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Suffolk man, 33, arrested as part of international police sting into German child sex abuse site

Suffolk man, 33, arrested as part of international police sting into German child sex abuse site

A 33-year-old man from Suffolk was arrested as part of a police sting on a German child sex abuse site.
Grade II listed property with royal history sells for £900k following closure as care home

Grade II listed property with royal history sells for £900k following closure as care home

A Grade II listed property with a royal history has sold for £900,000 following its closure as a care home.
Leaders back £1.6m fire service investment following inspection bullying reports

Leaders back £1.6m fire service investment following inspection bullying reports

Leaders have backed a £1.6 million investment into the fire service after Government inspectors were told staff had been bullied and belittled.
Opinion sought on environmental impact of plans for up to 160 homes

Opinion sought on environmental impact of plans for up to 160 homes

An opinion has been sought on the environmental effects of plans for up to 160 homes on the edge of a town.
19-mile diversion as busy road outside town to shut for pothole repairs

19-mile diversion as busy road outside town to shut for pothole repairs

Drivers will be sent on a 19-mile diversion as a busy road outside a town will shut tonight for pothole repairs.

Hospital rehabilitation suite at care home faces uncertain future

Hospital rehabilitation suite at care home faces uncertain future

Hospital rehabilitation suite at care home faces uncertain future

A suite which offers rehabilitation to medically-fit hospital patients faces an uncertain future as an NHS trust looks to cut costs.

‘I just cannot believe it – I’m burying my son for a fourth time’

‘I just cannot believe it – I’m burying my son for a fourth time’

‘I just cannot believe it – I’m burying my son for a fourth time’

A mother has spoken of the trauma of preparing to bury her child for the fourth time – after further DNA of his was returned.

‘It feels quite special’: Men's social group for over 60s celebrates 10th birthday

‘It feels quite special’: Men's social group for over 60s celebrates 10th birthday

‘It feels quite special’: Men's social group for over 60s celebrates 10th birthday

Members of a men’s social group for over 60s have come together to celebrate its 10th birthday.

First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

A major DIY chain’s new Suffolk store is set to open in July, it has been revealed.

Royal lands in town to celebrate museum’s centenary

Royal lands in town to celebrate museum’s centenary

Royal lands in town to celebrate museum’s centenary

Royal fans were in a frenzy in a town as a royal helicopter landed for a very special event.

Town council elects first Portuguese mayor

Town council elects first Portuguese mayor

Town council elects first Portuguese mayor

A town council with a history rich in mayoral firsts is set to welcome its first Portuguese mayor.

Ambitious village school brings learning to life, find inspectors

Ambitious village school brings learning to life, find inspectors

Ambitious village school brings learning to life, find inspectors

A village school, where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, maintained its high standards in its latest Ofsted report.
Plans approved for new sixth form facility at town high school

Plans approved for new sixth form facility at town high school

Plans for a new sixth form facility at a secondary school have been approved.
Green light to latest planning bid for closed village pub

Green light to latest planning bid for closed village pub

The signs they are a-changin’ – or going – as planners have approved a bid to remove signage from a Grade II-listed former pub.
Tickets available to see stunning sun sculpture at estate in first Suffolk visit

Tickets available to see stunning sun sculpture at estate in first Suffolk visit

Tickets are available to experience a stunning giant sun sculpture at a National Trust estate.

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‘The result and the performance typifies the character and the strength in the group’: McKenna on Cherries win

‘The result and the performance typifies the character and the strength in the group’: McKenna on Cherries win

Ipswich Town manager Kieran Mckenna gives his reflections on the 2-1 victory at AFC Bournemouth and injury updates on two missing players.
Town stun Bournemouth to end wait for first Premier League win in 2025

Town stun Bournemouth to end wait for first Premier League win in 2025

Nathan Broadhead and Liam Delap goals saw Ipswich Town to their first league win of 2025 with a 2-1 victory at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
Ipswich Town player fined more than £23,000 after driving Bentley without insurance and using mobile phone

Ipswich Town player fined more than £23,000 after driving Bentley without insurance and using mobile phone

An Ipswich Town player was fined more than £23,000 after admitting two driving offences.
‘We’ve refreshed, taken stock and we’ll come back stronger’ - Town captain on utilising the international break

‘We’ve refreshed, taken stock and we’ll come back stronger’ - Town captain on utilising the international break

Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy says they’ve utilised the long wait between fixtures to their benefit ahead of their final nine Premier League matches.
‘I feel stronger than ever’: Undefeated super-middleweight boxer ready to make his mark in break-out fight

‘I feel stronger than ever’: Undefeated super-middleweight boxer ready to make his mark in break-out fight

An undefeated super-middleweight boxer from Suffolk is looking to put his name on the map as he gears up for his break-out fight in London.
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What's On

Review: Blue skies ahead for wartime drama about sisterhood and Spitfires

Review: Blue skies ahead for wartime drama about sisterhood and Spitfires

A poignant new play called Spitfire Girls has been gripping audiences at a Suffolk theatre this week - here is what our reporter thought.
‘We are absolutely delighted’: New play set for national tour thanks to funding grant

‘We are absolutely delighted’: New play set for national tour thanks to funding grant

A drama production company has received an Arts Council grant to help fund a national tour of its latest play.
‘Be part of something truly special’: Time ticking for Sunset Walk early birds

‘Be part of something truly special’: Time ticking for Sunset Walk early birds

Time is running out to get your early bird tickets for a charity’s second evening walking event.
Museum’s school dinner exhibition serves up nostalgic slice of history

Museum’s school dinner exhibition serves up nostalgic slice of history

From spam fritters and cottage pie to turkey twizzlers and fish and chip Fridays, a town’s museum is serving up nostalgia with its new exhibition.
‘We’re really excited’: New music venue set to revamp town’s nightlife this summer

‘We’re really excited’: New music venue set to revamp town’s nightlife this summer

A town’s nightlife is set for a boost as the owners of a new music venue hope to open their doors to the community this summer.
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Velvet

On the Table: Tasty ways to bring spring into the kitchen

On the Table: Tasty ways to bring spring into the kitchen
Beauty: The five top makeup trends to wear this spring

Beauty: The five top makeup trends to wear this spring
Food & Drink Awards: Meet our expert judges from Suffolk and Cambs

Food & Drink Awards: Meet our expert judges from Suffolk and Cambs
Gardens: Edimentals are trending. Here’s how to grow them

Gardens: Edimentals are trending. Here’s how to grow them
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Business

‘It was a nice way to finish’: Diner’s owner brings the shutters down after 11 years

‘It was a nice way to finish’: Diner’s owner brings the shutters down after 11 years
Travel agency to relocate to vacant unit previously home to game shop

Travel agency to relocate to vacant unit previously home to game shop
First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed
Former champion jockey joins racing students ahead of ‘Horseplay’ exhibition opening

Former champion jockey joins racing students ahead of ‘Horseplay’ exhibition opening
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