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Coronavirus | Opinion

Paul Geater

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A week ago I described the measures taken by the government in the wake of the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as proportionate and timely.

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Education News | Updated

Three suspected cases of Omicron at Bury St Edmunds schools

Suzanne Day

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

Coronavirus

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Angus Williams

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Boris Johnson with Suffolk MPs James Cartlidge and Peter Aldous inset

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'Hold his hands up and apologise' — Suffolk MPs on Christmas party video

Angus Williams

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Shoppers wearing masks in Ipswich.

Coronavirus

First case of Omicron confirmed in Suffolk with 16 more suspected

Timothy Bradford

The decision on the site between Warren Lane and Cresmedow Way has been deferred

Mid Suffolk Council

Decision deferred on plans for 44 homes in Suffolk village

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Children in Suffolk and north Essex are now eligible for a Covid vaccine

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One year anniversary since first Covid-19 vaccine given

Matt Powell

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Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as covid 'Plan B' confirmed

Emily Thomson

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A cyclist has been left with cuts and bruises and a broken elbow after a crash in Bury St Edmunds

Driver fails to stop at crash as cyclist left with broken elbow in Bury

Johnny Griffith

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Lesley Millar (inset) received support the Macmillan financial guidance team following her diagnosis

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Woman highlights 'price tag' of cancer diagnosis

Michael Steward

A mass vaccination event in Newmarket saw thousands of people get their jab. Pictured is health boss Ed Garratt

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Thousands vaccinated in a day in huge effort against Covid

Mariam Ghaemi

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Where to watch a festive family favourite in Suffolk this Christmas

Suzanne Day

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Suffolk County Council

New project will provide thousands of homes across Suffolk

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Kat and James of Artefact Brewing near Bury St Edmunds at a pre launch event in 2019

Husband and wife brewing team 'amazed' to win their first beer award

Timothy Bradford

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Ipswich Crown Court

Man who downloaded indecent child images breached suspended jail sentence

Jane Hunt

Alistair Shaw amongst the flooding on Station Road in Blaxhall. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Suffolk Highways

Broken pavements and flooding hotspots targeted with £20m roads fund

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Face masks can be worn at individual discretion, but the government has asked people to wear them in

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Omicron cases over 100 in England

Johnny Griffith

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'Hold his hands up and apologise' — Suffolk MPs on Christmas party video

Boris Johnson with Suffolk MPs James Cartlidge and Peter Aldous inset

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One Suffolk MP has called for the prime minister to apologise after video of Downing Street staff joking about an alleged Christmas party emerged — while another has called for those who attended the party to resign, if the allegations are proven.

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Where to watch a festive family favourite in Suffolk this Christmas

Suzanne Day

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Some ideas for mischievous elves this Christmas as suggested by our readers

Some of the best mischievous elf ideas seen across Suffolk

Johnny Griffith

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Sophie Clarke, of Sophie Clarke Designs, will be at this Sunday's winter makers market in Bury St Edmunds

Festive feeling at makers markets this month

Mariam Ghaemi

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Project Manager Suzanne Stevenson, dressed as an elf, launching the Haverhill Christmas trail

Christmas trail launched to encourage a love of reading

Mariam Ghaemi

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Ipswich Crown Court.

Ipswich Crown Court

Court to decide fate of proceeds of drugs dealers' crimes

Jane Hunt

A KLM flight from Norwich to Amsterdam ‚Äì on the UK amber list ‚Äì takes off from Norwich Airport.

Here are the new Covid travel rules which begin today

Emily Thomson

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A heavy police presence remains the the Elms Road area of Red Lodge after a shooting on Sunday 4th A

Ipswich Crown Court

Trio jailed as travellers' site shooting described as 'like a movie scene'

Jane Hunt

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Items from Lidl and Sainsbury's recalled over health and safety concerns

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The number of reported rape cases in Suffolk has risen by 40% in Suffolk, according to the latest Ho

Suffolk Constabulary

12 arrested and almost 500 weapons surrendered in knife crime crackdown

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Some ideas for mischievous elves this Christmas as suggested by our readers

Christmas

Some of the best mischievous elf ideas seen across Suffolk

Johnny Griffith

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The animals in need of a new home in Suffolk

Could you offer these rescue animals a forever home?

Johnny Griffith

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Suffolk set to be battered by strong winds as weather warning issued

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A cyclist has been left with cuts and bruises and a broken elbow after a crash in Bury St Edmunds

Driver fails to stop at crash as cyclist left with broken elbow in Bury

Johnny Griffith

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Abbots Green Academy in Bury St Edmunds was closed on Monday after part of the ceiling collapsed Pic

Education News | Updated

Three suspected cases of Omicron at Bury St Edmunds schools

Suzanne Day

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

Coronavirus

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Angus Williams

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House building. Construction on a Hopkins Homes site. Picture: ANDREW HENDRY

Suffolk County Council

New project will provide thousands of homes across Suffolk

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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The A134 near Bury St Edmunds is likely to remain closed for some time after a crash involving a lorry and a car

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Major west Suffolk road reopens after lorry and car crash

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Driver arrested for being four times over legal limit

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Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars this week

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West Suffolk's Covid rate rises to become highest in county

Matthew Earth

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Don't take ministers' advice - you should decide what is safe for yourself

Late-night shopping in Ipswich with the town hall and Christmas tree lit-up

Coronavirus | Opinion

Paul Geater

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A week ago I described the measures taken by the government in the wake of the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as proportionate and timely.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty (L) and Chief Scien

Coronavirus

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Angus Williams

Author Picture Icon

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as covid 'Plan B' confirmed

Emily Thomson

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The decision on the site between Warren Lane and Cresmedow Way has been deferred

Mid Suffolk Council

Decision deferred on plans for 44 homes in Suffolk village

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Abbots Green Academy in Bury St Edmunds was closed on Monday after part of the ceiling collapsed Pic

Education News | Updated

Three suspected cases of Omicron at Bury St Edmunds schools

Suzanne Day

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Where to watch a festive family favourite in Suffolk this Christmas

Stowmarket Regal Christmas

Christmas

Suzanne Day

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In the run up to Christmas families can watch festive favourites like 'Elf' and new film 'A Boy Called Christmas' at independent cinemas in Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds and Woodbridge.

Kat and James of Artefact Brewing near Bury St Edmunds at a pre launch event in 2019

Husband and wife brewing team 'amazed' to win their first beer award

Timothy Bradford

BurySOUND 2020 winners FLEAS will be performing at a fundraising gig in Bury St Edmunds on December 10

Music

Gig to support 'vital service' safeguarding women and children

Mariam Ghaemi

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Sophie Mahon and band at Bury Fringe Festival at The Hunters Club. Picture: ROSS HALLS

West Suffolk Council

New team will bring back popular fringe festival

Mariam Ghaemi

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Sophie Clarke, of Sophie Clarke Designs, will be at this Sunday's winter makers market in Bury St Edmunds

Christmas

Festive feeling at makers markets this month

Mariam Ghaemi

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Sport

Ipswich Witches complete their 2022 line-up as former GP star returns

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Ipswich Witches

Mike Bacon

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Ipswich Witches have completed their 2022 line-up, with Aussie Troy Batchelor and German Erik Riss, the two riders to make up the septet for the Foxhall Heath side who will ride in the Premiership next season.

Danny King leading the way in heat nine.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches announce two more signings for their 2022 team

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Paul Starke and Drew Kemp lead the way for the Witches in heat two.

Ipswich Witches

'It's a cool club'... Ipswich Witches announce two more riders for 2022

Mike Bacon

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Witches promoter Chris Louis pictured after the crash that saw Danyon Hume and Jonas Jeppesen injure

Speedway | Exclusive

Chris Louis big Q&A: What now for the Witches? What now for speedway?

Mike Bacon

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Drew Kemp leads into the first bend in heat four.

Speedway

Witches thrashed in final home clash: Ipswich 37 Peterborough 53

Mike Bacon

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Lifestyle

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

Vintage big brother watching you spying eyes surveillance and personal data privacy violation concep

Personal Finance | Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Finance expert Peter Sharkey says beware of the Orwellian-style activities of some lead generation firms.

The Coca-Cola Christmas truck in Ipswich town centre in 2012

Nostalgia | Gallery

Have you seen the Coca-Cola Christmas truck in Suffolk over the years?

Matthew Earth

Ivan Bailey found an almost 2,000 year old celtic horn in a field in Suffolk

Suffolk Live News

Ancient Celtic warhorn found in Suffolk field to go up for auction

Timothy Bradford

A Monk statue has been comissioned at Abbey gardens as part of the Bury 1000 celebration PICTURE: C

Abbey Gardens

Monk sculpture unveiled in Abbey of St Edmund crypt but only for this...

Matt Powell

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Are longer term mortgages good news for home buyers?

Peter Sharkey