Real Life Stories

As West Suffolk becomes more diverse, we explore how the hairdressing industry could be playing catch-up.

A 20-year-old student who has been diagnosed with cancer twice has published a book recounting his experiences.

A couple who lost their son to a brain tumour have welcomed a report demanding action to help those affected by the disease.

Tributes have been paid to a husband and father who devoted his final years to changing the law around assisted dying.

A terminally ill cancer patient is calling for MPs to change the law around assisted dying.

A girls' night out proved life-changing for two mums when they decided to start a business together.

A volunteer who has been cooking a foodbank’s Christmas lunch for 21 years has hung up his pots for the final time.

Members of Suffolk Craft Society can turn their talented hands to a treasure trove of skills.

A mum-of-six who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) has released her debut book full of poetry about life's challenges.

A Suffolk advice charity is preparing for a huge surge in demand as a result of Christmas and the increasing cost of living.

A Ukrainian woman has shared how her country celebrates Christmas as refugees prepare to observe the festive holiday in a different way this year.

Matt Hancock has admitted his affair with Gina Coladangelo in the midst of the pandemic was a “failure of leadership”.

A man is one of the first to receive the new King's greetings on his 100th birthday.

A charity runner will be tackling a new challenge to raise money to provide once-in-a-lifetime holidays for children with life-limiting illnesses.

Suffolk MP Matt Hancock has been urged to 'resign now' after he flew to Australia to take part in I’m a Celebrity ...Get Me Out of Here.

Tribute has been paid to a Suffolk radio broadcaster who died suddenly while presenting on air on Monday.

Police teamed up with a family-run automotive shop to make an autistic boy's dreams come true last weekend.

'We are so pleased as our group had really positive birth experiences with pretty much no interventions.'

A fireman has bid goodbye to colleagues as he retires from the service after nearly quarter of a century.

A teenager is hoping to raise money for kidney research after writing a book in secret during the summer holidays.