Tech businesses fly flag for Norfolk & Suffolk on international stage
A delegation of leading tech companies showcased our region’s fast-growing sector at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, the world’s largest connectivity event.
Celebrations as brighter wider Market Thoroughfare reopens
Reopening of the walkway, connecting the arc with the historic town centre in Bury St Edmunds.
Pioneering councils complete £2.8m carbon-cutting solar investment
Over 100 council car parking spaces in Sudbury and Stowmarket have been covered with solar panels, to help power and reduce carbon emissions at two council-owned leisure centres.
Growing businesses testify to the positive impact of Scale Up New Anglia
A scheme created six years ago to break down barriers faced by businesses looking to grow has already helped almost 400 companies to scale up and fulfil their ambitions.
Gainsborough’s House in Suffolk unveils international centre for the artist
Gainsborough’s House, the childhood home of one of Britain’s most important artists, has reopened to the public following a transformational redevelopment to create an international centre for Thomas Gainsborough and the largest gallery in Suffolk.
Challenges and opportunities in region’s drive to net zero highlighted by event
Carbon-reducing projects and green innovation in agri-food, construction and other key sectors have been highlighted at a Clean Growth for Business conference organised by New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.
Creative industries to access funding and investor networks through scheme
Creative industry businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are to be supported with scale-up plans and given access to investor networks after a successful bid to Government led by New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.
Tougher Government intervention needed to support businesses hit by bird flu
Leaders from Norfolk’s embattled poultry industry have called on Environment Secretary Therese Coffey to deliver more support to the sector as it deals with an “unprecedented” outbreak of bird flu in the eastern region.
Skills Bootcamps aim to address labour shortages in key sectors
Valuable skills will be taught to 240 people in construction, logistics and other sectors facing labour shortages thanks to a new Skills Bootcamps initiative – boosting their employability.
Revamped Food Museum building gives Suffolk new attraction
A stunning new exhibition and events space has been opened at the Food Museum in Stowmarket with support from New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership.