Christmas

New Christmas film set in Suffolk features a star-studded cast

Ed Sheeran records song for Richard Curtis film set in Suffolk

Lillian amazed millions of people with her Christmas wreath tutorial

Lillian amazed millions of people with her Christmas wreath tutorial

Lillian, 98, goes viral online as her Christmas video nears five MILLION views

Chris Woolener is doing another challenge to raise money for the Salvation Army's Christmas appeal.

Chris Woolener is doing another challenge to raise money for the Salvation Army's Christmas appeal.

Suffolk personal trainer to climb Mount Everest equivalent for Christmas appeal

An ice-skating rink is coming to Bury St Edmunds in December

An ice-skating rink is coming to Bury St Edmunds in December

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Ice-rink planned for Bury St Edmunds in December for festive period

A service marking Christmas for Ukrainian refugees and host families from across Suffolk was held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral last Friday.

A service marking Christmas for Ukrainian refugees and host families from across Suffolk was held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral last Friday.

Christmas service held for Ukrainian refugees and host families in Suffolk

Sybil Andrews Academy brought some festive cheer to Glastonbury Court care home by performing a series of Christmas songs.

Sybil Andrews Academy brought some festive cheer to Glastonbury Court care home by performing a series of Christmas songs.

Carol-singing students headline Glastonbury Court care home

Ukrainian Christmas is being celebrated at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in a service open to Ukrainian refugees and host families from across Suffolk in the New Year.

Ukrainian Christmas is being celebrated at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in a service open to Ukrainian refugees and host families from across Suffolk in the New Year.

Ukrainian Christmas service planned for refugees and host families at Cathedral

Brenda Ellis (right) is Chair of the Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST). The group was determined that nobody in Clacton would spend Christmas alone.

Brenda Ellis (right) is Chair of the Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST). The group was determined that nobody in Clacton would spend Christmas alone.

'Community kindness at its best' - Group hosts people alone on Christmas Day

Catering staff at West Suffolk Hospital are preparing for the mammoth task of cooking Christmas dinner for all the hospital's patients and staff on Christmas day.

Catering staff at West Suffolk Hospital are preparing for the mammoth task of cooking Christmas dinner for all the hospital's patients and staff on Christmas day.

Christmas dinner

5,000 mince pies and 25 turkeys: West Suffolk Hospital at Christmas

Could Suffolk see a white Christmas this year?

Could Suffolk see a white Christmas this year?

Will it be a white Christmas in Suffolk this year? Here is the latest forecast

At Suffolk's Blue Cross animal rehoming centre, their team of staff and volunteers work extra hard to ensure that every animal under their care knows it's Christmas.

At Suffolk's Blue Cross animal rehoming centre, their team of staff and volunteers work extra hard to ensure that every animal under their care knows it's Christmas.

Blue Cross dog Patrick is hoping for a football from Santa

5 major Christmas events running in Suffolk in December 2022

5 major Christmas events running in Suffolk in December 2022

7 major Christmas events running in Suffolk this December

The Christmas trees in Bury St Edmunds have been decorated with self-portraits of local school children this year, with each tree completed by a different year group.

The Christmas trees in Bury St Edmunds have been decorated with self-portraits of local school children this year, with each tree completed by a different year group.

Children's self-portraits adorn Christmas trees in 'rewarding' community project

Paddington has been announced as the guest of honour at the Bury St Edmunds Christmas lights event.

Paddington has been announced as the guest of honour at the Bury St Edmunds Christmas lights event.

Christmas Markets

Paddington revealed as star of Christmas lights event

Stonham Barns will host a Christmas craft market in 2022, which will feature Santa's grotto

Stonham Barns will host a Christmas craft market in 2022, which will feature Santa's grotto

'Extravaganza' Christmas market with Santa's grotto returning to Stonham Barns

The Bury St Edmunds Christmas lights event will return in full force for the first time in three years, with theatre performances, music and market stalls.

The Bury St Edmunds Christmas lights event will return in full force for the first time in three years, with theatre performances, music and market stalls.

Christmas Markets

Stilt walkers to descend on town's Christmas lights launch

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Happy Christmas Ipswich! Top comedians announced for line up

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

7 places to see Santa at Christmas in Suffolk this year

Dippers will be dressing in fancy dress for the St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day Dip 2022

Dippers will be dressing in fancy dress for the St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day Dip 2022

Put your festive outfit on and enjoy a dip in the icy cold North Sea

Nine Christmas markets to visit in Suffolk this year

Nine Christmas markets to visit in Suffolk this year

9 Christmas markets to visit in Suffolk in 2022

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Royal Mail strikes: Workers 'doing our best' to avoid Christmas disruption

The Diss Corn Hall 2022 panto is Sleeping Beauty, produced by SparkLive Pantomimes.

The Diss Corn Hall 2022 panto is Sleeping Beauty, produced by SparkLive Pantomimes.

Why town's panto will be more magical than ever this Christmas

Sam Callahan stars in the Lowestoft Marina Theatre's panto Jack and the Beanstalk.

Sam Callahan stars in the Lowestoft Marina Theatre's panto Jack and the Beanstalk.

The X Factor star and famous actor announced for town's panto

A new date has been announced for the Felixstowe dip after the Christmas Day event was cancelled

A new date has been announced for the Felixstowe dip after the Christmas Day event was cancelled

Felixstowe's Christmas Day Dip to take place on Easter Sunday

Christmas light winner Jackie Orton, 72, puts her decorations up single-handed Picture: Charlotte Bond

Christmas light winner Jackie Orton, 72, puts her decorations up single-handed Picture: Charlotte Bond

Family who honour mum with lights display among Christmas winners

Caroline Lloyd who works at Prince George care home in Ipswich stayed at the care home over Christmas to make sure the residents had a cooked meal.

Caroline Lloyd who works at Prince George care home in Ipswich stayed at the care home over Christmas to make sure the residents had a cooked meal.

Chef enjoys late Christmas after month living at work to protect residents

Staff at Thurston Butchers has their busiest Christmas ever

Staff at Thurston Butchers has their busiest Christmas ever

Staying in and shopping local helps butchers record festive sales

All remaining performances of Jack and the Beanstalk at the New Wolsey Theatre have been cancelled

All remaining performances of Jack and the Beanstalk at the New Wolsey Theatre have been cancelled

New Wolsey Theatre cancels panto after positive Covid tests

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore

Plea to 'think of others' after hundreds of New Year's Eve police calls

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'Farmer Christmas' sends festive message to children via video

The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe, where the Cinderella pantomime has been performed

The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe, where the Cinderella pantomime has been performed

Felixstowe panto postponed after cast members test positive for Covid

Smudge the Toy Cockapoo has been reunited with his family after going missing in Ipswich

Smudge the Toy Cockapoo has been reunited with his family after going missing in Ipswich

Reunited! Smudge found five days after going missing on Christmas Eve

A donated christmas tree about to be shredded

A donated christmas tree about to be shredded

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Suffolk and North Essex

Archie Tyler Matthews was born at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day

Archie Tyler Matthews was born at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day

New parents 'so in love' with 'amazing' Christmas Day arrival Archie

The Gate House in the Suffolk village of Great Livermere where M.R. James grew up.

The Gate House in the Suffolk village of Great Livermere where M.R. James grew up.

5 Suffolk locations that inspired famous Christmas ghost stories

Georgia Catchpole, Rebecca Catchpole, Chloe Etherington, Fiona Wisbey and Bella the dog

Georgia Catchpole, Rebecca Catchpole, Chloe Etherington, Fiona Wisbey and Bella the dog

Hot tub dip after Christmas Day swim cancelled

The Jetty Lane Trustees: Carl Stickley, Caroline Rutherford (chair), Sue Gray, Cordelia Richman and Olivia Snowden

The Jetty Lane Trustees: Carl Stickley, Caroline Rutherford (chair), Sue Gray, Cordelia Richman and Olivia Snowden

Charity without a home writes a Christmas list...of thanks

Jan Kelly retires from the Mendlesham Practice after over 40 years as a nurse. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Jan Kelly retires from the Mendlesham Practice after over 40 years as a nurse. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

'Friend to all' Jan retires after 40 year career

The horses and hounds arrive at Thurlow's Boxing Day Hunt in 2006

The horses and hounds arrive at Thurlow's Boxing Day Hunt in 2006

Tradition and opposition - Boxing Day hunts in Suffolk through the years

This years Essex & Suffolk hunt will take place a day later, on Monday 27 December, in Hadleigh.

This years Essex & Suffolk hunt will take place a day later, on Monday 27 December, in Hadleigh.

Traditional Boxing Day hunt postponed - here's why

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for Suffolk as Storm Barra is set to hit the county tomorrow

The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for Suffolk as Storm Barra is set to hit the county tomorrow

Wet and unsettled weather predicted for Boxing Day and run up to New Year

Ashton Fulcher has made a lot of Christmas trees out of wooden pallets for Ipswich residents this winter

Ashton Fulcher has made a lot of Christmas trees out of wooden pallets for Ipswich residents this winter

Ashton, 13, hailed for pallet Christmas trees

Despite the official St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day swim being cancelled many people braved the elements to take the plunge

Despite the official St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day swim being cancelled many people braved the elements to take the plunge

People brave Felixstowe sea for Christmas Day Dip despite safety advice

Baby Isla Rose Goodchild-Rees born on Christmas morning to Shannon Goodchild, 21, of Ipswich

Baby Isla Rose Goodchild-Rees born on Christmas morning to Shannon Goodchild, 21, of Ipswich

Early arrival for Christmas Day baby Isla Rose

Hanging the Christmas stockings with Jack Brock, Bunny and Bertie

Hanging the Christmas stockings with Jack Brock, Bunny and Bertie

Rein in the reindeer – there’s a tiny horse in the house

Jack, Buddy and Jemima are at the top of Santa's 'Nice' list this year

Jack, Buddy and Jemima are at the top of Santa's 'Nice' list this year

13 Santa Paws pictures to enjoy this Christmas

Four people have been arrested after police officers assaulted in Haverhill

Four people have been arrested after police officers assaulted in Haverhill

Four attack police officers early on Christmas morning

Volunteers from IP17 GNS Fran Raven, Linda Hammond and Lindsey Vickers, work together assembling festive lunches

Volunteers from IP17 GNS Fran Raven, Linda Hammond and Lindsey Vickers, work together assembling festive lunches

Turkey dinners for everyone in Saxmundham thanks to volunteer effort

Suffolk firefighters Ben Whale and Neal Mills know exactly what it's like working over the festive period

Suffolk firefighters Ben Whale and Neal Mills know exactly what it's like working over the festive period

Meet the heroic firefighters who shelve Christmas plans with their young families

In 2019 hundreds of people got involved in the Christmas Day Dip to raise money for St Elizabeth's Hospice

In 2019 hundreds of people got involved in the Christmas Day Dip to raise money for St Elizabeth's Hospice

Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip cancelled due to extreme weather

New data has revealed the top 10 reasons for A&E attendances at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day in 2019 and 2020

New data has revealed the top 10 reasons for A&E attendances at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day in 2019 and 2020

Revealed: A&E visits at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day

Donna and Mark Crake have decorated thier house in Christmas lights to raise money for Diabetes UK. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Donna and Mark Crake have decorated thier house in Christmas lights to raise money for Diabetes UK. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Charity Fundraiser

Diabetes nurse lights up her house this Christmas

Swimmers braving the cold waters in 2014

Swimmers braving the cold waters in 2014

Aldeburgh Boxing Day swim cancelled due to forecasted high winds

Martin and Kerry Westhorpe , owners of The Railway Farm Shop in Benhall, offer their produce on a pay what you can afford basis for Christmas Eve

Martin and Kerry Westhorpe , owners of The Railway Farm Shop in Benhall, offer their produce on a pay what you can afford basis for Christmas Eve

Suffolk farm shop offers 'pay what you can' as Christmas gift