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Government plans at-home tablet to 'stop the virus in its tracks'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

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Government scientists are seeking at home coronavirus treatments to help speed up people's recovery times, Boris Johnson has announced.

The application process for primary, infant, junior and middle school places in Suffolk is closing soon

Change in pupil premium cut-off date 'cost Suffolk schools £1.1m'

Matthew Earth

Friends and family have enjoyed getting back out following the easing of restrictions.

Lockdown Easing

Google data shows spike in park visits as Covid restrictions lifted

Sophie Barnett

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St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

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The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

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The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

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Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

George Burley, who faced Diego Maradona on the international scene both as a player and as a manager

Football

George Burley: Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered by a...

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Missing Stowmarket man, 49, found safe and well

Michael Steward

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Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

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Adam Kabuye-Kasule, Liam Senior and Harry Thompson have been jailed

Jailed in Suffolk: Why these criminals were put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

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All districts in Suffolk have seen a rise in the number of long-term empty homes

Why are 3,500 homes stood empty in Suffolk?

Mariam Ghaemi

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A new website has been launched by Counter Terrorism Policing Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

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Election 2021: Suffolk PCC candidates outline priorities

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Stowmarket-based EO Charging is providing charging stations for Amazon's electric vehicle fleet

Suffolk tech firm powers Amazon's electric vehicles

Angus Williams

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Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.

What we know about Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor

Chris Bishop

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Fast Justice Suffolk police Sentinel teams

Sergeant reveals what's in store for new TV show with Suffolk police team

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The Crown pub at Stoke by Nayland.

Lockdown Easing

12 places to eat and drink under a tipi in Suffolk and north Essex

Sophie Barnett

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Emily Curtis with manager Paul Stewart. The Masons Arms pub in Bury St Edmunds are getting their bee

Warning to drinkers ahead of first weekend of pub gardens reopening

Matthew Earth

Doctore Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

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Revealed: More than 650,000 jabs given in Suffolk and north-east Essex

Angus Williams

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Ipswich Witches Pressday 2003.EVENING STAR FIRST USE.Jarek Hampel

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Former Ipswich Witches speedway star wins Covid battle

Mike Bacon

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A nurse prepares the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, at the West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen, the

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Over-45s now being invited for coronavirus jab

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House building. Construction on a Hopkins Homes site. Picture: ANDREW HENDRY

Key blueprint for 17,000 new Suffolk homes to be examined

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Sainsbury's is recalling some packs of Taste the Difference Medjool dates which may be contaminated with Hepatitis A

Sainsbury's recalls Medjool dates over Hepatitis A contamination fears

Judy Rimmer

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The main road through Coddenham has been closed due to "severe flooding" as forecasters predict furt

Flooding

Measures to tackle Suffolk's 10-year road flooding backlog published

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Hawes Lane junction with Heath Road in Norton

Decision made on homes plan off narrow village lane

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Woman holding senior woman's hand on bed

New scheme aims to help stroke victims recover at home

Matthew Earth

Armed police walking around the APEX venue in Bury St Edmunds as part of a counter terrorism program

New campaign launched to fight terrorism as lockdown restrictions ease

Michael Steward

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The application process for primary, infant, junior and middle school places in Suffolk is closing soon

Change in pupil premium cut-off date 'cost Suffolk schools £1.1m'

Matthew Earth

IB-15-Norfolk-Police-2012-crim

Updated

Missing Stowmarket man, 49, found safe and well

Michael Steward

St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

Coronavirus

The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

Katy Sandalls

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Fast Justice Suffolk police Sentinel teams

Sergeant reveals what's in store for new TV show with Suffolk police team

Tom Potter

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Emily Curtis with manager Paul Stewart. The Masons Arms pub in Bury St Edmunds are getting their bee

Warning to drinkers ahead of first weekend of pub gardens reopening

Matthew Earth

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

Coronavirus

Suffolk pharmacies to offer Covid-19 testing ahead of centre closures

Oliver Sullivan

The site of the proposed new lorry park off the A14 at Needham Market

Plans unveiled for lorry park for up to 28 HGVs off A14

Matthew Earth

The Chantry Academy in Ipswich is one of Suffolk's newest schools. Will more follow in the years ahe

Four schools set to expand due to new housing developments

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Government plans at-home tablet to 'stop the virus in its tracks'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

Coronavirus

Angus Williams

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Government scientists are seeking at home coronavirus treatments to help speed up people's recovery times, Boris Johnson has announced.

George Burley, who faced Diego Maradona on the international scene both as a player and as a manager

Football

George Burley: Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered by a...

Mike Bacon

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The application process for primary, infant, junior and middle school places in Suffolk is closing soon

Change in pupil premium cut-off date 'cost Suffolk schools £1.1m'

Matthew Earth

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

Friends and family have enjoyed getting back out following the easing of restrictions.

Lockdown Easing

Google data shows spike in park visits as Covid restrictions lifted

Sophie Barnett

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Things to do

Beagle Daisy is star of new history walk videos

History lecturer Dr Charlie Rozier makes YouTube videos of himself and his dog Daisy visiting historic sites in Suffolk

Judy Rimmer

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Daisy the beagle is the star of a series of history walk videos made by her owner, lecturer Dr Charlie Rozier.

Reporter Mariam Ghaemi and her children Layla, four, and Jasmine, two, at Baylham House Rare Breeds

Ideas for family days out to enjoy after April 12

Suzanne Day

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Customers will now be able to browse books inside most Suffolk libraries from Monday

Browsing back in Suffolk libraries next week

Johnny Griffith

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The Orwell Lady passes the Freston Tower during a trip on the river.

Where can you take a boat trip around Suffolk this summer?

Judy Rimmer

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Pork wellington

Food Reviews | Review

Food review: One Bull @Home, Bury St Edmunds

Mark Heath

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Sport

George Burley: Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered by a European Super League

George Burley, who faced Diego Maradona on the international scene both as a player and as a manager

Football

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Former Ipswich Town boss George Burley has hit out at plans for a European Super League, saying if such a league had been about when he was manager of the Blues, Ipswich fans' dreams would have been shattered.

Ipswich Witches Pressday 2003.EVENING STAR FIRST USE.Jarek Hampel

Speedway

Former Ipswich Witches speedway star wins Covid battle

Mike Bacon

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The sun sets at Summer Road, Walsham-le-Willows... On another non-league season Photo: NICK GARNHAM

Non-League Football

'Players who want it are playing for the right reasons'.... Non-league...

Mike Bacon

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Flashback 1962 pictures for EADT Nov 8April 28. Ipswich Town Football Club won the Second Divi

Nostalgia | Gallery

Can you spot yourself in these classic sporting photograph line-ups?

Mike Bacon

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Paul Musgrove, Stowmarket assistant boss Photo: Gary Donnison

Non-League Football

Stowmarket Town pull out of the FA Vase

Mike Bacon

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Lifestyle

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Holly Hume

A house prices in Britain rise to the highest ever demanded by sellers, the government has reintroduced a mortgage scheme to accommodate buyers with a 5% deposit.

Kyson School Woodbridge chess winners, June 1993

Nostalgia

Check these chess tournament photos - can you spot yourself?

Judy Rimmer

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Flashback 1962 pictures for EADT Nov 8April 28. Ipswich Town Football Club won the Second Divi

Nostalgia | Gallery

Can you spot yourself in these classic sporting photograph line-ups?

Mike Bacon

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A talent show at Kingsfleet Primary School in Felixstowe in 2005

Nostalgia

So much talent! Did you take part in these contests?

Judy Rimmer

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Broadcaster Noel Edmonds opens Scissors hair salon in Ipswich, during November 1974

Nostalgia

At the cutting edge - hairdressing memories

Judy Rimmer

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