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New owners to take over closed village café

New owners to take over closed village café

New owners are set to take over a village café which closed two months ago.
The lovable Suffolk dogs searching for a new home

The lovable Suffolk dogs searching for a new home

Many dogs are desperate to be given a chance – RSPCA Suffolk has provided profiles for dogs looking for their new family.
Police investigation after off-lead dog chased horse and rider in village

Police investigation after off-lead dog chased horse and rider in village

Police are investigating after an off-lead dog reportedly chased a horse which was being ridden in a village.
Decision due on wastewater treatment facility to serve brewery

Decision due on wastewater treatment facility to serve brewery

A decision is due on plans for a new wastewater treatment facility to serve a brewery.
Call to help researchers as virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird

Call to help researchers as virus continues to threaten favourite UK garden bird

Garden owners are being encouraged to share their sightings of one of the UK’s most popular songbirds with researchers as numbers decline rapidly.

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeks

Here are some of the works going on in the next couple of weeks which could cause some delays to drivers.

The Saturday Social – the weekend’s hardest online quiz is back

The Saturday Social – the weekend’s hardest online quiz is back

The Saturday Social – the weekend’s hardest online quiz is back

Feeling smart? There are 13 questions to answer in our super tough general knowledge quiz. How many will you get right?

‘Having a child is really overwhelming’: New support for young adults on parenting and pregnancy

‘Having a child is really overwhelming’: New support for young adults on parenting and pregnancy

‘Having a child is really overwhelming’: New support for young adults on parenting and pregnancy

A new service to support young people with pregnancy and parenting, and connect them with others in a similar position, has launched in West Suffolk.

‘Don’t take away our futures’, young farmer tells Government

‘Don’t take away our futures’, young farmer tells Government

‘Don’t take away our futures’, young farmer tells Government

The chairman of a farmers’ club fears that a growing generation of young farmers may lose their futures over the Government’s inheritance tax plans.

Residents and businesses in Suffolk lose £5.6 million to investment fraud in 2024

Residents and businesses in Suffolk lose £5.6 million to investment fraud in 2024

Residents and businesses in Suffolk lose £5.6 million to investment fraud in 2024

Residents and businesses in Suffolk have lost £5.6 million to investment fraud in 2024 alone.

Revamp plans lodged for former town centre bank set to become flats

Revamp plans lodged for former town centre bank set to become flats

Revamp plans lodged for former town centre bank set to become flats

Plans have been submitted to make upgrades to a former bank which is being transformed into town centre flats with a commercial unit.

Venue hopes to host wedding ceremonies in historic 1800s barn

Venue hopes to host wedding ceremonies in historic 1800s barn

Venue hopes to host wedding ceremonies in historic 1800s barn

A popular events and glamping site has applied to change its use so it can host wedding ceremonies in a 19th-century barn.
More police officers for Suffolk in £1.8m boost — but force still getting a 'poor deal'

More police officers for Suffolk in £1.8m boost — but force still getting a 'poor deal'

Suffolk streets are set to get more police officers after a £1.8 million boost — but concerns remain the force is still getting a 'poor deal'.
New M&S store to be built in town alongside two other national retailers following approval

New M&S store to be built in town alongside two other national retailers following approval

A new M&S Foodhall store will be built in a town alongside two other national retailers following planning approval.
Power tools stolen from van after thief drills hole in its door

Power tools stolen from van after thief drills hole in its door

Power tools were stolen from a van after a thief drilled a hole in its door.

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Ipswich Town column: Tractor Boys may have fallen short but they deserved place in Premier League

Ipswich Town column: Tractor Boys may have fallen short but they deserved place in Premier League

With relegation all but confirmed, our columnist Joey Sadler assesses whether or not promotion came too quickly for Kieran McKenna’s side.
Result elsewhere finalises Marketmen’s relegation

Result elsewhere finalises Marketmen’s relegation

Needham Market will be playing Step 3 football again next term after one season in the National League North.
Leading marksman receives praise from Town team-mate

Leading marksman receives praise from Town team-mate

Axel Tuanzebe has been impressed by how Liam Delap has adapted to life in the Premier League.
Johnson: ‘We’ve done extremely well this season’

Johnson: ‘We’ve done extremely well this season’

Despite relegation looming, Ben Johnson insists that Ipswich Town can be proud of their efforts this season.
‘That goal has been coming’

‘That goal has been coming’

Ipswich Town wideman Ben Johnson feels he should score more goals after opening his Blues account at Chelsea.
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Quay Theatre casts web wide as new online project gains over 1,000 views in first few days

Quay Theatre casts web wide as new online project gains over 1,000 views in first few days

Keen to provide a virtual entertainment experience for supporters, the theatre launched an interactive website, with a range of shows streamed online.
Mill Tye Gallery in Great Cornard urges public to help aspiring artists after reopening from coronavirus lockdown

Mill Tye Gallery in Great Cornard urges public to help aspiring artists after reopening from coronavirus lockdown

Highlighting the impact the crisis has had on budding artists, gallery owner Peter Rumsey says it is now more difficult for creators to earn a living.
Fundraiser for Glemsford Primary Academy upholds artistic legacy of local painter Roy Saunders

Fundraiser for Glemsford Primary Academy upholds artistic legacy of local painter Roy Saunders

Roy Saunders, a resident of Glemsford since 2004, lost his battle with pulmonary fibrosis at West Suffolk Hospital on June 29. He was 78 years old.
Sudbury Dramatic Society opens auditions for first online Quay Theatre production

Sudbury Dramatic Society opens auditions for first online Quay Theatre production

Sudbury Dramatic Society has opened auditions for around six male parts and three female parts, for an adaptation of Anthony Trollope’s The Warden.
Art exhibitions resume at Chappel Galleries following three-month closure due to coronavirus lockdown

Art exhibitions resume at Chappel Galleries following three-month closure due to coronavirus lockdown

Edna Battye, owner of Chappel Galleries, said the venue’s spacious nature meant social distancing could be conducted relatively easily.
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Take a tour of town's lost pubs through our interactive map

Take a tour of town's lost pubs through our interactive map

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Wood you believe it! The quirky new craze amusing children and parents alike

Wood you believe it! The quirky new craze amusing children and parents alike

Culture: Interiors and lifestyle blogger Taylor Smart shows us the five wall print styles we need in our homes

Culture: Interiors and lifestyle blogger Taylor Smart shows us the five wall print styles we need in our homes

Victory ground at 100: Historic tournament has roots at The Vic

Victory ground at 100: Historic tournament has roots at The Vic
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Councils urge private landlords to reach out ahead of Renters Rights Bill

Councils urge private landlords to reach out ahead of Renters Rights Bill
‘I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries’: Brewer celebrates reaching 25-million pint milestone

‘I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries’: Brewer celebrates reaching 25-million pint milestone
Spa and health club rises from the ashes after devastating blaze

Spa and health club rises from the ashes after devastating blaze
Established shop closes for good as greengrocer opens

Established shop closes for good as greengrocer opens
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