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Therese Coffey writes to minister after surprise Sizewell C decision

Suffolk Coastal MP has written to Kwasi Kwarteng about the decision to give Sizewell C the go-ahead

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Therese Coffey has written to the minister in charge of giving Sizewell C the green light after being "surprised" by last week's decision.

Fire crews remain at the scene of a huge fire that broke out last night in Knodishall. Picture: Sar

'You could feel it getting closer' Knodishall fire missed homes by yards

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Fire crews continue to battle huge blaze as homes evacuated overnight

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Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey has still not commented on the news Sizewell C has been given the green light.

Therese Coffey still yet to comment on Sizewell C decision

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Tourism bosses have warned Sizewell C could put holidaymakers off visiting East Suffolk.

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Tourism bosses voice fears after Sizewell C gets green light

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Sizewell C is expected to boost skills and training in Suffolk. Pictured: A group touring Sizewell B.

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Suffolk's colleges welcome Sizewell C's approval by government

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Suffolk Chamber of Commerce leaders have welcomed the news Sizewell C has been given the green light.

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Sizewell C approval is good news for Suffolk firms, business leaders say

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Sizewell B's reactor and two turbines shut down automatically due to an 'instrumentation fault'

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What loose ends are left now Sizewell C has been given the green light?

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One of the bird hides at RSPB Minsmere

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RSPB condemns 'ludicrous' Sizewell C planning approval

Dolly Carter

A view of nuclear island, where the first reactor will be based, at Hinkley Point C two years into t

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Leiston fears Sizewell C construction will be 'challenging period'

Dolly Carter

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Key Sizewell C issues still to be resolved as councils aim to protect...

Dolly Carter

Hundreds of people joined Stop SizewellC and Together Against Sizewell C for a protest march against

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Campaigners accuse government of overriding planners' advice on Sizewell C

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How Sizewell C with its twin reactors could look alongside plants A and B on Suffolk's coast

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Sizewell C gets green light from government

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The year nine pupils at Alde Valley Academy explored Aldhurst Farm using maps

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Suffolk pupils launch new nature trail backed by Sizewell C

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An artist's impression of Sizewell C

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Sizewell C site licence update as planning decision moves closer

Michael Steward

Fire crews put out a serious field fire today in Rushmere.ES 24.8.12

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Cow stuck in Suffolk river as fire crews called

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An artist's impression of Sizewell C

Sizewell C decision day looms as opponents consider possible appeal

Dominic Bareham

The plan to pay for Sizewell C by adding to customers' energy bills has been criticised.

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Green Party criticises plan to increase energy bills to pay for Sizewell C

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The East Suffolk Leisure Strategy includes plans to improve parks and open spaces in the district.

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More sports pitches proposed in East Suffolk leisure strategy

Dominic Bareham

The new Sizewell C is being considered for RAB funding

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Funding for Sizewell C will reportedly be signed off within weeks

Michael Steward

Our housing stock is becoming more eco-friendly, says Jan Hÿtch. Picture: Getty Images

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Go-ahead given for 74 new affordable homes for Suffolk town

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Leiston man Kevin Hall before and after he lost eight stone in nine months

Electrician loses eight stone in nine months

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Hundreds of litres of diesel has been stolen from vehicles in east Suffolk

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Hundreds of litres of diesel stolen from vehicles in east Suffolk

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A woman was held by the throat outside a pub in Leiston High Street

Suffolk Constabulary

Woman held by the throat by man outside east Suffolk pub

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The garages off South Close and Quakers Way in Leiston will be demolished

East Suffolk Council

New affordable homes on garages site get the go-ahead

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Recruitment has begun on a team to lead the regeneration of Leiston town centre

East Suffolk Council

Regeneration of Suffolk market town gets a boost

Dominic Bareham

Summerhill School in Leiston

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Five-day festival to celebrate pioneering school's 100th anniversary

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Steve Marsling Co coordinator of toothless in Suffolk. Dentaid has come to Leiston to give free dent

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Suffolk campaigner says there must be NHS dental care for all

Dominic Bareham

Dentaid mobile clinic with doors open

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Suffolk dental charity forced to turn patients away after reaching capacity

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A day of steampunk shenanigans will be coming to the Long Shop Museum in Leiston this July

Check out Steampunk Sundae at the Leiston Long Shop Museum

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