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How to pay your respects to Prince Philip around East Suffolk

Prince Philip. Picture: Matthew Usher.

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Councils around East Suffolk have paid tribute to Prince Philip, who died on Friday aged 99. A number of flags around the district are being flown at half-mast following the announcement, including at East Suffolk Council offices and at...
May elections have often been held in sunshine. This year politicians will settle for dry, mild weat

Local Election

Election 2021: Suffolk County Council candidates published

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Suffolk residents have been struggling to get to their designated polling station Picture: GREGG BRO

Local Election

Elections 2021: Suffolk police commissioner candidates published

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Proposed impressions of the Jubilee Beach Huts in Lowestoft. A view showing the visual effect of the roof line.

Councillors to discuss controversial beach hut plans

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Black bags spoiling good recycling.

3,000 nappies hand-removed from recycling waste EVERY DAY in Suffolk

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Doctor Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine at Constable Country Medical Practice.  

Coronavirus

Suffolk survey finds 84% willing to have Covid-19 vaccine

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The new-look Waveney Valley Leisure Centre after a £3.4m refurbishment.

Leisure centres set to reopen after latest in £10m refurbishment projects

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Shoppers on London Road North in Lowestoft ahead of the second lockdown. Picture: Mick Howes

Vital funding scheme launched for coastal groups

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As well as Ipswich, new cycle lanes have been created in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: MARIAM GHAEMI

Local Election

Elections 2021: Green party unveils Suffolk election pledges

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Scroby Sand offshore windfarm in the North Sea off the Norfolk Coast near Great Yarmouth. Wind Turb

Decision on offshore windfarm plans delayed by 3 months

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Bus in Ipswich

Local Election

Elections 2021: What is in the Liberal Democrats' manifesto?

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Police have warned about the email scam where people are tricked into paying a bogus fixed penalty n

Local Election

Elections 2021: Labour unveils its manifesto

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A few people out and about in Bury St Edmunds before the Covid restrictions are eased. Picture: DENI

Coronavirus

Local teams report 99.6% Covid-19 contact tracing success rate since...

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An emergency road closure is in place in Coddenham following severe flooding.

Elections

Elections 2021: What are the Conservative pledges in Suffolk?

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ipswich town centre during Tier 4 restrictions.

Coronavirus

Shake-up of Covid rapid test centres - some to close, but new sites to open

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Proposed impressions of the Jubilee Beach Huts in Lowestoft. A view showing the visual effect of the roof line.

'Hideous' or 'beautiful'? Beach hut designs divide opinion

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Boats on Oulton Broad.

Homes approved on banks of Broad despite tree damage legal action

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

Coronavirus

Suffolk rapid Covid testing centres moving into town centre high streets

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The Fields in Trust research shows that green spaces and parks such as Christchurch Park will be ove

Coronavirus

Suffolk Covid rates 'as far as we are going to come down' says health chief

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

Coronavirus

Suffolk survey reveals 1 in 3 won't get Covid tests

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The rescue team at Bawsey Country Park. Photo: Ian Burt Photography

Coronavirus

Warning over water safety ahead of lockdown easing

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Hundreds of instances of fly-tipping have been recorded in East Suffolk. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

East Suffolk Council

East Suffolk Council reports increased fly-tipping during Covid pandemic

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Demolition works of the Battery Green car park in Lowestoft near completion.Picture: Nick Butcher

Unanimous backing for next stage of Lowestoft £24.9m Towns Fund projects

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Woman holding senior woman's hand on bed

Suffolk County Council

New strategy maps out gaps in Suffolk care system to aid Covid recovery

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BACT Community Transport were awarded £1,000 from the community partnership small grants scheme.

Money for 'lifeline' community groups, with more on the way

Reece Hanson

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

Coronavirus

Suffolk town centres to receive six figure boost in Covid recovery plan

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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School transport in Suffolk has been an issue since the new policy was brough in. Picture: RACHEL ED

Suffolk County Council

Suffolk council confirms increase to post-16 school transport costs

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Lowestoft beach by Claremont Pier. Photo: Nick Butcher.

How to enjoy the beauty of the coast from your own home

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Snow falls in front of a streetlight

Hundreds of Ipswich street lights to stay on in night safety debate

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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One individual has receieved a lifetime ban from Endeavour House. Picture: ARCHANT

Mental Health

Suffolk councillors pledge future mental health support

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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