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Schools won't reopen until at least March 8

Schools won't reopen until at least March 8

The Prime Minister has said schools will not reopen until March 8.
COVID-19 text scam alert

COVID-19 text scam alert

Police are warning the public about fake NHS text messages informing people they’re eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Teenager charged with stabbing of 18-year-old boy

Teenager charged with stabbing of 18-year-old boy

A teenager has been charged with the stabbing of an 18-year-old boy in a Suffolk town.
Man charged after police seize large quantity of drugs from car

Man charged after police seize large quantity of drugs from car

A man has appeared in court on drug dealing offences after police recovered drugs worth tens of thousands of pounds from a vehicle in Suffolk.
PM 'deeply sorry' as Covid death toll passes 100,000

PM 'deeply sorry' as Covid death toll passes 100,000

The Prime Minister says he is "deeply sorry for every life that has been lost" to Covid-19 as the UK recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus deaths.

Towns react to closure of Debenhams stores

Towns react to closure of Debenhams stores

Towns react to closure of Debenhams stores

Business officials have described the news that Suffolk's Debenhams stores will close as 'very disappointing' for staff and shoppers.

Lidl says thank you to over 23,000 staff with bonus

Lidl says thank you to over 23,000 staff with bonus

Lidl says thank you to over 23,000 staff with bonus

Lidl is to offer over 23,000 members of staff a £200 bonus as a thanks for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Justice delay sees high-speed chase jail term slashed

Justice delay sees high-speed chase jail term slashed

Justice delay sees high-speed chase jail term slashed

A man who led police on a car chase, weaving between traffic and through red lights has avoided months in jail due to a delay in charging him.

County's first mass vaccination hub opens at sports centre

County's first mass vaccination hub opens at sports centre

County's first mass vaccination hub opens at sports centre

Suffolk's first mass vaccination centre which is capable of offering thousands of people their Covid-19 jabs every week is now open to patients.

More than 80 drink and drug drivers taken off Suffolk's roads in month-long crackdown

More than 80 drink and drug drivers taken off Suffolk's roads in month-long crackdown

More than 80 drink and drug drivers taken off Suffolk's roads in month-long crackdown

More than 80 drink and drug drivers were taken off Suffolk's roads last month as part of a nationwide clampdown on dangerous drivers.

Delays on A14 after crash involving lorry and car

Delays on A14 after crash involving lorry and car

Delays on A14 after crash involving lorry and car

'Severe' delays have been reported on the A14 in Suffolk.

Digital public notices portal launches

Digital public notices portal launches

Digital public notices portal launches

The local news media sector has come together to launch an industry digital portal to promote public notices to communities and enhance democracy.
Boohoo buys Debenhams brand for £55m, but stores will close permanently

Boohoo buys Debenhams brand for £55m, but stores will close permanently

A buyer for Debenhams has stepped forward, however the retail chain's UK stores will close for good once the deal is complete.
'Inspirational' art installation shines a new light on RSPB Minsmere

'Inspirational' art installation shines a new light on RSPB Minsmere

The ruins of a medieval chapel at RSPB Minsmere have been given a new lease of life.
Schools 'will not reopen until after Easter'

Schools 'will not reopen until after Easter'

Parents are facing the prospect of many more months of home schooling with the Government expected to rule out a return to the classroom in February.

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REACTION: 10-man Blues lose at home to Sunderland

REACTION: 10-man Blues lose at home to Sunderland

See what Paul Lambert, Kayden Jackson and Gwion Edwards had to say following Ipswich Town's 1-0 home defeat to Sunderland.
Town owner reiterates backing for under-fire manager

Town owner reiterates backing for under-fire manager

Ipswich Town owner Marcus Evans continues to support Paul Lambert in the wake of increasing calls for a change in manager.
REACTION: Town boss 'proud' and 'couldn't ask anymore' after watching side lose at home to Peterborough

REACTION: Town boss 'proud' and 'couldn't ask anymore' after watching side lose at home to Peterborough

Full radio transcript of Ipswich Town boss Paul Lambert's first post-match interview of 2021, following Blues' 1-0 home defeat to Peterborough United.
New Town signing tests positive for Covid-19

New Town signing tests positive for Covid-19

One of Ipswich Town's latest recruits is absent from today's squad as he begins a 10-day self isolation period for testing positive for Covid-19.
WATCH: Striker facing surgery but Town's new signings ready for action

WATCH: Striker facing surgery but Town's new signings ready for action

Ipswich Town's Stuart Taylor gives an injury update as well as assessing their two new recruits ahead of the visit of Peterborough United.

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Culture: Nothing stands still, even during a pandemic. Butterworth & Son’s Lauren Small lets us know what they have planned for this year

Culture: Nothing stands still, even during a pandemic. Butterworth & Son’s Lauren Small lets us know what they have planned for this year

While the last year has been difficult, there are plans afoot for 2021
Culture: Award-winning chef-patron Pascal Canevet makes the most of what this season has to offer and shares a partridge recipe

Culture: Award-winning chef-patron Pascal Canevet makes the most of what this season has to offer and shares a partridge recipe

Enjoy a lighter, fresher dish to the winter's more robust stews
Culture: Finding the start of the new year uninspiring, The Northgate’s Greig Young took himself off to the shops, came back with a bag full of goodies and shares with us the results of his inspiration

Culture: Finding the start of the new year uninspiring, The Northgate’s Greig Young took himself off to the shops, came back with a bag full of goodies and shares with us the results of his inspiration

A lunchtime treat guaranteed to make lockdown more interesting
Festival cancelled again as pandemic uncertainty continues

Festival cancelled again as pandemic uncertainty continues

Popular annual festival has been cancelled again, it was announced today.
Pub boss looks for outlets to help sell his beer as Covid restrictions tighten

Pub boss looks for outlets to help sell his beer as Covid restrictions tighten

A pub owner is looking for help from businesses able to stock and sell his award-winning beer.
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Lifestyle

VetoMeato: The story behind the plant-based brand

VetoMeato: The story behind the plant-based brand
Beauty: The little luxuries that go a long way

Beauty: The little luxuries that go a long way
VetoMeato: Recipe of the Week - Chickpea Pancakes

VetoMeato: Recipe of the Week - Chickpea Pancakes
Fitness Diaries: How connection boosts wellbeing

Fitness Diaries: How connection boosts wellbeing
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Business

As one shop closes, more businesses are set to open in the town centre

As one shop closes, more businesses are set to open in the town centre

New council grant scheme for Covid-hit businesses

New council grant scheme for Covid-hit businesses

Jobs safe at Suffolk Hays Travel branches as firm announces 89 shop closures

Jobs safe at Suffolk Hays Travel branches as firm announces 89 shop closures
Towns react to closure of Debenhams stores

Towns react to closure of Debenhams stores

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