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Students to host ‘epic’ film screening at town centre cinema

17 June 2025
Students to host ‘epic’ film screening at town centre cinema

Students to host ‘epic’ film screening at town centre cinema

17 June 2025

Filmmakers of the future are getting ready to showcase their work during a night at the movies in Bury St Edmunds.


‘Amazing’ and ‘brave’ boy Theo, 8, is on track for his new ‘wheels’

17 June 2025
‘Amazing’ and ‘brave’ boy Theo, 8, is on track for his new ‘wheels’

‘Amazing’ and ‘brave’ boy Theo, 8, is on track for his new ‘wheels’

17 June 2025

A boy with a genetic condition will be able to experience being on a race track with his own wheels thanks to support to buy him a wheelchair.


In the digital age, how do we limit our children’s screen time and encourage real-world play?

17 June 2025
In the digital age, how do we limit our children’s screen time and encourage real-world play?

In the digital age, how do we limit our children’s screen time and encourage real-world play?

17 June 2025

Read our opinion piece following an inquiry looking at the barriers to play for kids today and how to support families to play more.


New expected opening date for relocated specialist education facility

13 June 2025
New expected opening date for relocated specialist education facility

New expected opening date for relocated specialist education facility

13 June 2025

A specialist education facility is due to open at its new location several months later than initially planned.


New opportunities for students as school acquires additional four acres

11 June 2025
New opportunities for students as school acquires additional four acres

New opportunities for students as school acquires additional four acres

11 June 2025

A large secondary school is delighted to have an additional four acres to support different aspects of students’ learning.


‘We have amazing children and families’: Nursery is over the moon with inspection result

11 June 2025
‘We have amazing children and families’: Nursery is over the moon with inspection result

‘We have amazing children and families’: Nursery is over the moon with inspection result

11 June 2025

A nursery manager has said she was ‘ecstatic’ about positive comments from the regulator following its first inspection under a new provider.


See pictures of ‘amazing and ‘vibrant’ colour run event

10 June 2025
See pictures of ‘amazing and ‘vibrant’ colour run event

See pictures of ‘amazing and ‘vibrant’ colour run event

10 June 2025

More than 200 pupils, staff members and families came together for a colour run event to raise funds to improve a school playground.


‘Long may the college keep going’: Guests share memories at college’s centenary dinner

10 June 2025
‘Long may the college keep going’: Guests share memories at college’s centenary dinner

‘Long may the college keep going’: Guests share memories at college’s centenary dinner

10 June 2025

Former staff and students have shared their memories of West Suffolk College during a centenary dinner.


‘It will reduce the strain on families’: Education bosses react to extension of free school meals

06 June 2025
‘It will reduce the strain on families’: Education bosses react to extension of free school meals

‘It will reduce the strain on families’: Education bosses react to extension of free school meals

06 June 2025

The extension of free school meals to more children has been welcomed – but one education boss is concerned it ignores ‘just-about-managing’ families.


‘It is disgusting’: Parents react to school’s plan to ban skirts

06 June 2025
‘It is disgusting’: Parents react to school’s plan to ban skirts

‘It is disgusting’: Parents react to school’s plan to ban skirts

06 June 2025

A secondary school’s plan to ban pupils from wearing skirts has been met with backlash from some parents, with one branding the move sexist.


New dragon and fresh attractions as festival celebrates 10th anniversary

05 June 2025
New dragon and fresh attractions as festival celebrates 10th anniversary

New dragon and fresh attractions as festival celebrates 10th anniversary

05 June 2025

A popular festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary later this month – and there will be new attractions on offer.


We review acclaimed playwright’s 1976 social satire that explores marital relationships

04 June 2025
We review acclaimed playwright’s 1976 social satire that explores marital relationships

We review acclaimed playwright’s 1976 social satire that explores marital relationships

04 June 2025

SuffolkNews reporter Mariam Ghaemi reviews Just Between Ourselves by Alan Ayckbourn, which is on at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds until Saturday.


‘This new space isn’t just about new carpets and fresh paint’

04 June 2025
‘This new space isn’t just about new carpets and fresh paint’

‘This new space isn’t just about new carpets and fresh paint’

04 June 2025

A primary school has officially opened its new, standalone classroom.


‘It’s a big deal for us’: Restaurant run by students picks up top accolade

03 June 2025
‘It’s a big deal for us’: Restaurant run by students picks up top accolade

‘It’s a big deal for us’: Restaurant run by students picks up top accolade

03 June 2025

A restaurant located at a college in Suffolk has picked up a ‘MasterChef-style’ award three years running.


Should a park and ride scheme be explored for growing Suffolk town?

25 May 2025
Should a park and ride scheme be explored for growing Suffolk town?

Should a park and ride scheme be explored for growing Suffolk town?

25 May 2025

A park and ride scheme for a market town is not on the cards a council has said, despite calls for it to be considered.


Students enjoy ‘life-changing’ free study trip on cruise ship thanks to travel company

22 May 2025
Students enjoy ‘life-changing’ free study trip on cruise ship thanks to travel company

Students enjoy ‘life-changing’ free study trip on cruise ship thanks to travel company

22 May 2025

A cruise line paid for travel and tourism students to have a five-day study trip to the Netherlands.


University that ‘truly places students at the heart of the system’ wins prestigious national title

22 May 2025
University that ‘truly places students at the heart of the system’ wins prestigious national title

University that ‘truly places students at the heart of the system’ wins prestigious national title

22 May 2025

The University of Suffolk has been awarded the title of ‘University of the Year’ for 2025.


‘The hard work has paid off with fantastic recognition’: School celebrates positive inspection outcome

22 May 2025
‘The hard work has paid off with fantastic recognition’: School celebrates positive inspection outcome

‘The hard work has paid off with fantastic recognition’: School celebrates positive inspection outcome

22 May 2025

A high school that has gone from ‘strength to strength’ has been praised by the education watchdog.


‘It’s such a shame’: Vacant gym building is damaged by vandals

21 May 2025
‘It’s such a shame’: Vacant gym building is damaged by vandals

‘It’s such a shame’: Vacant gym building is damaged by vandals

21 May 2025

Concerns have been raised that an empty gym is becoming an ‘eyesore’ after vandals have reportedly accessed the building and smashed it up.


‘We do what we can’: How nature conservation group is working to preserve rare river habitat

21 May 2025
‘We do what we can’: How nature conservation group is working to preserve rare river habitat

‘We do what we can’: How nature conservation group is working to preserve rare river habitat

21 May 2025

We talk to the new chairman of a nature conservation group that helps to preserve a ‘precious’ corner of Suffolk.