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Discover more to Park Home living by joining us, Tingdene Parks, in the beautiful heathland setting of Falcon Park, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RP for a Coffee & Cakes day on the 27th April at 10am to 2pm.

Blueflame Services Colchester have been appointed to cary out free installations throughout East Anglia under a new Government-led scheme to ease fuel poverty -the Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation (HHRCO).

Barry Martin has been expanding his driving school, BTI Driving. In addition to himself, there are now 2 other Driving Instructors working with him.

Care UK has just published its first free regional magazine featuring stories from across East Anglia.

A state-of-the-art new Ipswich care home for older people and a wellbeing centre which will offer day care clubs and activities for older people who live independently in the community have been granted planning approval by Ipswich Borough Council.

Support worker Muayyd Mohammed, who cares for older people in the Ipswich area, has won a national competition to design Care UK’s 2012 Christmas card.

‘John Constable: Life and the Landscape’ by Julie Wheeler is the latest title in Collca’s BiteSize Biography ebook series. This is the true story of an uncompromising and passionate painter; a romantic Georgian hero and a dedicated father.

Suffolk County Council has selected Care UK as its partner to fulfil the long term vision for older people’s care in the county.

A new specialised service introduced in Suffolk earlier this year is proving successful in helping older people with dementia to keep their independence and remain living at home when it’s in their best interest to do so.

GEDC continues to develop specialized services to Northeast.

The young families who have left Long Island often return with their children for visits and need baby gear to make their stays more comfortable.

Sleepy Suffolk has been in the news recently for a very good reason; a painting of the beautiful landscape was sold for a record price.

2012 is shaping up to be quite a year. What with the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, there are more opportunities than ever to get together with your neighbours and celebrate with a community project. This article outlines some projects on offer.

Summer holidays are great when they begin, but it's difficult to keep the excitement up for 6 whole weeks. If you’re staying in the UK it pays to have a plan and this handy article outlines some of the activities on offer in Suffolk this summer.

The Diamond Jubilee in Britain is a great reason to get together in your community and have a street party. This article looks at the issue of community, and why it’s so important to us all.

The key to a stress free holiday is keeping it simple. Staying in the UK is one way of eliminating stress, no airports, no check-in, no kids kicking the seats in front of them. This handy article has some other great tips for hassle free holidays.

If you can’t afford a summer holiday abroad this year, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Thousands of people are cutting back and deciding to stay in the UK for their holidays. This handy article looks at family package holidays in Suffolk.

The Paramount Theater officials continue to express their gratitude to the over 100 fire departments that have answered calls for the recent brush fires in Manorville and Ridge.

Arrow Security Patrol Supervisor detained two men stealing scrap metal after they breached a perimeter fence on a client’s property in Long Island New York’s Hauppauge Industrial Area (HIA),

Following recent website launches for the Institute of Fundraising and Cambridge Network, netXtra has again consolidated its position as the membership sector's first choice for member-focused online solutions.

When you’re stuck for inspiration you need to recharge your creative juices. Kick back and let Hollywood inspire your wedding plans – this article shows how transfixed the film industry is on two people getting hitched.

You’re over the moon to be engaged, but it won’t be long until the pressures of planning a wedding start to hit. Make sure you get the wedding you want by making a list of criteria and sticking to it, no matter what everyone else’s opinion is.

Nothing is really as important as location when choosing a new home. Whether you are renting in Haverhill or Heckmondwike, it pays to do your research. This handy article outlines some of the other factors you should consider.

Thousands of people who are unemployed or facing redundancy across the Eastern region are set to benefit from a new support package delivered by leading development specialists The Consultancy Home Counties (TCHC).

Utica Native Kevin Byrd Youngest Prostate Cancer Advocate in U.S. and New Health & Wellness Chairman for the 100 work is honored by Congressional Record Honoring February 2, 2012 Prostate Cancer Awareness Observance Day

Did you know that alcohol has an effect on your body from the moment you take your first sip ? This handy article looks at alcohol awareness and the impacts of too much alcohol on your system.

Choosing the right care home for your elderly relatives is always an emotive issue. You need to be sure you have done your research. This handy article has lots of helpful tips for those looking for a residential home.

Local charity, Suffolk Befriending Scheme, is preparing for a series of cookery school days with a special Christmas theme in the run up to the festive season.

Local charity, The Bridge Project, proudly served up its first meal with zero food miles within its café last week.

Online directory LongIslandContractors.com lists exclusively home improvement businesses serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties

Suffolk County’s public library patrons can now download free e-books to their Kindle

Excellent customer service, outstanding facilities and high levels of repeat business have all helped Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket secure a place in the finals of this year’s Suffolk Tourism Awards.

Bedford Lodge Hotel has been crowned Best Hotel in the Newmarket in Bloom awards for the second consecutive year.

The Mill Hotel has announced an exciting new initiative in support of local community organisation, The Bridge Project, by choosing the Sudbury establishment as its single designated charity.

The Pheasant pub in Gestingthorpe, Essex, has recently opened a new hotel, with the interior design of each room being inspired by a local regional historic figure.

At least 25 new jobs are set to be created at one of Newmarket's leading hotels thanks to a major £1.5million expansion programme.

A leading Newmarket hotel is predicting a most successful summer season in spite of the turbulent national economy.

The Mackman group has this month taken on another new member of staff, reflecting a big increase in demand for PR, copywriting, blogging, case studies and website content.

The Shareholders Foundation announces that an investigation on behalf of investors in Suffolk Bancorp (NASDAQ:SUBK) shares was initiated and SUBK stockholders should send an email to mail@shareholdersfoundation.com

The wait is over. Nominations are in and the voting has begun. This year’s Marketing Society Awards for Excellence are set to feature some global heavy hitters ranging from retail giants to much-loved charities.

Residents of a Needham Market care home are set to enjoy retail therapy like never before, when a shopping mall is opened in the home for a day.

A review of salaries for marketing jobs which is soon to be launched by Brand Recruitment indicates that salaries in Norfolk and Suffolk are generally lower than in other areas of the Eastern Region.

Havebury Housing Partnership tenants are being urged to join a new panel to help spend £300,000 on improving the areas in which they live.

Līve-brary.com, the digital branch of the 56 local public libraries of Suffolk County, NY, will soon add instructions on downloading eBooks to a Kindle.

New York State has long had a homestead exemption. Homestead exemptions protect homeowners in financial distress from losing their entire property holdings to their creditors.

The forthcoming nuptials of Prince William and Catherine Middleton have led to a flurry of craft-making and reminiscences at a Stowmarket residential care home.

Success for new builder. CJW Building & Plumbing Services Ltd main goal is customer satisfaction, which has resulted in 100% of their work coming from repeat business or recommendation. Also cjwbuilders.co.uk has been launched.

With construction of the two new skateparks in Suffolk, Virginia complete, the City prepares for grand opening ceremonies this weekend.

Suffolk company Harrod UK (the UK's leading sports equipment maufacturer) has invested in photovoltaic panels on their new warehouse extension, which will generate almost 10% of their overall energy usage.

Aidan Thomas will provide leadership of Suffolk Mental Health Partnership Trust as the Acting Interim Chief Executive from Monday 14 March 2011 whilst maintaining his role as Chief Executive of Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.