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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

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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

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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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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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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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Boris Johnson with Suffolk MPs James Cartlidge and Peter Aldous inset

Coronavirus

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

Angus Williams

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

Health

Woman highlights 'price tag' of cancer diagnosis

Michael Steward

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

NHS

One year anniversary since first Covid-19 vaccine given

Matt Powell

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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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Ipswich crown court with road sign

Ipswich Crown Court

Man who downloaded indecent child images breached suspended jail sentence

Jane Hunt

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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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Shoppers wearing masks in Ipswich.

Coronavirus

First case of Omicron confirmed in Suffolk with 16 more suspected

Timothy Bradford

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Ipswich Crown Court.

Ipswich Crown Court

Court to decide fate of proceeds of drugs dealers' crimes

Jane Hunt

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A KLM flight from Norwich to Amsterdam – on the UK amber list – 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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Travellers have moved onto the car park of a former Lidl store in Norwich .Picture: ANTONY KELLY

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

Robbie Nichols

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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

Johnny Griffith

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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

Updated

Major west Suffolk road reopens after lorry and car crash

Johnny Griffith

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

Coronavirus

Thousands vaccinated in a day in huge effort against Covid

Mariam Ghaemi

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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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Umbrella trouble in the rain and wind in Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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

Johnny Griffith

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Bury St Edmunds resident Richard Baker

Motorist's roadwork frustration for car journey times across town

Mariam Ghaemi

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Flooding at Felixstowe Ferry Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Flooding

Flood alert issued for Suffolk and north Essex coast

Johnny Griffith

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Plans have been approved to reinstate a hotel at 36 Buttermarket in Bury St Edmunds.

Approved town centre hotel will help meet need for tourist rooms

Mariam Ghaemi

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Felixstowe is set for weeks of roadworks Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

5 roadworks to plan your journeys around in Suffolk this week

Johnny Griffith

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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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ipswich crown court

Ipswich Crown Court

Suffolk man with sexual interest in children is jailed

Jane Hunt

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Suffolk police officer

Suffolk Live News

Driver arrested for being four times over legal limit

Johnny Griffith

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