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Union declares ‘mental health crisis’ as figures show rise in staff absences in Suffolk

Union declares ‘mental health crisis’ as figures show rise in staff absences in Suffolk

Union declares ‘mental health crisis’ as figures show rise in staff absences in Suffolk

13 January 2025

A firefighter’s union has declared a crisis of mental health across the UK as new figures show a rise in the number of absences in Suffolk.


Early bird offer for Suffolk cancer events as broadcaster shares story

Early bird offer for Suffolk cancer events as broadcaster shares story

Early bird offer for Suffolk cancer events as broadcaster shares story

11 January 2025

A broadcaster and DJ has shared her story as people in Suffolk are urged to sign up for a major cancer fund-raising event.


New firm hopes to ‘transform’ the way small businesses approach AI

New firm hopes to ‘transform’ the way small businesses approach AI

New firm hopes to ‘transform’ the way small businesses approach AI

10 January 2025

A former Microsoft employee has launched a firm to help introduce small or medium-sized businesses in East Anglia to artificial intelligence.


Watch: Suffolk's devolution vote divides leaders

Watch: Suffolk's devolution vote divides leaders

Watch: Suffolk's devolution vote divides leaders

10 January 2025

Suffolk's leaders were divided in voting to join the Government's fast-track devolution programme.


‘Anti-democratic’ or ‘ambitious’? Fiery debate as Suffolk votes to delay elections to fast-track devolution deal

‘Anti-democratic’ or ‘ambitious’? Fiery debate as Suffolk votes to delay elections to fast-track devolution deal

‘Anti-democratic’ or ‘ambitious’? Fiery debate as Suffolk votes to delay elections to fast-track devolution deal

09 January 2025

Councillors have voted to postpone this year’s elections to join the Government’s devolution fast-track programme.


Authority not at risk of going bust despite looming £358m education funding gap, council says

Authority not at risk of going bust despite looming £358m education funding gap, council says

Authority not at risk of going bust despite looming £358m education funding gap, council says

09 January 2025

An authority is not at risk of going bust despite a looming £358 million funding gap, a council has said.


Residents warned about fraudulent calls from scammers posing as police officers

Residents warned about fraudulent calls from scammers posing as police officers

Residents warned about fraudulent calls from scammers posing as police officers

08 January 2025

Residents have been urged to be cautious of fraudulent calls from scammers posing as police officers.


Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

Residents robbed of their rights and voice as county elections could be postponed, opposition councillors fear

08 January 2025

Councillors have reiterated their fears residents could be robbed of their rights and voice ahead of a vote to postpone county elections.


Parkruns across Suffolk return to pre-pandemic levels

Parkruns across Suffolk return to pre-pandemic levels

Parkruns across Suffolk return to pre-pandemic levels

08 January 2025

New data shows parkruns across Suffolk have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with thousands taking part every week.


Unearthed 11th century coin hoard ‘provides rare insight’ into turbulent period of English history

Unearthed 11th century coin hoard ‘provides rare insight’ into turbulent period of English history

Unearthed 11th century coin hoard ‘provides rare insight’ into turbulent period of English history

07 January 2025

An 11th century coin hoard has been discovered at the Sizewell C construction site.


Parents and carers reminded to apply for their children’s primary school place

Parents and carers reminded to apply for their children’s primary school place

Parents and carers reminded to apply for their children’s primary school place

06 January 2025

Parents and carers have just over a week to secure their children’s place at a primary, infant or junior school this September.


Maximum tax hike would raise £35m but schools funding hole could mean need for Government bailout in two years

Maximum tax hike would raise £35m but schools funding hole could mean need for Government bailout in two years

Maximum tax hike would raise £35m but schools funding hole could mean need for Government bailout in two years

06 January 2025

A maximum tax hike would net a council £35 million extra but its schools funding hole could mean the need for a Government bailout within two years.


First snow of the year lands in Suffolk

First snow of the year lands in Suffolk

First snow of the year lands in Suffolk

05 January 2025

Residents across Suffolk woke up to a winter scene this morning as the county experienced its first snowfall of 2025.


Public asked to only use 999 in life-threatening emergency following spike in demand

Public asked to only use 999 in life-threatening emergency following spike in demand

Public asked to only use 999 in life-threatening emergency following spike in demand

03 January 2025

The public is being asked to only call 999 if there is a life-threatening emergency due to a huge spike in demand.


Sentenced in Suffolk: The criminals who faced justice in December

Sentenced in Suffolk: The criminals who faced justice in December

Sentenced in Suffolk: The criminals who faced justice in December

03 January 2025

It was a busy month for the courts, with sentences handed out to dozens of people across the county.


Fears raised that leaders may use devolution deal to ‘avoid local elections’

Fears raised that leaders may use devolution deal to ‘avoid local elections’

Fears raised that leaders may use devolution deal to ‘avoid local elections’

02 January 2025

Opposition leaders are concerned that the county council may be using the Government’s devolution plans to avoid the next set of local elections.


Councillors to debate Government’s devolution plans

Councillors to debate Government’s devolution plans

Councillors to debate Government’s devolution plans

30 December 2024

Councillors are set to debate whether or not Suffolk should go ahead with the Government’s devolution plans.


From charity ‘treecycling’ to garden waste collections: How to dispose of your real Christmas tree in Suffolk

From charity ‘treecycling’ to garden waste collections: How to dispose of your real Christmas tree in Suffolk

From charity ‘treecycling’ to garden waste collections: How to dispose of your real Christmas tree in Suffolk

30 December 2024

Real Christmas trees are the centrepiece for many homes over the festive season, but what is the best way to dispose of them?


Sentenced in Suffolk: The criminals who faced justice in 2024

Sentenced in Suffolk: The criminals who faced justice in 2024

Sentenced in Suffolk: The criminals who faced justice in 2024

30 December 2024

SuffolkNews looks back at the biggest cases to hit the courts throughout 2024.


Suffolk set to be hit with strong winds as yellow weather warning issued

Suffolk set to be hit with strong winds as yellow weather warning issued

Suffolk set to be hit with strong winds as yellow weather warning issued

29 December 2024

Suffolk is set to be hit by strong winds as a yellow weather warning has been issued.


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