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‘An enormous number of people wanted to thank him’: Memorial service to honour popular volunteer Michael

‘An enormous number of people wanted to thank him’: Memorial service to honour popular volunteer Michael

A memorial service is to be held to celebrate the life of a man who gave decades of volunteering to a community.
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 in the county.
‘It means so much to us’: Mum of 11-year-old girl with aggressive cancer praises ‘overwhelming’ support

‘It means so much to us’: Mum of 11-year-old girl with aggressive cancer praises ‘overwhelming’ support

The parents of an 11-year-old girl fighting an aggressive form of bone cancer have spoken of their pride at how she is dealing with her plight.
‘Everyone knows it as Neil’s Mile’: Poignant new sign honours late sports coach

‘Everyone knows it as Neil’s Mile’: Poignant new sign honours late sports coach

A sign has been put up at the site of an annual charity event in Suffolk in honour of the man whose death inspired the fund-raiser.
Pantomime dame left in limbo as library service postpones shows due to far-right protest fears

Pantomime dame left in limbo as library service postpones shows due to far-right protest fears

A pantomime dame who encourages inclusivity has been left in limbo as a library service paused her events due to concerns over protests.

‘The show can go on’: New date is set for popular event after cancellation

‘The show can go on’: New date is set for popular event after cancellation

‘The show can go on’: New date is set for popular event after cancellation

After the upset of having to cancel a major community show early this month, organisers have turned things around to get it back on.

Gardens opening for charity all have something different to offer

Gardens opening for charity all have something different to offer

Gardens opening for charity all have something different to offer

A stone circle and sculptures are a few of the features to be found in some private gardens in a town when they open to the public on Sunday.

Weekend weather warning issued for torrential rain and lightning

Weekend weather warning issued for torrential rain and lightning

Weekend weather warning issued for torrential rain and lightning

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and torrential rain over the next two days.

‘They wanted to string it out as long as possible’: Car owner says ‘don’t give up’ after winning costs claim

‘They wanted to string it out as long as possible’: Car owner says ‘don’t give up’ after winning costs claim
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‘They wanted to string it out as long as possible’: Car owner says ‘don’t give up’ after winning costs claim

A woman who battled for a year to win a claim against a council after her car was damaged says anyone in a similar position should ‘not give up’.

Annual craft fair continues to impress as £20,000 raised for charity

Annual craft fair continues to impress as £20,000 raised for charity

Annual craft fair continues to impress as £20,000 raised for charity

Organisers of a popular craft fair in Suffolk have described this year’s event as a ‘great success’ with more than £20,000 being raised for charity.

Large schools trust to ban students from using mobile phones

Large schools trust to ban students from using mobile phones

Large schools trust to ban students from using mobile phones

A group of around 40 schools has announced plans to ban children from using mobile phones during the school day.

Plan that paves way for thousands of new homes in West Suffolk is adopted

Plan that paves way for thousands of new homes in West Suffolk is adopted

Plan that paves way for thousands of new homes in West Suffolk is adopted

A framework for development in West Suffolk has been adopted which will see thousands of new homes built including more affordable properties.
‘I could get sparks to fly across that room’: Auctioneer preserves the spirit of Suffolk in new book

‘I could get sparks to fly across that room’: Auctioneer preserves the spirit of Suffolk in new book

A retired auctioneer has written a book sharing stories of the world record prices he achieved for antiques during a 70-year career.
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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