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Government plans at-home tablet to 'stop the virus in its tracks'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

Coronavirus

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Government scientists are seeking at home coronavirus treatments to help speed up people's recovery times, Boris Johnson has announced.

Graham Denny in his cycling gear outside Denny Bros

Boss endures hailstorms and high winds as he cycles in memory of his mother

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An artist's impression of the new development at Marham Park in Bury St Edmunds

Construction starts on project to build 330 homes in Bury St Edmunds

Matthew Earth

Stowmarket Boys Brigade band leads the St George's Day parade in Bury St Edmunds in 2003

Nostalgia

Did you march in St George's Day parades?

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Friends and family have enjoyed getting back out following the easing of restrictions.

Lockdown Easing

Google data shows spike in park visits as Covid restrictions lifted

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The application process for primary, infant, junior and middle school places in Suffolk is closing soon

Change in pupil premium cut-off date 'cost Suffolk schools £1.1m'

Matthew Earth

Various images of for sale signs, to accompany story on house prices.

New survey reveals Suffolk's property hotspots

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Abbey Road in Leiston is blocked due to a crash Picture: TOM POTTER

Cyclist, 65, who died in Bury crash is named by police

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George Burley, who faced Diego Maradona on the international scene both as a player and as a manager

Football

George Burley: Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered by a...

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The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

The fault meant that only items that could fit into a letter box and which did not need tracking cou

Theft of historic Royal Mail post boxes 'a worrying trend'

Michael Steward

White Horse pub at Beyton

'Get down and have a drink' - Suffolk pub landlady wants support to...

Michael Steward

Bradfield Combust

Barn goes up in flames in Suffolk village

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File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

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Nick Pope has signed for Burnley

England keeper Nick Pope buys goalposts from former club for his back...

Michael Steward

Sasha Peggs and Mila Peggs

Girl, 10, allergic to food in school holiday meal box

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Gillian Beeson, Anne Hawes and Amanda Sherring outside their new shop in Bury St Edmunds. Picture:S

New vintage and pre-loved shop receives warm welcome

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A new website has been launched by Counter Terrorism Policing Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Local Elections 2021

Election 2021: Suffolk PCC candidates outline priorities

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Memorial service for Prince Philip at Bury St Edmunds cathedral. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Prince Philip

Prince Philip's Suffolk links remembered at Bury St Edmunds service

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Stowmarket-based EO Charging is providing charging stations for Amazon's electric vehicle fleet

Suffolk tech firm powers Amazon's electric vehicles

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Emily Curtis with manager Paul Stewart. The Masons Arms pub in Bury St Edmunds are getting their bee

Warning to drinkers ahead of first weekend of pub gardens reopening

Matthew Earth

Nemo, a 20-year-old tabby cat, was taken in Bury St Edmunds

Appeal after cat stolen from doorstep in Bury St Edmunds

Matthew Earth

Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.

What we know about Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor

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A still image from the drone showing the tower crane above Bury St Edmunds

WATCH: Drone footage of crane towering above Bury St Edmunds

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Podcast

The New Normal podcast: Diversity, royalty and caterpillars at war

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An artist's impression of the new development at Marham Park in Bury St Edmunds

Construction starts on project to build 330 homes in Bury St Edmunds

Matthew Earth

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

Graham Denny in his cycling gear outside Denny Bros

Boss endures hailstorms and high winds as he cycles in memory of his mother

Sarah Chambers

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Abbey Road in Leiston is blocked due to a crash Picture: TOM POTTER

Cyclist, 65, who died in Bury crash is named by police

Johnny Griffith

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David Thorpe, the latest Inc tenant, officially opens the workspace centre

Workspace for freelancers and ‘homeworkers’ opens in town centre

Sarah Chambers

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Items dumped at George Gittus's farm near Bury St Edmunds

Frustrated Suffolk farmer returns dumped items to householders

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St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

Coronavirus

The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

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Ady Swift enjoying a pint at The Nutshell in Bury St Edmunds. Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

Cheers! Pubgoers brave the cold as outside hospitality returns

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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News

Government plans at-home tablet to 'stop the virus in its tracks'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

Coronavirus

Angus Williams

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Government scientists are seeking at home coronavirus treatments to help speed up people's recovery times, Boris Johnson has announced.

Stowmarket Boys Brigade band leads the St George's Day parade in Bury St Edmunds in 2003

Nostalgia

Did you march in St George's Day parades?

Judy Rimmer

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Graham Denny in his cycling gear outside Denny Bros

Boss endures hailstorms and high winds as he cycles in memory of his mother

Sarah Chambers

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George Burley, who faced Diego Maradona on the international scene both as a player and as a manager

Football

George Burley: Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered by a...

Mike Bacon

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An artist's impression of the new development at Marham Park in Bury St Edmunds

Construction starts on project to build 330 homes in Bury St Edmunds

Matthew Earth

Things to do

Ideas for family days out to enjoy after April 12

Reporter Mariam Ghaemi and her children Layla, four, and Jasmine, two, at Baylham House Rare Breeds

Suzanne Day

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With coronavirus restrictions easing further from April 12, families can begin planning days out at farms, zoos, swimming pools and climbing centres in Suffolk.

Customers will now be able to browse books inside most Suffolk libraries from Monday

Browsing back in Suffolk libraries next week

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The Orwell Lady passes the Freston Tower during a trip on the river.

Where can you take a boat trip around Suffolk this summer?

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Pork wellington

Food Reviews | Review

Food review: One Bull @Home, Bury St Edmunds

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Adelaide Furniss having fun amongst the daffodils in Chantry Park

Six spring walks to try in the Easter holidays

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Sport

George Burley: Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered by a European Super League

George Burley, who faced Diego Maradona on the international scene both as a player and as a manager

Football

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Former Ipswich Town boss George Burley has hit out at plans for a European Super League, saying if such a league had been about when he was manager of the Blues, Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered.

General view of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at The Valley, London.

Football | Video

Meet Town's opponents, Charlton: Blues head into the Valley, as Only...

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Ipswich Witches Pressday 2003.EVENING STAR FIRST USE.Jarek Hampel

Speedway

Former Ipswich Witches speedway star wins Covid battle

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The British U19 final is coming to Ipswich Speedway, Foxhall Stadium in May.

Speedway

Ipswich Witches start season with big local derby clash.... full...

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General view ahead of the Sky Bet League One match at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes.

Football

Meet Town's opponents: An unbeaten Canary returns, while a Dons legend...

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Lifestyle

Did you march in St George's Day parades?

Stowmarket Boys Brigade band leads the St George's Day parade in Bury St Edmunds in 2003

Nostalgia

Judy Rimmer

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Have you taken part in St George's Day parades around Suffolk? If so, you might be in our gallery.

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

STAR MEMORY FRAME NOSTALGIA
A pool team at The Sporting Farmer pub, Ipswich, in December 1976

Nostalgia | Gallery

Did you play snooker or pool? Are you in any of these classic team...

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Kyson School Woodbridge chess winners, June 1993

Nostalgia

Check these chess tournament photos - can you spot yourself?

Judy Rimmer

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Flashback 1962 pictures for EADT Nov 8April 28. Ipswich Town Football Club won the Second Divi

Nostalgia | Gallery

Can you spot yourself in these classic sporting photograph line-ups?

Mike Bacon

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