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Joint venture to manufacture virus-killing face masks set to create 100 new jobs at Suffolk factory

Joint venture to manufacture virus-killing face masks set to create 100 new jobs at Suffolk factory

A dedicated production line will be used to manufacture PPE equipped with a newly-developed anti-viral coating, hailed as a “significant advance”.
Hospital visits contributed to Covid-19 spread, health bosses confirm after cases spike

Hospital visits contributed to Covid-19 spread, health bosses confirm after cases spike

Health bosses say hospital visits have contributed to the spread of Covid-19 in Suffolk's hospitals, as coronavirus patients exceed 70 cases.
Missing teenager could be in Suffolk, police say

Missing teenager could be in Suffolk, police say

A teenage boy who is missing from Bournemouth could be in Suffolk, police have said.

Illustrations and plans for new hospital to be revealed in latest round of consultation

Illustrations and plans for new hospital to be revealed in latest round of consultation

An NHS trust is to begin a second phase of public engagement to support an outline planning application for a new hospital.
Covid-19 rates increase in schools as 7,500 pupils test positive since start of term

Covid-19 rates increase in schools as 7,500 pupils test positive since start of term

Over 36 Suffolk schools have experienced 50 or more cases since the start of term, Public Health Suffolk confirm.

Public health bosses seek national Covid support

Public health bosses seek national Covid support

Public health bosses seek national Covid support

Public Health chiefs in Suffolk are set to call in national support teams to aid Covid-19 efforts around vaccinations, outbreaks and communications.

Mother thanks officers who stepped in to help save baby

Mother thanks officers who stepped in to help save baby

Mother thanks officers who stepped in to help save baby

A Suffolk mother who found her baby had stopped breathing has thanked the officers who stepped in to help save her child's life.

Hospital trust to welcome back familiar face to its top team

Hospital trust to welcome back familiar face to its top team

Hospital trust to welcome back familiar face to its top team

A former member of staff at a Suffolk NHS trust is to return and take on a leading role.

Dead And SudBuried Reborn horror film festival proves a big hit

Dead And SudBuried Reborn horror film festival proves a big hit

Dead And SudBuried Reborn horror film festival proves a big hit

A horror movie marathon held in a Suffolk town over the weekend has been hailed as a big success, with ambitions to expand even further next year.

Podcast: West Suffolk Hospital fined by watchdog, investigation finds BAME and SEND children excluded at higher rates, and Border Force launch sea search

Podcast: West Suffolk Hospital fined by watchdog, investigation finds BAME and SEND children excluded at higher rates, and Border Force launch sea search

Podcast: West Suffolk Hospital fined by watchdog, investigation finds BAME and SEND children excluded at higher rates, and Border Force launch sea search

In the Suffolk News podcast we have the story of a hospital who has been fined and the other top stories from across the county today.

Suffolk's MPs reject sewage proposals in Environment Bill vote

Suffolk's MPs reject sewage proposals in Environment Bill vote

Suffolk's MPs reject sewage proposals in Environment Bill vote

MPs were among those who voted on amendments relating to storm overflows and tougher air pollution limits in the Environment Bill last week.

Hospital trust fined £2,500 over failures to notify family about circumstances of patient's death

Hospital trust fined £2,500 over failures to notify family about circumstances of patient's death

Hospital trust fined £2,500 over failures to notify family about circumstances of patient's death

A hospital trust has been rapped by a regulator after it failed to properly notify a family over the circumstances surrounding the death of a patient.
Artist achieves 26-year ambition to create jigsaw puzzle from painting of historic forge

Artist achieves 26-year ambition to create jigsaw puzzle from painting of historic forge

In 1995, Steven Binks first set out to create a jigsaw depicting an historic Suffolk blacksmith’s business – 25 years later, he has achieved his goal.
Disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME children being permanently excluded from Suffolk schools, investigation finds

Disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME children being permanently excluded from Suffolk schools, investigation finds

An investigation into increasing permanent school exclusions has found disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME youngsters being ousted.
Survey suggests over half of Suffolk residents still wear face masks in indoor settings

Survey suggests over half of Suffolk residents still wear face masks in indoor settings

More than 50 per cent of people in Suffolk are continuing to wear face masks in indoor public places all the time, according to a new survey.

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FA VASE DRAW: Quartet handed away ties

FA VASE DRAW: Quartet handed away ties

The draw for the second round proper of the FA Vase has taken place.
REPORT: New Rovers boss watches on as Hadleigh end winless run

REPORT: New Rovers boss watches on as Hadleigh end winless run

Haverhill Rovers' new manager took on a watching brief in the stands as Hadleigh United demonstrated the scale of the challenge he now faces.
Haverhill Rovers appoint new manager

Haverhill Rovers appoint new manager

A former AFC Sudbury coach and Cornard United boss has been selected to be the new Haverhill Rovers manager.
Sudbury's FA Cup tie picked by BBC

Sudbury's FA Cup tie picked by BBC

The Yellows will take on Colchester United live on the television.
Forward returns to AFC Sudbury

Forward returns to AFC Sudbury

Yellows bolster their attacking options with an addition from Brightlingsea Regent.
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What's On

Woman with an unexpected past opens healthy pop-up cafe in a renovated community space

Woman with an unexpected past opens healthy pop-up cafe in a renovated community space

A woman with a passion for cooking and nutrition has opened a pop-up café in a recently renovated community space.
Former school site to host final fireworks display before demolition

Former school site to host final fireworks display before demolition

A farewell fireworks display has been organised at a former middle school site which is to be redeveloped.
Suffolk restaurant awarded four AA rosettes in new guide for 2021

Suffolk restaurant awarded four AA rosettes in new guide for 2021

A restaurant in Suffolk has achieved four Rosettes for culinary excellence, placing it among the top restaurants in the UK.

Follow the trail for festive fun (and a prize draw)

Follow the trail for festive fun (and a prize draw)

A new trail not only offers a safe and fun activity during the festive season, but the chance to win a share of a £500 prize bundle.
Packed day of events planned for Suffolk beach town's special occasion

Packed day of events planned for Suffolk beach town's special occasion

Musicians, cadets and military vehicles, will descend on the beach town this Saturday it celebrates the centenary of its Royal British Legion branch.
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Velvet

Mama Said: Happy Hallowe'en. But don't come round

Mama Said: Happy Hallowe'en. But don't come round
Good Cooking: How to make the perfect minestrone

Good Cooking: How to make the perfect minestrone
Christmas: Shop indie with Be Social's gift hamper

Christmas: Shop indie with Be Social's gift hamper
Interiors: The brand bringing English oak home

Interiors: The brand bringing English oak home
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Business

New vintage clothes and lifestyle shop opens in town

New vintage clothes and lifestyle shop opens in town

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Town IT company bought by digital firm

Town IT company bought by digital firm
'It's about the things that happen now': Business festival hailed a success thanks to team effort

'It's about the things that happen now': Business festival hailed a success thanks to team effort

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