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Proposal for new rural children's home granted planning approval

Proposal for new rural children's home granted planning approval

The application was made by PSS Care Group, which owns three residential children’s homes, all regulated by Ofsted with overall good ratings.
Youngster's enthusiasm for container ships rewarded by international firm

Youngster's enthusiasm for container ships rewarded by international firm

Year 4 pupil David Szabo was contacted by Orient Overseas Container Line, after writing a piece about a day spent with his family at Felixstowe Port.
Choral society stalwart and well-known music teacher dies at age of 96

Choral society stalwart and well-known music teacher dies at age of 96

Tributes have been paid to Lorna Hewett, who was a music teacher at many schools, and ran choirs and taught piano at a Suffolk morning music school.
Take a look back at Christmas lights switch-on events from years gone by

Take a look back at Christmas lights switch-on events from years gone by

On a year when large public gatherings are mostly impossible, we've taken a look at some of the Christmas lights switch-on events of years gone by.
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Culture: It's been a record-breaking year for cranes flying in to winter at RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Culture: It's been a record-breaking year for cranes flying in to winter at RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Culture: It's been a record-breaking year for cranes flying in to winter at RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Efforts of nature reserves and landowners in the area pays off

Culture: The festive season is looking a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of fun events for families to enjoy in and around Bury St Edmunds

Culture: The festive season is looking a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of fun events for families to enjoy in and around Bury St Edmunds

Culture: The festive season is looking a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of fun events for families to enjoy in and around Bury St Edmunds

Start booking some family fun into your festive diary

Culture: Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan brings his back garden panto to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan brings his back garden panto to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan brings his back garden panto to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Jack and the Beanstalk screening set to entertain families this festive season

Culture: Owner of Bury St Edmunds Mediterranean restaurant CASA, Maria Broadbent celebrates Spanish Food and Wine month in a bid to debunk what she believes is a skewed view of what Spain has to offer

Culture: Owner of Bury St Edmunds Mediterranean restaurant CASA, Maria Broadbent celebrates Spanish Food and Wine month in a bid to debunk what she believes is a skewed view of what Spain has to offer

Culture: Owner of Bury St Edmunds Mediterranean restaurant CASA, Maria Broadbent celebrates Spanish Food and Wine month in a bid to debunk what she believes is a skewed view of what Spain has to offer

There's more to Spanish cuisine than that offered in resorts and Maria shares a couple of recipes for us to try

Town set for major broadband upgrade by 2022 as part of regional full-fibre network project

Town set for major broadband upgrade by 2022 as part of regional full-fibre network project

Town set for major broadband upgrade by 2022 as part of regional full-fibre network project

County Broadband has added Sudbury to its roll-out of new digital infrastructure across East Anglia, stating it could benefit 8,000 homes in the town.

Memory tree pays tribute to lost loved ones over Christmas period

Memory tree pays tribute to lost loved ones over Christmas period

Memory tree pays tribute to lost loved ones over Christmas period

Members of the community are invited to acquire a personalised memorial decoration on the tree, in return for a donation to St Nicholas Hospice Care.

Identity of human remains discovered in river still unknown, inquest opening hears

Identity of human remains discovered in river still unknown, inquest opening hears

Identity of human remains discovered in river still unknown, inquest opening hears

The inquest formally opened today into the death of the unknown man, whose remains were found inside two bin bags on Thursday, August 27.
Podcast: Pub row, MPs branded 'children' and a new face in The Crown

Podcast: Pub row, MPs branded 'children' and a new face in The Crown

In this week's SuffolkNews Podcast, we hear about a row that has broken out about the future of a Suffolk pub.

Counselling service seeking new premises to cope with rising demand as churches provide cash boost

Counselling service seeking new premises to cope with rising demand as churches provide cash boost

The service welcomed donations from three churches, but added that its current premises would soon struggle to meet the rising demand for counselling.
Firm engaged in dishonest acts to gain insulation's safety approval, ex-employee tells Grenfell inquiry

Firm engaged in dishonest acts to gain insulation's safety approval, ex-employee tells Grenfell inquiry

A former product manager said his employer had manipulated a fire safety test so its insulation product, which was used on Grenfell Tower, would pass.

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Blues hoping to welcome back fans while grassroots sports given green light

Blues hoping to welcome back fans while grassroots sports given green light

Prime Minsiter Boris Johnson has announced fans can return - in limited numbers - to stadiums and has given the green light to grassroots sports.
Loanee Collinge helps keep team ticking over in lockdown

Loanee Collinge helps keep team ticking over in lockdown

Colchester United loanee Danny Collinge speaks about his loan move to AFC Sudbury, as well as revealing how he has helped them in lockdown.
Morsley slams 'out of touch' Isthmian League for delaying restart

Morsley slams 'out of touch' Isthmian League for delaying restart

AFC Sudbury manager Mark Morsley has criticised the approach taken by the Isthmian League to resuming matches.
Isthmian League issues restart date

Isthmian League issues restart date

AFC Sudbury, Bury Town, Felixstowe & Walton United and Soham Town Rangers are set to have their league restart before Christmas – but only just.
Cornard bring in striker with Step 3 experience

Cornard bring in striker with Step 3 experience

Cornard United have boosted their forward line with a player who was plying his trade in the Isthmian League Premier last season.
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What's On

Jess Glynne confirms Thetford Forest return

Jess Glynne confirms Thetford Forest return

Jess Glynne will return to Thetford Forest next summer as part of Forest Live.
Culture: It's been a record-breaking year for cranes flying in to winter at RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Culture: It's been a record-breaking year for cranes flying in to winter at RSPB Lakenheath Fen

Efforts of nature reserves and landowners in the area pays off
Culture: The festive season is looking a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of fun events for families to enjoy in and around Bury St Edmunds

Culture: The festive season is looking a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of fun events for families to enjoy in and around Bury St Edmunds

Start booking some family fun into your festive diary
Culture: Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan brings his back garden panto to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan brings his back garden panto to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Jack and the Beanstalk screening set to entertain families this festive season
Culture: Owner of Bury St Edmunds Mediterranean restaurant CASA, Maria Broadbent celebrates Spanish Food and Wine month in a bid to debunk what she believes is a skewed view of what Spain has to offer

Culture: Owner of Bury St Edmunds Mediterranean restaurant CASA, Maria Broadbent celebrates Spanish Food and Wine month in a bid to debunk what she believes is a skewed view of what Spain has to offer

There's more to Spanish cuisine than that offered in resorts and Maria shares a couple of recipes for us to try
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Lifestyle

Food: Eating in meets dining out at Noble House

Food: Eating in meets dining out at Noble House
Gift Guide: What fashionistas want for Christmas

Gift Guide: What fashionistas want for Christmas
Gift Guide: The tastiest local treats for foodies

Gift Guide: The tastiest local treats for foodies
What's On: Art against loneliness at Kettle's Yard

What's On: Art against loneliness at Kettle's Yard
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Business

Cinema manager's telephone befriending service for isolated and lonely is a success

Cinema manager's telephone befriending service for isolated and lonely is a success
Row breaks out over future of ‘once popular’ village pub

Row breaks out over future of ‘once popular’ village pub

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Town's Travelodge taken over by rival hotel chain

Town's Travelodge taken over by rival hotel chain
Watch a sneak peek of film inspired by Christmas TV adverts showcasing town

Watch a sneak peek of film inspired by Christmas TV adverts showcasing town
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