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Seven half-marathons in seven days will be inspired by a very personal story

Seven half-marathons in seven days will be inspired by a very personal story

Seven half-marathons in seven days will be inspired by a very personal story

31 August 2024

A Suffolk dad of a testicular cancer survivor is to run seven half-marathons in seven days to raise money and awareness of the disease.


Spread of livestock virus results in restricted zones being declared

Spread of livestock virus results in restricted zones being declared

Spread of livestock virus results in restricted zones being declared

31 August 2024

Suffolk and Norfolk have become 'restricted zones’ following a rise in bluetongue cases' in livestock.


‘Let’s do another one million steps over the next 40 days’: ‘Walking Grandad’ on track for new challenge

‘Let’s do another one million steps over the next 40 days’: ‘Walking Grandad’ on track for new challenge

‘Let’s do another one million steps over the next 40 days’: ‘Walking Grandad’ on track for new challenge

31 August 2024

A cause close to his heart has been the motivation for a Suffolk 90-year-old, dubbed ‘the walking grandad’, to take on a new fund-raising challenge.


Town’s leisure centre swimming pool remains closed for two more weeks after glass roof panel damaged

Town’s leisure centre swimming pool remains closed for two more weeks after glass roof panel damaged

Town’s leisure centre swimming pool remains closed for two more weeks after glass roof panel damaged

30 August 2024

A leisure centre swimming pool which closed due to damage to a roof panel will remain shut for an additional two weeks.


Storm Babet reports published as impact ‘still being felt’ by communities

Storm Babet reports published as impact ‘still being felt’ by communities

Storm Babet reports published as impact ‘still being felt’ by communities

30 August 2024

Storm Babet’s impacts are ‘still being felt’ by communities as two reports attempt to shed light on causes.


‘It’s having a real impact’: Residents investigate ‘unbearable’ humming noise

‘It’s having a real impact’: Residents investigate ‘unbearable’ humming noise

‘It’s having a real impact’: Residents investigate ‘unbearable’ humming noise

30 August 2024

Suffolk residents are complaining of a constant and ‘mentally-draining’ humming noise – with some driving around at night to investigate.

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‘I’m so proud of Steve’: Beloved salon owner features on BBC’s The One Show

‘I’m so proud of Steve’: Beloved salon owner features on BBC’s The One Show

‘I’m so proud of Steve’: Beloved salon owner features on BBC’s The One Show

30 August 2024

Residents have shared their admiration and support for a beloved salon owner who was featured on BBC’s The One Show last night.


‘I’m extremely proud’: Farrah conquers Mount Snowdon after serious ankle injury

‘I’m extremely proud’: Farrah conquers Mount Snowdon after serious ankle injury

‘I’m extremely proud’: Farrah conquers Mount Snowdon after serious ankle injury

30 August 2024

A woman has defied the odds after climbing one of the highest mountains in the UK following a serious ankle injury.


‘Vital improvement works’ to village bridge well under way

‘Vital improvement works’ to village bridge well under way

‘Vital improvement works’ to village bridge well under way

30 August 2024

‘Vital improvement works’ to a village bridge are well under way.


‘The icing on the cake’: Hospice’s first Sunset Walk raises £117,715

‘The icing on the cake’: Hospice’s first Sunset Walk raises £117,715

‘The icing on the cake’: Hospice’s first Sunset Walk raises £117,715

30 August 2024

More than 1,000 walkers put their best foot forward in an inaugural event to amass £117,715 for St Nicholas Hospice Care.


‘I’d come face to face with my own mortality’: How a health scare inspired Suffolk musician to release debut album

‘I’d come face to face with my own mortality’: How a health scare inspired Suffolk musician to release debut album

‘I’d come face to face with my own mortality’: How a health scare inspired Suffolk musician to release debut album

30 August 2024

A Suffolk musician is preparing to release his debut album after a health scare inspired him to pursue his dreams.


Statue will bring home the horrors of knife crime

Statue will bring home the horrors of knife crime

Statue will bring home the horrors of knife crime

30 August 2024

With history set to be made by the arrival in Suffolk of the anti-violence Knife Angel statue - new legislation banning some knives has been welcomed.


‘We put up with it, but why should we?’: Estate residents call for end to HGV misery

‘We put up with it, but why should we?’: Estate residents call for end to HGV misery

‘We put up with it, but why should we?’: Estate residents call for end to HGV misery

30 August 2024

Frustrated residents on a Suffolk estate are calling for action to be taken over lorries that are causing ‘continuous noise and disruption’.

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Library’s new group offers support and care resources for those affected by dementia

Library’s new group offers support and care resources for those affected by dementia

Library’s new group offers support and care resources for those affected by dementia

29 August 2024

A new dementia support group and café is set to launch at a Suffolk library next month.


Take a bow! Suffolk playwright nominated for breakthrough talent award

Take a bow! Suffolk playwright nominated for breakthrough talent award

Take a bow! Suffolk playwright nominated for breakthrough talent award

29 August 2024

An Suffolk-based playwright is in the spotlight after being nominated for an award celebrating breakthrough talent in the theatre business.


‘Unbelievably disappointing’: Town’s splash fountain project is ‘paused’

‘Unbelievably disappointing’: Town’s splash fountain project is ‘paused’

‘Unbelievably disappointing’: Town’s splash fountain project is ‘paused’

29 August 2024

People have been expressing their disappointment that a splash fountain project for children has ‘stalled’.


Hundreds celebrate as town bags £3.2m Postcode Lottery jackpot

Hundreds celebrate as town bags £3.2m Postcode Lottery jackpot

Hundreds celebrate as town bags £3.2m Postcode Lottery jackpot

29 August 2024

Hundreds of people have woken up to a multi-million pound surprise this morning.


‘The biggest shock of my life’: Salon owner paid surprise visit by BBC’s The One Show

‘The biggest shock of my life’: Salon owner paid surprise visit by BBC’s The One Show

‘The biggest shock of my life’: Salon owner paid surprise visit by BBC’s The One Show

29 August 2024

A salon owner from Suffolk who supports women going through cancer treatment was given a shock after the BBC’s The One Show paid a surprise visit.


‘A dream come true’: Memories flood back as veterans return to HMS Ganges site after 60 years

‘A dream come true’: Memories flood back as veterans return to HMS Ganges site after 60 years

‘A dream come true’: Memories flood back as veterans return to HMS Ganges site after 60 years

28 August 2024

A group of veterans who underwent basic training at a former Royal Navy training base have made their triumphant return.


‘As soon as I saw Jean it changed everything’: Heart of the family celebrate 65 years

‘As soon as I saw Jean it changed everything’: Heart of the family celebrate 65 years

‘As soon as I saw Jean it changed everything’: Heart of the family celebrate 65 years

28 August 2024

A couple from a Suffolk village have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary after marrying as teenagers.


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