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Why this town councillor decided to resign amidst six resignations in one week

Why this town councillor decided to resign amidst six resignations in one week

Why this town councillor decided to resign amidst six resignations in one week

03 June 2024

A town councillor has resigned after 26 years after feeling frustrated with his colleagues - in the same week five others also left the authority.


The long-established choir whose stirring sound is turning Suffolk into the ‘land of song’

The long-established choir whose stirring sound is turning Suffolk into the ‘land of song’

The long-established choir whose stirring sound is turning Suffolk into the ‘land of song’

03 June 2024

Since its first concert almost 40 years ago St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir has found love of singing plus camaraderie is the key to success.


‘If we help the bats, they will help us’: Residents fight controversial development with 500 bat boxes

‘If we help the bats, they will help us’: Residents fight controversial development with 500 bat boxes

‘If we help the bats, they will help us’: Residents fight controversial development with 500 bat boxes

31 May 2024

Residents are fighting back against controversial plans to demolish hundreds of homes by installing 500 bat boxes.


Remembering James Pettit – a Dick Whittington-type character always seen on his tricycle

Remembering James Pettit – a Dick Whittington-type character always seen on his tricycle

Remembering James Pettit – a Dick Whittington-type character always seen on his tricycle

28 May 2024

Suffolk News takes a look at the life of carriage builder James Pettit, a country boy made good who handed out gold sovereigns to the poor.


Suffolk man’s mission to inspire future generations’ love of ‘iconic’ Concorde

Suffolk man’s mission to inspire future generations’ love of ‘iconic’ Concorde

Suffolk man’s mission to inspire future generations’ love of ‘iconic’ Concorde

28 May 2024

A Concorde enthusiast from Suffolk has spoken of his own journey with this ‘amazing’ aircraft – one that’s set to stretch long into the future.


American returns to Suffolk tree where his fighter pilot father died during World War Two

American returns to Suffolk tree where his fighter pilot father died during World War Two

American returns to Suffolk tree where his fighter pilot father died during World War Two

23 May 2024

An American who spent decades trying to find where his fighter pilot father died during World War Two is returning to Suffolk 80 years later.


Apprentice who struggled to walk after life-threatening work injury takes on charity run

Apprentice who struggled to walk after life-threatening work injury takes on charity run

Apprentice who struggled to walk after life-threatening work injury takes on charity run

21 May 2024

An apprentice who suffered a life-threatening work injury after a load fell onto him is now preparing for a 10k charity race as part of his recovery.


Champion of education leaders talks of former role in national spotlight

Champion of education leaders talks of former role in national spotlight

Champion of education leaders talks of former role in national spotlight

20 May 2024

Senior reporter Mariam Ghaemi speaks to former headteacher Geoff Barton about his time leading a national education union and what now for him.


The poverty-stricken farmworker who was one of the last men in England hanged for arson

The poverty-stricken farmworker who was one of the last men in England hanged for arson

The poverty-stricken farmworker who was one of the last men in England hanged for arson

20 May 2024

Desperation at job losses led three young men to take revenge … but only one faced the gallows.


‘It was a natural reaction’: Volunteer police officer recognised after risking life to save woman from freezing sea

‘It was a natural reaction’: Volunteer police officer recognised after risking life to save woman from freezing sea

‘It was a natural reaction’: Volunteer police officer recognised after risking life to save woman from freezing sea

16 May 2024

A volunteer police officer has been shortlisted for a national bravery award after rescuing a woman from the sea in freezing conditions.


More than 200 vehicles stopped in Suffolk during police operation

More than 200 vehicles stopped in Suffolk during police operation

More than 200 vehicles stopped in Suffolk during police operation

15 May 2024

A week-long police operation has seen more than 200 vehicles stopped for a range offences.


After the deluge … how farmers are fighting back from record-breaking rainfall

After the deluge … how farmers are fighting back from record-breaking rainfall

After the deluge … how farmers are fighting back from record-breaking rainfall

13 May 2024

The past six months have hit Suffolk farmers with the worst conditions they have ever seen.


‘How we’re helping people stay connected to some very special friends’

‘How we’re helping people stay connected to some very special friends’

‘How we’re helping people stay connected to some very special friends’

08 May 2024

Charity that promotes the power of animal companionship celebrates its 10th anniversary.


‘We travel to Milton Keynes for a check up’: Suffolk mums’ struggle to find free NHS dental care for children

‘We travel to Milton Keynes for a check up’: Suffolk mums’ struggle to find free NHS dental care for children

‘We travel to Milton Keynes for a check up’: Suffolk mums’ struggle to find free NHS dental care for children

08 May 2024

Mums have criticised the lack of free NHS dental care in Suffolk - with one having to take her children to Milton Keynes for check ups.


Suffolk woman had part of skull removed following freak accident

Suffolk woman had part of skull removed following freak accident

Suffolk woman had part of skull removed following freak accident

02 May 2024

A support worker has told how part of her skull has had to be removed after the bone became infected following a freak accident.


‘My husband was killed when I was 17 weeks pregnant - I miss him every single day’

‘My husband was killed when I was 17 weeks pregnant - I miss him every single day’

‘My husband was killed when I was 17 weeks pregnant - I miss him every single day’

01 May 2024

A widow says she has to carry on living for her baby after her husband was killed when she was 17 weeks pregnant.

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How vintage fashion became the new program for a 1960s computer pioneer

How vintage fashion became the new program for a 1960s computer pioneer

How vintage fashion became the new program for a 1960s computer pioneer

01 May 2024

Rosemary’s journey from testing rocket engines to selling designer clothes in a Suffolk village.


‘Where do we go now?’: Concerns raised over £124m shortfall for town’s tidal flood protection barrier

‘Where do we go now?’: Concerns raised over £124m shortfall for town’s tidal flood protection barrier

‘Where do we go now?’: Concerns raised over £124m shortfall for town’s tidal flood protection barrier

01 May 2024

Concerns have been raised about the impact a funding shortfall for a coastal town’s tidal flood protection barrier will have on its communities.

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We discover ‘full English breakfast heaven’ at this bustling café

We discover ‘full English breakfast heaven’ at this bustling café

We discover ‘full English breakfast heaven’ at this bustling café

30 April 2024

I would imagine many of you will have driven past this spacious café without even realising it was there.


‘It hasn’t happened out of the blue’: New data reveals school suspensions increase

‘It hasn’t happened out of the blue’: New data reveals school suspensions increase

‘It hasn’t happened out of the blue’: New data reveals school suspensions increase

29 April 2024

Suffolk parent support groups have spoken about the need for greater inclusion at schools as data shows the rising trend of exclusions.


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