Therese took part in the banner procession in Halesworth on Saturday to mark its 800th year as a market town. The market charter having originally been granted by Henry III. Eight centuries later, the market still trades every week.
Since 2019, the police have removed 100,000 knives from the streets. The government is now going one step further, banning machetes & zombie-style knives that have no practical use but are used in devastating street violence.
“It’s disappointing and extremely concerning that Barclays have announced that both their Southwold and Woodbridge banks are to close. Physical branches are especially important for the elderly and most vulnerable and are also critical for our many small businesses.
More school places for children with special educational needs will be created as a result of today's announcement to further resource the government's Special Educational Needs Improvement Plan.
Good luck to all our young people who are receiving their A-level results today. For those who didn't quite get what they hoped for, advice and support is available via the national helpline on 0800 100 900 and at: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Thérèse and Water Minister Rebecca Pow met local community groups, environmental regulators, farming representatives, water company representatives and local councillors in Woodbridge today to discuss actions to improve the River Deben.
