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Three crews called to chimney fire in Suffolk village

Three crews called to chimney fire in Suffolk village

Firefighters were called to a chimney fire at a semi-detached property in a Suffolk village.
Catering firm excited to take reins at art gallery café

Catering firm excited to take reins at art gallery café

A museum celebrating a famous Suffolk artist has enlisted the help of a catering company on the rise, to take the reins at the venue’s on-site café.
‘Let girls play’: How boot libraries aim to expand access to football

‘Let girls play’: How boot libraries aim to expand access to football

A partnership says that the biggest barrier to equal access to football in schools remains the lack of football boots available for girls.
‘A silent scandal’: MP calls for fairer access to SEND diagnoses

‘A silent scandal’: MP calls for fairer access to SEND diagnoses

A Suffolk MP has argued that children from wealthier families are better off than those who can’t afford to pay for a special needs diagnosis.
Future of nine takeaway stores in Suffolk remains unclear

Future of nine takeaway stores in Suffolk remains unclear

The future of a popular pizza chain in Suffolk is unclear, with national reports suggesting some sites may be forced to close.

This is why a Suffolk road will be closed for more than a week

This is why a Suffolk road will be closed for more than a week

This is why a Suffolk road will be closed for more than a week

Drivers have been warned of delays close to a Suffolk town as a result of ongoing roadworks.

‘We've lost around £20,000 of revenue’: Technical issue leaves garage without phone line for 50 days

‘We've lost around £20,000 of revenue’: Technical issue leaves garage without phone line for 50 days

‘We've lost around £20,000 of revenue’: Technical issue leaves garage without phone line for 50 days

A garage has been left without a telephone line for more than 50 days due to a technical fault and is expecting to lose thousands of pounds.

Plans for café and toilet block at Suffolk park given green light

Plans for café and toilet block at Suffolk park given green light

Plans for café and toilet block at Suffolk park given green light

Plans for a community café and toilet block at a popular park in Suffolk have been given the go ahead.

‘A warning to us all’: Charity reveals rise in reported child sex offences in Suffolk

‘A warning to us all’: Charity reveals rise in reported child sex offences in Suffolk

‘A warning to us all’: Charity reveals rise in reported child sex offences in Suffolk

The number of child sex offences reported to police in Suffolk has increased, a charity has revealed.

‘It’s a new year and a new start’: Duo take over the reins at village pub

‘It’s a new year and a new start’: Duo take over the reins at village pub

‘It’s a new year and a new start’: Duo take over the reins at village pub

Two experienced landlords have taken over at a Suffolk pub, promising a community feel and the best roast dinners in the area.

Cash grants awarded to charities to help with increased pressures from cost-of-living crisis

Cash grants awarded to charities to help with increased pressures from cost-of-living crisis

Cash grants awarded to charities to help with increased pressures from cost-of-living crisis

Vital cash grants totaling £91,000 have been awarded to three organisations in south Suffolk, to ensure they can continue delivering their services.

‘This is a difficult time for difficult decisions’: Committee scrutinises proposed £64.7 million council savings

‘This is a difficult time for difficult decisions’: Committee scrutinises proposed £64.7 million council savings

‘This is a difficult time for difficult decisions’: Committee scrutinises proposed £64.7 million council savings

Swingeing county council cuts to save £64.7 million are being discussed today.
Major road near Suffolk town partially blocked after two-vehicle crash

Major road near Suffolk town partially blocked after two-vehicle crash

A major road near a Suffolk town was partially blocked after a two-vehicle crash.
How road sign change could divert HGV traffic from town’s most congested areas

How road sign change could divert HGV traffic from town’s most congested areas

A road signage error on a key interchange has prompted calls to use the opportunity to implement changes to its directions.
‘We have no other choice’: Row continues as increase in car parking charges takes step forward

‘We have no other choice’: Row continues as increase in car parking charges takes step forward

A row over car parking fees has continued after councillors said they had no other choice but to start charging for short stays.

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Sudbury announce winger’s departure to Suffolk rivals

Sudbury announce winger’s departure to Suffolk rivals

AFC Sudbury have announced the departure of a prominent winger or forward and revealed he has agreed to re-sign for one of their Suffolk rivals.
Heaslip appointed to 2024 FIFA list of referees

Heaslip appointed to 2024 FIFA list of referees

Emily Heaslip said she was ‘over the moon’ after being appointed to the FIFA list of referees for 2024.
Town defender responds to transfer speculation in wake of Sunderland victory

Town defender responds to transfer speculation in wake of Sunderland victory

Defender George Edmundson has responded to being linked to a move away from Ipswich Town in the wake of the 2-1 win against Sunderland.
‘It feels like a big win’ – Town boss on Sunderland victory

‘It feels like a big win’ – Town boss on Sunderland victory

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna gives his reaction to his side getting back to winning ways with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Portman Road.
‘I felt we had a real go and deserved something’ – Hubbard on FA Vase exit

‘I felt we had a real go and deserved something’ – Hubbard on FA Vase exit

Walsham-le-Willows joint-boss Ian Hubbard felt his side deserved more from their defeat to Tilbury in the FA Vase.
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Festival ‘alarmed’ by proposed cuts to arts funding – and urges council to reconsider

Festival ‘alarmed’ by proposed cuts to arts funding – and urges council to reconsider

A Suffolk festival is urging a council to reconsider proposals to slash arts funding to balance its budget.
‘Exhilarating and dynamic’: Rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is on stage this week and we went to see it

‘Exhilarating and dynamic’: Rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is on stage this week and we went to see it

SuffolkNews reviews Jesus Christ Superstar, which is on stage until Saturday.
‘This is just a wonderful thing’: Teenager’s coffee creation for historic hotel

‘This is just a wonderful thing’: Teenager’s coffee creation for historic hotel

A town hotelier has thanked the creativity of a 15-year-old boy after he created a coffee stencil in honour of the site’s namesake.
Curtain comes down on Snow White: Here’s how many people the panto entertained

Curtain comes down on Snow White: Here’s how many people the panto entertained

After a successful run lasting more than seven weeks, the curtain has come down on pantomime season at a town theatre.
Remember when ‘Big Hoot’ sculptures decorated town? Meet the owners of nine of them

Remember when ‘Big Hoot’ sculptures decorated town? Meet the owners of nine of them

Remember when a town was taken over by a flock of colourful owls? Meet the owners of nine of them.
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Gardens: Four of the best local places to see snowdrops

Gardens: Four of the best local places to see snowdrops
Health: How online healthcare could work for you

Health: How online healthcare could work for you
Beauty: Oil formulas to help skin and hair survive winter

Beauty: Oil formulas to help skin and hair survive winter
Books: Curl up with this Cambridge-set thriller series

Books: Curl up with this Cambridge-set thriller series
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‘It’s absolutely unique’: Victory for campaigners as ‘one of Britain’s finest lidos’ to be restored to former glory

‘It’s absolutely unique’: Victory for campaigners as ‘one of Britain’s finest lidos’ to be restored to former glory
‘This is just a wonderful thing’: Teenager’s coffee creation for historic hotel

‘This is just a wonderful thing’: Teenager’s coffee creation for historic hotel
Major refurbishment starts beneath town’s renowned hotel

Major refurbishment starts beneath town’s renowned hotel
Public library gears up for short-distance move

Public library gears up for short-distance move
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