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'First-of-its-kind' Suffolk fireworks display and light festival cancelled
A festival of lights which was due to take place this weekend has been cancelled. The Festival of Lights, organised by Maeve's, had been due to take place at Woodbridge Football Club on Sunday, November 8. The event was billed as Maeve's first
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Free bus passes delayed for another group as State Pension age rises
Thousands of people in England face waiting longer to get a free bus pass as the State Pension age gradually rises from 66 to 67. The change means people approaching retirement will no longer automatically qualify for a free older person's bus
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Free Suffolk events to feature dazzling light projections and fireworks
Two free events are set to brighten up Suffolk this weekend. Organised by the Woodbridge Festival, the events will take place on Friday, November 6 and Sunday, November 8. The first, titled Lights On The Long Shop, will be held in Leiston from
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Suffolk town left without recycling centre as council makes final decision
A closed recycling centre will not reopen, despite calls from residents and councillors. Suffolk County Council has ruled out bringing back the facility in Newmarket, citing ongoing financial pressures and stating there are currently no plans to
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Road closed after crash involving fuel tanker leaves one in hospital
A key Suffolk road is blocked after a multi-vehicle crash, leaving one person in hospital. Ballingdon Hill, near Sudbury, is closed following the collision just after 12.30pm on Friday. The crash involved a fuel tanker and other vehicles, with
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Outbuilding blaze threatens caravans and vehicles
Firefighters tackled a blaze involving an outbuilding and woodpiles. The fire broke out on Worlingworth Road, Horham, at 12.24pm on November 6. Crews from Stradbroke, Framlingham, and Debenham stations arrived to find the 10m by 5m outbuilding
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Protestors say children's service cuts should not be 'on shoulders of children'
Campaigners protested against proposed cuts to children’s health and family services outside Suffolk County Council offices. About 40 to 50 people gathered outside Endeavour House, in Russell Road, Ipswich, on Friday, November 6. They called
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DWP confirms State Pension age change - people with these birthdays face longer wait
People approaching State Pension age are being warned they could have to wait several months longer before receiving their first payment as the Government continues its phased increase from 66 to 67. The change is being introduced gradually over
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'Dangerous' double killer smirks as jail term extended by 22 years
A naval petty officer, formerly from Suffolk, described as a "serial killer in nature if not by number," has been sentenced to a further 22 years in prison. Allan Grimson, 67, is already serving a life sentence for the murders of two men, including
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 420 times face value on eBay
A rare 50p coin has fetched more than 400 times its face value after an online auction. The 2009 Kew Gardens piece drew 19 bids on eBay on November 4. A winning bid of £221.36 landed the coin, with an extra £9.55 buyer protection fee included
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New warning signs after bacteria levels soar at Suffolk harbour
Tests have found bacteria levels in a harbour were 11 times the threshold that would force a bathing beach to close, a councillor has revealed. Children were warned to wash their hands after crabbing at Southwold harbour following daily water quality
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Free Santa event with festive surprises coming to Suffolk garden centre
Santa will be arriving in style at a Suffolk garden centre as part of a free family event. Dobbies Garden Centre, in Grundisburgh Road in Woodbridge, will be hosting a free Santa arrival event on Sunday, November 22, at 11am. Families are invited
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Suffolk live music venue to close 15 months after opening
A Suffolk live music venue has announced it is closing for good around 15 months after opening. The Live Lounge, in Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, announced on Friday that this weekend will be its last, with the doors closing on Sunday evening.
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Man who has 'sexual obsession with feet' sniffed child's foot in Suffolk town
An Ipswich sex offender with a “sexual obsession with feet and footwear” has been jailed for targeting two children in Sudbury and involving them in his foot fetish. Samuel Creed, 26, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, November 6,
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Police officer charged with sexual assaults appears before magistrates
A police officer has appeared in court over allegations of sexual assault. Jack Long, who serves with Suffolk Police, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates' Court on Friday, November 6, facing two counts of sexual assault by touching and one count of
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The Suffolk group that 'saved' Russell Brand before his crimes
A Suffolk rehabilitation charity once praised by convicted rapist Russell Brand for helping people change in “dramatic ways” played a significant role in his recovery from drug addiction. Brand attended Focus12, an abstinence-based drug and alcohol
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Greene King seeks new operator for repossessed pub near Suffolk train station
A well-known Bury St Edmunds pub which was repossessed by brewery giant Greene King has been put up for let. The Linden Tree, close to Bury St Edmunds railway station, is being advertised by Greene King Pub Partners at a weekly rent of £606, equivalent
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Independent coffee shop opens its doors in Suffolk
A new coffee shop has officially opened its doors in Suffolk. TOAST, an independent coffee business, launched its latest venue in Hadleigh on Wednesday 4 November, welcoming customers with speciality brews, toasties and a laid-back atmosphere.
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Two men arrested after being found with balaclavas and baseball bat
Two men have been arrested after being found with balaclavas and a baseball bat. The arrests were made in Haverhill on Queen Street shortly after 9.20pm on Thursday, November 5, following reports of suspicious behaviour. A Suffolk Police spokesman
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BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans
A petition calling for the BBC licence fee not to be extended to subscribers of rival streaming services has received a Government response, amid growing questions over how the broadcaster will be funded in future. The petition, which has attracted
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Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away
A rare Cadbury chocolate bar has returned to UK shelves after months away. The Cadbury Twirl Crispy Wafer, a bar originally from Australia, has been spotted in B&M stores. The bar features two fingers of flaky chocolate swirls and curls
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BT shutting off decades-old service with households given warning to switch over
Households are being warned of an upcoming date that will see a BT service being switched off forever. BT and Openreach are set to be ending the Public Switched Telephone Network by the start of next year. The service has been available for
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Taproom to open new weekend breakfast spot with plans for dog park and campsite
A new breakfast venue is set to open soon. Project Breakfast will open on Saturday, November 14, at the Star Wing Taproom in Redgrave. It will serve customers every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. The venue promises coffee, breakfast
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Acclaimed musician to play outdoor summer concert in Suffolk
A singer-songwriter known for hits including Dream Catch Me will perform at one of Suffolk’s most unique outdoor venues next summer. Newton Faulkner is set to take to the stage at Thorington Theatre, near Saxmundham, on July 10 2027 as part of
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A12 to close overnight for two nights due to ongoing work
Drivers travelling between Suffolk and Essex are being warned of overnight disruption on the A12 next week. Essential survey work will be carried out on the A12 between junction 27 at Severalls Lane and junction 29 over two nights. The work
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Four-vehicle A14 crash leaves van driver with potentially life-changing injuries
A van driver in his 60s remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a four-vehicle crash on the A14. Police were called by the East of England Ambulance Service at about 1.20am on Saturday, October 31, following reports of
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Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
The families of men who served in one of the Second World War’s most remarkable special forces units are launching a £150,000 appeal to create a permanent memorial to their courage and achievements. The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), nicknamed
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Microbrewery to leave Suffolk after six years as premises offered to let
A popular Suffolk brewery and taproom is set to leave Clare after six years in the town, with its premises now being advertised to let. Roughacre Brewery has announced it will leave its home at Clare Hall Barns, off Cavendish Road, at the end of
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Coffee shop 'forced' to close due to rising rent
A coffee shop in Suffolk has been forced to close due to rising rent. The Community Coffee Shop in Rendlesham, which was run by trustees, said rent from the parish council became too high to sustain. The closure was announced on Thursday in
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EV charger plans prompt fears emergency vehicles could be blocked in congested area
Locals fear plans for new EV charging points could restrict emergency access and increase traffic in a Suffolk town. Suffolk County Council’s contractor, Believ, has proposed installing EV chargers on Runnacles Way in Felixstowe. However, locals
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41-room aparthotel approved at former Suffolk nursing home
A former nursing home will see new life as a 41-room aparthotel. East Suffolk Council has approved P O'Leary's plans for The Priory Paddocks Nursing Home, located on Priory Lane in Darsham. The site, which spans approximately 0.749 hectares
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Alan Titchmarsh show could star sleepy Suffolk village you may not know
A tiny Suffolk village you might not have heard of could soon find itself in the national spotlight on Alan Titchmarsh's hit ITV show. Darmsden, which sits just south of Needham Market, has been proposed as the filming location for two episodes
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I tried the historic coaching inn that's been welcoming travellers for centuries
Thousands of motorists thunder along the A11 near The Bull Inn at Barton Mills every day, but instead of carrying on, I pulled off the road to see whether this historic coaching inn was worth stopping for. And almost immediately, the traffic outside
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Phone game active for 47 minutes before and during fatal A14 crash
A game called "Chief Almighty" was active on the phone of a Suffolk lorry driver when he ploughed into a queue of stationary traffic, a court has heard. Digital analyst Joshua Barlow told a jury At Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday that the game
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Suffolk police chief still faces inquiries 6 months after misconduct probe concluded
A senior Suffolk Constabulary officer is facing further inquiries, six months after an investigation into potential gross misconduct concluded. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) began an investigation into assistant chief constable
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The story behind plans for a huge solar farm on 90 hectares of Suffolk land
Plans for a huge new solar farm spanning 90 hectares of Suffolk farmland have sparked concerns over the loss of productive land and the potential impact on wildlife and the landscape. Currently, the plans for the Deben Solar Farm on land around
