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Cocaine supplier sentenced after running drugs into Suffolk from another county and after fleeing UK

Cocaine supplier sentenced after running drugs into Suffolk from another county and after fleeing UK

A man who brought cocaine into Suffolk from another county — and another country after fleeing the UK — has been handed a suspended jail sentence.
Charity the real winner after football match

Charity the real winner after football match

Two charities will share more than £1,200 after a football match was held in a Suffolk town.
Authority agrees to ask for more cash from Government in finger-pointing session

Authority agrees to ask for more cash from Government in finger-pointing session

An authority has agreed to ask the Government for more money during a debate which descended into a finger-pointing session.
Authority to make 20mph limits easier to get by end of year

Authority to make 20mph limits easier to get by end of year

An authority is set to make 20mph zones easier to implement by the end of the year, a councillor has revealed.

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Brother and sister add to their business portfolio by acquiring established health club and spa

Brother and sister add to their business portfolio by acquiring established health club and spa

A brother and sister have expanded their business portfolio in Suffolk by taking over an established health club and spa.

End of an era as headteacher praised for lasting legacy on school ahead of retirement

End of an era as headteacher praised for lasting legacy on school ahead of retirement

End of an era as headteacher praised for lasting legacy on school ahead of retirement

It is the end of an era at a school, which has paid tribute to the lasting legacy of its outgoing headteacher, ahead of her retirement.

Bank closure sparks concerns about access to services for elderly and disabled people

Bank closure sparks concerns about access to services for elderly and disabled people

Bank closure sparks concerns about access to services for elderly and disabled people

The closure of a high street banking branch will deprive people of access to essential services, according to a long-time customer with disabilities.

Service of thanksgiving culminates church’s 500th anniversary celebrations

Service of thanksgiving culminates church’s 500th anniversary celebrations

Service of thanksgiving culminates church’s 500th anniversary celebrations

A year of celebrations, honouring a church’s role in its community for half a millennium, culminated with a special service of thanksgiving.

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 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 in the county.

‘We’re now embarking on our next 100 years’: Rugby club celebrates centenary at summer gala

‘We’re now embarking on our next 100 years’: Rugby club celebrates centenary at summer gala

‘We’re now embarking on our next 100 years’: Rugby club celebrates centenary at summer gala

The rugby community in a town celebrated a historic milestone, as it gathered to mark 100 years since the club was formed.

Business surgery: Mackman looks at role of generative AI in search engine optimisation

Business surgery: Mackman looks at role of generative AI in search engine optimisation

Business surgery: Mackman looks at role of generative AI in search engine optimisation

Bruce Burgoyne, creative director at Mackman, says businesses should evolve their SEO strategy, in the era of generative AI.

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
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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.
‘It was an incredibly emotional day’: Family overwhelmed by support for fund-raiser in aid of young girl with rare condition

‘It was an incredibly emotional day’: Family overwhelmed by support for fund-raiser in aid of young girl with rare condition

The family of a young girl with a rare genetic disorder say the support for their fund-raiser was beyond anything they could have imagined.
Crackdown on county lines and child exploitation in Suffolk leads to 30 arrests in one week

Crackdown on county lines and child exploitation in Suffolk leads to 30 arrests in one week

Police arrested 30 people in Suffolk during a week-long national crackdown on county lines drug dealing and child exploitation.
Town’s essential wall repairs completed ahead of schedule

Town’s essential wall repairs completed ahead of schedule

Essential repairs to a town wall have been completed a week earlier than planned.

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Transfer Talk: Town in discussions to sign Gold Cup winner

Transfer Talk: Town in discussions to sign Gold Cup winner

The Mexico international could reportedly be on the move for around £7.5m.
Suffolk face tough task to reach Super 12s

Suffolk face tough task to reach Super 12s

Berkshire and Dorest will provide the opposition during next month’s battle to reach Finals Day.
Suffolk riders ready for Inter County Challenge

Suffolk riders ready for Inter County Challenge

The team is set to compete at the Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Buckinghamshire.
Town’s academy awarded Category One status

Town’s academy awarded Category One status

The club’s youth set-up has met all of the required criteria following a recent inspection.
Former Tractor Boy seals switch to Bury

Former Tractor Boy seals switch to Bury

The Step 3 Blues have confirmed their third new arrival of the summer.
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What's On

Charity football match honouring much-loved grandfather returns next month

Charity football match honouring much-loved grandfather returns next month

A charity football match in memory of a much-loved grandfather is set to return next month.
Cast and crew congratulated for ‘fantastic’ production – and 2026 whole-school show revealed

Cast and crew congratulated for ‘fantastic’ production – and 2026 whole-school show revealed

See the pictures from a high school’s production of a classic musical – which featured a dog on stage.
Meet the artist behind this eye-catching mural as Ed Sheeran trail launched

Meet the artist behind this eye-catching mural as Ed Sheeran trail launched

A young artist has created a new Ed Sheeran mural at a food hotspot as a new trail launches.
All our photos from town’s popular food and drink festival

All our photos from town’s popular food and drink festival

Thousands of foodies flocked to a town centre for a feast of local and regional flavours.
Anyone for a pint of Canon’s Cassock? Why brewhouse has created new ale

Anyone for a pint of Canon’s Cassock? Why brewhouse has created new ale

A new pale ale has been launched by a town brewhouse - here’s why.
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Velvet

Opening: Restaurant 22’s little sister – Margaret’s Bistro – comes to Cambridge

Opening: Restaurant 22’s little sister – Margaret’s Bistro – comes to Cambridge
Photography: Could your photos help capture Cambridge?

Photography: Could your photos help capture Cambridge?
Fashion: Behind the scenes at Cambridge boutique Cuckoo

Fashion: Behind the scenes at Cambridge boutique Cuckoo
Event: Ace your next interiors project with Cambridge’s new Moodboard Masterclass

Event: Ace your next interiors project with Cambridge’s new Moodboard Masterclass
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Business

Studio set to bring beauty and wellness offering to town high street

Studio set to bring beauty and wellness offering to town high street
‘It's been really distressing’: Staff member speaks out after town tech shop’s sudden closure

‘It's been really distressing’: Staff member speaks out after town tech shop’s sudden closure
Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards 2025: Companies ‘set apart from competitors’ will win accolades

Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards 2025: Companies ‘set apart from competitors’ will win accolades
Village’s new Budgens could be opening soon as licensing application submitted

Village’s new Budgens could be opening soon as licensing application submitted
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