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The historic pub in Lavenham closed its doors last month

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Staff claim they are owed thousands in wages as historic pub shuts

Boney M and OMI, who have been announced to play LeeStock this year

Boney M and OMI, who have been announced to play LeeStock this year

Festival announces hit artists for 2025 line-up

A case about human remains being found in the River Stour has featured on BBC Crimewatch

A case about human remains being found in the River Stour has featured on BBC Crimewatch

Suffolk Constabulary

Renewed appeal after human remains found in river

A 50p coin has been put up for sale with an £15,000 asking price

A 50p coin has been put up for sale with an £15,000 asking price

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50p coin listed for £15,000 in Suffolk town

The story of Charles Agate, a thrill-seeker and schoolteacher, has been brought told by authors John Neil and Andrew Colley.

The story of Charles Agate, a thrill-seeker and schoolteacher, has been brought told by authors John Neil and Andrew Colley.

Second World War

Daredevil's parachute jumper's children reunited by Suffolk author

Suffolk's district council leaders Deborah Saw, Caroline Topping, Neil MacDonald, Andy Mellen and Cliff Waterman have come together to back calls for more than one authority in the county.

Suffolk's district council leaders Deborah Saw, Caroline Topping, Neil MacDonald, Andy Mellen and Cliff Waterman have come together to back calls for more than one authority in the county.

Suffolk County Council

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What next in the battle for Suffolk's new council make-up as reform looms?

The crash happened in Valley Road near Sudbury

The crash happened in Valley Road near Sudbury

Delays near town after two-car crash

A rare blood moon will be visible over Suffolk this week

A rare blood moon will be visible over Suffolk this week

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Rare blood moon to be visible above Suffolk this week

Ickworth Estate, Lavenham Guildhall and Sutton Hoo will all offer discounted or free tickets

Ickworth Estate, Lavenham Guildhall and Sutton Hoo will all offer discounted or free tickets

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How lottery tickets can help you see Suffolk heritage sites for free in March

Marimba in Sudbury closed down at the weekend

Marimba in Sudbury closed down at the weekend

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Town centre café closes after 17 years

Here are five car boot sales to visit in Suffolk this year

Here are five car boot sales to visit in Suffolk this year

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5 of the best car boot sales in Suffolk to visit this year

Police have launched an appeal after a car was stolen from outside a property

Police have launched an appeal after a car was stolen from outside a property

Suffolk Constabulary

Appeal after Mercedes stolen from outside village home

The emergency road closure could last five days

The emergency road closure could last five days

Emergency road closure on key Suffolk route

Here are five public notices to be aware of this week

Here are five public notices to be aware of this week

Planning and development

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5 public notices to be aware of this week

A cold snap is expected to hit Suffolk later this month

A cold snap is expected to hit Suffolk later this month

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Weather phenomenon that brought Beast from the East to return this month

The King's Head in Great Cornard has been fenced off after a fire

The King's Head in Great Cornard has been fenced off after a fire

Village pub fenced off after roof fire

Road closures to be aware of in Suffolk this week

Road closures to be aware of in Suffolk this week

5 roadworks to be aware of this week

Protesters gathered outside of Sudbury Library, in Market Hill, on Saturday

Protesters gathered outside of Sudbury Library, in Market Hill, on Saturday

Suffolk County Council

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Protesters say they will stop volunteering if council take on libraries

Plans for four homes behind the bank have been approved

Plans for four homes behind the bank have been approved

Babergh District Council

Four homes to be built behind town bank as plans approved

Pupils at Clare Primary School celebrating its Ofsted report

Pupils at Clare Primary School celebrating its Ofsted report

Headteacher 'incredibly proud' after school's Ofsted report

Here are seven major events happening in Suffolk this summer

Here are seven major events happening in Suffolk this summer

7 major events happening in Suffolk this summer

The chef line-up for the Taste of East Anglia Food and Drink Festival has been revealed

The chef line-up for the Taste of East Anglia Food and Drink Festival has been revealed

Chef at top Suffolk restaurant making debut at food festival

Lavenham in Suffolk is a village well worth a visit

Lavenham in Suffolk is a village well worth a visit

Why this historic Suffolk village with award-winning pubs is well worth a visit

The winners of the People's Postcode Lottery for February have been revealed

The winners of the People's Postcode Lottery for February have been revealed

People's Postcode Lottery

All the Postcode Lottery winners in Suffolk in February

Damage has been caused to the King's Head pub following a fire

Damage has been caused to the King's Head pub following a fire

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Picture reveals damage to village pub that will remain closed after fire

The air ambulance was called to Head Lane in Great Cornard

The air ambulance was called to Head Lane in Great Cornard

East of England Ambulance Service

Person airlifted to hospital after going into cardiac arrest in village

World Book Day is back once again and you have been sending in your pictures

World Book Day is back once again and you have been sending in your pictures

Send us your pictures of World Book Day 2025

A man was arrested after an incident in a Halstead car park

A man was arrested after an incident in a Halstead car park

Man arrested after exposure incident in town car park

Outline plans for the development have been given the green light

Outline plans for the development have been given the green light

West Suffolk Council

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Outline plans for up to 70 homes at edge of town approved

The weather in Suffolk will be warmer then Ibiza

The weather in Suffolk will be warmer then Ibiza

Parts of Suffolk to be hotter than Ibiza this week

The new Perrywood Garden Centre in Sudbury will open later in 2025

The new Perrywood Garden Centre in Sudbury will open later in 2025

New look garden centre approaches next stage of work

Things to do

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

Make the perfect California roll with the help of Surimi/seafood sticks

You don't need Valentine's Day to roll out a romantic meal for your loved one

$This month\'s full moon is called the Beaver Moon$ $This month\'s full moon is called the Beaver Moon$

What you'll see in the sky in November: Beaver Moon and two meteor showers

Babergh and MId Suffolk Council has released a full list of half term events for children this autumn

Babergh and MId Suffolk Council has released a full list of half term events for children this autumn

From football camps to cookery lessons: council's half term events line up

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

7 places to see Santa at Christmas in Suffolk this year

Five Suffolk towns and villages that have been named among the best in the UK in 2022

Five Suffolk towns and villages that have been named among the best in the UK in 2022

Five Suffolk places named among best to visit in 2022

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over the UK on October 25

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over the UK on October 25

Everything you need to know about today's partial solar eclipse

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ex-blues

Mauricio Taricco reunited with Gus Poyet in South Korea.

Ipswich Town FC

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Ex-Blue becomes assistant manager at South Korean club

Ipswich Town remembers fans who passed in 2023. From left: Irene Davey, Peter Taylor and Mason Fountain.

Ipswich Town remembers fans who passed in 2023. From left: Irene Davey, Peter Taylor and Mason Fountain.

Ipswich Town FC

Ipswich Town pays tribute to the 105 fans who passed away in 2023

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

'Everyone loved him': Town legend and Victory star shares touching tribute for Pelé

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Suffolk village to host county cricket champions Surrey in showpiece clash

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Suffolk non-league football is in great shape right now... and here's why

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Lifestyle

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railway

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railway

200th anniversary of the railway - official commemorative bookazine on sale now

Jo Kendrick, founder of The White Candle Company

Jo Kendrick, founder of The White Candle Company

Suffolk candle company launches feelgood autumn fragrance range

Weaver Alex Daniels creates gorgeous wall hangings inspired by Suffolk

Weaver Alex Daniels creates gorgeous wall hangings inspired by Suffolk

American customers love this Suffolk crafter's wall hangings

The most popular baby names in Suffolk have been revealed (file photo)

The most popular baby names in Suffolk have been revealed (file photo)

Revealed: The most popular baby names in Suffolk last year

Cathy and Peter Bullen, who organise the Fete de Noel and other seasonal French markets at the Boule-in, Bildeston

Cathy and Peter Bullen, who organise the Fete de Noel and other seasonal French markets at the Boule-in, Bildeston

Couple creates a magical French Christmas - in Suffolk

The Old Village Hall in Stansfield near Clare is on the market for ?850,000

The Old Village Hall in Stansfield near Clare is on the market for ?850,000

Four-bed home with 'jaw dropping' feature in the lounge for sale for £850k

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The head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’ if more support for EV purchases is not introduced (PA)

The head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’ if more support for EV purchases is not introduced (PA)

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Brain scans showed activity linked to pain perception reduced when people were shown videos of natural scenes (Alamy/PA)

Brain scans showed activity linked to pain perception reduced when people were shown videos of natural scenes (Alamy/PA)

Exposure to nature reduces brain activity linked to pain – study

Deliveroo said growth areas included DIY shopping, health and pet food (Niall Carson/PA)

Deliveroo said growth areas included DIY shopping, health and pet food (Niall Carson/PA)

Deliveroo boss says groceries could eclipse takeaway orders after first profit

Model train firm Hornby has revealed plans to go private (Danny Lawson/PA)

Model train firm Hornby has revealed plans to go private (Danny Lawson/PA)

Toy firm Hornby unveils plans to go private

The US oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate which was struck by the Solong container ship, in the Humber Estuary, off the east coast of Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

The US oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate which was struck by the Solong container ship, in the Humber Estuary, off the east coast of Yorkshire (Danny Lawson/PA)

Fire on oil tanker involved in North Sea collision is out

The Prime Minister is planning reforms to the Civil Service (PA)

The Prime Minister is planning reforms to the Civil Service (PA)

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Starmer’s plans to shape up ‘flabby’ Civil Service could trigger union clash

Retailer John Lewis Partnership has said it will not pay a staff bonus for the third year in a row despite seeing annual profits rebound higher (Mike Egerton/PA)

Retailer John Lewis Partnership has said it will not pay a staff bonus for the third year in a row despite seeing annual profits rebound higher (Mike Egerton/PA)

John Lewis staff miss out on bonus for third year running despite profit leap

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