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Ash Jones is a trainee reporter for Suffolk News and the Bury Free Press, primarily covering Ipswich as well as East Suffolk, including towns like Kesgrave, Felixstowe, Woodbridge and Lowestoft.

Plans to convert vacant electronics store into adult gaming centre given green light after appeal

06 December 2023
Plans to convert vacant electronics store into adult gaming centre given green light after appeal

Plans to convert vacant electronics store into adult gaming centre given green light after appeal

06 December 2023

An adult gaming centre just off a high street has been given the green light after an appeal.


March in solidarity against sexual violence and rape to take place this week

06 December 2023
March in solidarity against sexual violence and rape to take place this week

March in solidarity against sexual violence and rape to take place this week

06 December 2023

A women’s charity is set to demonstrate this week after renewed efforts to combat sexual assault in Suffolk.


Abnormal load to cause delays on key routes

06 December 2023
Abnormal load to cause delays on key routes

Abnormal load to cause delays on key routes

06 December 2023

Motorists should be aware of potential delays on key routes through Suffolk as an abnormal load is due to snake its way through the county today.


Huge new 70-acre business park could be built off A14 and A12

05 December 2023
Huge new 70-acre business park could be built off A14 and A12

Huge new 70-acre business park could be built off A14 and A12

05 December 2023

A huge new 70-acre business park could be built between two towns to promote new business opportunities in the county.


Smiles all round after housing developer donates anti-bullying bench to primary school

05 December 2023
Smiles all round after housing developer donates anti-bullying bench to primary school

Smiles all round after housing developer donates anti-bullying bench to primary school

05 December 2023

It’s smiles all round at a primary school after a friendship and anti-bullying bench was donated by a developer building homes in a nearby village.


Brave knights led by former soldier to march in full armour to support veterans

05 December 2023
Brave knights led by former soldier to march in full armour to support veterans

Brave knights led by former soldier to march in full armour to support veterans

05 December 2023

A group of brave knights on a walking challenge this weekend to help shine a light on veterans’ struggles – while in full suits of armour.


Suspended bus services to return after driver shortage

05 December 2023
Suspended bus services to return after driver shortage

Suspended bus services to return after driver shortage

05 December 2023

Users of public transport in a town will be pleased to know that service should will be back to normal by early next year.


‘It has been an absolute pleasure’: New era for convenience store after owner retires

05 December 2023
‘It has been an absolute pleasure’: New era for convenience store after owner retires

‘It has been an absolute pleasure’: New era for convenience store after owner retires

05 December 2023

The owner of a convenience store near Sudbury thanked customers as he announced his retirement.


‘Neighbour from hell’: Local news chiefs call on BBC to roll back on ‘aggressive’ expansion plans

05 December 2023
‘Neighbour from hell’: Local news chiefs call on BBC to roll back on ‘aggressive’ expansion plans

‘Neighbour from hell’: Local news chiefs call on BBC to roll back on ‘aggressive’ expansion plans

05 December 2023

Senior editorial directors of some of the UK’s top news organisations have called on the BBC to abandon its ‘aggressive’ expansion plans.


Woman in 80s suffers head injury after being hit by van outside supermarket

04 December 2023
Woman in 80s suffers head injury after being hit by van outside supermarket

Woman in 80s suffers head injury after being hit by van outside supermarket

04 December 2023

A woman in her 80s suffered a head injury after being hit by a car on the outskirts of a town.


Web firm that is as old as Google celebrates major milestone

04 December 2023
Web firm that is as old as Google celebrates major milestone

Web firm that is as old as Google celebrates major milestone

04 December 2023

A Suffolk company that launched just as enthusiasm for the internet started to take off and is as old as Google is celebrating a major milestone.


Paddy McGuinness returns to stand-up for first tour in eight years – with Suffolk date announced

04 December 2023
Paddy McGuinness returns to stand-up for first tour in eight years – with Suffolk date announced

Paddy McGuinness returns to stand-up for first tour in eight years – with Suffolk date announced

04 December 2023

A much-loved comedian will bring the laughs to Suffolk as part of his first stand-up tour in eight years.


Third arrest made in connection with attempted murder after man stamped on and run over

04 December 2023
Third arrest made in connection with attempted murder after man stamped on and run over

Third arrest made in connection with attempted murder after man stamped on and run over

04 December 2023

A third arrest has been made after a man was stamped on and run over with a vehicle – which is being treated as an attempted murder.


Chart-topping pop singer to wow crowds in summer concert

04 December 2023
Chart-topping pop singer to wow crowds in summer concert

Chart-topping pop singer to wow crowds in summer concert

04 December 2023

James Arthur has been announced as the latest headliner to rock a Suffolk stage next year.


A11 reopens after broken-down van

04 December 2023
A11 reopens after broken-down van

A11 reopens after broken-down van

04 December 2023

There are delays on a key route due to a broken-down van.


Suffolk cinema to undergo rebrand after £22m deal

04 December 2023
Suffolk cinema to undergo rebrand after £22m deal

Suffolk cinema to undergo rebrand after £22m deal

04 December 2023

Christmas may have come early for film buffs as a cinema has been spared after its owner collapsed and will undergo a major rebrand.


Businesses slam ‘thoughtless’ scaffolding on historic building as trade affected

04 December 2023
Businesses slam ‘thoughtless’ scaffolding on historic building as trade affected

Businesses slam ‘thoughtless’ scaffolding on historic building as trade affected

04 December 2023

Business owners are furious scaffolding has been put up around a historic building in a town centre at one of the busiest times of the year.


Last chance to help make a difference to those in need this Christmas

01 December 2023
Last chance to help make a difference to those in need this Christmas

Last chance to help make a difference to those in need this Christmas

01 December 2023

SuffolkNews is asking for one last push by readers to help make Christmas special for those in need.


Bar and lounge confirmed for historic derelict waterfront warehouse

01 December 2023
Bar and lounge confirmed for historic derelict waterfront warehouse

Bar and lounge confirmed for historic derelict waterfront warehouse

01 December 2023

A lounge restaurant and bar will take over a derelict warehouse as regeneration of a waterfront reaches a ‘significant milestone’.


Temporary tenant for town’s former opticians revealed after its move

01 December 2023
Temporary tenant for town’s former opticians revealed after its move

Temporary tenant for town’s former opticians revealed after its move

01 December 2023

A temporary tenant has taken up residence at a former opticians, bringing festive activities and climate awareness.