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Job losses at Suffolk school a ‘massive blow’

Job losses at Suffolk school a ‘massive blow’

Teachers at a Suffolk school are at risk of being made redundant due to funding issues – a move described as a ‘devastating blow’.
Thousands of urgent dental appointments now available in Suffolk

Thousands of urgent dental appointments now available in Suffolk

Urgent dental care is now on offer for thousands of people as part of a nationwide drive to increase access to those in need.
Budget-friendly activities to keep youngsters entertained this May half-term

Budget-friendly activities to keep youngsters entertained this May half-term

With about a week left until the May half-term begins, here’s a list of activities to keep the youngsters entertained.
‘I will defend it until my last breath’: New mayor explains why he loves the Suffolk town he calls home

‘I will defend it until my last breath’: New mayor explains why he loves the Suffolk town he calls home

A new mayor in Suffolk has outlined ambitions to do anything he can to help his adopted home town.
What's next for the assisted dying bill after latest MP debate?

What's next for the assisted dying bill after latest MP debate?

MPs have finished their latest round of debating on the assisted dying bill — but what's next?

‘It is clear that we are getting close’: Further delay but new road nears opening

‘It is clear that we are getting close’: Further delay but new road nears opening

‘It is clear that we are getting close’: Further delay but new road nears opening

The opening of a town’s long-awaited relief road is now expected to take place next month and not before the end of May - as had been hoped.

Unauthorised house must be demolished, orders council

Unauthorised house must be demolished, orders council

Unauthorised house must be demolished, orders council

A planning inspector has ruled that a house built in a village near the Suffolk border without planning permission must be demolished.

Bio-digestion plant flooding concerns raised in Parliament

Bio-digestion plant flooding concerns raised in Parliament

Bio-digestion plant flooding concerns raised in Parliament

A 31-year-old letter has been revealed stating that land earmarked for a proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Suffolk was a ‘flood risk’ even then.

‘It was not drugs that killed Jamie’: Family petitions for change after blaming systemic failures for man’s death

‘It was not drugs that killed Jamie’: Family petitions for change after blaming systemic failures for man’s death

‘It was not drugs that killed Jamie’: Family petitions for change after blaming systemic failures for man’s death

More than 20,000 people have signed a petition demanding urgent change to how individuals struggling with addiction and homelessness are treated.

Improvements to parks in market towns among proposals for £320,000 in Government money

Improvements to parks in market towns among proposals for £320,000 in Government money

Improvements to parks in market towns among proposals for £320,000 in Government money

Improvements to parks across several market towns are among the proposals on how to use £320,000 in Government money.

‘We will continue to remember their sacrifices’: Respects paid as community commemorates VE Day 80th

‘We will continue to remember their sacrifices’: Respects paid as community commemorates VE Day 80th

‘We will continue to remember their sacrifices’: Respects paid as community commemorates VE Day 80th

The different generations came together in a Suffolk town to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Council to miss net zero target by almost 10 years due to lack of money, report says

Council to miss net zero target by almost 10 years due to lack of money, report says

Council to miss net zero target by almost 10 years due to lack of money, report says

A Suffolk council is set to miss its net zero target by almost 10 years due to a lack of money, a report says.
Five Hollywood stars linked to locations named after Suffolk towns

Five Hollywood stars linked to locations named after Suffolk towns

Here’s five Hollywood stars who have links to places around the world which share their names with towns in Suffolk.
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.
More than 50 fallen trees reported in Suffolk and homes left without power amid Storm Isha

More than 50 fallen trees reported in Suffolk and homes left without power amid Storm Isha

The strong winds of Storm Isha have caused havoc in Suffolk as reports of power cuts and fallen trees continue.

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Marcus has a point to prove after returning to AFC

Marcus has a point to prove after returning to AFC

The experienced goalkeeper is looking to prove some people wrong after agreeing to switch to the MEL Group Stadium.
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Skipper leaves Jockeys to find regular playing time

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‘Andy would have absolutely loved it’: Charity cup in memory of 24-year-old footballer raises £2,000

‘Andy would have absolutely loved it’: Charity cup in memory of 24-year-old footballer raises £2,000

A charity cup in honour of a 24-year-old footballer who lost his life in a car crash nearly 20 years ago raised more than £2,000.
Suffolk through to last eight despite defeat

Suffolk through to last eight despite defeat

Cambridgeshire will once again provide the opposition in the quarter-finals of the NCCA Trophy.
Defender scoops top prize at awards event

Defender scoops top prize at awards event

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Budget-friendly activities to keep youngsters entertained this May half-term

Budget-friendly activities to keep youngsters entertained this May half-term

With about a week left until the May half-term begins, here’s a list of activities to keep the youngsters entertained.
Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

Have a go at the ultimate online pub quiz

The Saturday Social is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from music to motorways.
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Would you like to know how to make your perfect burger?

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‘An easy decision’: Pub to launch permanent pizza shed

‘An easy decision’: Pub to launch permanent pizza shed

Following the success of its first beer festival earlier this month, a Suffolk pub is thrilled to announce a permanent pizza shed at its site.
‘New improved’ laser tag venue set for relaunch

‘New improved’ laser tag venue set for relaunch

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Review: Japanese Restaurant KIBOU launches stunning spring/summer menu
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‘It’s been really positive’: Salon owner to host event marking first anniversary

‘It’s been really positive’: Salon owner to host event marking first anniversary
‘We soon had more wool than we knew what to do with’: Couple championing best of British with Suffolk wool business

‘We soon had more wool than we knew what to do with’: Couple championing best of British with Suffolk wool business
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Top financial advisor offers free support to help young people become homeowners
‘We are so proud’: Popular drinking hole named community pub of the year

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