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Sky-high thinking at airfield

November 26, 2013
26 Nov 2013

A vision to attract investment from high-tech and high-skilled businesses on Eye Airfield, creating up to 3,000 jobs, has been agreed.

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Speed campaigners continue to push for 20mph limit

November 23, 2013
23 Nov 2013

Members of the Eye campaign ‘20’s Plenty’, to establish a 20mph within the town, have said if police prosecuted every motorist speeding through its streets, the fines could amount to over £1 million per week. Read more →

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Remembrance parade in Eye

November 11, 2013
11 Nov 2013

Hundreds of people across the region gathered for Remembrance services on Sunday to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in almost one hundred years of conflicts.

The Diss Salvation Army Band led local organisations on Sunday morning in Eye, marching from the fire station to the war memorial. Read more →

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Plans for 60-bed care home in Eye

November 11, 2013
11 Nov 2013

Plans have been lodged with Mid Suffolk District Council for a 60-bedroom care home on undeveloped land behind Hartismere Hospital in Eye.

The proposals, on behalf of Care UK, also include a separate community well-being centre which the developers say will provide 25 day care places for local elderly people, many of whom will be dementia sufferers. Read more →

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Proposed gas-fired power station gets backing in principle from council

November 7, 2013
07 Nov 2013

The proposed £200 million gas-fired power station to be built at Eye airfield has been backed in principle by the Suffolk County Council cabinet.

The cabinet, although supporting the plans in a cabinet meeting yesterday, still have concerns regarding the proposed station, earmarked for a 2018 opening. Read more →

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Eye residents warned of temporary road closures on Remembrance Sunday

November 7, 2013
07 Nov 2013

Motorists are being advised of delays along roads in Eye on Remembrance Sunday.

Delays are expected along Lambseth Street, Broad Street and Church Street, with motorists likely to encounter delays between 10.30am and 11.15am and between 12 noon and 12.15pm. Read more →

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Power station could get council backing

November 4, 2013
04 Nov 2013

Suffolk County councillors are to consider supporting plans for the proposed £200 million gas-fired power station to be built at Eye airfield.

At the council’s next cabinet meeting on Tuesday, senior councillors will be asked to consider a recommendation to support the proposals, which are to be completed by Progress Power. Read more →

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Best of East Anglian antiques on show

October 21, 2013
21 Oct 2013

An exhibition of the best of East Anglian antiques has opened in Eye.

Hosted by English and Continental Antiques in Broad Street, the event runs until October 31 and is open Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10am to 5pm. Read more →

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