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Double celebrations for pub praised as 'hub of the community'

The landlady of a pub, hailed as a 'hub of the community', received a surprise award during the launch of an ale to promote a beer festival.

Judge says stabbing accused is 'person of good character'

The judge in a murder case against a father and son has been instructing the jury on how they should reach a verdict..

Firefighters called to town to rescue cow from river

Fire crews were called to a town this afternoon to help save a cow that a member of the public believed was trapped.

Podcast: 'Mum-in-a-million' has double leg amputation after contracting sepsis

Nearly £10,000 has been raised in 24 hours for a 51-year-old grandmother who has had a double leg amputation after contracting sepsis.

£2.6m funding agreed for council electric vehicle charging

Suffolk County Council has agreed a multi-million investment in vehicle charging sites ahead of its switch to an electric vehicle fleet.

Cost of living: Hospitals set up food banks for NHS staff unable to afford basic food

Food banks have been set up at Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust and Norfolk Community Health and Care.

Could you be our next apprentice journalist?

Iliffe Media, owner of the Bury Free Press and its sister titles, is opening its journalism apprentice scheme again.

Early birds can still sign up for Girls Night Out

Call for more entrants to walk while wearing pyjamas and flashing bunny ears in aid of hospice.

Business leaders meet to foster industry excellence

A key business working group has held its first face-to-face gathering since the pandemic - and is open to new members.

Solicitors firm announces raft of promotions

A solicitors firm has announced 17 promotions within its offices in the region.

‘Mum-in-a-million’ has double leg amputation after contracting form of sepsis

Nearly £10,000 has been raised in 24 hours for a ‘mum-in-a-million’ who has had a double leg amputation after battling Pneumococcal Septicaemia.

Covid warning for Jubilee holiday

Health planners have warned that essential services are still facing major pressures.

Glowing praise by Ofsted for 'good' Suffolk school

Inspectors have said this school is somewhere students feel 'safe and accepted' and are provided with an 'ambitious' curriculum.

We tried town's new futuristic escape room and this is what we thought

'We ventured back into the real world blinking and laughing at some of the hilariously stupid moments we had displayed over the previous 60 minutes.'

Do you live in one of Suffolk's most dangerous neighbourhoods?

Here's a breakdown of the top ten most dangerous areas in Suffolk based on crime rates from February 2021 to March 2022.

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SPORT

Mildenhall bowler's wicket passes one million views

Jonah Handy, who turns 21 today, reflects on his exploits that have got the cricketing world talking.

Former Colchester United pro signs for AFC Sudbury

The defensive player signed for a Step 3 club this time last year but ended up lining up against the Yellows in a league cup fixture.

EAPL round-up: Rams showing no signs of letting up

Here is how the sixth weekend of top level cricket action in the county unfolded at the weekend.

Meet the tennis club defying the odds in surprise shot at the LTA national finals

They are the little west Suffolk club some local would find it hard to locate – but they are putting themselves firmly on national the tennis map.

Chris Boughton's angling column: Phil maintains his run at Hinderclay

Local fisherman has continued to produce the goods on the Suffolk/Norfolk border.

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What's On

Zookeeper reunited with mother on ITV show

A Norfolk zookeeper has appeared in an episode of ITV's Long Lost Family: Born Without Trace.

We tried town's new futuristic escape room and this is what we thought

'We ventured back into the real world blinking and laughing at some of the hilariously stupid moments we had displayed over the previous 60 minutes.'

No female acts headlining Suffolk's top two festivals this year

Only one in ten headliners at top UK music festivals this year will be women, a new study has indicated.

Music event celebrating the life of teenager returns after two years

Benni’s Chill is in tribute to Ben Wragge, 13, who died after an accident involving an airgun in May 2016.

We learn about the history of town's theatre in fascinating tour

SuffolkNews took a trip down to a town's theatre to find out more about its vibrant past.

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Velvet

AD: Celebrate the Jubilee with John Lewis

Down to Earth: May will always be Chelsea month

Jubilee: Top ways to celebrate across the area

Wine List: Pop the bubbly for English Wine Week

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