News in Hadleigh

Thursday's On This Day…

On this day in 1840 The foundation stone for Nelson's Column was laid in Trafalgar Square. It was built to commemorate British naval hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Hadleigh town council has defended decisions, which members of the public have branded 'a waste of public money'.

Councillors faced questions during the public forum at their month meeting on Sepetmebr 16 and have now received answers.

Wednesdays wonderful fact

Nutmeg can be fatally poisonous. Although delicious when used sparingly, two to three teaspoons of raw nutmeg can induce hallucinations, convulsions, pain, nausea and paranoia. Whilst rare, some fatalities have even been recorded. Think about that next time you eat pumpkin pie.

Campaigners fighting for improvements to NHS dental services in Suffolk have met with some of the people responsible for the growing crisis to share the testimonies of local people and demand action to address the system's failings.

Toothless in Suffolk campaigners Steve Marsling, Mark Jones, and NHS dentist Helen Duncan, yesterday (28 September) met with the commissioners of the NHS England and NHS Improvement for the East of England, who are responsible for the delivery of NHS dental services in the region.

Tuesday's On This Day

In 1888 The first use of the name, 'Jack the Ripper' in an anonymous letter to the Central News Agency. He went on to kill five women, and it's believed he may have been responsible for the deaths of four more.

Business leaders in Suffolk have called on Hadleigh MP James Cartridge to put pressure on the Conservative government to increase the number of visas issued to HGV drivers from the EU.

Fuel shortages, sparked by panic buying after the Road Haulage Society warned of driver shortages, which led to BP garages not receiving supplies, along with supermarkets shelves not being filled with goods, have been a result in the lack of HGV drivers.

Babergh councillors have given the go-ahead to a new Wellbeing Strategy – building upon the council's continued commitment to helping its residents live happy, healthy and independent lives.

The strategy was approved at Babergh's full council meeting last Tuesday following a presentation from the cabinet member, Independent councillor Derek Davis, and subsequent debate.

Mondays Thought of the day

As a kid, most parents teach their children not to trust the things they watch on television. Now, kids want their parents not to trust the things they see on Facebook and Instagram.

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Sunday's Motivational Quote

What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.