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Kasabian, Keane and London Grammar to headline 2024 Latitude Festival as first wave of acts announced

Kasabian, Keane and London Grammar to headline 2024 Latitude Festival as first wave of acts announced

The first of wave of music and comedy acts have been confirmed for one of the UK’s largest cultural festivals, which returns to Suffolk next summer.
‘They all form part of our drive towards preventing families from falling into hardship and financial crisis’: Charity cooks up a new way to help out families at Christmas

‘They all form part of our drive towards preventing families from falling into hardship and financial crisis’: Charity cooks up a new way to help out families at Christmas

A Suffolk charity has launched a new strand to its Christmas Appeal in the form of a number of festive recipes for families on a tight budget.
Former radio presenter and puppeteer get together to talk ‘squit’ on new podcast

Former radio presenter and puppeteer get together to talk ‘squit’ on new podcast

Former BBC Radio Suffolk presenter Georgy Jamieson and popular character Mavis, the Suffolk Fox, have teamed up to launch their own podcast.
Exclusive: The soaring cost of residential placements for Suffolk children in care and why one was in the USA

Exclusive: The soaring cost of residential placements for Suffolk children in care and why one was in the USA

SuffolkNews investigates the amount spent on residential care for children and the number of placements out of county.
One year on and ambulance response times are still ‘appalling’ in this town

One year on and ambulance response times are still ‘appalling’ in this town

A Suffolk town’s ‘appalling’ ambulance response times have prompted a council to press the trust running the service for answers.

Emergency work under way to prop up school’s music block ceiling after RAAC discovered

Emergency work under way to prop up school’s music block ceiling after RAAC discovered

Emergency work under way to prop up school’s music block ceiling after RAAC discovered

A school’s entire music block building has been closed due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

‘We are the only walk-in recruitment agency in town’: Specialist is opening doors to more job opportunities

‘We are the only walk-in recruitment agency in town’: Specialist is opening doors to more job opportunities

‘We are the only walk-in recruitment agency in town’: Specialist is opening doors to more job opportunities

A Suffolk town’s newly-opened and only walk-in recruitment agency is one that prides itself on going that extra mile for its clients and candidates.

Council shows its support for £2m business and education boost to town centre

Council shows its support for £2m business and education boost to town centre

Council shows its support for £2m business and education boost to town centre

A plan to invest up to £2million into a town centre to attract more businesses, support traders and boost adult skills and education has been backed.

‘The street entertainers gave the town centre a lovely festive vibe’: Christmas event for the community produced a great atmosphere

‘The street entertainers gave the town centre a lovely festive vibe’: Christmas event for the community produced a great atmosphere

‘The street entertainers gave the town centre a lovely festive vibe’: Christmas event for the community produced a great atmosphere

Despite the weather’s unwelcome effect on the fireworks display, a real ‘festive vibe’ was created at a town’s annual Christmas Celebration.

This is why some people in a Suffolk town have cold water today

This is why some people in a Suffolk town have cold water today

This is why some people in a Suffolk town have cold water today

A burst water main has led to issues in a Suffolk town this morning, with residents reporting a leak which is running into the road.

Car on its roof following two vehicle collision

Car on its roof following two vehicle collision

Car on its roof following two vehicle collision

Heavy traffic has been reported in a Suffolk town this morning, after a collision between two vehicles.

How ballet can help you dance for your life … at any age

How ballet can help you dance for your life … at any age

How ballet can help you dance for your life … at any age

Our reporter tries out a Silver Swans ballet class for over 55s and discovers a whole new way of keeping fit.
‘Neighbour from hell’: Local news chiefs call on BBC to roll back on ‘aggressive’ expansion plans

‘Neighbour from hell’: Local news chiefs call on BBC to roll back on ‘aggressive’ expansion plans

Senior editorial directors of some of the UK’s top news organisations have called on the BBC to abandon its ‘aggressive’ expansion plans.
‘It’s just a town full of absolute diamonds’: Performing arts school praises town’s talents as new competition takes shape

‘It’s just a town full of absolute diamonds’: Performing arts school praises town’s talents as new competition takes shape

As it puts together its first ever musical theatre competition in Suffolk, a performing arts school has offered up lots of praise for its host town.

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Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of the works going on in the next couple of weeks which could cause some delays to drivers.

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‘It was a really complete performance’ – Town boss on Ipswich’s win at Middlesbrough

‘It was a really complete performance’ – Town boss on Ipswich’s win at Middlesbrough

Ipswich Town manager Kieran Mckenna hails his side’s display in the 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough to remain a point off the Championship’s top spot.
Town secure solid away victory at Middlesbrough

Town secure solid away victory at Middlesbrough

A goal in each half saw Ipswich Town to a 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough as Kieran McKenna’s side kept up the pressure on leaders Leicester City.
Willows make more history and progress in FA Vase five-goal thriller

Willows make more history and progress in FA Vase five-goal thriller

Walsham-le-Willows made even more club history in the Isuzu FA Vase as they booked their place in the final 32 with a 3-2 win over White Ensign.
Big Suffolk derby among wet weather call-offs but historic Vase clash set to go ahead

Big Suffolk derby among wet weather call-offs but historic Vase clash set to go ahead

The weather has played havoc with the non-league fixtures for a second weekend running but a club’s historic FA Vase clash is among those to survive.
Two more of Town’s fixtures selected for Sky Sports coverage as FA Cup date confirmed

Two more of Town’s fixtures selected for Sky Sports coverage as FA Cup date confirmed

Ipswich Town have had two more of their Sky Bet Championship fixtures selected for Sky Sports coverage.
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How this head chef puts the pizazz into sausage rolls at Christmas

How this head chef puts the pizazz into sausage rolls at Christmas

Sausage rolls are always a festive favourite and here The Weeping Willow’s Jordan Ryan gives them a makeover.
Pop-up Grotto Bar opening in town park this weekend

Pop-up Grotto Bar opening in town park this weekend

Shoppers will be able to enjoy a Baileys hot chocolate, mulled wine or a festive cocktail at a pop-up bar in a town park this weekend.
Suffolk resident appears on national TV after taking part in popular quiz show

Suffolk resident appears on national TV after taking part in popular quiz show

A Suffolk resident appeared on national television this week after taking part in a popular quiz show.
Famous musician to headline Christmas charity showcase at Suffolk town church

Famous musician to headline Christmas charity showcase at Suffolk town church

A famous musician will headline a Christmas showcase at a Suffolk town church in aid of a pet rescue charity.
‘I am incredibly proud of the special little gem we've created’: Restaurant owner to sell up

‘I am incredibly proud of the special little gem we've created’: Restaurant owner to sell up

The owner of a Suffolk pizzeria has made the difficult decision to sell her restaurant, which she describes as ‘a little gem’.
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Festive Food: Create cherished memories at The Fellows House this Christmas

Festive Food: Create cherished memories at The Fellows House this Christmas
Fashion: Level up your festive wardrobe with trending metallics

Fashion: Level up your festive wardrobe with trending metallics
Meet the Festive Makers: The Bakers

Meet the Festive Makers: The Bakers
Charities: Give a gift to two great Cambridge causes this Christmas

Charities: Give a gift to two great Cambridge causes this Christmas
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Residents fear missing out on funds during £250m estate regeneration project

Residents fear missing out on funds during £250m estate regeneration project
TV star to attend launch of new inflatable theme park in Suffolk town

TV star to attend launch of new inflatable theme park in Suffolk town
Suffolk furniture maker recognised at national awards ceremony

Suffolk furniture maker recognised at national awards ceremony
‘The response was really good’: Restaurant introduces prepaid meal scheme for those facing hardships

‘The response was really good’: Restaurant introduces prepaid meal scheme for those facing hardships
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