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Students’ skatepark vision realised

Students’ skatepark vision realised

Lighting and security cameras have been installed at the newly opened skatepark marking the completion of a three-year project.
Children's delight as town's first soft play area opened

Children's delight as town's first soft play area opened

A town's first soft play centre has opened at its leisure centre following a district council's £1.8 million transformation of the facility.

Pub landlord and customers in court over bar fight

Pub landlord and customers in court over bar fight

A pub landlord and two customers have appeared in court charged in connection with a bar fight earlier this year.
Back to square one as plans fall through for historic town yard

Back to square one as plans fall through for historic town yard

The sorry saga of a historic racing yard described this week as a problem that had ‘plagued’ a town for more than 30 years looks set to continue.
Seven of Suffolk's spookiest myths and legends to get you in the Hallowe'en spirit

Seven of Suffolk's spookiest myths and legends to get you in the Hallowe'en spirit

In the spirit of Hallowe'en, we've looked into some of the more sinister myths and legends of Suffolk's past.

Family’s farewell to ‘caring and generous’ Dave Hawes

Family’s farewell to ‘caring and generous’ Dave Hawes

Family’s farewell to ‘caring and generous’ Dave Hawes

Tributes have been paid to Dave Hawes, a long-standing and popular member the racing community, who lost his battle with cancer on Friday.

Suffolk restaurants step in to provide free meals to children after 'disgusting' government decision

Suffolk restaurants step in to provide free meals to children after 'disgusting' government decision

Suffolk restaurants step in to provide free meals to children after 'disgusting' government decision

Cafés and restaurants across Suffolk have come together to ensure no child goes hungry this half term.

These are 10 of the things that put Suffolk on the map

These are 10 of the things that put Suffolk on the map

These are 10 of the things that put Suffolk on the map

After a video of a US airwoman finding out she was being posted to a Suffolk base went viral, we answer her question 'where is that?'

Podcast: Tributes paid to Simon Dobbin who has died five years after being attacked following a football game

Podcast: Tributes paid to Simon Dobbin who has died five years after being attacked following a football game

Podcast: Tributes paid to Simon Dobbin who has died five years after being attacked following a football game

In this week's podcast we hear of the major fundraiser Ed Sheeran's parents are supporting and the TikTok video of a US airwoman that's gone viral.

Business improvement district reveals five point plan to beat Covid

Business improvement district reveals five point plan to beat Covid

Business improvement district reveals five point plan to beat Covid

A business improvement district has set out its coronavirus recovery plan today as it begins its campaign to get town businesses to back it.

These Suffolk neighbourhoods recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases over seven days

These Suffolk neighbourhoods recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases over seven days

These Suffolk neighbourhoods recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases over seven days

Neighbourhoods in two towns recorded the highest number of coronavirus cases in Suffolk over seven days, according to Government figures.

Ready for Hallowe'en? Here are 11 of the BEST things to do to scare yourself...

Ready for Hallowe'en? Here are 11 of the BEST things to do to scare yourself...

Ready for Hallowe'en? Here are 11 of the BEST things to do to scare yourself...

Have a Covid-safe Hallowe'en and suss out if one of these great 11 activities will scare you...
Accuracy of crime recording in Suffolk 'requires improvement', latest report says

Accuracy of crime recording in Suffolk 'requires improvement', latest report says

The accuracy of crime recording in Suffolk 'requires improvement', according to the force's most recent inspectors' report.
Man to face charges of making child abuse images and possessing sexual films involving animals

Man to face charges of making child abuse images and possessing sexual films involving animals

A man has been ordered to appear before a crown court charged with counts of making child abuse images and possessing sexual films with animals.

Hamster shot dead in shocking video

Hamster shot dead in shocking video

The RSPCA is seeking information about a video of a hamster being killed with a gun.

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Sands makes a return to Lakenheath

Sands makes a return to Lakenheath

Well known striker John Sands has returned to Lakenheath, where it all began for him in senior football.
REPORT: Sudbury inflict Soham's first home defeat

REPORT: Sudbury inflict Soham's first home defeat

A single goal proved enough for AFC Sudbury to come away from high-flying Soham Town Rangers with all three points.
UPDATED: Haverhill Rovers' home match with Mildenhall falls victim to Covid-19 concerns

UPDATED: Haverhill Rovers' home match with Mildenhall falls victim to Covid-19 concerns

Mildenhall Town will not be travelling to Haverhill Rovers for their league fixture tonight with Covid-19 concerns responsible for it being postponed.
Relief as Jockeys take ugly win

Relief as Jockeys take ugly win

Newmarket Town player-boss Michael Shinn reacts to his side gaining a much-needed three points.
REPORT: Newmarket edge derby with Haverhill

REPORT: Newmarket edge derby with Haverhill

A single goal was enough for Newmarket Town to register a much-needed three points against fellow west Suffolk side Haverhill Rovers.
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What's On

Hospital's food among Bake Off judge's top picks

Hospital's food among Bake Off judge's top picks

The quality of food at a Suffolk hospital has been highlighted in a national report led by celebrity chef Prue Leith.
Culture: Forever looking for the positives, CASA’s Maria Broadbent says we have plenty to celebrate in the coming weeks and suggests a few ways we can do that. Time to get busy. . .

Culture: Forever looking for the positives, CASA’s Maria Broadbent says we have plenty to celebrate in the coming weeks and suggests a few ways we can do that. Time to get busy. . .

Let's join Maria in looking on the bright side and enjoy the festivities alongside her tasty recipes

Restaurant opens warm winter tipis in gardens

Restaurant opens warm winter tipis in gardens

A restaurant group has ‘taken the indoors, outdoors’ by installing Winter Garden Tipis in some of its venues.

Culture: As well as resident species there will be some interesting new visitors to spot at RSPB Lakenheath Fen this month

Culture: As well as resident species there will be some interesting new visitors to spot at RSPB Lakenheath Fen this month

There's plenty to see as migration brings in new faces
Ready for Hallowe'en? Here are 11 of the BEST things to do to scare yourself...

Ready for Hallowe'en? Here are 11 of the BEST things to do to scare yourself...

Have a Covid-safe Hallowe'en and suss out if one of these great 11 activities will scare you...
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Lifestyle

Beauty: Jo Malone gives Christmas the luxe touch

Beauty: Jo Malone gives Christmas the luxe touch
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Food: And the Great Taste Awards go to. . .
Conscious Living: Hit wardrobe reboot the eco way

Conscious Living: Hit wardrobe reboot the eco way
Baking: Soul-food recipes from GBBO's Ian Cumming

Baking: Soul-food recipes from GBBO's Ian Cumming
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Business

Give a gift to town businesses

Give a gift to town businesses

Footballer Marcus Rashford shows support for pub offering free lunches for children

Footballer Marcus Rashford shows support for pub offering free lunches for children
Mother-of-two launches jewellery business in lockdown

Mother-of-two launches jewellery business in lockdown
Town restaurant shut for months is set to reopen

Town restaurant shut for months is set to reopen
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