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‘It meant a lot’: Brian’s special return to pub he lived in during World War Two

‘It meant a lot’: Brian’s special return to pub he lived in during World War Two

A man who used to live at a village pub during the World War Two recently enjoyed a very special return to his roots.
‘Squeezed from every angle’: Publican calls on Chancellor to help hospitality industry survive

‘Squeezed from every angle’: Publican calls on Chancellor to help hospitality industry survive

A prominent hospitality business owner is calling on the Chancellor to give the industry ‘a chance’ in her forthcoming budget.
Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut due to fire at farm

Residents urged to keep windows and doors shut due to fire at farm

Residents close to a farm were urged to keep windows and doors shut due to a muck heap fire.

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of the works going on in the next couple of weeks which could cause delays to drivers in the county.
‘The response has been very positive’: Rewarding first months at town audio shop

‘The response has been very positive’: Rewarding first months at town audio shop

A duo who opened their audio store in a town nearly five months ago have been delighted with the response.

Police concerned for welfare of 59-year-old man reported missing from town

Police concerned for welfare of 59-year-old man reported missing from town

Police concerned for welfare of 59-year-old man reported missing from town

A 59-year-old man has been reported missing from a Suffolk town, with police stating they are “extremely concerned” for his welfare.

College students unveil display of 1,000 poppies at Remembrance service

College students unveil display of 1,000 poppies at Remembrance service

College students unveil display of 1,000 poppies at Remembrance service

A poignant display of 1,000 poppies has been unveiled at a special Remembrance service, to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Bid to convert farm barn to padel court approved

Bid to convert farm barn to padel court approved

Bid to convert farm barn to padel court approved

A bid to convert a farm barn to a padel court has been approved.

Brewery seeks alcohol licence as bar plans move forward

Brewery seeks alcohol licence as bar plans move forward

Brewery seeks alcohol licence as bar plans move forward

A brewery is pressing ahead with plans to open its first bar after applying for an alcohol licence.

A14 shut in both directions after crash between car and motorbike

A14 shut in both directions after crash between car and motorbike

A14 shut in both directions after crash between car and motorbike

The A14 is shut in both directions following a crash between a car and motorbike.

Concerns raised as dog park applies to remain at ‘dangerous’ junction

Concerns raised as dog park applies to remain at ‘dangerous’ junction

Concerns raised as dog park applies to remain at ‘dangerous’ junction

Concerns have been raised over plans for a dog park to remain at a ‘dangerous’ junction.

A14 reopens after central reservation damaged in single-vehicle crash

A14 reopens after central reservation damaged in single-vehicle crash

A14 reopens after central reservation damaged in single-vehicle crash

The A14 has reopened following a single-vehicle crash which damaged the central reservation.
Plans for works to make town’s 11th century cathedral more accessible lodged

Plans for works to make town’s 11th century cathedral more accessible lodged

Plans for works to make a town’s 11th century cathedral more accessible have been lodged with a council.
'I do get stuff done': Independent councillor announces mayor bid for Norfolk and Suffolk

'I do get stuff done': Independent councillor announces mayor bid for Norfolk and Suffolk

An independent councillor has announced his bid to become Mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk to 'get stuff done'.
Concerns raised over proposed restructure of hospital portering team

Concerns raised over proposed restructure of hospital portering team

Concerns have been raised over a proposed restructure of the portering team at a hospital trust.

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The birds to look out for this winter in your garden

The birds to look out for this winter in your garden

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Find out what's happening on the jazz and folk scene

Find out what's happening on the jazz and folk scene

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Our guide to Remembrance parades as Suffolk prepares to remember the fallen

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‘Squeezed from every angle’: Publican calls on Chancellor to help hospitality industry survive
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‘The response has been very positive’: Rewarding first months at town audio shop
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