Obituaries

Tributes have been paid today to a former Suffolk MP following the announcement of his death.

Royal visits, a sports centre fire and an armed 24-hour response at the home of an influential High Court judge fell under his watch.

The racing community has turned out in force for the funeral service of respected former horse trainer Julie Cecil.

A town's racing community is preparing to bid a final farewell to one its most respected and loved members who died after a long illness.

The actress played the fan-favourite character for 35 years and died at her home in Surrey last night.

Mourners gathered for the funeral of Sir Richard Hyde Parker, who died aged 84.

An 'iconic figure in the youth theatre world' and former school head of year has died aged 91.

Tribute has been paid to Sir Richard Hyde Parker, 12th Baronet of Melford Hall, following his death, aged 84.

A much-loved former teacher, who devoted half a century to educating children, has been remembered for her passion to helping everyone achieve.

A trainer of more than 700 race winners including Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Katies has died aged 80.

Tributes have been paid to former leading lightweight jockey, Taffy Thomas, who has died at the age of 76.

A tribute has been paid to a Normandy veteran, known as ‘Gentleman Jim’, who has died aged 101.

Alan King was one of the last surviving soldiers of the Normandy landings, and was officially awarded the Legion D’Honneur back in 2015

Tribute has been paid to a revered equine veterinary surgeon who has died at the age of 94.

One of the last D-Day veterans who was part of a crucial mission to help bring an end to the Second World War has died aged 97.

Family and friends have packed Newmarket's St Mary's church to say their farewells to teenager Niall Kavanagh.

The family of a woman who died of lung cancer, after being told her cough was due to anxiety, believe more should have been done to diagnose her.

The family of a 'brave and kind' teenager have been left heartbroken by his death just three weeks after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

A former town councillor, who during his military career guarded the imprisoned deputy Führer of the Nazi Party, has died.

A pioneering headteacher has been remembered as an inspiration and innovator to education in Suffolk, following his death this month.