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Breaking the cycle: How domestic abuse programme is improving relationships

Breaking the cycle: How domestic abuse programme is improving relationships

A programme aimed at breaking the cycle of domestic abuse reoffending by perpetrators has led to improvements in relationships, according to police.
Police investigation continues after Christmas lights displays damaged in ‘mindless’ vandalism spree

Police investigation continues after Christmas lights displays damaged in ‘mindless’ vandalism spree

Police are investigating a spate of ‘mindless vandalism’ where Christmas lights and decorations have been damaged across the county.
Plans to convert derelict barn into yoga, private events and school drama venue approved

Plans to convert derelict barn into yoga, private events and school drama venue approved

Plans to convert a derelict barn near a town into a venue for yoga, private events and school drama have been given a green light.
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.
Concerns addressed over maintenance of sports pitches in town’s £2.4 million project

Concerns addressed over maintenance of sports pitches in town’s £2.4 million project

Concerns regarding the maintenance of sports pitches as part of a £2.4 million project have been addressed.

Christmas initiative with 400-year-old history returns to help those in need

Christmas initiative with 400-year-old history returns to help those in need

Christmas initiative with 400-year-old history returns to help those in need

A Christmas initiative with a 400-year-old history has returned for another year to a village to support those in need.

New service station off A14 between two towns opens

New service station off A14 between two towns opens

New service station off A14 between two towns opens

A new service station on the A14 between two towns is now open.

Police crack down on rural rat-running amid ongoing bridge replacement project

Police crack down on rural rat-running amid ongoing bridge replacement project

Police crack down on rural rat-running amid ongoing bridge replacement project

Motorists are being warned by police to stop using a rural road as an unofficial detour to bypass ongoing roadworks.

‘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

‘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 A14 due to planned farmers’ protest

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

Controversial quarry expansion recommended for approval despite objections and 2,000-strong petition

Controversial quarry expansion recommended for approval despite objections and 2,000-strong petition

Controversial quarry expansion recommended for approval despite objections and 2,000-strong petition

Controversial plans for a quarry expansion in a village have been recommended for approval despite objections and a 2,000-strong petition.

Couple to keep festive spirit alive after Christmas lights sabotaged in vandalism spree

Couple to keep festive spirit alive after Christmas lights sabotaged in vandalism spree

Couple to keep festive spirit alive after Christmas lights sabotaged in vandalism spree

A couple who had their Christmas lights sabotaged during a series of vandalism incidents say they refuse to let it dim their festive spirit.
Major sports facility upgrade plans in town win £500,000 bid

Major sports facility upgrade plans in town win £500,000 bid

Major plans for sport facility upgrades in a town have won a £500,000 investment bid.
Plans for retirement homes unveiled as residents invited to share feedback

Plans for retirement homes unveiled as residents invited to share feedback

Plans for new retirement homes have been put forward as residents are being asked to share their feedback online.
More Christmas lights damaged across Suffolk during vandalism spree

More Christmas lights damaged across Suffolk during vandalism spree

Suffolk's festive spirit has taken a hit as Christmas lights displays across the county were damaged in a spate of vandalism.

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