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‘It’s just not on:’ Town historian slams ‘bombshell’ plan to axe archive branch

‘It’s just not on:’ Town historian slams ‘bombshell’ plan to axe archive branch

‘It’s just not on:’ Town historian slams ‘bombshell’ plan to axe archive branch

03 January 2024

A town historian has blasted plans to close the West Suffolk branch of the county archives facility.

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‘I want to go on an adventure while I still can’: 60-year-old takes on 3,100-mile Atlantic Ocean rowing challenge

‘I want to go on an adventure while I still can’: 60-year-old takes on 3,100-mile Atlantic Ocean rowing challenge

‘I want to go on an adventure while I still can’: 60-year-old takes on 3,100-mile Atlantic Ocean rowing challenge

03 January 2024

Four strangers are attempting to break a Guinness World Record to row across the Atlantic Ocean with a combined age of 240.


Suffolk wildlife reserve announces birth of critically endangered calf

Suffolk wildlife reserve announces birth of critically endangered calf

Suffolk wildlife reserve announces birth of critically endangered calf

03 January 2024

A Suffolk animal reserve has announced the birth of a nomadic Sahara Desert living antelope at its site.


Tree uprooted by high winds damages car

Tree uprooted by high winds damages car

Tree uprooted by high winds damages car

03 January 2024

Pictures sent to SuffolkNews show tree uprooted by high winds and damaged car.


Country musician set to rock leisure park for three festivals in spring and summer

Country musician set to rock leisure park for three festivals in spring and summer

Country musician set to rock leisure park for three festivals in spring and summer

03 January 2024

Suffolk is set for three mega weekends of country music this year at a holiday destination.


Residents to be consulted as council set to raise tax with budget proposal

Residents to be consulted as council set to raise tax with budget proposal

Residents to be consulted as council set to raise tax with budget proposal

03 January 2024

Residents are being asked to give their views as its district council sets out its budget for the coming year – including a council tax increase.


‘I am delighted’: Head of museums service made MBE in New Year Honours

‘I am delighted’: Head of museums service made MBE in New Year Honours

‘I am delighted’: Head of museums service made MBE in New Year Honours

03 January 2024

A Suffolk man who has been head of the service since 2013 has been made an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours list.


Police issue CCTV and dash camera appeal as search for missing woman continues

Police issue CCTV and dash camera appeal as search for missing woman continues

Police issue CCTV and dash camera appeal as search for missing woman continues

02 January 2024

The search for a missing Suffolk woman is ongoing with police issuing an appeal for CCTV and dash camera footage.


‘I have loved every minute’: Nursery director made MBE in New Year Honours

‘I have loved every minute’: Nursery director made MBE in New Year Honours

‘I have loved every minute’: Nursery director made MBE in New Year Honours

02 January 2024

A nurseries director from Suffolk feels incredibly privileged to have been made an MBE for her services to early childhood education.


Our guide to all the best gigs across Suffolk in 2024

Our guide to all the best gigs across Suffolk in 2024

Our guide to all the best gigs across Suffolk in 2024

02 January 2024

Suffolk residents can gear up for a bumper year of music in 2024, with a host of well-known names set to grace the county’s stages.


How Suffolk-born artist Mary broke down barriers in a male-dominated world

How Suffolk-born artist Mary broke down barriers in a male-dominated world

How Suffolk-born artist Mary broke down barriers in a male-dominated world

01 January 2024

Pioneering Mary Beale was England’s first commercially-successful female artist but still had to take care not to offend 17th century society.


Suffolk community champions celebrate recognition in New Year Honours

Suffolk community champions celebrate recognition in New Year Honours

Suffolk community champions celebrate recognition in New Year Honours

31 December 2023

Suffolk community champions have spoken of their surprise, joy and delight at being included in the New Year Honours list.


‘I consider myself one of the lucky ones’: Paddleboarder takes on cross country challenge for suicide prevention charity

‘I consider myself one of the lucky ones’: Paddleboarder takes on cross country challenge for suicide prevention charity

‘I consider myself one of the lucky ones’: Paddleboarder takes on cross country challenge for suicide prevention charity

31 December 2023

A pair of life-long friends are paddleboarding across England to raise awareness about suicide prevention – a subject close to one of their hearts.


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

31 December 2023

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


Festive food initiative delivered 250 meals to those in need this Christmas

Festive food initiative delivered 250 meals to those in need this Christmas

Festive food initiative delivered 250 meals to those in need this Christmas

30 December 2023

A food project designed to help those in need delivered 250 meals and hampers to those experiencing hardship in West Suffolk this year


Top five board games for adults – as recommended by Suffolk’s award-winning game café

Top five board games for adults – as recommended by Suffolk’s award-winning game café

Top five board games for adults – as recommended by Suffolk’s award-winning game café

30 December 2023

From solving riddles to unlocking your inner Picasso – we complied a list of top five must-play games that will leave you laughing for hours.


Lifelong Ipswich Town fan who died aged 22 faced ‘every day with courage, strength and determination’

Lifelong Ipswich Town fan who died aged 22 faced ‘every day with courage, strength and determination’

Lifelong Ipswich Town fan who died aged 22 faced ‘every day with courage, strength and determination’

29 December 2023

A heartbroken family have paid tribute to a lifelong Ipswich Town fan who died aged 22 and ‘faced every day with strength, courage and determination’.


Suffolk Guides commissioner issues plea for more volunteers to help keep groups alive

Suffolk Guides commissioner issues plea for more volunteers to help keep groups alive

Suffolk Guides commissioner issues plea for more volunteers to help keep groups alive

29 December 2023

A leading Suffolk Guides figure has issued an appeal for volunteers to get involved in supporting girls and young women across the county.


Trio of men jailed for supplying cocaine, cannabis and psychoactive substance

Trio of men jailed for supplying cocaine, cannabis and psychoactive substance

Trio of men jailed for supplying cocaine, cannabis and psychoactive substance

29 December 2023

Three men have been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after two of them were found with a block of cocaine with a street value of £100,000.


‘Welcome to the world to this gorgeous Christmas pudding’: Midwives celebrate festive arrival

‘Welcome to the world to this gorgeous Christmas pudding’: Midwives celebrate festive arrival

‘Welcome to the world to this gorgeous Christmas pudding’: Midwives celebrate festive arrival

29 December 2023

Three babies made a Christmas Day arrival at a Suffolk hospital – with midwives calling them the best present.


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