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Council's recycling scheme raises £11,600 for Cancer Support Suffolk

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Ipswich Borough Council has presented Cancer Support Suffolk with a £11,600 donation, generated through a national metal recycling scheme for cremation ashes.

Why it matters: The donation will help the local charity continue supporting people with cancer and their families across Suffolk, building on their 25-year history of service in the county.

The big picture: The money comes from the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management's Metal Recycling Scheme, which has raised more than £19 million for charities across the UK. The programme works by recycling metal from cremation ashes with prior consent from bereaved families.

Ipswich Borough Council has presented Cancer Support Suffolk with a £11,600 donation
Ipswich Borough Council has presented Cancer Support Suffolk with a £11,600 donation, generated through a national metal recycling scheme for cremation ashesIpswich Borough Council

What they're saying: "Cancer Support Suffolk is such a worthy charity doing some amazing work and I know its incredible team has helped so many people in Ipswich and beyond," says Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change.

Mark Murphy MBE, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk, says the donation "will make an incredible difference to the number of people with cancer and their families that we can support."

How it works:

  • The scheme only recycles metal with explicit permission from families

  • Participating crematoria collect the metal following cremations

  • Money raised goes to local charities connected to bereavement

  • Charities are suggested by families using the service

The bottom line: The donation demonstrates how bereaved families in Ipswich are helping support vital local services, with their consent to metal recycling creating a lasting positive impact in the community.

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Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort

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Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.

Why it matters: The damage constitutes an offence under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which protects historically significant sites.

Inside the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe
Inside the Landguard Fort in FelixstoweGetty Images

The details: Suffolk Police reported that the incident took place between 17:00 on Monday, 10 March and 09:00 on Tuesday, 11 March.

The golf balls were driven from a grass mound outside the fort on Point View Road, with some projectiles clearing the outer wall and landing in the inner parade area.

What's next: Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those responsible to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/13803/25 via:

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

The bottom line: This act of vandalism has caused damage to one of Felixstowe's most important historic landmarks, which is protected by national legislation.

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