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Deaf woman unaware she was being scanned for tumour during ‘frustrating’ and ‘patronising’ health appointment

Deaf woman unaware she was being scanned for tumour during ‘frustrating’ and ‘patronising’ health appointment

A deaf woman from Suffolk was left unaware that she was being scanned for a potential brain tumour due to poor communication at an NHS appointment.
‘He’s such an amazing little boy’: Mum-of-three takes on London Marathon after son’s hearing breakthrough

‘He’s such an amazing little boy’: Mum-of-three takes on London Marathon after son’s hearing breakthrough

A mum-of-three is taking on the London Marathon for a charity which supported her family through her son’s hearing loss at an early age.
More than 140 vehicles stopped by police using HGV ‘supercab’

More than 140 vehicles stopped by police using HGV ‘supercab’

An HGV ‘supercab’ helped officers stop more than 140 vehicles earlier this month.
Woman stalked by man for almost a year shares her ordeal to help others

Woman stalked by man for almost a year shares her ordeal to help others

A young woman who was stalked by an older man for almost a year has spoken of her ordeal to help others in a similar situation.
Plans for 59 retirement homes in town submitted

Plans for 59 retirement homes in town submitted

Plans to replace former truck dealers' buildings with 61 retirement homes have been submitted.

Three Suffolk students claim top spots in national carpentry competition

Three Suffolk students claim top spots in national carpentry competition

Three Suffolk students claim top spots in national carpentry competition

Three students from a Suffolk college have claimed the top spots in a national carpentry competition.

Father and daughter share family’s farming story on popular podcast

Father and daughter share family’s farming story on popular podcast

Father and daughter share family’s farming story on popular podcast

A father and daughter have featured on a popular podcast to share their deep-rooted passion for farming.

Everything you need to know about bin collection changes over Easter bank holidays

Everything you need to know about bin collection changes over Easter bank holidays

Everything you need to know about bin collection changes over Easter bank holidays

Councils across Suffolk have announced changes to bin collections due to the Easter bank holidays.

New owners to take over closed village café

New owners to take over closed village café

New owners to take over closed village café

New owners are set to take over a village café which closed two months ago.

The lovable Suffolk dogs searching for a new home

The lovable Suffolk dogs searching for a new home

The lovable Suffolk dogs searching for a new home

Many dogs are desperate to be given a chance – RSPCA Suffolk has provided profiles for dogs looking for their new family.

Police investigation after off-lead dog chased horse and rider in village

Police investigation after off-lead dog chased horse and rider in village

Police investigation after off-lead dog chased horse and rider in village

Police are investigating after an off-lead dog reportedly chased a horse which was being ridden in a village.

Decision due on wastewater treatment facility to serve brewery

Decision due on wastewater treatment facility to serve brewery

Decision due on wastewater treatment facility to serve brewery

A decision is due on plans for a new wastewater treatment facility to serve a brewery.
Call to help researchers as virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird

Call to help researchers as virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird

Garden owners are being encouraged to share their sightings of one of the UK’s most popular songbirds with researchers as numbers decline rapidly.
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.
The Saturday Social – the weekend’s hardest online quiz is back

The Saturday Social – the weekend’s hardest online quiz is back

Feeling smart? There are 13 questions to answer in our super tough general knowledge quiz. How many will you get right?

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Suffolk head coach excited ahead of new season

Suffolk head coach excited ahead of new season

Head coach Adam Mansfield believes Suffolk are ‘good enough to beat any side’ as they prepare to enter the new season.
Hirst: ‘Town’s unity and togetherness remains firmly intact’

Hirst: ‘Town’s unity and togetherness remains firmly intact’

The Tractor Boys forward believes the club will be in a ‘better position’ next season for the lessons they have learned in the Premier League.
Opener scores maiden century for Suffolk in defeat to Bedfordshire

Opener scores maiden century for Suffolk in defeat to Bedfordshire

Ollie Burle gives his reaction to bringing up his maiden century for Suffolk in Sunday’s 37-run loss to Bedfordshire.
Town striker: ‘Five games left to keep learning and put a point across to the rest of the division’

Town striker: ‘Five games left to keep learning and put a point across to the rest of the division’

George Hirst says the motivation is there to show the rest of the Premier League what they are capable of despite Ipswich Town’s impending relegation.
Suffolk’s Step 3-6 teams: What is still left to play for?

Suffolk’s Step 3-6 teams: What is still left to play for?

There are some big fixtures due to be played at the top and bottom of divisions this afternoon.
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Quay Theatre casts web wide as new online project gains over 1,000 views in first few days

Quay Theatre casts web wide as new online project gains over 1,000 views in first few days

Keen to provide a virtual entertainment experience for supporters, the theatre launched an interactive website, with a range of shows streamed online.
Mill Tye Gallery in Great Cornard urges public to help aspiring artists after reopening from coronavirus lockdown

Mill Tye Gallery in Great Cornard urges public to help aspiring artists after reopening from coronavirus lockdown

Highlighting the impact the crisis has had on budding artists, gallery owner Peter Rumsey says it is now more difficult for creators to earn a living.
Fundraiser for Glemsford Primary Academy upholds artistic legacy of local painter Roy Saunders

Fundraiser for Glemsford Primary Academy upholds artistic legacy of local painter Roy Saunders

Roy Saunders, a resident of Glemsford since 2004, lost his battle with pulmonary fibrosis at West Suffolk Hospital on June 29. He was 78 years old.
Sudbury Dramatic Society opens auditions for first online Quay Theatre production

Sudbury Dramatic Society opens auditions for first online Quay Theatre production

Sudbury Dramatic Society has opened auditions for around six male parts and three female parts, for an adaptation of Anthony Trollope’s The Warden.
Art exhibitions resume at Chappel Galleries following three-month closure due to coronavirus lockdown

Art exhibitions resume at Chappel Galleries following three-month closure due to coronavirus lockdown

Edna Battye, owner of Chappel Galleries, said the venue’s spacious nature meant social distancing could be conducted relatively easily.
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Take a tour of town's lost pubs through our interactive map

Take a tour of town's lost pubs through our interactive map

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Wood you believe it! The quirky new craze amusing children and parents alike

Wood you believe it! The quirky new craze amusing children and parents alike

Culture: Interiors and lifestyle blogger Taylor Smart shows us the five wall print styles we need in our homes

Culture: Interiors and lifestyle blogger Taylor Smart shows us the five wall print styles we need in our homes

Victory ground at 100: Historic tournament has roots at The Vic

Victory ground at 100: Historic tournament has roots at The Vic
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Top six beer garden pubs in Suffolk town to enjoy during May’s bank holidays

Top six beer garden pubs in Suffolk town to enjoy during May’s bank holidays
Hotel’s pride after receiving multiple accolades from AA

Hotel’s pride after receiving multiple accolades from AA
Iconic town centre building to come back into use under new owners

Iconic town centre building to come back into use under new owners
‘A brilliant marker for the future’: Works begin to revamp village’s pub

‘A brilliant marker for the future’: Works begin to revamp village’s pub
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