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These are the famous names who feature in Ed Sheeran's Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction

These are the famous names who feature in Ed Sheeran's Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction

Imagine 220 highly collectable items of memorabilia featuring stars such as Ed Sheeran and David Beckham - and you've got a world-beating auction.
Virtual High Street relaunches in upgraded form to support town's businesses amid coronavirus pandemic

Virtual High Street relaunches in upgraded form to support town's businesses amid coronavirus pandemic

The expanded online scheme has signed up more than 50 businesses, who each have their own personalised page to promote their products and services.
More than 1,200 Suffolk pupils have had to self-isolate over possible coronavirus risks

More than 1,200 Suffolk pupils have had to self-isolate over possible coronavirus risks

More than 1,200 school pupils and 160 teachers in Suffolk have had to self-isolate because of potential coronavirus risks, new data has revealed.
Gaps in care for eating disorder patients remain, inquest into death of anorexic teenager told

Gaps in care for eating disorder patients remain, inquest into death of anorexic teenager told

The inquest into Averil Hart, who died in 2012, heard this week that many areas still lack a clear care pathway for eating disorders eight years on.
Scrap the paper with digital tickets

Scrap the paper with digital tickets

Motorists can now go paperless in car parks owned by two councils.

Community transport charity secures long-term future after relocating to new HQ

Community transport charity secures long-term future after relocating to new HQ

Community transport charity secures long-term future after relocating to new HQ

Since the collapse of Age UK Suffolk in July, the organisation had faced the prospect of being left without a home, but has now secured new premises.

Boost for Covid-19 test centres as Government 'uplifts' capacity

Boost for Covid-19 test centres as Government 'uplifts' capacity

Boost for Covid-19 test centres as Government 'uplifts' capacity

Covid-19 test centres in Suffolk have been given a boost after public health chiefs confirmed extra capacity had been made to test people locally.

Businessman achieves coffee shop dream inspired by travels across the globe

Businessman achieves coffee shop dream inspired by travels across the globe

Businessman achieves coffee shop dream inspired by travels across the globe

Lee Bishop said the café is a business he has dreamed of owning for years, adding that all of his beans are Fairtrade to help promote sustainability.

Stargazers prepare for 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers' of the year

Stargazers prepare for 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers' of the year

Stargazers prepare for 'one of the most beautiful meteor showers' of the year

Stargazers in Suffolk are in with the chance of spotting the annual Orionid meteor shower when it peaks this week.

STI cases in Suffolk have 'significantly' increased in recent years, health committee told

STI cases in Suffolk have 'significantly' increased in recent years, health committee told

STI cases in Suffolk have 'significantly' increased in recent years, health committee told

Cases of gonorrhoea, syphilis and chlamydia have risen in Suffolk, but health bosses have said that the county remains much lower than other areas.

Cameras and watch with total value of £6,500 stolen from property

Cameras and watch with total value of £6,500 stolen from property

Cameras and watch with total value of £6,500 stolen from property

The theft is thought to have taken place at some point during a three-month period, while the property's owner had been away.

New community hub set to launch to support isolated residents and people living with dementia

New community hub set to launch to support isolated residents and people living with dementia

New community hub set to launch to support isolated residents and people living with dementia

The scheme will start in January and run in five hour-long sessions for six weeks. If successful, it will become permanent after the trial period.
Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

From swimming in your pyjamas, BBC Micro computers and Panini football stickers - we take a look back at life in Suffolk's schools in the 70s and 80s.
Restoration at major heritage site sheds fresh light on village's history

Restoration at major heritage site sheds fresh light on village's history

Trustees say the painstaking renovation work has revealed previously unknown information about the Grade II listed building's origins.
Passion for plants cultivates couple's new botany business

Passion for plants cultivates couple's new botany business

Having dreamed of opening her own plant shop, Ellie Bishop had to quickly adapt the make-up of the new business to navigate the coronavirus lockdown.

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AFC Sudbury bring in pacey winger

AFC Sudbury bring in pacey winger

AFC Sudbury have signed an attacking player known for his flair and pace in wide areas.
Mark Morsley's entire coaching team changes at AFC Sudbury again with former pro added

Mark Morsley's entire coaching team changes at AFC Sudbury again with former pro added

Isthmian League AFC Sudbury have announced a major restructure of their first-team coaching set-up with a former professional coming in.
Saturday's local football round-up: league and cup highs and lows

Saturday's local football round-up: league and cup highs and lows

It was a day where Stowmarket Town claimed a league record, Thetford Town got off the mark and Felixstowe hit five but Bury Town made a cup exit.
West Suffolk A134 derby is postponed once again

West Suffolk A134 derby is postponed once again

Bury Town's scheduled visit to AFC Sudbury next week has been postponed for a second time.
Morsley sees loan player as key to getting AFC back up the table

Morsley sees loan player as key to getting AFC back up the table

AFC Sudbury manager Mark Morsley believes his latest signing can be a catalyst for turning their worrying early season form around.
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Peta’s Jo Brand biscuit gets an airing on The Great British Bake Off...finally

Peta’s Jo Brand biscuit gets an airing on The Great British Bake Off...finally

A delighted mum was thrilled to see a biscuit she made in the image of comedian Jo Brand pop up on TV last week .
Prime time for Wicken Fen conservationist Ajay

Prime time for Wicken Fen conservationist Ajay

A conservationist will be presenting a prime-time TV documentary about bats on Monday.
'We hope this event will bring a little light into the darkness': Popular illuminated trail back for a second year

'We hope this event will bring a little light into the darkness': Popular illuminated trail back for a second year

A Suffolk estate will again be adorned in light as its popular night-time event returns for a second year.
Madness announced for 2021 forest gig

Madness announced for 2021 forest gig

Madness have been announced as the third headliner for Forest Live next summer.
Culture: Chef patron of Bury St Edmunds restaurant 1921 Zack Deakins asks customers to appreciate Covid restrictions are tough for everyone and help him and his staff get back to creating happy memories

Culture: Chef patron of Bury St Edmunds restaurant 1921 Zack Deakins asks customers to appreciate Covid restrictions are tough for everyone and help him and his staff get back to creating happy memories

A plea to follow the rules so everyone can enjoy the experience
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Lifestyle

Hallowe'en: Brew up a frightful fruit punch

Hallowe'en: Brew up a frightful fruit punch
Launch: Glemsford’s Willow Tree Farm opens cafe

Launch: Glemsford’s Willow Tree Farm opens cafe
Home Front: Why pre-loved pieces add personality

Home Front: Why pre-loved pieces add personality
Makeover: Garden inspiration in Godmanchester

Makeover: Garden inspiration in Godmanchester
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Business

Popular town centre eatery to expand in move to former Pizza Hut site

Popular town centre eatery to expand in move to former Pizza Hut site
Marketing: How you can build a bond offline online, by Kim Morrison

Marketing: How you can build a bond offline online, by Kim Morrison

How this soft play business owner has adapted to Covid challenge

How this soft play business owner has adapted to Covid challenge
How Christmas activities will be a bit different in and around this town

How Christmas activities will be a bit different in and around this town
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