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Church hit with £1,000 bill as vandals strike at Christmas tree festival

Church hit with £1,000 bill as vandals strike at Christmas tree festival

A village church is facing an initial insurance bill of £1,000 after vandals broke in and wrecked its Christmas tree festival.
Extension of full Council Tax relief scheme to leave close to 4,700 residents better off following approval

Extension of full Council Tax relief scheme to leave close to 4,700 residents better off following approval

The extension of a relief scheme exempting residents from paying Council Tax has been approved leaving close to 4,700 better off.
‘We expect this crisis to worsen’: Charity fears rise in animal neglect during Christmas

‘We expect this crisis to worsen’: Charity fears rise in animal neglect during Christmas

An animal welfare charity fears the number of neglected pets will increase around the Christmas period due to financial hardships.
Motorists should expect delays on A14 due to planned farmers’ protest

Motorists should expect delays on A14 due to planned farmers’ protest

Motorists should expect delays on the A14 due to a planned farmers’ protest.
Innovative farm machinery company hosts West Suffolk MP

Innovative farm machinery company hosts West Suffolk MP

An innovative Suffolk farm machinery company has played host to the MP for West Suffolk.

Chemical weedkiller could be reintroduced for ‘specific areas’, say council

Chemical weedkiller could be reintroduced for ‘specific areas’, say council

Chemical weedkiller could be reintroduced for ‘specific areas’, say council

A decision whether to reintroduce the use of glyphosate weed treatment across a district will be taken next week.

Woman rescued from house fire and taken to hospital

Woman rescued from house fire and taken to hospital

Woman rescued from house fire and taken to hospital

A woman was taken to hospital after she was rescued from a house fire in a village.

‘So many collisions have happened at this junction’: Accident-prone site set for safety improvements within weeks

‘So many collisions have happened at this junction’: Accident-prone site set for safety improvements within weeks

‘So many collisions have happened at this junction’: Accident-prone site set for safety improvements within weeks

Signage set to be improved at an accident-prone junction near a town thanks to pressure from councillors.

WATCH: We joined police for crackdown on organised crime and road offences

WATCH: We joined police for crackdown on organised crime and road offences

WATCH: We joined police for crackdown on organised crime and road offences

SuffolkNews spent the morning with police as part of a day-long crackdown on organised crime and motoring offences.

Nightclub owner’s plans to create American-style diner at former town centre betting shop approved

Nightclub owner’s plans to create American-style diner at former town centre betting shop approved

Nightclub owner’s plans to create American-style diner at former town centre betting shop approved

A nightclub owner’s plans to transform a former town centre betting shop to an American-style diner have been granted.

Flood warnings remain as rivers levels continue to rise after Storm Darragh

Flood warnings remain as rivers levels continue to rise after Storm Darragh

Flood warnings remain as rivers levels continue to rise after Storm Darragh

Several flood warnings remain in place after Storm Darragh battered the East of England over the weekend.

Racecourse to be transformed into 90s nightclub as Ministry of Sound headliner announced

Racecourse to be transformed into 90s nightclub as Ministry of Sound headliner announced

Racecourse to be transformed into 90s nightclub as Ministry of Sound headliner announced

A town Racecourse will be transformed into 90s nightclub next summer as the latest music headliner was announced.
Flood alerts in place as Storm Darragh causes rising river levels across Suffolk

Flood alerts in place as Storm Darragh causes rising river levels across Suffolk

As the effects of Storm Darragh continue to be felt nationwide, multiple flood alerts have been issued across the county.
Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘A club that’s given me fond memories’

Simon Byford’s golf column: ‘A club that’s given me fond memories’

In his latest club focus piece, PGA pro Simon Byford looks at Flempton and its history as well as rounding up the latest action in west Suffolk.
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.

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Jockeys see off competition to sign ‘tenacious’ young striker

Jockeys see off competition to sign ‘tenacious’ young striker

Seventeen-year-old James Moore made an instant impact on his Newmarket Town debut.
Suffolk stars take top prize at Stonham while youngster Wharf debuts

Suffolk stars take top prize at Stonham while youngster Wharf debuts

Two Suffolk county stars took home a top darts prize at Stonham Barns Park while a talented 11-year-old also made his debut.
Teacher has high hopes as ex-pupil signs with star agent

Teacher has high hopes as ex-pupil signs with star agent

A former Suffolk schoolboy is on the pathway to stardom under the guidance of one of the world’s best known and most successful football agents.
Silverware comes into view for Jockeys after quarter-final victory

Silverware comes into view for Jockeys after quarter-final victory

Newmarket Town got the better of neighbouring Soham Town Rangers in the Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup last night.
Walsham to have home advantage in last 32 of FA Vase

Walsham to have home advantage in last 32 of FA Vase

Walsham-le-Willows have learned they will have home advantage in the last 32 of the FA Vase after overoming fellow Suffolk side Brantham Athletic.
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What's On

Immersive theatre performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’ bring festive magic to town

Immersive theatre performances of ‘A Christmas Carol’ bring festive magic to town

A town’s popular venue is offering visitors a chance to be transported to Victorian England with interactive performances of A Christmas Carol.
Festival to host ‘the best in comedy’ with Greg Davies and Bridget Christie as headliners

Festival to host ‘the best in comedy’ with Greg Davies and Bridget Christie as headliners

Comedy stars Greg Davies and Bridget Christie have joined the line-up for Latitude 2025.
Racecourse to be transformed into 90s nightclub as Ministry of Sound headliner announced

Racecourse to be transformed into 90s nightclub as Ministry of Sound headliner announced

A town Racecourse will be transformed into 90s nightclub next summer as the latest music headliner was announced.
‘A joyful, alternative and inclusive take on a classic fairytale’: Suffolk News reviews rock ‘n’ roll style Sleeping Beauty

‘A joyful, alternative and inclusive take on a classic fairytale’: Suffolk News reviews rock ‘n’ roll style Sleeping Beauty

A mysterious girl, a dragon and two dames – what more could you want from a rock ‘n’ roll panto?

Will you be trying this naughty, but nice dessert?

Will you be trying this naughty, but nice dessert?

‘Keep it simple’ this Christmas says head chef Jordan Ryan as he gives us his recipe for a delicious crème brûlée
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Velvet

Win: Dinner for two at Parker’s Tavern in Cambridge – worth up to £250!

Win: Dinner for two at Parker’s Tavern in Cambridge – worth up to £250!
Panto review: Absolutely spellbinding is Velvet’s verdict on Cinderella

Panto review: Absolutely spellbinding is Velvet’s verdict on Cinderella
Gift Guide: Velvet shops local for Christmas in Cambridge, Suffolk and Saffron Walden

Gift Guide: Velvet shops local for Christmas in Cambridge, Suffolk and Saffron Walden
Win: A Christmas wreath from Ely’s Thatch & Roses **CLOSED**

Win: A Christmas wreath from Ely’s Thatch & Roses **CLOSED**
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Business

‘It was our dream come true’: Friends open coffee and wine bar in town

‘It was our dream come true’: Friends open coffee and wine bar in town
Curtains to close for seven months to allow for theatre’s £3.45m revamp

Curtains to close for seven months to allow for theatre’s £3.45m revamp
Major coffee chain reveals opening date for new drive-thru off A14

Major coffee chain reveals opening date for new drive-thru off A14
New service station off A14 between two towns opens

New service station off A14 between two towns opens
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