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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 Suffolk pupils have had to self-isolate over possible coronavirus risks

21 October 2020

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.


Controlled explosion carried out on unknown chemicals found at property

Controlled explosion carried out on unknown chemicals found at property

Controlled explosion carried out on unknown chemicals found at property

21 October 2020

Residents have been able to return to their homes in a Suffolk street after a controlled explosion was carried out on chemicals found at a property.


30 homes evacuated after unknown chemicals found at property

30 homes evacuated after unknown chemicals found at property

30 homes evacuated after unknown chemicals found at property

21 October 2020

Residents have been forced to leave their homes while an army explosives team carry out an investigation in their street.


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

21 October 2020

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.


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

20 October 2020

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

20 October 2020

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


Long journey times expected as heavy rain set to batter county

Long journey times expected as heavy rain set to batter county

Long journey times expected as heavy rain set to batter county

20 October 2020

Heavy rain is set to batter Suffolk tomorrow, with those travelling during rush hour likely to face longer journey times.


Prison escapee caught by police after vehicle stop

Prison escapee caught by police after vehicle stop

Prison escapee caught by police after vehicle stop

20 October 2020

A man who escaped from a Suffolk prison last week has been caught by police.


Ambulance service put into special measures after allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying

Ambulance service put into special measures after allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying

Ambulance service put into special measures after allegations of sexual misconduct and bullying

20 October 2020

The ambulance service trust which serves Suffolk has been told it must take action after allegations were made about bullying and sexual misconduct.


Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

Memories of school in the 1970s and 80s

20 October 2020

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.


Have you seen this absconder from Hollesley Bay?

Have you seen this absconder from Hollesley Bay?

Have you seen this absconder from Hollesley Bay?

18 October 2020

Police are hunting a prisoner from Hollesley Bay who has absconded.


Suffolk's top cop says we can't be complacent with Covid

Suffolk's top cop says we can't be complacent with Covid

Suffolk's top cop says we can't be complacent with Covid

18 October 2020

As Covid cases continue to rise, Steve Jupp says we must not be complacent.


Two arrested on suspicion of firearms offences

Two arrested on suspicion of firearms offences

Two arrested on suspicion of firearms offences

18 October 2020

Police are quizzing two men on suspicion of firearms offences.


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

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

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

17 October 2020

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.


Podcast: Health secretary on Covid situation in Suffolk

Podcast: Health secretary on Covid situation in Suffolk

Podcast: Health secretary on Covid situation in Suffolk

16 October 2020

Health secretary and West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock has been speaking to the SuffolkNews Podcast about the current Covid situation in the county.


Region's 'R' number joint highest in country as 239 cases recorded in Suffolk in one week

Region's 'R' number joint highest in country as 239 cases recorded in Suffolk in one week

Region's 'R' number joint highest in country as 239 cases recorded in Suffolk in one week

15 October 2020

The rate of infection from coronavirus in the East of England is currently the joint highest in the country.


Unemployment claims in Suffolk rise by more than double in 2020

Unemployment claims in Suffolk rise by more than double in 2020

Unemployment claims in Suffolk rise by more than double in 2020

13 October 2020

Unemployment levels in Suffolk have more than doubled in the last year, with 23,225 people in the county currently out of work.


Police have issued 289 fines in county for breaches of Covid-19 rules since lockdown started

Police have issued 289 fines in county for breaches of Covid-19 rules since lockdown started

Police have issued 289 fines in county for breaches of Covid-19 rules since lockdown started

13 October 2020

A six-figure sum has been issued to Suffolk police to help enforce coronavirus rules, it has been confirmed.


The three-tier system of Covid restrictions explained: Which tier is my area in?

The three-tier system of Covid restrictions explained: Which tier is my area in?

The three-tier system of Covid restrictions explained: Which tier is my area in?

13 October 2020

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils a new approach to coronavirus restrictions, how does it affect Suffolk?


Suffolk Chamber demands improvements to track and trace in critical response

Suffolk Chamber demands improvements to track and trace in critical response

Suffolk Chamber demands improvements to track and trace in critical response

12 October 2020

Influential business group Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has called on the government to sort out track and trace


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