News in Hadleigh

Babergh has published its draft five-year housing land supply statements – outlining the anticipated supply of new homes between now and 2026, on the Shotley peninsula and other parts of the district.

The National Planning Policy Framework requires councils to identify and update a supply of specific deliverable sites which are capable of providing a minimum of five years' worth of housing against their housing requirement. This is known as the housing land supply.

The holiday industry has taken a big hit due to the pandemic but companies such as Travel Stop in Hadleigh have stayed open by remaining close to their customers and being available, as founder Bridget Keevil today confirmed.

Mrs Keevil added: "Many operators haven't been able to manage the storm and have been run out of business. We have been sensible and not wasted money where we didn't have to."

Babergh is asking businesses, residents and the local community to give their feedback to help shape the future of Hadleigh Market.

The market, which runs every Friday morning, has grown substantially over the last five years, and during the coronavirus restrictions offered a safe, open space for local shoppers to purchase food and other essential items.

Wednesday's wonderful fact

Did you know there was a successful Tinder match in Antarctica in 2014.

Tuesday's on this day

In 1983, the "Thriller" single released worldwide by Michael Jackson.

Public health bosses in Suffolk have welcomed the Government's commitment to provide extra resources to help fight COVID-19 in the county, including Hadleigh which has suffered relatively high number of cases.

It comes as pressure on the county's hospitals is reaching critical levels due to more people needing treatment - and some of the highest rates of infection in the country.

Monday's morning quiz

Which two countries share the longest international border?

Steve Holder hailed his Hadleigh side after they thumped Newmarket 4-1 at Millfield.

A Kade Ivatt hat trick helped Holder's rejuvenated United to back to back wins and get their season back on track, following their 3-0 win at Haverhill the week before

Hallowe'en. All Hallows' Eve. Spooky, right? Gotta say, for apparitions like me Hallowe'en is a bit of a busman's holiday. It just means an extra round of the town, haunting. And an extra round in each tavern.

One good thing about it: for one night a year I get to see all the less active Hadleigh spirits. They all come out: the persecuted witch, the Roundhead who lost his regiment, the nineteenth century river-boat woman, the downed fighter pilot, etc. It's good to see them all.

Sunday's thought

You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. - A.A. Milne