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Three people bailed in connection with murder of Billy McNicholl

Three people bailed in connection with murder of Billy McNicholl

A boy and two men have been bailed as the investigation into the murder of Billy McNicholl continues.
16 jobs at risk as hospice set to restructure retail operations

16 jobs at risk as hospice set to restructure retail operations

A hospice care service has launched a consultation process over a proposed restructure of its retail operations.
Suffolk Police joins investigation into child sex abuse site Kidflix

Suffolk Police joins investigation into child sex abuse site Kidflix

Suffolk Police has played a role in an investigation into a German child sex abuse site, where users were encouraged to upload their own footage.
Empty High Street shop to be turned into a new café

Empty High Street shop to be turned into a new café

Planning permission has been approved for a new café to open in a town centre.
New housing service launched in district to help the most vulnerable

New housing service launched in district to help the most vulnerable

A new housing service which will help vulnerable people and could help to prevent and reduce homelessness has been launched.

Hundreds of special needs school places to be created as authority agrees £18.6m spending

Hundreds of special needs school places to be created as authority agrees £18.6m spending

Hundreds of special needs school places to be created as authority agrees £18.6m spending

Hundreds of school places for children with special needs are set to be created after an authority approved £18.6 million spending plans.

Millions pledged for flood defences in Suffolk

Millions pledged for flood defences in Suffolk

Millions pledged for flood defences in Suffolk

Thousands of homes and businesses in Suffolk should be better protected from flooding after a nearly £20 million boost.

‘I was hugely impressed’: MP praises prison’s skills programme on visit with county councillor

‘I was hugely impressed’: MP praises prison’s skills programme on visit with county councillor

‘I was hugely impressed’: MP praises prison’s skills programme on visit with county councillor

An MP has praised the skills programme at a prison on a visit to it with the area’s county councillor.

Mapped: West Suffolk crimes by street in your neighbourhood

Mapped: West Suffolk crimes by street in your neighbourhood

Mapped: West Suffolk crimes by street in your neighbourhood

This map illustrates the latest police crime data issued for West Suffolk including Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Haverhill.

Solar panels on school will save thousands of pounds every year

Solar panels on school will save thousands of pounds every year

Solar panels on school will save thousands of pounds every year

A Suffolk primary school will slash thousands from its energy bills by installing more than 100 new solar panels thanks to government funding.

Town among worst for child poverty as rates rise across Suffolk

Town among worst for child poverty as rates rise across Suffolk

Town among worst for child poverty as rates rise across Suffolk

A Suffolk town is among the worst places in the UK for rates of child poverty, new data has revealed.

Our weekend quiz just got tougher – how many will you get right?

Our weekend quiz just got tougher – how many will you get right?

Our weekend quiz just got tougher – how many will you get right?

Have a go at the 13 general knowledge questions in this week’s Saturday Social Quiz
‘We are devastated’: Upset over removal of trees and wildlife habitat

‘We are devastated’: Upset over removal of trees and wildlife habitat

The removal of a large swathe of trees, hedgerow and other wildlife habitat from woodland during bird nesting season has caused upset.
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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‘The result and the performance typifies the character and the strength in the group’ - McKenna on Cherries win

‘The result and the performance typifies the character and the strength in the group’ - McKenna on Cherries win

Ipswich Town manager Kieran Mckenna gives his reflections on the 2-1 victory at AFC Bournemouth and injury updates on two missing players.
Town stun Bournemouth to end wait for first Premier League win in 2025

Town stun Bournemouth to end wait for first Premier League win in 2025

Nathan Broadhead and Liam Delap goals saw Ipswich Town to their first league win of 2025 with a 2-1 victory at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
Consistency key to Rovers’ title success

Consistency key to Rovers’ title success

Manager Ben Cowling reflects on his side being crowned First Division North champions.
Ipswich Town player fined more than £23,000 after driving Bentley without insurance and using mobile phone

Ipswich Town player fined more than £23,000 after driving Bentley without insurance and using mobile phone

An Ipswich Town player was fined more than £23,000 after admitting two driving offences.
‘We’ve refreshed, taken stock and we’ll come back stronger’ - Town captain on utilising the international break

‘We’ve refreshed, taken stock and we’ll come back stronger’ - Town captain on utilising the international break

Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy says they’ve utilised the long wait between fixtures to their benefit ahead of their final nine Premier League matches.
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‘We are absolutely delighted’: New play set for national tour thanks to funding grant

‘We are absolutely delighted’: New play set for national tour thanks to funding grant

A drama production company has received an Arts Council grant to help fund a national tour of its latest play.
‘Be part of something truly special’: Time ticking for Sunset Walk early birds

‘Be part of something truly special’: Time ticking for Sunset Walk early birds

Time is running out to get your early bird tickets for a charity’s second evening walking event.
Museum’s school dinner exhibition serves up nostalgic slice of history

Museum’s school dinner exhibition serves up nostalgic slice of history

From spam fritters and cottage pie to turkey twizzlers and fish and chip Fridays, a town’s museum is serving up nostalgia with its new exhibition.
‘We’re really excited’: New music venue set to revamp town’s nightlife this summer

‘We’re really excited’: New music venue set to revamp town’s nightlife this summer

A town’s nightlife is set for a boost as the owners of a new music venue hope to open their doors to the community this summer.
‘A huge success’: Village fun run shows no signs of slowing down

‘A huge success’: Village fun run shows no signs of slowing down

More than 80 people took part in a village fun run to raise more than £1,000 for two causes.
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On the Table: Tasty ways to bring spring into the kitchen
Beauty: The five top makeup trends to wear this spring

Beauty: The five top makeup trends to wear this spring
Food & Drink Awards: Meet our expert judges from Suffolk and Cambs

Food & Drink Awards: Meet our expert judges from Suffolk and Cambs
Gardens: Edimentals are trending. Here’s how to grow them

Gardens: Edimentals are trending. Here’s how to grow them
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Former champion jockey joins racing students ahead of ‘Horseplay’ exhibition opening

Former champion jockey joins racing students ahead of ‘Horseplay’ exhibition opening
MP’s annual employment and careers fair set to return to town

MP’s annual employment and careers fair set to return to town
Green light given for Greggs food-to-go unit at town petrol station

Green light given for Greggs food-to-go unit at town petrol station
Sizewell C lays down contracts for new roads which will reduce construction impact on communities

Sizewell C lays down contracts for new roads which will reduce construction impact on communities
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