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Empty shops to be given a facelift thanks to local artists

Empty shops to be given a facelift thanks to local artists

A Suffolk council has unveiled plans for a community art initiative to brighten up empty town centre shops.
These are the famous names who feature in Ed Sheeran's Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction

These are the famous names who feature in Ed Sheeran's Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction

Imagine 220 highly collectable items of memorabilia featuring stars such as Ed Sheeran and David Beckham - and you've got a world-beating auction.
More than 1,200 Suffolk pupils have had to self-isolate over possible coronavirus risks

More than 1,200 Suffolk pupils have had to self-isolate over possible coronavirus risks

More than 1,200 school pupils and 160 teachers in Suffolk have had to self-isolate because of potential coronavirus risks, new data has revealed.
Shop's future looks fragile after appearance of closing down sale sign

Shop's future looks fragile after appearance of closing down sale sign

The future of clothing store in a Suffolk town's High Street is in the balance after a closing down sale sign was put up in the window.
Four vehicles broken into in the space of four days

Four vehicles broken into in the space of four days

Items have been stolen from four vehicles that were broken into inside four days in one Suffolk town.

Fallen tree causes closure of busy Suffolk road

Fallen tree causes closure of busy Suffolk road

Fallen tree causes closure of busy Suffolk road

The main road between two Suffolk towns is now open again after being closed due to a fallen tree.

Post Office on wheels set to serve villages

Post Office on wheels set to serve villages

Post Office on wheels set to serve villages

A new mobile Post Office service is soon to be introduced to some villages in Suffolk.

Boost for Covid-19 test centres as Government 'uplifts' capacity

Boost for Covid-19 test centres as Government 'uplifts' capacity

Boost for Covid-19 test centres as Government 'uplifts' capacity

Covid-19 test centres in Suffolk have been given a boost after public health chiefs confirmed extra capacity had been made to test people locally.

Stargazers prepare for 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers' of the year

Stargazers prepare for 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers' of the year

Stargazers prepare for 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers' of the year

Stargazers in Suffolk are in with the chance of spotting the annual Orionid meteor shower when it peaks this week.

STI cases in Suffolk have 'significantly' increased in recent years, health committee told

STI cases in Suffolk have 'significantly' increased in recent years, health committee told

STI cases in Suffolk have 'significantly' increased in recent years, health committee told

Cases of gonorrhoea, syphilis and chlamydia have risen in Suffolk, but health bosses have said that the county remains much lower than other areas.

Have your say on multi-million pound public transport changes

Have your say on multi-million pound public transport changes

Have your say on multi-million pound public transport changes

Plans for a new dedicated public transport route for people travelling from a Suffolk town to its nearest city have gone out to public consultation.

Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

From swimming in your pyjamas, BBC Micro computers and Panini football stickers - we take a look back at life in Suffolk's schools in the 70s and 80s.
Residents thrilled as planning inspector backs refusal of 'contrived' housing scheme

Residents thrilled as planning inspector backs refusal of 'contrived' housing scheme

Opponents of a proposal to demolish 32 garages in a Suffolk town and build nine new homes have been left delighted after the plans were turned down.
Suffolk's top cop says we can't be complacent with Covid

Suffolk's top cop says we can't be complacent with Covid

As Covid cases continue to rise, Steve Jupp says we must not be complacent.
Coding club goes interactive in a ground-breaking move

Coding club goes interactive in a ground-breaking move

A tech start-up that runs a coding club in a Suffolk town is developing the next generation of coders in a UK first.

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REPORT: Newmarket edge derby with Haverhill

REPORT: Newmarket edge derby with Haverhill

A single goal was enough for Newmarket Town to register a much-needed three points against fellow west Suffolk side Haverhill Rovers.
Saturday's local football round-up: league and cup highs and lows

Saturday's local football round-up: league and cup highs and lows

It was a day where Stowmarket Town claimed a league record, Thetford Town got off the mark and Felixstowe hit five but Bury Town made a cup exit.
Eventful times at Rovers

Eventful times at Rovers

Comeback victory is accompanied by a number of new arrivals.
Time was right for Dellar to move on

Time was right for Dellar to move on

Haverhill stalwart explains decision to join Sudbury.
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Weaver heads back 'home'

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Peta’s Jo Brand biscuit gets an airing on The Great British Bake Off...finally

Peta’s Jo Brand biscuit gets an airing on The Great British Bake Off...finally

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'We hope this event will bring a little light into the darkness': Popular illuminated trail back for a second year

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