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PUBLISHED: 21:31 22 August 2019 Mark Langford One of the works by Thomas Gainsborough School that has gone on display in the exhibition in Colchester Picture: DAVE GOODERHAM THOMAS GAINSBOROUGH SCHOOL Students from Thomas Gainsborough School in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, have had their work showcased in a special exhibition in Colchester. 'Beyond Plastic' at The Minories gallery is by Year 8 and 9 students from Thomas Gainsborough School and explores man's relationship with plastic.It includes a selection of solo artists, schools and organisations. how it is impacting the seas, beaches and environmental landscape of East Anglia and beyond. You may also want to watch: The exhibition, curated by lead artist Michele Webber, includes a selection of solo artists, schools and organisations displaying projects and installations and is complemented by an open exhibition of artworks in the Girling room.Year 8 and 9 students from Thomas Gainsborough School have … [Read more...] about School students’ art project on display

0 Have your say Tesco has said it will ban from its shelves all products with “excessive or inappropriate” packaging in an attempt to cut down on plastics. Chief executive David Lewis said the supermarket chain would “reserve the right” not to list any products which have too much or non-recyclable packing as it tries to eliminate hard-to-recycle material across the business by the end of 2019.Writing in a national newspaper, Mr Lewis warned that the “proliferation of plastic in society remains a challenge” and urged all sectors of the consumer goods industry to work together to tackle the problem.He said: “The need is urgent, and so from next year we will assess the size and suitability of all packaging as part of our ranging decisions, and if it’s excessive or inappropriate, we reserve the right not to list the product. “We’ll look at this category by category so every product is … [Read more...] about Tesco to ban products with ‘excessive’ packaging

PUBLISHED: 20:56 22 August 2019 | UPDATED: 20:56 22 August 2019 Mark Langford Belle Vue House in Sudbury Picture: PHIL MORLEY Archant Controversial plans to build a hotel in Sudbury's Belle Vue Park have taken a new twist. Mayor of Sudbury Robert Spivey Picture: SUDBURY TOWN COUNCILControversial plans to build a hotel in Sudbury's Belle Vue Park have taken a new twist.Town councillors say that Belle Vue House, a 19th century building that has been empty for more than 40 years, should be demolished to make way for the hotel.Under current proposals by Babergh District Council (BDC), which owns the house, it would be sold for conversion into private accommodation.A hotel and pub/restaurant would be built on a derelict outdoor pool and a small corner of the park.Stuart Poole who is one of the campaigners against plans to build a hotel on part of Belle Vue Park in Sudbury Picture: STUART POOLEBut following an extraordinary full meeting of the town council, … [Read more...] about ‘Demolish Belle Vue House’

World heavyweight boxing champion Deontay Wilder has made a surprise appearance at the opening of a restaurant in Batley. The West Yorkshire town's MP, Tracy Brabin, posted pictures of herself online with the fearsome athlete - the WBC World Heavyweight title-holder - as he was a guest at Mr T's tonight.-> 'Sniggering' carjackers threatened woman with gun before crashing into tree during police armed police chaseWilder, who goes by nicknames the Bronze Bomber and the Alabama Slammer, also shocked employees at the Bradford salon Prity, where he popped in for a facial treatment earlier this evening, according to reports.He was spotted eating a burger and fries near a wall canvas of Anthony Joshua - a heavyweight rival fight fans are desperately hoping to see him clash against.Ms Brabin told The Yorkshire Post: "He was unfazed by the mayhem and was charming and humble, saying it was an honour to meet me (I definitely felt it was the other way round!). I explained what an inspiration … [Read more...] about World heavyweight boxing champ Deontay Wilder spotted in Batley