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Senior leaders from Suffolk County Council (SCC) and the NHS met with the Department for Education (DfE) on November 4

Department for Education 'welcomes' SEND changes in county

Some of the criminals jailed in Suffolk this week

Some of the criminals jailed in Suffolk this week

Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars this week

Signed letters by Ipswich Town legend and World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey are up for auction

Signed letters by Ipswich Town legend and World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey are up for auction

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Sir Alf Ramsey's World Cup preparation notes are up for auction

Ed Sheeran performed to youngsters at The Baths in Ipswich

Ed Sheeran performed to youngsters at The Baths in Ipswich

'It has inspired me': Students react to Sheeran surprise at The Baths

The site of the planned Brockley Wood quarry

The site of the planned Brockley Wood quarry

Planning and development

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Decision on controversial quarry delayed after more than 100 objections

Isabella Whieldon, who was murdered last June in Ipswich

Isabella Whieldon, who was murdered last June in Ipswich

Ipswich Crown Court

Tribute to 'perfect' Isabella after her murderer is found guilty

Ipswich charity delivers cricket coaching to under-resourced schools in Sri Lanka

Ipswich charity delivers cricket coaching to under-resourced schools in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan cricket legend supports Ipswich project deliver cricket coaching

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in Ipswich

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene in Ipswich

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Oil heater catches on fire in Ipswich home

Homebase stores in Suffolk, including this one in Sudbury, have been put on the market

Homebase stores in Suffolk, including this one in Sudbury, have been put on the market

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Suffolk Homebase stores put on the market amid retailer's struggles

Scott Jeff has been found guilty of murder

Scott Jeff has been found guilty of murder

Ipswich Crown Court

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Revealed: Face of man who murdered his partner's two-year-old daughter

Imperio Food Store has opened in Ipswich

Imperio Food Store has opened in Ipswich

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'Not just another corner shop': Family-run Brazilian and Portuguese store opens

Wolsey’s Big Huzzah in Ipswich Town Centre on 4 July 2024

Wolsey’s Big Huzzah in Ipswich Town Centre on 4 July 2024

£30,000 handed out through 550-day Thomas Wolsey project

Drivers face delay as major Suffolk road closed next week.

Drivers face delay as major Suffolk road closed next week.

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Drivers warned as major Suffolk road to be closed next week

Events across Suffolk have been cancelled by Storm Bert

Events across Suffolk have been cancelled by Storm Bert

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Events cancelled and attractions closed across Suffolk due to Storm Bert

Isabella Wheildon, who was found dead in Ipswich

Isabella Wheildon, who was found dead in Ipswich

Ipswich Crown Court

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Man GUILTY of toddler's murder in Ipswich as mother is cleared of killing

Alice at Stagecoach Ipswich with her classmates

Alice at Stagecoach Ipswich with her classmates

Sisters give up Taylor Swift tickets to put on their own performance

Ipswich Salon business took home multiple honours at a prestigious Salon awarcs

Ipswich Salon business took home multiple honours at a prestigious Salon awarcs

Long-running salon a cut above the rest after scooping three hair awards

National Highways has spoken out after a home was damaged in Sproughton

National Highways has spoken out after a home was damaged in Sproughton

National Highways speaks out after home hit by lorry

Mark James Hubert outside his new menswear shop James St Peters in Ipswich

Mark James Hubert outside his new menswear shop James St Peters in Ipswich

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Glamour arrives in town high street as fashion expert launches quality menswear store

Suffolk Mind's How Do We? event challenged the notion that many men do not ask for help when struggling with their mental health.

Suffolk Mind's How Do We? event challenged the notion that many men do not ask for help when struggling with their mental health.

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80% of men ask for help before death as event aims break stigma around mental health

One of the Beasts of Bucklesham that appears in the calendar

One of the Beasts of Bucklesham that appears in the calendar

Animals are the stars of Suffolk village's calendar for VE Day

The East Anglian Maritime Awards at Levington Marina. Max Fleming pictured with Lady Clare

The East Anglian Maritime Awards at Levington Marina. Max Fleming pictured with Lady Clare

Suffolk maritime award winners revealed at port ceremony on board yacht club boat

Neil MacDonald is hopeful of seeing more shops open in Ipswich town centre

Neil MacDonald is hopeful of seeing more shops open in Ipswich town centre

Local government

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Hopes outlined for Ipswich town centre after vacant shops report published

Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils have set out expectations for developments

Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils have set out expectations for developments

Babergh District Council

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Councils set out expectations to make developments 'viable and sustainable'

'We woke up to a bang': say residents whose house was it by a diverted lorry

'We woke up to a bang': say residents whose house was it by a diverted lorry

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'We woke up to a bang': Couple's house damaged after being struck by diverted lorry

You can sign up now to 'tree-cycle' your tree in the new year.

You can sign up now to 'tree-cycle' your tree in the new year.

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'Tree-cycling' initiative to turn recycled festivities into woodchips for bears

Martyn Joseph to perform at St Peter's by The Waterfront

Martyn Joseph to perform at St Peter's by The Waterfront

Award-winning singer-songwriter with 32 albums to perform this weekend

Griff Rhys Jones with 10-year-old Charlotte Freegard

Griff Rhys Jones with 10-year-old Charlotte Freegard

East Anglia's Children's Hospices

'It impresses and overwhelms me': Countdown begins to big Christmas show

Snow has fallen in parts of Suffolk this morning

Snow has fallen in parts of Suffolk this morning

More snowfall hits Suffolk as cold snap continues

Kesgrave will host its Christmas market this weekend

Kesgrave will host its Christmas market this weekend

Town reveals vendors for Christmas market

Rail services in and out of Lowestoft have been affected by a bridge fault

Rail services in and out of Lowestoft have been affected by a bridge fault

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Rail services affected after river swing bridge fault

Strong winds are expected to hit the county this weekend

Strong winds are expected to hit the county this weekend

Storm Bert to hit Suffolk with 60mph winds

Jack Abbott attended The Baths and watched the performance by Ed Sheeran.

Jack Abbott attended The Baths and watched the performance by Ed Sheeran.

Local government

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OPINION: We must keep music support alive or risk missing the next Ed

Fabio Arifaj was stopped by police in Landseer Road, Ipswich

Fabio Arifaj was stopped by police in Landseer Road, Ipswich

Ipswich Crown Court

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Jail for drug dealer who showed police a fake driving licence

Marks and Spencer will retain a store in Ipswich town centre.

Marks and Spencer will retain a store in Ipswich town centre.

Marks and Spencer

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'It's good news for Ipswich': New Marks and Spencer store welcomed

Daily Shawarma has opened in Dogs Head Street in Ipswich

Daily Shawarma has opened in Dogs Head Street in Ipswich

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Daily Shawarma opens doors in Dogs Head Street in Ipswich

Jimmy Mayhew, of Woolverstone with his wife of over 70 years, Janice.

Jimmy Mayhew, of Woolverstone with his wife of over 70 years, Janice.

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Suffolk farmer, innovator, sportsman and war hero celebrates 105th birthday

Toys R Us closed at Copdock Mill in 2018

Toys R Us closed at Copdock Mill in 2018

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Do you remember visiting the Ipswich Toys R Us?

Volunteers sought for 'wrapathon' event to send gifts to children in Ukraine

Volunteers sought for 'wrapathon' event to send gifts to children in Ukraine

School to open its doors for Christmas present wrapathon

Sean Keane, 51, was being taken to Colchester police station after officers were called to a domestic incident in August last year

Sean Keane, 51, was being taken to Colchester police station after officers were called to a domestic incident in August last year

Ipswich Crown Court

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Police officer assaulted by Ipswich man after trying to stop him self-harming

The winners of this year's award will be announced at the University of Suffolk on November 26.

The winners of this year's award will be announced at the University of Suffolk on November 26.

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Shortlist revealed for this year's BME business awards

The bottom-less pizza restaurant to open on Fore Street.

The bottom-less pizza restaurant to open on Fore Street.

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Bottomless pizza restaurant chain to open on Fore Street

The new Sports Direct shop will open on November 29.

The new Sports Direct shop will open on November 29.

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Opening date announced for Sports Direct in former BHS building

Stuart Scarff receiving the Tim Sloane award from Jeanette Dennis

Stuart Scarff receiving the Tim Sloane award from Jeanette Dennis

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'Outstanding' Suffolk farmers scoop top county accolades for conservation efforts

Man has been charged in connection with a sexual offence

Man has been charged in connection with a sexual offence

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Man to appear in court over sexual touching

The jury has retired in the murder trial.

The jury has retired in the murder trial.

Ipswich Crown Court

Jury retires to consider verdict in Isabella Wheildon murder trial

Cavendish Road in Felixstowe, where parking is an issue

Cavendish Road in Felixstowe, where parking is an issue

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Residents in Felixstowe streets talk of 'car Jenga' to park

SEH French is backing a mum's Christmas toy appeal in memory of her late daughter

SEH French is backing a mum's Christmas toy appeal in memory of her late daughter

Ipswich firm helps mum with Christmas toy appeal in memory of her daughter

John Prescott was deputy PM from 1997 to 2007

John Prescott was deputy PM from 1997 to 2007

Local government

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'John Prescott left me feeling foolish in 2001 - but you have to smile now!'

A woman who was killed in a crash in Felixstowe has been named

A woman who was killed in a crash in Felixstowe has been named

Suffolk Constabulary

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Woman killed in sports car crash named as teen charged

Ryland Headley, from Ipswich, will face trial next year

Ryland Headley, from Ipswich, will face trial next year

Avon and Somerset Police

Ipswich man charged with 1967 murder will face trial next year

Marks and Spencer are planning to build this new store at Copdock - due to open in 2027.

Marks and Spencer are planning to build this new store at Copdock - due to open in 2027.

Marks and Spencer

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REVEALED: M&S announces new superstore plans at Toys R Us creating 90 jobs

Scott Emsden, partner at Bates Wells and Braithwaite, at its pop-up branch in Hadleigh

Scott Emsden, partner at Bates Wells and Braithwaite, at its pop-up branch in Hadleigh

Ipswich solicitors launch pop-up branch in Suffolk town as last law office shuts

A house in Sproughton was hit by a lorry

A house in Sproughton was hit by a lorry

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Lorry crashes into home in road being used as A14 diversion route