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How the proposed energy price cap changes could affect your bills

Energy watchdog Ofgem is considering a price cap for vulnerable consumers. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wi

Sean Galea-Pace

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Under new proposals from Ofgem, energy price rises could be about to become smaller but more frequent.

Some young people are feeling anxious about school returning in September, but others are really loo

Education News

£10m of funding to support mental health of school staff and pupils

Michael Steward

The peregrine falcon was found by a member of the public with serious injuries

Suffolk Constabulary

Peregrine falcon put down after being illegally trapped and shot in Suffolk

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Litter along the A14 at Risby.

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Litter problem creating image Suffolk is a 'dirty county', tourism...

Dominic Bareham

A 'blood moon' rising over Cromer Pier. Picture: Antony Kelly

Skygazing

Tomorrow's lunar eclipse: How and when to see it

Grace Piercy

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Staff outside the new Moments Coffee Shop in Bury Street, Stowmarket

Hospice officially opens new Stowmarket coffee shop

Michael Steward

Figures showed 719 cases of online shopping or auction fraud were recorded against Suffolk based victims ince January...

Consumer

Victims of online fraud could be reimbursed by banks under new law

Michael Steward

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Land south of Forest Road, Onehouse, the site of the proposed development.

Housing News

20 homes in mid Suffolk set for green light despite parish council concerns

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Carlos Reich, Ismail Menevili, Augustin Dumitru, Gary Thompson, Christopher Pindi and Barry Sharp

Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: the criminals put behind bars this week

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Stowmarket - artist's impression of Churchill Retirement Living plans

Planning

Feedback sought on Stowmarket retirement project that would create 155 jobs

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Police officers who have been at the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic are being punished, Mr Harris said Picture...

Suffolk Constabulary

Children could be exploited due to cost-of-living crisis, officer warns

Michael Steward

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Music

Stonham Barns to support country pop singer's musical journey

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Suffolk Live News

Warning of high pollen levels as warm weather set to return

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The Buttermarket during the Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival in 2019

Food and Drink

Bury St Edmunds food festival to return for its 10th year

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Fundraiser for off-road wheelchair for boy suffering from rare condition

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ESNEFT are the first in the UK to offer new glaucoma surgery to help stop people going blind

Suffolk Live News

Revealed: New rules for maternity patients at Suffolk hospital

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Funeral of Baby S in Ipswich Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Suffolk Live News

New information released after baby girl found dead at recycling centre

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The Festival of Suffolk torch unveiling. Mark Pendligton, Chair of Festoval of Suffolk, Nick Corke a

The Queen

Festival of Suffolk torch begins journey from Brandon

Michael Steward

Concern has been voiced about more young people experiencing mental health challenges

Mental Health

Suffolk's mental health to be examined in major survey

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Cost of Living

'Nonsensical' National Insurance rise should be withdrawn

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Unwanted firearms from members of the public handed in to Essex Police. Picture: ESSEX POLICE

Suffolk Constabulary

Campaign urges people to surrender illegal guns

Michael Steward

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

Suffolk County Council

Working families hit by high fuel bills turn to foodbanks

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Isaac Bruce, who has walked miles in aid of Arthur's Angels, with his brother Kamryn Bruce and grandmother Emma Bruce

Four-year-old Isaac goes the extra mile in memory of Arthur

Dominic Bareham

Erik Riss and Jason Doyle head for an opening heat 5-1.

Ipswich Witches | Match Report

Poor show from Witches as they throw away big lead

Mike Bacon

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Fire crews work to tackle the blaze at a car body workshop in Rattlesden

Suffolk Live News | Video

Fire almost totally destroys building during blaze at car body workshop

Tom Swindles

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Stowmarket - artist's impression of Churchill Retirement Living plans

Planning

Feedback sought on Stowmarket retirement project that would create 155 jobs

Toby Lown

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The peregrine falcon was found by a member of the public with serious injuries

Suffolk Constabulary

Peregrine falcon put down after being illegally trapped and shot in Suffolk

Tom Swindles

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Land south of Forest Road, Onehouse, the site of the proposed development.

Housing News

20 homes in mid Suffolk set for green light despite parish council concerns

Toby Lown

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Litter along the A14 at Risby.

A14

Litter problem creating image Suffolk is a 'dirty county', tourism...

Dominic Bareham

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Youth service funding has decreased significantly over the last decade

Suffolk Live News

You could be sitting on a fortune if your surname is on this list

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A number of major supermarkets have recalled products over salmonella fears

Major supermarkets order urgent product recalls over salmonella fears

Owen Sennitt

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The crash happened in Church Road in Stowupland

Suffolk Constabulary

Police appeal after woman in 70s suffers serious injuries in crash

Tom Swindles

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Fire crews work to tackle the blaze at a car body workshop in Rattlesden

Suffolk Live News | Video

Fire almost totally destroys building during blaze at car body workshop

Tom Swindles

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How the proposed energy price cap changes could affect your bills

Energy watchdog Ofgem is considering a price cap for vulnerable consumers. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wi

Sean Galea-Pace

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Under new proposals from Ofgem, energy price rises could be about to become smaller but more frequent.

Some young people are feeling anxious about school returning in September, but others are really loo

Education News

£10m of funding to support mental health of school staff and pupils

Michael Steward

The peregrine falcon was found by a member of the public with serious injuries

Suffolk Constabulary

Peregrine falcon put down after being illegally trapped and shot in Suffolk

Tom Swindles

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Litter along the A14 at Risby.

A14

Litter problem creating image Suffolk is a 'dirty county', tourism...

Dominic Bareham

Staff outside the new Moments Coffee Shop in Bury Street, Stowmarket

Hospice officially opens new Stowmarket coffee shop

Michael Steward

Things to do

Tomorrow's lunar eclipse: How and when to see it

A 'blood moon' rising over Cromer Pier. Picture: Antony Kelly

Skygazing

Grace Piercy

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A Blood Moon will soon be out in full force for an astronomical phenomenon.

The Buttermarket during the Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival in 2019

Food and Drink

Bury St Edmunds food festival to return for its 10th year

Timothy Bradford

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Frankie Dettori at Clarehaven Stables

The Queen

Newmarket Races to stage special Jubilee and Festival of Suffolk event

Michael Steward

Is eating fish and chips in Felixstowe on your food bucket list?

Food and Drink | Poll

VOTE NOW: Have your say on Suffolk's best fish and chips

Tom Swindles

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Crowds flocked to the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival at Snape Maltings this weekend.

Food and Drink

Six amazing food festivals coming to Suffolk this summer

Timothy Bradford

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Sport

Poor show from Witches as they throw away big lead

Erik Riss and Jason Doyle head for an opening heat 5-1.

Ipswich Witches | Match Report

Mike Bacon

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Ipswich Witches threw away an eight-point lead as Sheffield Tigers showed exactly why they are favourites among many for the Premiership title this season with a 43-47 win at Foxhall.

The Witches team pictured after their win at Wolverhampton.

Ipswich Witches | Match reaction

'Not many people will win at Wolves'... Ipswich Witches boss joy

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Ben Barker in trouble in heat seven.

Speedway | Match Report

Stunning Witches thrash Wolves as Doyle sees Ipswich home

Mike Bacon

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Danny King battling inside Matej Zagar in heat nine.

Match Report

Brilliant Witches trump the Aces with cracking 47-43 victory

Mike Bacon

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Witches team manager Ritchie Hawkins. Picture: Steve Waller www.stephenwaller.com

Ipswich Witches | Match Coverage

'We have done all our practice'... Hawkins rallies the Witches

Mike Bacon

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Lifestyle

5 of Suffolk's most colourful streets

Aldeburgh beach

Suffolk Live News

Tom Swindles

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Suffolk is home to an abundance of idyllic towns and villages and many contain some vibrant and bright streets that are a joy to walk down.

St Stephen's church, Higham

5 churches from Suffolk rewarded with £20k

Aleksandra Cupriak

Aaron Pizzey, 26 from Stowmarket, unearthed the 15th century spoon while he was metal detecting

Metal detectorist unearths 570-year old rare spoon

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Needham Market raft race

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

'Something for everyone' as town announces jubilee weekend plans

Toby Lown

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Bury St Edmunds, Abbey Gardens feature.

Suffolk Live News

The 7 cheapest streets to buy a home in Suffolk revealed

Tom Swindles

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