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Cake maker's head shave raises over £3,000 to help young relative with degenerative illness

Cake maker's head shave raises over £3,000 to help young relative with degenerative illness

Sarah Casey hopes to raise further funds for her great-nephew Joshua, who has Batten disease, with a prize raffle taking place this weekend.
Café devastated after thieves steal charity boxes and food supplies during late-night raid

Café devastated after thieves steal charity boxes and food supplies during late-night raid

The business plans to install CCTV cameras on the premises to act as a deterrent to prevent further incidents, after two break-ins in two years.
Hallowe'en-themed event cancelled as organisers criticise Government's 'ill-considered' approach

Hallowe'en-themed event cancelled as organisers criticise Government's 'ill-considered' approach

Organisers of a Hallowe’en event have criticised the Government’s approach to introducing new coronavirus restrictions.
Class told to stay home from school and self-isolate after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Class told to stay home from school and self-isolate after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Children who are not among the class of 32 pupils in self-isolation have been advised to continue attending school if they remain well.
MP cuts ribbon to mark official opening of new personal training centre

MP cuts ribbon to mark official opening of new personal training centre

Founder and head trainer Paul Warner set up the facility after deciding he needed to go bigger and bolder in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Test and trace app launches after long delays

Test and trace app launches after long delays

Test and trace app launches after long delays

The new Test and Trace app has launched to help battle the spread of coronavirus following months of delays.

Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Police officers who rescued children from shotgun-wielding man in 'terrifying ordeal' nominated for bravery awards

Two Suffolk police officers who rescued children from a shotgun-wielding man who 'threatened to kill them' have been nominated for bravery awards.

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pub bosses 'extremely worried' as new 10pm curfew comes into force

Pubs and clubs have hit back at the Government-ordered 10pm curfew which is set to come into play this week to help fight the spread of coronavirus.

Four arrests after suspected Class A drug wraps discovered following property search

Four arrests after suspected Class A drug wraps discovered following property search

Four arrests after suspected Class A drug wraps discovered following property search

Three teenagers, aged 19, 18 and 17, respectively, and a 29-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in supplying class A drugs.

Swan found with severe leg and foot injuries caused by discarded fishing hook

Swan found with severe leg and foot injuries caused by discarded fishing hook

Swan found with severe leg and foot injuries caused by discarded fishing hook

The RSPCA has urged people who enjoy fishing to dispose of their litter responsibly, due to the risks it presents to wildlife.

Have your say on changes to electoral map in Suffolk ahead of next local elections

Have your say on changes to electoral map in Suffolk ahead of next local elections
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Have your say on changes to electoral map in Suffolk ahead of next local elections

Under the proposals, there would be a total of 70 county councillors in Suffolk in the future – five fewer than there is now.

Thieves remove lead from community centre roof

Thieves remove lead from community centre roof

Thieves remove lead from community centre roof

Lead thieves have targeted a community building, removing sheeting from the porch roof.
New Covid measures for six months, says PM

New Covid measures for six months, says PM

The PM has addressed MPs and told them new Covid rules will stay in place for six months ahead of his announcement to the nation.
'Work from home if you can'

'Work from home if you can'

New government restrictions are set to see pubs, bars and restaurants close at 10pm daily while people are urged to work from home wherever possible.
Rosemary, 76, to set off on 90-mile trek in support of church hit by lead theft

Rosemary, 76, to set off on 90-mile trek in support of church hit by lead theft

A 76-year-old woman is set to trek 90 miles of East Anglia to connect with a family story and support a church targeted by lead thieves.

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Cheshunt prove to be a step too far for Melford in FA Cup

Cheshunt prove to be a step too far for Melford in FA Cup

Jamie Bradbury hails support for his Long Melford side as higher-league Cheshunt get the better of them at Stoneylands.
Walker injury blow for AFC Sudbury

Walker injury blow for AFC Sudbury

AFC Sudbury are having to put a plan in place to cover the absence of their multiple award-winning goalkeeper following a nasty injury.
Manager's pride as AFC Sudbury Women progress in FA Women’s Cup

Manager's pride as AFC Sudbury Women progress in FA Women’s Cup

Luke Mallett reveals his pride at seeing his largely teenage AFC Sudbury side get past Needham Market in the FA Women's Cup.
Delayed county cup final dates and venues announced

Delayed county cup final dates and venues announced

Suffolk FA have announced dates and venues for six of their delayed 2019/20 cup finals.
Saturday's local football round-up: Step 3 & 4 leagues and FA Vase get under way

Saturday's local football round-up: Step 3 & 4 leagues and FA Vase get under way

There were wins for AFC Sudbury and Bury Town on Step 4's opening day while Lakenheath and Mildenhall Town progressed in the FA Vase.
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What's On

This is what the solar system, some reptilian humanoids and a Suffolk town have in common

This is what the solar system, some reptilian humanoids and a Suffolk town have in common

This is the question posed in a new novel by first-time author Stevie May.

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

A pub landlord and his family are celebrating after winning two awards in one month.
Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Keane named as first headline act of Forest Live 2021 shows

Organisers of the popular Forest Live shows have today revealed the first big name act heading to this region for next summer's series of shows.
Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Vancouver-style diner food spanning the cultural divide
Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

There have been at least 90 pub and bar closures in the county since 2010 and the industry is now being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lifestyle

Beauty: Category is. . . Goth Girl Realness

Beauty: Category is. . . Goth Girl Realness
Launch: Dot's Hot Chicken does it Nashville-style

Launch: Dot's Hot Chicken does it Nashville-style
Win: Lush vegan desserts from Saintly - worth £25

Win: Lush vegan desserts from Saintly - worth £25
Win: A Les Georgettes silver bracelet - worth £69

Win: A Les Georgettes silver bracelet - worth £69
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Business

'It's another blow': Town's service industry voices concerns after Government tightens restrictions on sector

'It's another blow': Town's service industry voices concerns after Government tightens restrictions on sector
Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide

Pub listed in top 10 per cent for visitor reviews worldwide
‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

‘Donor wall’ unveiled to say thank you after fundraiser

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good

Suffolk's pubs calling time for good
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