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‘He leaves a gap that’s almost impossible to fill’: Tributes to ‘kind and wise’ Bury St Edmunds community leader

‘He leaves a gap that’s almost impossible to fill’: Tributes to ‘kind and wise’ Bury St Edmunds community leader

Tributes have been paid following the death of a community leader who ‘gave his all, time and again’ for the people of Suffolk and Bury St Edmunds.
‘A brilliant marker for the future’: Works begin to revamp village’s pub

‘A brilliant marker for the future’: Works begin to revamp village’s pub

Refurbishment works are under way at a village’s community pub with builders now on site.
Man jailed for drug dealing and money laundering

Man jailed for drug dealing and money laundering

A Suffolk man has been jailed for drug dealing and money laundering.
‘There is a great sense of community’: Hairstylist launches salon with focus on sustainability

‘There is a great sense of community’: Hairstylist launches salon with focus on sustainability

A hairstylist is doing his bit for the planet with his new hair salon.
Annual classic car show which has raised more than £160,000 to return

Annual classic car show which has raised more than £160,000 to return

An annual classic car show which has raised more than £160,000 for charity will return again this year.

Woman stalked by man for almost a year shares her ordeal to help others

Woman stalked by man for almost a year shares her ordeal to help others

Woman stalked by man for almost a year shares her ordeal to help others

A young woman who was stalked by an older man for almost a year has spoken of her ordeal to help others in a similar situation.

Call to apply for food project funding as first grants are paid out

Call to apply for food project funding as first grants are paid out

Call to apply for food project funding as first grants are paid out

The first grants have been paid under a scheme to reduce food poverty, improve health and nutrition and cut food waste.

More than £12,000 donated as fund-raiser and auction organised for victims of five-home fire in village

More than £12,000 donated as fund-raiser and auction organised for victims of five-home fire in village

More than £12,000 donated as fund-raiser and auction organised for victims of five-home fire in village

A fund-raiser and charity auction day have been organised for the families affected by a five-home fire in a village at the weekend.

How bravery on the battlefields and in the trenches led to Victoria Crosses

How bravery on the battlefields and in the trenches led to Victoria Crosses

How bravery on the battlefields and in the trenches led to Victoria Crosses

Historian, author and tour guide Martyn Taylor looks at the Suffolk Regiment and the award of three Victoria Crosses to its soldiers.

‘It’s onwards and upwards’: 18-year-old owner of new Thai restaurant looking forward to future

‘It’s onwards and upwards’: 18-year-old owner of new Thai restaurant looking forward to future

‘It’s onwards and upwards’: 18-year-old owner of new Thai restaurant looking forward to future

The 18-year-old owner of a new Thai restaurant is looking forward to the future after a packed opening week.

We tried the food at this pub where ‘two worlds seamlessly meet’

We tried the food at this pub where ‘two worlds seamlessly meet’

We tried the food at this pub where ‘two worlds seamlessly meet’

This pub offers the hallmark comforts of a traditional pub and an elevated modern dining experience.

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

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

A village school, where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, maintained its high standards in its latest Ofsted report.
Further amendments to homes plan for former middle school but concerns changes are ‘marginal’

Further amendments to homes plan for former middle school but concerns changes are ‘marginal’

Further amendments have been made to plans to transform a former middle school site into 23 homes but objections remain.

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Norwich City column: ‘Sad Hoff Thorup project hasn’t worked but Wilshere is not the man to succeed him’

Norwich City column: ‘Sad Hoff Thorup project hasn’t worked but Wilshere is not the man to succeed him’

Our columnist Edward Seaman gives his take on Johannes Hoff Throup’s dismissal as Norwich City head coach and who should replace the Dane.
Hirst: ‘Town’s unity and togetherness remains firmly intact’

Hirst: ‘Town’s unity and togetherness remains firmly intact’

The Tractor Boys forward believes the club will be in a ‘better position’ next season for the lessons they have learned in the Premier League.
Ramadan’s chip settles Suffolk derby to ensure Bury of home advantage in play-off semi-final

Ramadan’s chip settles Suffolk derby to ensure Bury of home advantage in play-off semi-final

Cemal Ramadan’s chipped finish saw Bury Town claim a 2-1 victory at home to Mildenhall Town to ensure home advantage in their play-off semi-final.
Opener scores maiden century for Suffolk in defeat to Bedfordshire

Opener scores maiden century for Suffolk in defeat to Bedfordshire

Ollie Burle gives his reaction to bringing up his maiden century for Suffolk in Sunday’s 37-run loss to Bedfordshire.
Town striker: ‘Five games left to keep learning and put a point across to the rest of the division’

Town striker: ‘Five games left to keep learning and put a point across to the rest of the division’

George Hirst says the motivation is there to show the rest of the Premier League what they are capable of despite Ipswich Town’s impending relegation.
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Annual classic car show which has raised more than £160,000 to return

Annual classic car show which has raised more than £160,000 to return

An annual classic car show which has raised more than £160,000 for charity will return again this year.
Stage: Agatha Christie whodunnit heads to this theatre

Stage: Agatha Christie whodunnit heads to this theatre

Join Miss Marple and solve the case as A Murder is Announced.
Restaurant to dish up outdoor dining for the first time after pavement licence granted

Restaurant to dish up outdoor dining for the first time after pavement licence granted

A town’s fine dining spot is set to serve customers outside after securing a licence for outdoor seating.
Stage: Get handbagged by Maggie and the Queen at this Suffolk theatre

Stage: Get handbagged by Maggie and the Queen at this Suffolk theatre

Get an insight into what may have happened when Maggie Thatcher met the Queen in this clever and funny comedy at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.
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.
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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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‘A brilliant marker for the future’: Works begin to revamp village’s pub

‘A brilliant marker for the future’: Works begin to revamp village’s pub
‘There is a great sense of community’: Hairstylist launches salon with focus on sustainability

‘There is a great sense of community’: Hairstylist launches salon with focus on sustainability
‘It’s onwards and upwards’: 18-year-old owner of new Thai restaurant looking forward to future

‘It’s onwards and upwards’: 18-year-old owner of new Thai restaurant looking forward to future
We tried the food at this pub where ‘two worlds seamlessly meet’

We tried the food at this pub where ‘two worlds seamlessly meet’
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