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Dad 'relieved' after stolen car found through power of social media

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A dad has shared his relief after his stolen car was found - and admitted he feared it was gone for good. Sam Grimmer, 27, lives with his family in Worlingham and was left feeling 'gutted' when his Land Rover Discovery was stolen in the middle...
Bronnagh Brannigan was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Hospital order for man who attacked mother with metal bar

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East Suffolk Council is going to vote on not increasing council tax next year.

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Decision made on East Suffolk council tax freeze

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The replica chimneys have been placed on the former hospital in Southwold

'Critical milestone' as replica chimneys installed on hospital revamp...

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The Battery Green car park in Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes

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Cultural hub could transform 'key town centre site' in £35m project

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The Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat recovers the abandoned rib.

Border Force alerted after lifeboat recovers abandoned dinghy

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Delays expected for bridge works

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The rig at Lowestoft as drilling equipment continues as part of the riverbed investigations.

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Major flood defence project 'underpins' town's future

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The UK's chief medical officers have warned that the NHS could be overwhelmed within 21 days in some areas.

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Coronavirus: How busy are our local hospitals?

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Iestyn Evans, 18, of Commercial Road, in Lowestoft was given a community order.

Teen lands in court over spate of thefts from vehicles

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Bury St Edmunds town centre during the third UK lockdown Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

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Five-pronged plan for Suffolk Covid recovery to be published in June

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Opinion: Freedom for many is a place in the sun

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A new Covid-19 vaccination centre has opened, as it provides vaccines to people in Cohort 5 at the Old Court Buildings in Lowestoft.

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Covid vaccination centre opens at former court building

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Brexit: What does it mean for Lowestoft's fishing industry?

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University of Suffolk dropout rates vastly improve in three years

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Couple separated by Covid reunited for 65th anniversary

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Covid recovery plan to help businesses and tourism sector

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'Leisure will be back' - Beccles reacts to PM roadmap announcement

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The Air Ambulance was called to a Suffolk town this afternoon after a man suffered from a fall. PHOT

Man in 70s airlifted to hospital following fall from bike

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Mobile coronavirus testing stations are continuing to visit Norfolk and Wavney towns. Picture: Sarah

Analysis: Rising local Covid rates throw Norfolk's Tier 1 hopes into doubt

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The James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, has opened an accessible vaccine clinic for people with learning disabilities

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Everyone with registered learning disability to be made vaccine priority

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The James Paget University Hospital, in Gorleston, has opened an accessible vaccine clinic for people with learning disabilities

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Hospital first in UK to open vaccine clinic for people with disabilities

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MPs say vaccine roll-out 'under control' - despite jabs offered in Brighton

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Latitude bosses announce new acts for Latitude festival 2013.Festival Boss Melvin Benn on the Henham

Latitude boss '100pc geared up' if festivals get green light this summer

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Iestyn Evans, 18, of Commercial Road, in Lowestoft was given a community order.

Teen lands in court over spate of thefts from vehicles

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The Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat recovers the abandoned rib.

Border Force alerted after lifeboat recovers abandoned dinghy

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Dad 'relieved' after stolen car found through power of social media

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Shipwreck remains on the beach at Covehithe

Storms uncover another large Suffolk shipwreck

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The A12 Bloodmoor Road in Lowestoft.

Motorists face 25-mile diversions with roads set to be closed

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The Clifton Road check site during a day of action in Lowestoft on February 22, 2021.

Lockdown Covid breach and vehicles seized on 'busy day of action'

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Plan passed to turn care home into 11 rooms for adults with complex needs

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A £1.6 million scheme to demolish more than 50 concrete beach chalets in Lowestoft is continuing.

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Seafront beach chalets demolished as part of major £1.6m scheme

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'Critical milestone' as replica chimneys installed on hospital revamp project

The replica chimneys have been placed on the former hospital in Southwold

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Replica chimneys based on the original Southwold and District Hospital have been erected on the building's reconstruction as it prepares to reopen as a housing and community hub.
The University of Suffolk Waterfront Building in Ipswich. Picture: GREGG BROWN

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University of Suffolk dropout rates vastly improve in three years

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East Suffolk Council is going to vote on not increasing council tax next year.

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Decision made on East Suffolk council tax freeze

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Bronnagh Brannigan was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Hospital order for man who attacked mother with metal bar

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Non-league football season at Steps 3-6 is curtailed

The non-league seasons at Steps 3-7 is now null and void

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The 2020/21 non-league season at Steps 3-6 has been curtailed with immediate effect.
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Can you spot these Ipswich Witches riders?

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Dobra's the man on the spot for Dyer's Blues, as Nydam returns to action

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A general view of Hull City graffiti during the FA Cup fourth round match at the KCOM Stadium, Hull.

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Meet Town's opposition: Injury-hit Hull are starting to feel the heat...

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The new non-league season starts this weekend: Picture: Steve Waller

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Latitude boss '100pc geared up' if festivals get green light this summer

Latitude bosses announce new acts for Latitude festival 2013.Festival Boss Melvin Benn on the Henham

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Latitude boss Melvin Benn, also behind Reading and Leeds Festival, has revealed he is confident that large events will go ahead this summer. Mr Benn, who is the director of Festival Republic, spoke to BBC Radio 4's PM programme on Wednesday...
Staycations with Hoseasons

Holiday goldrush but people delay booking trips abroad

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Hoseasons promote family holiday and ensures its images are representative of the British population

'We're ready': Staycation tourism bosses call for Easter reopening

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Heveningham Concours postponed until summer 2022 due to covid

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One of the stalls at last year's Beccles Food and Drink Festival.Picture: James Bass

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Beccles Food and Drink Festival postponed due to Covid

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Do you remember ten-pin bowling at the Ambassador Lanes, in Ipswich?

The Ambassador Lanes was the first ten pin bowling centre to open in Ipswich in 1961. It was built o

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Ten-pin bowling is still popular today. However, back in the 1960s, it was even more so and the Ambassador Lanes, in London Road, became the first bowling lanes to be built in Ipswich. It proved hugely popular throughout the 'swinging 60's'!
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Can I transfer private pension income to my partner?

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Is now a good time to change my investment portfolio?

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Can I invest an inheritance in my personal pension?

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Will Covid-19 affect my life insurance application?

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