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Covid: 'Significant outbreaks' at schools see 7,500 pupils get virus this term

Some students throughout the county have had to start wearing face masks at school again

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Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Dozens of Suffolk schools have seen Covid-19 case rates in excess of 50 pupils as 7,500 students have tested positive this term.

Arrangements have not yet been announced for Covid booster jabs this autumn

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National help sought to combat high number of Covid cases in Suffolk

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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An F-15 fighter jet landing at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk.

US Air Force issues warning over increased flying this week

Johnny Griffith

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NHS Dentist protest in Bury St Edmunds. Pictures: Brittany Woodman

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Public meetings to look at NHS dentist concerns

Katy Sandalls

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who appears to have had a haircut on the first day of the easing of lo

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What is the government's Plan B for Covid this winter?

Sean Galea-Pace

Ed Wilson

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'Art was his life' - Exhibit to showcase loved Felixstowe teacher's work

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Who can get a Covid booster jab and how can I book one?

Owen Sennitt

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Natasha Brennan with her premature daughter Marnie Thrussell who was saved thanks to CPR earlier this month

West Suffolk Hospital

'Not enough thank yous in this world' - mum of baby saved by police

Suzanne Day

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Millions of people across the UK are being forced to tear up their Christmas plans following fresh restrictions.

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Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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The Thurston address has appeared on lateral flow Covid tests

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Why is this Suffolk address on Covid lateral flow test boxes?

Matthew Earth

National lockdown - how does this compare to the first? Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

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What are the Covid rates in Suffolk — and could Christmas be affected?

Matthew Earth

Visiting is to be suspended at Suffolk hospital's following a rise in the number of Covid patients

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Hospital visits to be suspended due to Covid infection rise

Johnny Griffith

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Hayseed Dixie will be transforming classic rock songs into upbeat roots music at their Apex gig on November 8

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Hayseed Dixie brings upbeat rootsy sound to heavy rock classics

Andrew Clarke

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Dozens of firefighters were called to the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Investigation into cause of sugar factory fire launched

Matthew Earth

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Figures reveal drop in physical activity during Covid pandemic

Michael Steward

Martin Welham paid £1,000 for a bag of grass seed during a charity auction in Bury St Edmunds

Bag of grass seed sells for £1,000 at auction

Johnny Griffith

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The A14 roundabout has remained partially closed as Anglian Water engineers fix the burst main pipe

Suffolk Live

A14 roundabout set to fully reopen at end of week after flooding

Matthew Earth

Jools Holland is back at Ipswich's Regent Theatre this weekend

Jools Holland, Halloween and Queen: 7 things to do in Suffolk this weekend

Matthew Earth

West Suffolk Hospital will be rebuilt as part of the governments pledge to provide 40 new hospitals by 2030 Picture...

West Suffolk Hospital

Hospital fined for how it treated family of woman who died in childbirth

Suzanne Day

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Female teacher reprimanding a male student

Education News

Concern over high ratio of SEND and BAME students excluded from schools

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Celtic powerhouse folk band Còig who are bringing some musical fireworks to the Apex

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Jubilant Canadian folk band bring some fiery music to The Apex for...

Andrew Clarke

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Doctore Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Where you can get a Covid-19 vaccine in Suffolk and north Essex this week

Johnny Griffith

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Petrol prices have hit an all-time high at Suffolk forecourts

Where to find the cheapest petrol in Suffolk as prices hit all-time high

Matthew Earth

More than a dozen fire crews were sent to the fire in Bury St Edmunds last night

Suffolk Live | Updated

13 Fire engines attend blaze at sugar beet factory

Johnny Griffith

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Gary Lockwood, a fromer drug addict, who hasr run back-to-back marathons for a hospital's children's

West Suffolk Hospital

'Determined' runner and former addict clocking up 100s of miles

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West Suffolk Hospital will be rebuilt as part of the governments pledge to provide 40 new hospitals by 2030 Picture...

West Suffolk Hospital

Hospital fined for how it treated family of woman who died in childbirth

Suzanne Day

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Martin Welham paid £1,000 for a bag of grass seed during a charity auction in Bury St Edmunds

Bag of grass seed sells for £1,000 at auction

Johnny Griffith

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Natasha Brennan with her premature daughter Marnie Thrussell who was saved thanks to CPR earlier this month

West Suffolk Hospital

'Not enough thank yous in this world' - mum of baby saved by police

Suzanne Day

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The A14 roundabout has remained partially closed as Anglian Water engineers fix the burst main pipe

Suffolk Live

A14 roundabout set to fully reopen at end of week after flooding

Matthew Earth

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The A14 is partially blocked after a crash near Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk Live | Updated

A14 reopens after one person taken to hospital following crash

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Shuffle board games café is set to open in Bury St Edmunds next month, with a library of more than 250 games

'Unique' café with 250 plus board games to play will open soon

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Jordan Scales pleaded guilty to drink driving in Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Audi A3 driver caught drink driving in Bury St Edmunds on his birthday

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US Air Force issues warning over increased flying this week

An F-15 fighter jet landing at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk.

Johnny Griffith

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RAF Lakenheath bosses say military jets will be making more noise than normal in the skies over East Anglia this week.

NHS Dentist protest in Bury St Edmunds. Pictures: Brittany Woodman

NHS

Public meetings to look at NHS dentist concerns

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Some students throughout the county have had to start wearing face masks at school again

Coronavirus

Covid: 'Significant outbreaks' at schools see 7,500 pupils get virus...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Arrangements have not yet been announced for Covid booster jabs this autumn

Coronavirus

National help sought to combat high number of Covid cases in Suffolk

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ed Wilson

Arts & Culture

'Art was his life' - Exhibit to showcase loved Felixstowe teacher's work

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Things to do

Hayseed Dixie brings upbeat rootsy sound to heavy rock classics

Hayseed Dixie will be transforming classic rock songs into upbeat roots music at their Apex gig on November 8

Music

Andrew Clarke

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The entertainingly unique Hayseed Dixie will be looking to make an impression on Suffolk audiences when they play The Apex in Bury St Edmunds next month. Hayseed Dixie started out as an Appalachian-style tribute to AC/DC, after John Wheeler and...

Jools Holland is back at Ipswich's Regent Theatre this weekend

Jools Holland, Halloween and Queen: 7 things to do in Suffolk this weekend

Matthew Earth

Celtic powerhouse folk band Còig who are bringing some musical fireworks to the Apex

Music

Jubilant Canadian folk band bring some fiery music to The Apex for...

Andrew Clarke

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Alan Baxter, owner of Arnor Heritage, giving long bow lessons as part of the Ring Quest at West Stow

Anglo-Saxon village hosts Middle Earth challenge for half-term

Richard Cornwell

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As spring turns into summer the Beer Festival season starts. Here's our 2019 guide for gin and beer

5 things to do in Suffolk this weekend

Johnny Griffith

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Sport

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

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

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Mike Bacon

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Ipswich Witches' 2021 season ended early and in disappointment. MIKE BACON caught up with Ipswich promoter CHRIS LOUIS to discuss this, the future of the club and the future of the sport.

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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Danny King and Jake Allen lead Chris Harris in heat 9.

Ipswich Witches

Witches have a new No.1 ahead of final Foxhall date tonight

Mike Bacon

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From the left Danny King, Troy Batchelor and Jake Allen race from the tapes in heat 10 at Owlerton

Speedway

Sheffield Tigers 52 Ipswich Witches 38: Brilliant King can't halt defeat

Mike Bacon

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Ipswich v Wolverhampton (premiership) meeting at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich, on 19th August 2021. P

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches ace takes break due to mental health issues

Mike Bacon

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‘I’m incredibly lucky to have my rainbow baby’

Lexi Taylor and her daughter Ellie

Danielle Lett

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This Baby Loss Awareness Week, Suffolk mum-of-three Lexi Taylor shares the grief she and her family went through after a sudden miscarriage just a few years ago

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Young couple viewing a house with female real estate agent

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Opinion: Helping loved ones with housing costs

Charles Bliss

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A senior man assembling furniture at home, a new home concept.

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Opinion: Equity release could help fund home improvements

Peter Sharkey

Bury St Edmunds businesswoman and councillor Sarah Stamp is urging everyone to get double jabbed after contracting Covid

Suffolk woman: ‘Covid could've been worse if I was unvaccinated’

Danielle Lett

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