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'Work from home if you can'

'Work from home if you can'

New government restrictions are set to see pubs, bars and restaurants close at 10pm daily while people are urged to work from home wherever possible.
Family offered a Covid test 500 miles away from home

Family offered a Covid test 500 miles away from home

A family in Suffolk has described how they received a 'ridiculous' offer of a Covid-19 test appointment in the north of Scotland.
County council reveals financial implications of coronavirus

County council reveals financial implications of coronavirus

A Suffolk authority has revealed the financial implications of coronavirus this year.
New role will give police better links to the community

New role will give police better links to the community

A desire to be more closely connected to the community has seen a new police community engagement officer appointed in a Suffolk town

Man accused of numerous child sex offences over a 44 year period

Man accused of numerous child sex offences over a 44 year period

A man is due in court today charged with committing a series of historical sexual offences against girls under 16 over a 44 year period.

Bistro sees good times return after trials of lockdown

Bistro sees good times return after trials of lockdown

Bistro sees good times return after trials of lockdown

A bistro and hotel in a Suffolk town has received a sought-after TripAdvisor award and become ‘as busy as ever’ post-lockdown

Racial abuse by a youth sparks police investigation

Racial abuse by a youth sparks police investigation

Racial abuse by a youth sparks police investigation

An incident of racial abuse is being investigated by police officers in a Suffolk town.

Thousands of new homes proposed by developers

Thousands of new homes proposed by developers

Thousands of new homes proposed by developers

Find out what is suggested for your community with our interactive map as new towns and major developments are put forward.

Debut production for society

Debut production for society

Debut production for society

A dramatic society launched in a Suffolk town in 2003 is to stage a live online reading for charity of a play based on a novel by Harold Pinter.

Memorial garden opened in tribute to teaching assistant

Memorial garden opened in tribute to teaching assistant

Memorial garden opened in tribute to teaching assistant

A lasting tribute has been created at a school in honour of a ‘much-loved’ member of its staff who died just a few months after becoming a mum.

Headteacher says coronavirus outbreak at school was 'most difficult' period of his career

Headteacher says coronavirus outbreak at school was 'most difficult' period of his career

Headteacher says coronavirus outbreak at school was 'most difficult' period of his career

A headteacher has praised the speed at which his school has adapted since it was forced to close due to an outbreak among staff of Covid-19.

Extension is proposed for park and ride

Extension is proposed for park and ride

Extension is proposed for park and ride

A park and ride could have its parking capacity increased by 10 per cent under new proposals
Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

Digging deep for stories of Suffolk’s Land Girl heroines

Heartfelt admiration for the women whose work kept farms going in WW2 is behind an ambitious project.
Heatwave to hit Suffolk with temperatures of 29 degrees in areas

Heatwave to hit Suffolk with temperatures of 29 degrees in areas

Suffolk is set to bask in sunshine this week, with temperatures due to reach 29 degrees in some areas.
Neighbours' Lottery bonus

Neighbours' Lottery bonus

Twelve people in one Suffolk street received some good news last weekend when they each scooped a cash prize of £1,000 thanks to their postcode.

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No play-off joy for Sawston & Babraham

No play-off joy for Sawston & Babraham

Swardeston prove too strong in battle of the group winners.
Delayed county cup final dates and venues announced

Delayed county cup final dates and venues announced

Suffolk FA have announced dates and venues for six of their delayed 2019/20 cup finals.
Saturday's local football round-up: Step 3 & 4 leagues and FA Vase get under way

Saturday's local football round-up: Step 3 & 4 leagues and FA Vase get under way

There were wins for AFC Sudbury and Bury Town on Step 4's opening day while Lakenheath and Mildenhall Town progressed in the FA Vase.
Leaders not looking to rely on bonus points

Leaders not looking to rely on bonus points

Big clash with second-placed Sudbury up next for Sawston & Babraham.
Friars Street set to be Talbots’ trump card as they target play-off spot

Friars Street set to be Talbots’ trump card as they target play-off spot

Suffolk Cup champions Sudbury are hoping their home pitch can give them the added edge to overturn visiting Swaston & Babraham's 19 point lead.
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Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

A pub landlord and his family are celebrating after winning two awards in one month.
Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Organisers of the popular Forest Live shows have today revealed the first big name act heading to this region for next summer's series of shows.
Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Vancouver-style diner food spanning the cultural divide
Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

There have been at least 90 pub and bar closures in the county since 2010 and the industry is now being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Culture: Putting fun into eating out, 1921’s Zack Deakins says his restaurant’s renowned canapés are a playful way of kicking off a meal

Culture: Putting fun into eating out, 1921’s Zack Deakins says his restaurant’s renowned canapés are a playful way of kicking off a meal

A small talking point - bitesize flavour bombs
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Lifestyle

Music: "The cardinal sin is being boring"

Music: "The cardinal sin is being boring"
Homes: Design your dream home with Urban Splash

Homes: Design your dream home with Urban Splash
Books: A children's story with a sweet message

Books: A children's story with a sweet message
Food: Fall in love with Foodamour

Food: Fall in love with Foodamour
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Business

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide
‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good
Another bumper year for town's tourism

Another bumper year for town's tourism
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