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Working families hit by high fuel bills turn to foodbanks

Kirkley Pantry was launched on December 1, 2020 to support families in need Picture: Getty

Suffolk County Council

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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A food charity says it is distributing three times as much food now as it was pre-pandemic - supporting around 15,000 people in Suffolk.

Ipswich Hospital will also receive government cash

Coronavirus

Nearly 150 people being treated for Covid in counties' hospitals

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds will be getting a temporary outdoor cinema this summer

Film

Outdoor cinema coming to Bury St Edmunds and Colchester this summer

Timothy Bradford

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Marianne Vos winning the Women's Tour in Bury St Edmunds in 2014

Cycling

Bury St Edmunds and Colchester to host first stage of Women's Tour 2022

Timothy Bradford

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Jamie Steele, a second-year University of Suffolk nursing student

University of Suffolk

Nursing student numbers 'rise': Jamie inspired by NHS workers saving lives

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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ESNEFT and Greater Anglia bosses are asking people to keep wearing masks despite the end of Plan B restrictions

Coronavirus

Masks still to be worn on trains and in hospitals as Plan B ends

Angus Williams

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Ipswich Hospital/Colchester Hospital/West Suffolk Hospital. Picture: Archant

NHS

Number of patients waiting for treatment in Suffolk and Essex reaches...

Abygail Fossett

Ipswich Hospital/Colchester Hospital/West Suffolk Hospital. Picture: Archant

Ipswich Hospital

Patients in 'jeopardy' as Suffolk hospitals set for staff loss over jabs

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Ipswich hospital sign, and inset Neill Moloney, acting chief executive of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Coronavirus

Private hospitals to help NHS find extra beds if Omicron surge hits Suffolk

Angus Williams

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Thousands limber up before taking part in the Race for life at Chantry Park in Ipswich

Charity Fundraiser

Race For Life: 50% born after 1960 will get cancer according to study

Matt Powell

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Ipswich Hospital is suffering pressures on beds as winter approaches

NHS

Post-Christmas pressure at Ipswich and West Suffolk hospitals

Suzanne Day

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Ipswich Hospital/Colchester Hospital/West Suffolk Hospital. Picture: Archant

NHS

Fall from window among serious incidents at local hospitals in 2021

Grace Piercy

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The latest government data on levels of Covid-19 in Suffolk and north Essex has been released.

Coronavirus

Mapped: The latest Covid cases and infection rates in your neighbourhood

Angus Williams

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A second case of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been confirmed in Suffolk.

Coronavirus

Mapped: The Covid cases and infection rates in your neighbourhood

Angus Williams

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File photo dated 24/04/18 of a sign outside a TSB branch in Ashford, Kent. TSB plans to close 70 ban

TSB to close two branches in Suffolk and north Essex

Johnny Amos

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Ipswich and Colchester hospitals are due to merge in July. Picture: ARCHANT

Restricted visiting to be reintroduced at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals

Johnny Amos

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Award presented at Hospice UK conference 2021

Ipswich hospice praised for their 'dedication' at national awards

Suzanne Day

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An F15 fighter jet landing at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk similar to the one flown by US airman Kenneth

Suffolk Live News

US jets to practice flypast over Suffolk this morning

Timothy Bradford

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Routine blood tests have been cancelled at Ipswich Hospital, Colchester Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital as a result of...

NHS

Fears 'stressed and burnt out' staff are quitting jobs at Suffolk hospitals

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral viewed from the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Phil Morl

Christchurch Mansion

Region's visitor attractions bounce back with strong summer season

Michael Steward

Singer Souparnika Nair, formerly of Bury St Edmunds, has a lead role in the School of Rock tour.

Theatre

BGT semi-finalist Souparnika in lead role in School of Rock on tour

Mariam Ghaemi

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Some of the floral displays in Colchester Castle Park

Colchester Castle

Five free Heritage Open Days to enjoy in Suffolk and Essex

Suzanne Day

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Wagamama in the Buttermarket Ipswich. The chain is one of those taking part in the Eat Out to Help O

Food and Drink

Wagamama faces staff shortages and supply chain woes in 'perfect storm'

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Jodie Prenger attending the TRIC Awards 2020 held at the Grosvenor Hotel, London.

Comedy

7 must see shows coming to a theatre near you this autumn

Suzanne Day

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Florin Craciun and Eremia Mirea

Ipswich Crown Court

Pair request deportation after jail for mobile phone shop burglary spree

Tom Potter

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Practise Nurse April Pearson administering the pfizer vaccination Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Coronavirus

Vaccines to be offered to 16 and 17-year-olds in Suffolk by next week

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Nightflix's Gin Cinema is coming to Suffolk this summer

Film

7 places to enjoy outdoor and indie cinema this summer

Suzanne Day

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

NHS | Updated

Covid cases 'rising really quickly', public health leader warns

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Stevie White was sentenced to seven years in prison

Burglar jailed for 7 years after confessing to string of raids

Katy Sandalls

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Runners and walkers taking part in Ipswich Race For Life at Trinity Park in 2019

Race for Life events postponed - but you can join virtual run

Judy Rimmer

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