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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

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

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

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 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.

‘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

‘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

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

Town’s essential wall repairs completed ahead of schedule

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

More than 3,000 repairs carried out as part of pothole programme, report shows

More than 3,000 repairs carried out as part of pothole programme, report shows
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More than 3,000 repairs carried out as part of pothole programme, report shows

More than 3,000 repairs have been carried out by a council as part of its pothole prevention programme, a report shows.

Multiple fire crews battle blaze in lorry containers at town industrial estate

Multiple fire crews battle blaze in lorry containers at town industrial estate

Multiple fire crews battle blaze in lorry containers at town industrial estate

Multiple fire crews have been battling a blaze involving three lorry containers at a town industrial estate.
Players ‘Kick for Kindness’ as they play charity match

Players ‘Kick for Kindness’ as they play charity match

An 11-a-side fund-raising football match is being staged in Suffolk in aid of two charities that are, said its organiser, “close to my heart”.
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.

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Aldi submits plans to pave way for proposed opening at former Homebase store

Aldi submits plans to pave way for proposed opening at former Homebase store

A supermarket chain is ramping up its efforts to set up shop at a former DIY store, as it submits a series of planning applications.

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First pre-season outing proves a ‘useful exercise’

First pre-season outing proves a ‘useful exercise’

Promoted Bury Town’s preparations for life at Step 3 have ramped up after two mini tournament fixtures.
Bell backs Spicy Marg to recover at

Bell backs Spicy Marg to recover at

The two-year-old heads to the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes having put in a below-par performance at Royal Ascot.
Sudbury’s preparations under way for upcoming campaign

Sudbury’s preparations under way for upcoming campaign

Cameron Greenhall’s side are looking to build upon the last two impressive seasons.
Bat dominates ball in high-scoring Friars Street draw

Bat dominates ball in high-scoring Friars Street draw

Sudbury and Mildenhall racked up the runs during last weekend’s Premier League encounter.
Transfer Talk: Town make late bid to bring back midfielder

Transfer Talk: Town make late bid to bring back midfielder

The Sweden international made 33 appearances while on loan with the Tractor Boys last season.
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What's On

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.
Everything to know about town’s food and drink festival returning today

Everything to know about town’s food and drink festival returning today

Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to a town centre today as it is transformed into a foodie paradise.
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Velvet

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

Event: Ace your next interiors project with Cambridge’s new Moodboard Masterclass
Travel: Why Backwater is the best of the Norfolk Broads

Travel: Why Backwater is the best of the Norfolk Broads
Win: A minibreak at Suffolk’s award-winning Crown at Bildeston – worth £280!

Win: A minibreak at Suffolk’s award-winning Crown at Bildeston – worth £280!
Style.Devine: Hero pieces to keep you looking cool in a heatwave

Style.Devine: Hero pieces to keep you looking cool in a heatwave
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Business

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

Village’s new Budgens could be opening soon as licensing application submitted
Offers on the table for two town centre properties

Offers on the table for two town centre properties
Work to transform former Toys R Us site set to begin next year

Work to transform former Toys R Us site set to begin next year
Plans for new supermarket and fast food outlet at former household waste site formally submitted

Plans for new supermarket and fast food outlet at former household waste site formally submitted
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