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Butterworth & Son’s Izzy Glen celebrates head roaster Tom’s decade with the business. . . and his incredible artwork

Butterworth & Son’s Izzy Glen celebrates head roaster Tom’s decade with the business. . . and his incredible artwork

Tom's roasting skills only surpassed by his artistic talent
'There’s no excuse – don’t do it' says police chief after 150 people are arrested in month-long campaign

'There’s no excuse – don’t do it' says police chief after 150 people are arrested in month-long campaign

Police in Suffolk made 150 arrests as part of their annual Christmas campaign targeted on drink and drug driving.

Photos reveal extent of devastation after blaze at thatched property

Photos reveal extent of devastation after blaze at thatched property

Photos have revealed the extent of the damage caused by a blaze at a thatched property.
£2.5m set aside to address mental health in Suffolk as countywide survey planned

£2.5m set aside to address mental health in Suffolk as countywide survey planned

Plans for a countywide survey of mental health have been voiced as part of public health efforts to form a 10-year strategy to address wellbeing.
Blaze at thatched property prompts huge emergency response

Blaze at thatched property prompts huge emergency response

Fire crews from the across the county have been called to tackle a fire at a thatched property.

Podcast: Restaurant owner fed up over regular flooding issues

Podcast: Restaurant owner fed up over regular flooding issues

Podcast: Restaurant owner fed up over regular flooding issues

In today's podcast, we have the news a restaurateur has spoken of the financial and emotional impact of years of repeated flooding on his premises.

Suffolk health boss urges caution on labelling people anti-vaxxers

Suffolk health boss urges caution on labelling people anti-vaxxers

Suffolk health boss urges caution on labelling people anti-vaxxers

Suffolk's public health chief has urged caution on labelling people anti-vaxxers, so as not to drive them further away from getting a Covid-19 jab.

Chef Greig Young sings the praises of West Suffolk College and shares a recipe he teaches the students

Chef Greig Young sings the praises of West Suffolk College and shares a recipe he teaches the students

Chef Greig Young sings the praises of West Suffolk College and shares a recipe he teaches the students

The Northgate chef says it's time to march to the beet

Love snowdrops? Here are 11 places you can catch these spring delights

Love snowdrops? Here are 11 places you can catch these spring delights

Love snowdrops? Here are 11 places you can catch these spring delights

Get out and about to enjoy spring and nature's bounty

Podcast: Suffolk area loses a fifth of its NHS dentists in a year

Podcast: Suffolk area loses a fifth of its NHS dentists in a year

Podcast: Suffolk area loses a fifth of its NHS dentists in a year

In the podcast, we have the news that one part of Suffolk saw the third highest drop in NHS dentists across the whole of England over the last year.

Half of Suffolk's care homes have had Covid outbreaks in last two weeks

Half of Suffolk's care homes have had Covid outbreaks in last two weeks

Half of Suffolk's care homes have had Covid outbreaks in last two weeks

Half of Suffolk's care homes have reported a Covid-19 outbreak in the last 14 days, public health chiefs have said.

Hundreds more deaths than expected were recorded in Suffolk last year

Hundreds more deaths than expected were recorded in Suffolk last year

Hundreds more deaths than expected were recorded in Suffolk last year

Hundreds more deaths were recorded in Suffolk last year than were expected, figures suggest.
Crucial work needed so frontline staff are vaccinated ahead of deadline, health bosses say

Crucial work needed so frontline staff are vaccinated ahead of deadline, health bosses say

Health chiefs say work over the next few weeks is crucial to ensure frontline staff get their Covid jabs in time for the government-mandated deadline.
Suffolk area sees one of the biggest drops in NHS dentists in England over last year

Suffolk area sees one of the biggest drops in NHS dentists in England over last year

A Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group area saw the joint third highest decline in NHS dentists across the whole of England over 12 months.
Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Roadworks in six Suffolk towns you may want to avoid

Here are some of the roadworks, road closures and diversions that could cause Suffolk drivers some delays:

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Stowmarket pass league and cup tests

Stowmarket pass league and cup tests

Old Gold & Blacks march on with back-to-back victories.
Rednall clinches record fourth world singles title in style

Rednall clinches record fourth world singles title in style

A dominant display saw Stowmarket's Katherine Rednall become first player to win the World Indoor Bowls Championships Ladies Singles title four times.
Duo set up plum Suffolk Premier Cup ties

Duo set up plum Suffolk Premier Cup ties

Stowmarket Town and Walsham-le-Willows advance through to the second round of county competition.
Non-League round-up: Stow, Felixstowe, Soham and Mildenhall among league winners

Non-League round-up: Stow, Felixstowe, Soham and Mildenhall among league winners

Needham basked in the national spotlight in the FA Trophy but there were also some key wins, and disappointing slips-ups, for those in league action.
Hunter links up on loan with Stow

Hunter links up on loan with Stow

Paul Musgrove bolsters his options with the arrival of a former AFC Sudbury player.
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What's On

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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Velvet

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

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

Fed up restaurant owner wants water leaks to be fixed

Fed up restaurant owner wants water leaks to be fixed

The pressure is on as street clean heads to town centre

The pressure is on as street clean heads to town centre

Going it alone? You'll need help

Going it alone? You'll need help
Trader bids farewell to market, saying Christmas Fayre cancellation was 'the nail in the coffin'

Trader bids farewell to market, saying Christmas Fayre cancellation was 'the nail in the coffin'
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