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‘Clearly in the wrong place’: Council and councillor voice concerns over 27-home project in village

‘Clearly in the wrong place’: Council and councillor voice concerns over 27-home project in village

A council and a councillor have voiced concerns over plans for 27 homes in a village on safety and access grounds.
Town’s former cocktail bar to become a flat

Town’s former cocktail bar to become a flat

A town’s former cocktail bar will become a flat after plans were approved.
Town supermarket looking to install new refrigeration and energy equipment

Town supermarket looking to install new refrigeration and energy equipment

A town supermarket is looking to install new refrigeration and energy equipment.
Flashback scenes show 1986 filming of much-loved BBC sitcom

Flashback scenes show 1986 filming of much-loved BBC sitcom

Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once…We look back at filming of 1980s BBC sitcom at historic hall.
‘Its implications, if unmitigated, would be unsustainable’: GP capacity issues over village homes plans revealed

‘Its implications, if unmitigated, would be unsustainable’: GP capacity issues over village homes plans revealed

GP services in a village which is set to grow are already operating over capacity, it has been revealed.

Suffolk estate to feature on ITV show fronted by Jimmy Doherty

Suffolk estate to feature on ITV show fronted by Jimmy Doherty

Suffolk estate to feature on ITV show fronted by Jimmy Doherty

A Suffolk estate is set to feature on a TV show fronted by the county’s own Jimmy Doherty.

Family of 28-year-old left fighting for life after falling 30ft in climbing accident praise ‘overwhelming support’

Family of 28-year-old left fighting for life after falling 30ft in climbing accident praise ‘overwhelming support’

Family of 28-year-old left fighting for life after falling 30ft in climbing accident praise ‘overwhelming support’

The family of a man who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a climbing accident have praised the ‘overwhelming’ response to a fund-raiser.

Businesses consider legal action after losing hundreds of thousands of pounds due to eight-month bridge closure

Businesses consider legal action after losing hundreds of thousands of pounds due to eight-month bridge closure

Businesses consider legal action after losing hundreds of thousands of pounds due to eight-month bridge closure

Business owners say they have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds and are considering legal action after an eight-month bridge project.

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.

‘I know she would be so proud’: Family’s London Marathon tribute for 20-year-old who died from rare cancer

‘I know she would be so proud’: Family’s London Marathon tribute for 20-year-old who died from rare cancer

‘I know she would be so proud’: Family’s London Marathon tribute for 20-year-old who died from rare cancer

A family is set to run the London Marathon in memory of an ‘incredible’ 20-year-old who died after battling a rare cancer.
‘We must confront the darkness and then banish fear’: Suffolk Bishop delivers his Easter message

‘We must confront the darkness and then banish fear’: Suffolk Bishop delivers his Easter message

“Our world at the present time sometimes seems to be more dark than light, more ruled by sadness than joy,” says Suffolk Bishop Graeme Knowles.
Teenager found guilty of two town centre driving offences

Teenager found guilty of two town centre driving offences

A teenager has been found guilty of two town centre driving offences.
Village sports pavilion submits expansion bid

Village sports pavilion submits expansion bid

A village sports pavilion has submitted a bid for expansion.

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‘We’ve shown across the season that we can compete with lots of teams’

‘We’ve shown across the season that we can compete with lots of teams’

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna looks ahead to tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Arsenal.
Simon Byford’s golf column: Graham follows Rory’s lead at Masters

Simon Byford’s golf column: Graham follows Rory’s lead at Masters

The Suffolk Golf Club hosts its own version of one of golf’s biggest Majors in Augusta.
Village cricket captains band together to form new T20 league to save the sport they love

Village cricket captains band together to form new T20 league to save the sport they love

The captains of six village cricket teams have banded together to form a new midweek T20 league to save the sport they love.
Attacker set to miss remainder of Town’s season

Attacker set to miss remainder of Town’s season

The 23-year-old suffered a knee ligament injury during last weekend’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea.
Tractor Boys boss keen to keep hold of defender

Tractor Boys boss keen to keep hold of defender

The 27-year-old’s contract is due to expire at the end of the current campaign.
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What's On

Food and drink: We look at the latest crop of cookbooks

Food and drink: We look at the latest crop of cookbooks

Food writer Nicola Miller looks at the latest cookbooks including one devoted to frozen peas and others that go far beyond simply offering recipes.
Find out what's happening on the jazz and folk scene

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

Jazz musician Chris Ingham and folk music's Chris Wilbraham with all you need to know about the local music scene
All the pictures from a free Easter-themed event at town centre

All the pictures from a free Easter-themed event at town centre

More than 150 families flocked to an Easter-themed event in a town centre.
This is how seaside town plans to mark 80 years since the end of World War II

This is how seaside town plans to mark 80 years since the end of World War II

Seaside town residents are being invited to a day of remembrance and celebration to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.
‘We did not expect this’: Heavy metal trio crowned town’s music champions

‘We did not expect this’: Heavy metal trio crowned town’s music champions

A metal band has rocked their way to victory in a town’s popular music competition.
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Out & About: The best bluebell walks in Suffolk and Herts

Out & About: The best bluebell walks in Suffolk and Herts
Recipes: Make the ultimate Easter feast

Recipes: Make the ultimate Easter feast
Easter Eggs: Behind the scenes at Ely’s change-making chocolate factory

Easter Eggs: Behind the scenes at Ely’s change-making chocolate factory
Feature: The inspiring story behind East Anglian-based charity Ormiston Families

Feature: The inspiring story behind East Anglian-based charity Ormiston Families
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Business

Town supermarket looking to install new refrigeration and energy equipment

Town supermarket looking to install new refrigeration and energy equipment
Superdrug opens new store in town and creates 14 jobs

Superdrug opens new store in town and creates 14 jobs
Businesses consider legal action after losing hundreds of thousands of pounds due to eight-month bridge closure

Businesses consider legal action after losing hundreds of thousands of pounds due to eight-month bridge closure
Supermarket retailer announces opening date for new store in seaside town

Supermarket retailer announces opening date for new store in seaside town
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