I have always been an outgoing person, hardly a shrinking violet, never afraid to speak to a group of people or strike up a conversation with a complete stranger. After more 17 years in advertising sales, I had an inkling I was relatively good at my job. I held managerial roles in a several London magazine businesses and was liked and respected.

Wardale Williams has been working hard to ensure you feel safe and don't miss important eye tests during the pandemic

By now, the Christmas Decs will be packed away, you'll be into the full swing of work and back to your regular routine. But how are those new year’s resolutions coming along? Still going strong? Still thinking about it or have you knocked them on the head and you're back on the sofa scoffing chocolate?

The Joy of Knitting - why I love it, why you should love it and how it’ll make the world a better place

This Christmas, Health Foods For You are opening for longer and in the run up to Christmas, will be opening on Sunday

New Business Launches in Sudbury to tackle rural isolation amongst the older generations

Despite this being the 21st Century, mental health illness is still a taboo subject for many. World Mental Health Day on 10th October gives the opportunity to break through the wall of silence and give hope, advice and strength to those affected by mental illness. Bethany Mayhew explains why World Mental Health Day is important to her, as a Sixth Form student,

Sudbury and Great Cornard RUNS, WALKS AND CYCLES MORE THAN 10,000 MILES in FIRST FEW DAYS OF BEAT THE STREET

This Autumn, Wardale Williams, Opticians in Sudbury, are offering you £50 off your new glasses when you trade in your old pair, but what happens to them once you hand them to Amanda and the team?

An exciting new venture has come to Sudbury in the form of Kind Cuisine, a café which will exclusively offer plant based food and drink