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Hospital accused of 'discrimination' over volunteers return policy

Hospital accused of 'discrimination' over volunteers return policy

West Suffolk Hospital has been accused of ‘discrimination’ over its policy for volunteers returning to help.
Company unveils sanitiser gel that moisturises and smells nice

Company unveils sanitiser gel that moisturises and smells nice

For those suffering dry skin after months of sanitising, help is literally at hand thanks to a new product.
Champion of social scene dies aged 61

Champion of social scene dies aged 61

Tributes are being paid to a legend of a village’s social scene who’s ‘infectious’ laugh was as famous as his love for football and snooker.
Test and trace app launches after long delays

Test and trace app launches after long delays

The new Test and Trace app has launched to help battle the spread of coronavirus following months of delays.
Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Two Suffolk police officers who rescued children from a shotgun-wielding man who 'threatened to kill them' have been nominated for bravery awards.

School confirms two further coronavirus cases with an extra 80 students self-isolating

School confirms two further coronavirus cases with an extra 80 students self-isolating

School confirms two further coronavirus cases with an extra 80 students self-isolating

Two further coronavirus cases have been confirmed at a school with an extra 80 students asked to self-isolate.

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pubs and clubs have hit back at the Government-ordered 10pm curfew which is set to come into play this week to help fight the spread of coronavirus.

'Beautiful' send-off for nine-year-old Liam Hills

'Beautiful' send-off for nine-year-old Liam Hills

'Beautiful' send-off for nine-year-old Liam Hills

A nine-year-old boy who died after battling cancer was given a 'beautiful' send-off.

College car park and sports pitch given green-light despite concerns for a threatened bird species

College car park and sports pitch given green-light despite concerns for a threatened bird species

College car park and sports pitch given green-light despite concerns for a threatened bird species

Car park and sports pitch given the go-ahead despite concerns it will mean the loss of breeding habitat for a threatened bird species.

Patients now waiting more than a year for appointments

Patients now waiting more than a year for appointments

Patients now waiting more than a year for appointments

Nearly 1,500 patients have waited longer than 52 weeks for some appointments at West Suffolk Hospital.

Firefighters battle blaze engulfing 35 tonnes of straw, logs, tree trunks and cylinder

Firefighters battle blaze engulfing 35 tonnes of straw, logs, tree trunks and cylinder

Firefighters battle blaze engulfing 35 tonnes of straw, logs, tree trunks and cylinder

Firefighters tackled a blaze involving 35 tonnes of straw, logs, tree trunks and a cylinder.

Extra time slots added to see giant rotating Earth sculpture

Extra time slots added to see giant rotating Earth sculpture

Extra time slots added to see giant rotating Earth sculpture

More time slots have been added to see a giant rotating sculpture of planet Earth at a Suffolk venue.
See stunning aerial pictures of massive 'world-first' tomato greenhouse

See stunning aerial pictures of massive 'world-first' tomato greenhouse

A multi-million pound ‘world-first’ tomato greenhouse which is bigger than the O2 arena is set for testing and commissioning to start this autumn.
Clampdown on street drinkers, dog-foulers and car racing extended for three years

Clampdown on street drinkers, dog-foulers and car racing extended for three years

Public orders to clampdown on street drinking, dog-fouling and racing cars in West Suffolk have been extended for a further three years.
Have your say on changes to electoral map in Suffolk ahead of next local elections

Have your say on changes to electoral map in Suffolk ahead of next local elections

Under the proposals, there would be a total of 70 county councillors in Suffolk in the future – five fewer than there is now.

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No competitive rugby until 2021

No competitive rugby until 2021

Governing body confirms delay in the return of community game.
Bury ram home advantage in FA Cup on a magical return

Bury ram home advantage in FA Cup on a magical return

Boss delighted with performance during win over higher-league opposition.
REPORT: Bury Town knock higher-league Brightlingsea Regent out of the FA Cup

REPORT: Bury Town knock higher-league Brightlingsea Regent out of the FA Cup

Bury Town's players made it a memorable Ram Meadow return as they knocked higher-league Brightlingsea Regent out of the FA Cup 2-1.
Delayed county cup final dates and venues announced

Delayed county cup final dates and venues announced

Suffolk FA have announced dates and venues for six of their delayed 2019/20 cup finals.
VIDEO: Lambert praises returning Lankester and Nolan plus match highlights

VIDEO: Lambert praises returning Lankester and Nolan plus match highlights

See what Ipswich Town manager Paul Lambert thought of his side following their 2-0 victory at Bristol Rovers to make it six points from six.
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This is what the solar system, some reptilian humanoids and a Suffolk town have in common

This is what the solar system, some reptilian humanoids and a Suffolk town have in common

This is the question posed in a new novel by first-time author Stevie May.

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

A pub landlord and his family are celebrating after winning two awards in one month.
Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Organisers of the popular Forest Live shows have today revealed the first big name act heading to this region for next summer's series of shows.
Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Vancouver-style diner food spanning the cultural divide
Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

There have been at least 90 pub and bar closures in the county since 2010 and the industry is now being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lifestyle

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Beauty: Category is. . . Goth Girl Realness
Launch: Dot's Hot Chicken does it Nashville-style

Launch: Dot's Hot Chicken does it Nashville-style
Win: Lush vegan desserts from Saintly - worth £25

Win: Lush vegan desserts from Saintly - worth £25
Win: A Les Georgettes silver bracelet - worth £69

Win: A Les Georgettes silver bracelet - worth £69
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Business

'It's another blow': Town's service industry voices concerns after Government tightens restrictions on sector

'It's another blow': Town's service industry voices concerns after Government tightens restrictions on sector
Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide
‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good
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