Brandon News Story Archive 2010

Firefighters Called To Fire At Omar Homes

Just before 1.00pm today, Wednesday 15th December 2010, Suffolk Fire and Rescue appliances from Brandon and Mildenhall were called to reports of a fire at Omar Homes in Brandon.

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Forest Heath Ask Residents Where They Think Savings Should Be Made

Forest Heath District Council is faced with needing to save 7.5% from next years budget. They are asking Forest Heath residents to tell them where they think those savings should be made.

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Brandon House Reopens Following £300,000 Refurbishment

One of Brandon's biggest and best known hotels has today reopened to the public following a major £300,000 refurbishment project which has taken place over the last 10 weeks.

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Exclusive Photos Inside The Refurbished Brandon House

BrandonSuffolk.com has been given exclusive access to Brandon House (formerly Brandon House Hotel) to bring you the first photos as its £300,000 refurbishment project comes to an end.

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Crime In Brandon Is Down Again On Same Period Last Year

Figures obtained by BrandonSuffolk.com from Suffolk Police under the Freedom of Information Act, show that total crime in Brandon for the first half of 2010 is down on the same total for 2009.

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Armed Police And Police Helicopter Search For Suspect After Attack

Armed officers and the force helicopter from Suffolk Police were brought in to assist with locating a suspect after a man was attacked on the evening on Friday 20th August 2010.

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Two Brandon Properties Closed Down Due To Anti-Social Behaviour

Two residential properties in Brandon have been closed down after Suffolk Constabulary made an application under section 11 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003.

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Braderie Success For Brandon

The first event in Forest Heath District Council's fun in Brandon has been hailed a huge success. A Braderie brought people into the High Street to browse the stalls, relax outside the cafes and visit High Street shops.

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Police Appeal For Witnesses After Man Arrested On Suspicion Of GBH

Police in Brandon are appealing for witnesses following an incident outside the Five Bells public house on Market Hill, Brandon between 9:30pm and 10pm yesterday evening, Friday 23 July.

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Forest Fire In Brandon Woods Close To Center Parcs Holiday Village

Suffolk Fire and Rescue service were despatched to reports of a blaze in woods close to Center Parcs Elveden Forest. A call was received at 2.45pm on Monday after the fire was spotted just off the B1106.

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Free Photography Course Launched In Brandon

Brandon Foto-Imaging Group has announced the launch of a new, six-week course helping beginners to master the basics of good photography.The course will culminate in an exhibition of photographs taken in and around Brandon.

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Brandon Police Issue Statement Over Brandon Buzz Cancellation

After it was confirmed earlier this week that the 2010 Brandon Buzz would not go ahead in July as originally planned, Brandon Police have issued a statement to BrandonSuffolk.com.

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Statement From 'Buzz' Organisers Gives Residents Some Hope

A statement issued by Eddie Stewart and Gill Mills, organisers of the annual Brandon Buzz music festival, has given Brandon residents some hope that the event could go ahead as planned.

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This Years Brandon Buzz Cancelled Due To Policing Costs

The Brandon Buzz music festival, due to take place on Sunday 25th July 2010 on the Brandon Remembrance Playing Fields, has been cancelled due to extreme policing costs.

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Brandon SNT Commended In The High Sherrif's Award

Brandon Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and the Brandon Gospel Church have come third in the new Suffolk Community Partnership of the Year award, announced at the Safer Suffolk Foundation’s High Sheriff Awards Ceremony.

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Pothole Reveals Possible WWII Underground Bunker

A mysterious room which some believe could possibly be a World War II bunker has been discovered under the car park of The Flintknappers public house in Brandon, after a car become stuck in a pothole.

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Speeding Removed From Brandon SNT List Of Priorities

Following the recent public meeting held on 10th March, it has been decided to remove the Speeding in Brandon Priority. Members of the Brandon public made this decision at the meeting.

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Fire Breaks Out At Plastics Factory In Brandon

In the early hours of Saturday 20th February at approximately 2.04am, Suffolk fire crews were called to a blaze on Brandon Industrial Park just off London Road in Brandon.

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Brandon Safer Neighbourhood Team Sets New Local Priorities

Following a recent Public Tasking Meeting, Brandon Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has set new policing priorities for the area. Members of the SNT welcome all to attend their regular public meetings.

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Brandon Safer Neighbourhood Team Welcomes New Sergeant

Brandon Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) has welcomed Christian Chisnall as its new Sergeant. Sergeant Chisnall joined the team this month, moving on from his posting as a Sergeant in Mildenhall.

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