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Food writer Nicola Miller explores cookbooks old and new to help us make this Christmas the festive feast we really want

Food writer Nicola Miller explores cookbooks old and new to help us make this Christmas the festive feast we really want

Join in and sing along with a chorus of cooks this Christmas
Start planning for a great 2022 packed full of entertainment as the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, announces its spring season

Start planning for a great 2022 packed full of entertainment as the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, announces its spring season

Start filling your social diary by booking a visit to Bury's own last surviving Regency theatre
Hamper company offers a real taste of Suffolk

Hamper company offers a real taste of Suffolk

A Suffolk woman believes she had found a gap in the market with her new hamper company.
Man brandished meat cleaver and exposed himself in town centre

Man brandished meat cleaver and exposed himself in town centre

A man is reported to have brandished a meat cleaver and exposed himself in a town centre, prompting a police appeal.
Podcast: Drug dealing pensioner caught with cocaine in car is jailed

Podcast: Drug dealing pensioner caught with cocaine in car is jailed

In today's podcast we hear about a 67-year-old who was caught with 2kg of drugs in his car after a search.

Matt Hancock admits he 'blew up every part of his life' after he was caught kissing aide

Matt Hancock admits he 'blew up every part of his life' after he was caught kissing aide

Matt Hancock admits he 'blew up every part of his life' after he was caught kissing aide

West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock has said he let people down after he was caught breaking social distancing rules by kissing an aide.

Councillors pledge support for strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

Councillors pledge support for strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

Councillors pledge support for strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

Efforts to accelerate work refreshing a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls have been pledged by Suffolk councillors.

Independent review into Suffolk's Covid-19 response to take place this month

Independent review into Suffolk's Covid-19 response to take place this month

Independent review into Suffolk's Covid-19 response to take place this month

A ‘lessons learned’ review of Suffolk's response to the Covid-19 pandemic will begin this month.

Sadness as 109-year-old company in Suffolk town set to close

Sadness as 109-year-old company in Suffolk town set to close

Sadness as 109-year-old company in Suffolk town set to close

A company which has been based in a Suffolk town for more than a century is set to close after the 'devastating' impact of the pandemic.

Suffolk military base at centre of drugs investigation

Suffolk military base at centre of drugs investigation

Suffolk military base at centre of drugs investigation

An investigation has been launched following reports of drug taking at a Suffolk military base.

Road between two towns closed due to crash

Road between two towns closed due to crash

Road between two towns closed due to crash

A road has been closed between two towns following a crash.

West Suffolk records highest Covid-19 rate in county

West Suffolk records highest Covid-19 rate in county

West Suffolk records highest Covid-19 rate in county

Latest weekly figures show West Suffolk recorded the largest coronavirus case rate in the county.
Road partially closed following two-vehicle crash

Road partially closed following two-vehicle crash

Part of a busy road is blocked this morning following a two-vehicle crash.

Suffolk woman anxious to go out again after alleged needle spiking

Suffolk woman anxious to go out again after alleged needle spiking

A Suffolk woman who believes she was spiked by injection in a popular pub has said the incident has left her anxious to go out again.

Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Here are some of the roadworks, road closures and diversions that could cause some Suffolk drivers delays.

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Ipswich Town column: Missed chance to lay down a marker

Ipswich Town column: Missed chance to lay down a marker

Martin Lambert gives his thoughts on a disappointing performance against the bottom side but also a player who caught his eye and the 'wow goal'.
New Suffolk Ladies coach has trophies in his sights

New Suffolk Ladies coach has trophies in his sights

Bury St Edmunds-based Long Melford CC player speaks about his appointment to the Suffolk CCC Ladies post.
Needham drawn at home to National League side in FA Trophy

Needham drawn at home to National League side in FA Trophy

Needham Market will host a top tier non-league side in the next round of the FA Trophy while Kevin Horlock reflects on making it a club record run.
Saturday's local football round-up: Needham through in FA Trophy while Rovers jump out of drop zone

Saturday's local football round-up: Needham through in FA Trophy while Rovers jump out of drop zone

The weather impacted the local football programme but there were still plenty of sides celebrating, including Needham Market and Haverhill Rovers.
REPORT: Newmarket extend winning run at home to Walsham-le-Willows

REPORT: Newmarket extend winning run at home to Walsham-le-Willows

Ben Robinson's second-half header saw Newmarket Town to a 2-1 home win over Walsham-le-Willows at the Tristel Stadium.
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What's On

We saw panto Cinderella at town theatre - this is what we thought

We saw panto Cinderella at town theatre - this is what we thought

Pantomime has returned to a town theatre after a two year intermission - read our review here.
Music columnist Paul Nixon shares his take on eighteen new releases and remastered collections

Music columnist Paul Nixon shares his take on eighteen new releases and remastered collections

In Novembers music column, Paul explores a wealth of new releases and remastered classics, some with a festive twist.

Town festival cancelled again to focus on venue's programme

Town festival cancelled again to focus on venue's programme

A festival of music and entertainment has been cancelled for the third year in a row as a council seeks to prioritise a venue's programme of events.
'Overwhelming response' to first winter beer festival

'Overwhelming response' to first winter beer festival

Beer enthusiasts raised a glass at a new festival celebrating winter ale over the weekend.
We tried the Bury Santa Experience and this is what we thought

We tried the Bury Santa Experience and this is what we thought

Three families give their verdict on the new grotto
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Velvet

Christmas: Five unmissable outdoor festive events

Christmas: Five unmissable outdoor festive events
Gifting: Shop small but mighty this Christmas

Gifting: Shop small but mighty this Christmas
How To: Make a dream door wreath with V V Raven

How To: Make a dream door wreath with V V Raven
Taste Test: Best locally-baked Christmas cakes

Taste Test: Best locally-baked Christmas cakes

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Business

Hamper company offers a real taste of Suffolk

Hamper company offers a real taste of Suffolk

Plant-based snack food kiosk aims to bring seaside feel to Suffolk town

Plant-based snack food kiosk aims to bring seaside feel to Suffolk town
Sadness as 109-year-old company in Suffolk town set to close

Sadness as 109-year-old company in Suffolk town set to close
Travel agency hopes new Covid restrictions will be short-lived as branch's anniversary arrives

Travel agency hopes new Covid restrictions will be short-lived as branch's anniversary arrives
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