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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hotter temperatures expected over coming days

Hotter temperatures expected over coming days

Hotter temperatures expected over coming days

For those wanting some late summer sun, you're in luck.
Housebuilding could double across Suffolk

Housebuilding could double across Suffolk

Suffolk councils could be forced to approve twice as many homes per year under new government proposals.
Brass band plays on, finally, after a five-month delay - even if its is outside

Brass band plays on, finally, after a five-month delay - even if its is outside

It may not have been banding as everyone knows it but a Suffolk brass band has recently got together to rehearse for the first time in five months.
‘Lessons will be learned’ says headteacher after coronavirus cases at school

‘Lessons will be learned’ says headteacher after coronavirus cases at school

After a turbulent week in which it has had to close due to Covid-19, a school's head teacher has said ‘plenty of lessons will be learned’.

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Leaders not looking to rely on bonus points

Leaders not looking to rely on bonus points

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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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REPORT: Borough’s tough start goes on

Guy Habbin's side suffer hefty loss to Lakenheath
Forward heads for Rovers exit

Forward heads for Rovers exit

Desire to play a higher level was the motivating factor in New Croft departure.
GALLERY: Sudbury retain Suffolk Club T20 Cup in thrilling fashion

GALLERY: Sudbury retain Suffolk Club T20 Cup in thrilling fashion

Sudbury got their hands back on the top tier Suffolk 'Thank You NHS' Club T20 Cup after beating Swaston & Babraham in a drama finish at Woolpic CC.

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Culture: During the stressful time of moving house, Gastrono-me’s Gemma Simmonite has turned customer at her own restaurant and taken succour in her go to meal – avocado tacos

Culture: During the stressful time of moving house, Gastrono-me’s Gemma Simmonite has turned customer at her own restaurant and taken succour in her go to meal – avocado tacos

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Photographer captures lockdown in new book

Photographer captures lockdown in new book

A professional photographer has compiled a book of lockdown pictures he took to raise money for the NHS.
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Foo Fighters' frontman pens song for young drummer

A famous artist has written a theme song for a 'superhero' young drummer in the second round of their 'epic' online rock battle.
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Culture: Our own MasterChef quarter finalist Hannah Gregory is back this month, determined not to let go of summer just yet. . .

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Britain's Got Talent singer still in with a chance of heading to final

Britain's Got Talent singer still in with a chance of heading to final

10-year-old singer Souparnika Nair is still in with a chance of heading to the final of Britain's Got Talent after wowing judges in the semi-finals.
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Lifestyle

Down To Earth: Time to take charge in the garden

Down To Earth: Time to take charge in the garden
New Opening: Coffee shop by day, bar by night

New Opening: Coffee shop by day, bar by night
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Accessories: Bracelets with a beaded message
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Business

Another bumper year for town's tourism

Another bumper year for town's tourism
Charity opens new community cafe

Charity opens new community cafe

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'I am just one of three million who have been left with no Covid-19 support,' says businessman

Town's Pizza Hut among 29 restaurants set to shut

Town's Pizza Hut among 29 restaurants set to shut
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