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‘Without them we couldn't have achieved this’: Celebrations as nursery is awarded ‘good’ rating

26 April 2023
‘Without them we couldn't have achieved this’: Celebrations as nursery is awarded ‘good’ rating

‘Without them we couldn't have achieved this’: Celebrations as nursery is awarded ‘good’ rating

26 April 2023

A children’s nursery has been praised by the education watchdog for improvements less than a year after the last inspection.


Teacher union members ‘disappointed’ to be striking again

26 April 2023
Teacher union members ‘disappointed’ to be striking again

Teacher union members ‘disappointed’ to be striking again

26 April 2023

Tomorrow teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) are staging a walkout, the fifth NEU strike day to impact Suffolk this year.


‘Hard work’ of nursery staff sees weaknesses addressed – Ofsted

25 April 2023
‘Hard work’ of nursery staff sees weaknesses addressed – Ofsted

‘Hard work’ of nursery staff sees weaknesses addressed – Ofsted

25 April 2023

A nursery that was told to improve after children’s safety and welfare was flagged by Ofsted has now been rated ‘good’.


Man accused of murdering wife and daughter was ‘disappointed’ suicide attempt failed, court hears

21 April 2023
Man accused of murdering wife and daughter was ‘disappointed’ suicide attempt failed, court hears

Man accused of murdering wife and daughter was ‘disappointed’ suicide attempt failed, court hears

21 April 2023

The trial of a Suffolk man accused of killing his wife and daughter heard of an alleged confession to a psychiatrist.


Fund-raising for ‘amazing’ outdoor sessions

19 April 2023
Fund-raising for ‘amazing’ outdoor sessions

Fund-raising for ‘amazing’ outdoor sessions

19 April 2023

A school community is trying to raise £3,000 to fund Forest School sessions there for a year.


New leaders join school that's on 'an exciting journey of improvement'

19 April 2023
New leaders join school that's on 'an exciting journey of improvement'

New leaders join school that's on 'an exciting journey of improvement'

19 April 2023

A new executive headteacher has this week started at a Suffolk secondary school and the new head of school has been revealed.


'They need to put a pin in this': Campaigner says school trust should scrap October break plans

19 April 2023
'They need to put a pin in this': Campaigner says school trust should scrap October break plans

'They need to put a pin in this': Campaigner says school trust should scrap October break plans

19 April 2023

A parent is calling for a school trust to drop plans to extend the October break after detailed consultation results were released.

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Pupils on the podium in Formula 1 competition for schools

19 April 2023
Pupils on the podium in Formula 1 competition for schools

Pupils on the podium in Formula 1 competition for schools

19 April 2023

A team from a Suffolk school has won awards in a F1 competition that saw them design their own scaled-down F1 car.


College proves it’s top of the crops after scooping two national hairdressing awards

19 April 2023
College proves it’s top of the crops after scooping two national hairdressing awards

College proves it’s top of the crops after scooping two national hairdressing awards

19 April 2023

A college in Suffolk is delighted to have been recognised with two awards for its hair and beauty department.


'They have no voice but ours': Calls for driver vigilance after duck deaths

19 April 2023
'They have no voice but ours': Calls for driver vigilance after duck deaths

'They have no voice but ours': Calls for driver vigilance after duck deaths

19 April 2023

Drivers are urged to take extra care on an estate after ducks were reportedly knocked over and killed.


What to do if your child didn't get into their preferred primary school

18 April 2023
What to do if your child didn't get into their preferred primary school

What to do if your child didn't get into their preferred primary school

18 April 2023

The wait was over this week for Suffolk families waiting to find out if their child had got into their chosen primary school.


New headteacher appointed for secondary school

14 April 2023
New headteacher appointed for secondary school

New headteacher appointed for secondary school

14 April 2023

There has been a change of leadership at a secondary school in a Suffolk market town.


'There will be hundreds and hundreds of parents worried up to their eyeballs'

14 April 2023
'There will be hundreds and hundreds of parents worried up to their eyeballs'

'There will be hundreds and hundreds of parents worried up to their eyeballs'

14 April 2023

Parents have shared their concerns over a school trust's plan to extend the October break after 'shock and surprise' over the consultation outcome.


Family speak of potholes 'nightmare' after accident writes off car

13 April 2023
Family speak of potholes 'nightmare' after accident writes off car

Family speak of potholes 'nightmare' after accident writes off car

13 April 2023

A family have said their Easter was ruined after potholes along a Suffolk country road left a mother with two boys without a car.


Appeal after man dragged from car, punched and racially abused

11 April 2023
Appeal after man dragged from car, punched and racially abused

Appeal after man dragged from car, punched and racially abused

11 April 2023

Police are seeking witnesses to a racially-aggravated attack in Suffolk.


'Bringing back the extra-curricular magic': School's new head talks of his aims

03 April 2023
'Bringing back the extra-curricular magic': School's new head talks of his aims

'Bringing back the extra-curricular magic': School's new head talks of his aims

03 April 2023

SuffolkNews interviews the new headteacher of a long-established secondary school.


Bend it like the Bigdens: Design couple branch out with wood workshops

02 April 2023
Bend it like the Bigdens: Design couple branch out with wood workshops

Bend it like the Bigdens: Design couple branch out with wood workshops

02 April 2023

A husband and wife team are launching steam bending workshops, giving them the opportunity to pass on their skills and passion to a new generation.


'I will miss everybody and everything': Farewell to 'dedicated' headteacher

01 April 2023
'I will miss everybody and everything': Farewell to 'dedicated' headteacher

'I will miss everybody and everything': Farewell to 'dedicated' headteacher

01 April 2023

The man who has led a primary school for more than a decade has spent his final week there after taking up a new role within the academy trust.


Extension to October half-term break to go ahead across trust's schools on pilot basis

31 March 2023
Extension to October half-term break to go ahead across trust's schools on pilot basis

Extension to October half-term break to go ahead across trust's schools on pilot basis

31 March 2023

An academy trust with around 30 Suffolk schools is going ahead with its proposal to add a week to the October break, following consultation.


'I am sorry to anyone who experiences long waits like these'

31 March 2023
'I am sorry to anyone who experiences long waits like these'

'I am sorry to anyone who experiences long waits like these'

31 March 2023

The CEO of a hospital trust has apologised to any patients who have suffered long waits for transfer from ambulance to A&E.