Coronavirus

The Apex is the latest to announce closure.

Iceland stores in Bury St Edmunds and Thetford are being encouraged to dedicate their opening hours to elderly and vulnerable shoppers tomorrow.

All confirm they are following national guidelines.

"These must not be removed under any circumstances as this can put our patients at risk."

Abbeycroft Leisure is to delay the opening of its centres by two hours tomorrow (March 17) following the Government's advice about coronavirus.

81 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the East of England - there are no further cases in Suffolk which has three cases.

Rugby and hockey's governing bodies have reacted to the latest advice on coronavirus by recommending no further training or games go ahead.

Suffolk County Council has taken the decision to cancel its Full Council meeting on Thursday, March 19 over the threat of coronavirus.

Suffolk Football Association issues a change in guidance to clubs in the wake of government's latest public address.

Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club's popular Greene King IPA 7s tournament, originally scheduled for May, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged everyone to avoid all non-essential social contact in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.

A Needham Market skincare company is running out of hand sanitiser, just days after launching the new product.

There are 71 cases in the East of England compared to 43 yesterday.

Public Health England figures published today show there have been 43 cases as of 9am.

Organisers postpone seventh edition of professional cycle race due to current 'international uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19 virus'.

League makes decision to postpone fixtures until April 3 amid coronavirus outbreak.

Needham Market, Bury Town, Soham Town Rangers and AFC Sudbury matches off for next week at least.

As coronavirus cases pass 500, spare a thought for the pub landlords whose livelihoods depend on people getting out of the house.

A paramedic with the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has tested postive for coronavirus.

A parent raised concerns about the trip last week and the country has since been placed on lockdown.