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Scrutiny committee to meet over controversial parking tariff decision next week
Further scrutiny of a controversial decision to introduce parking tariffs in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham will take place next week after a call-in by concerned councillors. Babergh District Council plans, which were drawn up after the council
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How the council keeps Ukranian refugees safe from criminal hosts
The warning system in place to notify councils of possible dangers relating to housing Ukranian refugees detected one "adverse hit" in Suffolk. A recent investigation by The Independent found in the UK a number of Ukrainian refugees were accidentally
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Drier weather and river level worries will see river gate close
Environment bosses will take action within the next week to close a mill gate amid concerns for low river levels. The Environment Agency says it will close the mill gates in Tinker’s Lane, Hadleigh, to raise the water level of the River Brett.
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Village farm seeks to rent out former pig barn to raise much-needed revenue
A farm in Creeting St Mary has applied to rent out a former pig barn to help raise much-needed income, with warnings about the future of the farm. Foxes Farm, located to the east of the village and nine miles from Ipswich, is largely focused on
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Can you help Nando's thank young fan of Suffolk restaurant?
A handmade card from a young dinner guest has caught the attention of a popular chicken restaurant. Nando’s has begun a search to find the child who wrote a card with a message of gratitude inside to the company. The young Nando’s fan, who
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Traffic back to normal on A14 following crash in contraflow
Traffic was halted on the A14 due to a crash this afternoon. Following a collision within the contraflow, traffic was stopped between junction 49 at Stowmarket and junction 47 at Woolpit. Traffic is currently stopped on the #A14 in #Suffolk
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'We are terribly sorry' - park cafe announces permanent closure
A park cafe has announced it has closed after three years. Jenny Wren's Tea in the Park in Melford Country Park temporarily closed earlier this year. However, in an update from Long Melford Country Park, the cafe is now permanently closed
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Suffolk pair accused of drug dealing appear at court
A man and a woman from east Suffolk have appeared in Ipswich Crown Court charged with drug offences. Victoria Fine, 41, of Factory Street, Lowestoft, and Nathan Toppal, 33, of Noels Walk, Beccles appeared before the court on Friday. Fine is
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Vast improvement, shattered face and international debut - Burgess' journey at Town
Ipswich Town defender Cameron Burgess recently made his 100th appearance for the Blues. Ross Halls looks back at his journey at Portman Road so far... JOINING AND FIRST SEASON AT THE CLUB Following Paul Cook's 'Demolition Man' job of 2021
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5 things our readers would miss most if they left Suffolk
We asked our readers what they would miss if they left Suffolk - and one response just kept coming up. 1. "The countryside and coast" The most common response from our readers was that they would miss Suffolk's scenic countryside and coastline
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Suffolk business wins prestigious award at 'Rural Oscars'
A business in Suffolk has been crowned winner of the prestigious Local Food and Drink award at the 'Rural Oscars'. The Wild Meat Company, based in Blaxhall, near Woodbridge, was announced as the winner at the Countryside Alliance Awards earlier
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King's medals bestowed on seven selfless Suffolk residents
Seven community heroes were rewarded for their efforts when they were presented with medals bestowed on them by His Majesty the King. On Friday, seven excited recipients of the British Empire Medal arrived for a grand awards ceremony in Euston.
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Fitness-loving couple's dream comes true as they prepare to launch new gym
A fitness-loving couple are set to launch their first gym following years of work in the industry. Tahnee Perfect and Lewis Jones will launch IGNYT Fitness at Unit 14 Spring Rise in Falconer Road, Haverhill, later this month. The project
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Trains delays end after vehicle hits 'most bashed' bridge
Train passengers were facing delays after a vehicle hit a bridge. Greater Anglia was alerted to the incident just before 10.30am after receiving reports of a collision involving a bridge in Needham Market. The bridge in Coddenham Road has
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Colourful village in Suffolk named one of UK's prettiest
A historic Suffolk village has been named one of the prettiest in the UK. Lavenham, which is arguably one of the best-preserved villages in the country, was listed as one of the prettiest villages by The Independent. Located between Hadleigh
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Luke Chambers on Sir Tom Finney award and whether he could return to Town
The career of former Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers was recognised at the recent EFL Awards last weekend. Stuart Watson caught up with the 38-year-old after he picked up his trophy. There was a look of genuine surprise on Luke Chambers
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'We are all dismayed' - Waste incinerator noise fears from neighbours
Residents in a quiet Suffolk hamlet are "dismayed" by plans to build a medical waste incinerator on unused farmland nearby. Inhabitants of Hinton, between Dunwich and the A12, say they are concerned about expected noise levels at the site, which
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Suffolk GP speaks out on PM's calls to end 'sick note culture'
A Suffolk GP has reported a 'significant rise' in the number of people off work due to mental health problems amid calls from the prime minister to end Britain's 'sick note culture'. The Government has announced an overhaul amid concerns that the
