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‘A silent scandal’: MP calls for fairer access to SEND diagnoses

A Suffolk MP has argued that children from wealthier families are better off than those who can’t afford to pay for a special needs diagnosis.

‘We've lost around £20,000 of revenue’: Technical issue leaves garage without phone line for 50 days

A garage has been left without a telephone line for more than 50 days due to a technical fault and is expecting to lose thousands of pounds.

‘A warning to us all’: Charity reveals rise in reported child sex offences in Suffolk

The number of child sex offences reported to police in Suffolk has increased, a charity has revealed.

‘It’s been amazing so far’: Barber launches her own business from cutting-edge log cabin

A barber with 22 years of experience has launched her own hairdressing business from a log cabin perched on the edge of her in-laws’ garden.

‘This is a difficult time for difficult decisions’: Committee scrutinises proposed £64.7 million council savings

‘We make no apology for prioritising the protection of adults and children’: Council arts funding cuts defended

‘A major milestone’: Ambulance service trust removed from special measures

The East of England Ambulance Service has been removed from special measures after NHS England recognised significant improvements.

Vital links are forged when the coffee caravan comes calling

Award-winning charity serves up premium blend of vital information and the chance to socialise.

The flooding incidents Suffolk’s firefighters dealt with overnight including people trapped in church doorway

Don’t miss out! Parents and carers reminded to apply for primary school places

See which areas could be affected by flooding

Flooding update: Roads closed across Suffolk as wet weather leads to traffic chaos

A14 reopened after lorry hits central reservation causing major tailbacks

Over 120 fallen trees and 40 flooded sites attended by Suffolk Highways during Storm Henk

Flooding hotspot hit during Storm Henk remains closed

Weather warning in Suffolk expanded with 10 flood alerts in place due to Storm Henk

‘They spent the last decade slashing spending to the bone’: Fears council cuts could take services ‘past breaking point’

Award-winning Suffolk wood festival announces dates for next year’s event

Council plans £64.7m in cuts and Council Tax increase – this is what faces the axe

Man rescued from vehicle trapped in flooding hotspot

Lack of educational psychologists highlighted as being behind assessment delays

Another weather warning for Suffolk as Storm Henk continues

Four emergency road closures remain due to flooding