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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.
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

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

Have a go at the 13 general knowledge questions in this week’s Saturday Social Quiz

WH Smith sells its high street shops in £76 million buyout deal

WH Smith sells its high street shops in £76 million buyout deal

WH Smith sells its high street shops in £76 million buyout deal

WH Smith high street shops across Suffolk will be rebranded following a buyout deal.

Suffolk to receive more than £9m from Government for special needs care

Suffolk to receive more than £9m from Government for special needs care

Suffolk to receive more than £9m from Government for special needs care

Suffolk is set to receive more than £9 million in Government funding for special needs care.

Formal challenges to libraries takeover rejected by council

Formal challenges to libraries takeover rejected by council

Formal challenges to libraries takeover rejected by council

Formal challenges to the county council's takeover of the libraries' service have been rejected.

Council to decide spending £18.6m in special needs care as demand balloons

Council to decide spending £18.6m in special needs care as demand balloons

Council to decide spending £18.6m in special needs care as demand balloons

A council is due to decide on how to spend £18.6 million on special needs care as demand balloons.

Authority to commit £1.6m after inspectors told of bullying of fire service staff

Authority to commit £1.6m after inspectors told of bullying of fire service staff

Authority to commit £1.6m after inspectors told of bullying of fire service staff

An authority is being asked to commit £1.6 million after fire service staff told Government inspectors they were bullied and belittled.

Enjoy Easter fun and themed trails at five Suffolk National Trust sites this April

Enjoy Easter fun and themed trails at five Suffolk National Trust sites this April

Enjoy Easter fun and themed trails at five Suffolk National Trust sites this April

With Easter fast approaching, Suffolk families looking for things to do could consider one of these five egg trails.

Celebs, cricket, cars and cakes! Try our super tough Saturday quiz

Celebs, cricket, cars and cakes! Try our super tough Saturday quiz

Celebs, cricket, cars and cakes! Try our super tough Saturday quiz

There are 13 general knowledge questions to tackle in this week’s Saturday Social.
Devolution votes are in — where did your council stand?

Devolution votes are in — where did your council stand?

Councils across Suffolk have held votes on how to go about devolution — where did yours stand?
East of England’s schools and NHS trusts receive multi-million pound boost for rooftop solar panels

East of England’s schools and NHS trusts receive multi-million pound boost for rooftop solar panels

NHS trusts and schools will benefit from rooftop solar power following a multi-million pound investment to reduce energy bills.
Libraries takeover backed as formal challenge request launched

Libraries takeover backed as formal challenge request launched

Leaders have backed the council's library service takeover but a formal challenge request has been launched.

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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.
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.
‘I feel stronger than ever’: Undefeated super-middleweight boxer ready to make his mark in break-out fight

‘I feel stronger than ever’: Undefeated super-middleweight boxer ready to make his mark in break-out fight

An undefeated super-middleweight boxer from Suffolk is looking to put his name on the map as he gears up for his break-out fight in London.
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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

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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Business

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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