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Large fire breaks out at Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham

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A major blaze erupted at Bolton Bros recycling facility near Ipswich early Tuesday morning, with firefighters battling the flames throughout the night.

The big picture: Twelve fire engines responded to tackle the fire, which started in a building containing heavy machinery at the industrial site.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that an electrical fault caused the fire.

Key details:

  • The fire began around 1:40am at the Bolton Bros recycling centre in Great Blakenham

  • Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service dispatched 12 appliances to the scene

  • The blaze broke out in a single-storey building housing three forklifts

  • Suffolk Police also attended to assist at the incident

Why it matters: The scale of the response indicates the seriousness of the fire. Smoke or disruption may continue to affect residents in the Great Blakenham area.

What's next: Further updates are expected as more information becomes available. We've reached out to the company for comment but haven't received a response yet.

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Partnership to inspire Suffolk's next generation of female construction workers

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A ground-breaking collaboration between Suffolk Chamber and Women in Construction Anglia has already engaged more than 600 individuals through events and initiatives.

Why it matters: The partnership aims to address the construction sector's skills shortage while increasing diversity in an industry where women currently make up only 15% of the workforce.

The big picture: The collaboration comes as the government commits £600 million to tackle construction skills gaps, with plans to train 60,000 skilled workers by 2029 to support the building of 1.5 million homes.

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John Dugmore and Clare FrielWomen in Construction Anglia

What they're saying: "This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to bridging the gap between industry and education," said John Dugmore, CEO of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.

"We have been working behind the scenes on this partnership for some time, so the Chancellor's announcement on investing in skills in construction has come at the perfect time."

Details: The partnership will focus on:

  • Enhancing skills development through collaboration with local education institutions and businesses

  • Addressing barriers to work

  • Promoting diversity and inclusion

  • Facilitating engagement between industry and education

By the numbers: Women in Construction Anglia has made significant impact since launching in October 2024, engaging more than 600 individuals through events and initiatives aimed at inspiring the next generation of women to pursue construction careers.

What they're saying: Clare Friel, Founder of Women in Construction Anglia, said: "Our collaboration with the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce amplifies our efforts to inspire and support women in the construction industry."

"Since its inception we have been proud to collaborate with colleges across Suffolk but have aspirations to take our work across the region. Together, we can create more opportunities and drive meaningful change."

The bottom line: With this new partnership, Suffolk aims to remain "at the forefront of the construction sector," according to Dugmore, ensuring the county is "equipped with a diverse and skilled workforce ready to meet future challenges."

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