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Book checked out 37 years ago returned to library thanks to Suffolk staff

Book checked out 37 years ago returned to library thanks to Suffolk staff

Library staff in Suffolk have gone the extra mile - or 750 miles - to return a book which had been checked out decades ago.
Suffolk like you've never seen it before

Suffolk like you've never seen it before

These aerial photos show how our county has changed over the last 100 years.
The amazing treasures found at region's National Trust properties

The amazing treasures found at region's National Trust properties

Every object tells a story... and the National Trust has more than a million to choose from.
How the legend of a fearsome dragon inspired a new novel

How the legend of a fearsome dragon inspired a new novel

In the heart of the Stour valley lies a deep, dark, allegedly bottomless lake... the source of a sinister legend that dates back hundreds of years.
Art exhibition of 'national significance' set to open on Sunday

Art exhibition of 'national significance' set to open on Sunday
'We have a lot to offer': Mayor reacts after town named Suffolk's worst seaside town

'We have a lot to offer': Mayor reacts after town named Suffolk's worst seaside town
Competition: Name park's new panda and win parking permits

Competition: Name park's new panda and win parking permits

Bury St Edmunds' Nowton Park has a new resident and you have the chance to name it.

Man gets lawnmower tattooed on his head as tribute to late brother

Man gets lawnmower tattooed on his head as tribute to late brother

A grieving man had a lawnmower tattooed on his head - after joking with his late brother they would both need one to cut their hair after lockdown.
No, Matt Hancock wasn't served the world's worst pint of Guinness

No, Matt Hancock wasn't served the world's worst pint of Guinness
Yellow lines ‘parked’ in wrong place in village

Yellow lines ‘parked’ in wrong place in village
This is how you can picnic at Buckingham Palace this summer

This is how you can picnic at Buckingham Palace this summer
'We haven't charged them': Health club welcomes feathered flock of new members

'We haven't charged them': Health club welcomes feathered flock of new members
Retirement home awarded Grade II listed status

Retirement home awarded Grade II listed status
7 things you could walk past every day without knowing their 'hidden' history

7 things you could walk past every day without knowing their 'hidden' history
Sweep the sheepdog catches ferry to nature reserve to round up flocks of rare sheep

Sweep the sheepdog catches ferry to nature reserve to round up flocks of rare sheep
The Suffolk joker who kept villagers on their toes on April Fools Day for decades

The Suffolk joker who kept villagers on their toes on April Fools Day for decades
Father and daughter build Lego replica of Sutton Hoo helmet

Father and daughter build Lego replica of Sutton Hoo helmet
'It's been very frustrating': Villagers annoyed after not having usable post box for over a year

'It's been very frustrating': Villagers annoyed after not having usable post box for over a year
‘Heartbreak’ after village signs stolen weeks after marking independence

‘Heartbreak’ after village signs stolen weeks after marking independence
This is why a Suffolk impersonator has become a viral internet sensation in China

This is why a Suffolk impersonator has become a viral internet sensation in China
Dozens of iconic phone boxes available to adopt for community projects

Dozens of iconic phone boxes available to adopt for community projects
Colin raises thousands for veterans charity after completing Captain Tom-style walk

Colin raises thousands for veterans charity after completing Captain Tom-style walk
Town thanks DJ for soundtracking lockdown

Town thanks DJ for soundtracking lockdown

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