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Man charged with drink-driving following crash involving police car

Man charged with drink-driving following crash involving police car

A man will appear before magistrates next month accused of drink driving at almost three times the legal limit following a car crash in a town.
Podcast: Drug dealing pensioner caught with cocaine in car is jailed

Podcast: Drug dealing pensioner caught with cocaine in car is jailed

In today's podcast we hear about a 67-year-old who was caught with 2kg of drugs in his car after a search.
Councillors pledge support for strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

Councillors pledge support for strategy to tackle violence against women and girls

Efforts to accelerate work refreshing a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls have been pledged by Suffolk councillors.
Road in village blocked after two-car crash

Road in village blocked after two-car crash

A road in a Suffolk village is currently blocked after a two-car crash.

Independent review into Suffolk's Covid-19 response to take place this month

Independent review into Suffolk's Covid-19 response to take place this month

A ‘lessons learned’ review of Suffolk's response to the Covid-19 pandemic will begin this month.

West Suffolk records highest Covid-19 rate in county

West Suffolk records highest Covid-19 rate in county

West Suffolk records highest Covid-19 rate in county

Latest weekly figures show West Suffolk recorded the largest coronavirus case rate in the county.

Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Here are some of the roadworks, road closures and diversions that could cause some Suffolk drivers delays.

Additional £20million of investment for Suffolk's highways set to be approved

Additional £20million of investment for Suffolk's highways set to be approved

Additional £20million of investment for Suffolk's highways set to be approved

Investment of £20million in Suffolk's highways is to be approved, as a new report says the county gets around half the maintenance budget it needs.

Podcast: Police looking for 'key witness' in attempted sex attack investigation

Podcast: Police looking for 'key witness' in attempted sex attack investigation

Podcast: Police looking for 'key witness' in attempted sex attack investigation

In today's podcast we hear how police are looking for a 'key witness' in a sexual assault investigation.

Amazing picture shows swarm of starlings in Suffolk form the shape of a hare

Amazing picture shows swarm of starlings in Suffolk form the shape of a hare

Amazing picture shows swarm of starlings in Suffolk form the shape of a hare

Check out this Suffolk murmuration of starlings which is shaped exactly like a hare.

Campaign launched to prevent crime this Christmas

Campaign launched to prevent crime this Christmas

Campaign launched to prevent crime this Christmas

Suffolk Police are launching a crime-prevention campaign this Christmas using the hashtag, #KeepItChristmas.

University halls flooded after water tank leak

University halls flooded after water tank leak

University halls flooded after water tank leak

A student accommodation building was flooded yesterday, prompting firefighters to rush to the scene.

Living with HIV: Robert’s story

Living with HIV: Robert’s story

One Suffolk man tells his story of living with HIV and the stigma that comes with it.

Sentenced in November: These are some of the people who faced justice in court last month

Sentenced in November: These are some of the people who faced justice in court last month

It has been a busy month for the courts, with sentences handed out to dozens of people across the county.
Suffolk drivers told there is 'no excuse' as Christmas campaign is launched

Suffolk drivers told there is 'no excuse' as Christmas campaign is launched

Emergency services have launched their annual Christmas campaign highlighting the dangers of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.

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Ipswich 'have to find consistency' as they await visit of Crewe

Ipswich 'have to find consistency' as they await visit of Crewe

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REACTION: 'We were just totally beaten by a better team on the night'

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Town festival cancelled again to focus on venue's programme

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'Overwhelming response' to first winter beer festival

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