggest women’s pro-cycling race has started in Suffolk, news that will bring a boost to the economy. It’s estimated the previous races have attracted more than 250,000 spectators and created a net economic…
Suffolk is blessed with hundreds of delightful coffee shops and cafes, serving delicious food and providing top-notch service. From town centre establishments to quaint village or coastal locations, it seems you can’t get enough of them. According to official TripAdvisor rankings, the top performers have five-star votes from hundreds of happy customers. So, without further…
A new boutique hotel opens in Pakefield this spring, which the owners say will bring a welcome new tourist and dining experience to the Lowestoft area. Owners Nathan and Sally Jones will launch The Hog Hotel at the former Fishers Hotel. It promises to be a boutique hotel, with 17 bespoke rooms, all carefully designed…
Adnams has revealed the popular Cross Keys Aldeburgh pub will reopen after refurbishment on March 1, under a new manager. Emily Portsmouth will take over behind the bar, working for the Southwold brewery, offering a range of Adnams cask and keg beers, spirits and wines as well as traditional pub food. The busy pub in…
A new free editorial website to support Suffolk’s business community has been launched by copywriting and editorial specialists Magic Word Media. The Suffolk Business website gives the county’s business owners and PR companies a place to publish their business news content to boost brand-building and exposure. And there’s no charge whatsoever. Contributors will have their…
The owners of a collection of Suffolk hotels, including The Brudenell in Aldeburgh, have rebranded to The Hotel Folk. Formerly known as TA Hotel Collection, the hotel groups says the new name has come about after nearly half a million pounds was invested in new systems. As well as The Brudenell, pictured above, The Hotel…
Suffolk County Council is ready to market the first phases of the Chilton Woods site to developers. Chilton Woods is a major new development on the edge of Sudbury which could see 1,150 homes, 1,900 new jobs created, and a new primary school built. The county council owns much of the land for development which…
Human Givens therapy is growing in popularity and a new psycotherapist and counsellor has set up near Ipswich. Deborah Potts provides therapy for a wide number of conditions, from anxiety and depression, to phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Working from Chelmondiston, she states: “I specialise in human givens therapy, a proven and positive way to…