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Gangs of 'lampers' use spotlights to distract animals and kill them

Deer coursing and poaching remains a problem in Suffolk Picture: BEN BIRCHALL/PA ARCHIVE/PA IMAGES

Suffolk Constabulary

Michael Steward

Gangs of "lampers", who shine bright lights to distract animals and then kill them, are travelling from miles around to ply their "disgusting" trade in Suffolk.

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Concerns as 12 Suffolk landfill sites could contain 'hazardous material'

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artEast is back and showcasing the best in upcoming and established artists

artEast exhibition returns to showcase best of region and beyond

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Care homes 'may have to close' over staffing crisis, Suffolk boss warns

Michael Steward

Robert Baxter (L) and Paul Day (R) have raised serious concerns about recruitment in the transport trade

Lack of drivers having .massive impact' on Suffolk businesses

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Ruthie Henshall joins members of Rights For Residents to hand in a petition at 10 Downing Street, Lo

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Suffolk actress Ruthie Henshall leads care home protest to Downing Street

Matthew Earth

More than a third of people taking part in an MPs survey are not registered with a dentist

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Campaigners unimpressed by government response to dentist deficit concerns

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Ipswich's Vegan Market is back this weekend

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7 great events being held in Suffolk this weekend

Matthew Earth

Elsie Mackenzie, five, and her brother George, two, from Elmswell, hitch a dry ride through the mud

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5 places to go pumpkin picking in Suffolk and North Essex

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Covid booster jab to be offered to more than 30 million people

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Boris Johnson will announce his plans for the winter on Tuesday

Dan Poulter

MP could see some restrictions, like mask wearing, return this winter

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Our 2012 pictures of the Stonham Barns American Car Show

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Have you checked out the American cars at Stonham Barns before?

Matthew Earth

Contemporary artist Rachel List's mural at the Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds.

Well-known Angel Hotel canvas for fitting angel artwork

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Business leaders calling for action over number of vacancies

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Flooding is possible on Suffolk's road as the Met Office issued a weather warning for rain

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Weather warning for rain extended to whole of Suffolk amid downpour

Matthew Earth

Home secretary Sajid Javid has been voted out of the Conservative leadership race. Picture: ARCHANT

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A winter lockdown would be 'disastrous' for businesses, say county leaders

Michael Steward

Southwold's High Street regularly has bunting lofted above the buildings

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7 of Suffolk's prettiest streets

Matthew Earth

Witches promoter Chris Louis pictured after the crash that saw Danyon Hume and Jonas Jeppesen injure

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Chris Louis big Q&A: What now for the Witches? What now for speedway?

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The government are set to unveil new lockdown measures on Monday Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

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All Suffolk districts report a rise in Covid infection rates

Matthew Earth

The number of special constables in Suffolk has dropped in recent years

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Number of special constables in Suffolk drops by 60% in 10 years

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Deer coursing and poaching remains a problem in Suffolk Picture: BEN BIRCHALL/PA ARCHIVE/PA IMAGES

Suffolk Constabulary

Gangs of 'lampers' use spotlights to distract animals and kill them

Michael Steward

Robert Baxter (L) and Paul Day (R) have raised serious concerns about recruitment in the transport trade

Lack of drivers having .massive impact' on Suffolk businesses

Katy Sandalls

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Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Concerns as 12 Suffolk landfill sites could contain 'hazardous material'

Katy Sandalls

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Elderly woman talking with a doctor while holding hands at home and wearing face protective mask. Wo

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Care homes 'may have to close' over staffing crisis, Suffolk boss warns

Michael Steward

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Gangs of 'lampers' use spotlights to distract animals and kill them

Deer coursing and poaching remains a problem in Suffolk Picture: BEN BIRCHALL/PA ARCHIVE/PA IMAGES

Suffolk Constabulary

Michael Steward

Gangs of "lampers", who shine bright lights to distract animals and then kill them, are travelling from miles around to ply their "disgusting" trade in Suffolk.

Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Concerns as 12 Suffolk landfill sites could contain 'hazardous material'

Katy Sandalls

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Robert Baxter (L) and Paul Day (R) have raised serious concerns about recruitment in the transport trade

Lack of drivers having .massive impact' on Suffolk businesses

Katy Sandalls

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More than a third of people taking part in an MPs survey are not registered with a dentist

NHS

Campaigners unimpressed by government response to dentist deficit concerns

Tom Potter

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Our 2012 pictures of the Stonham Barns American Car Show

Nostalgia | Gallery

Have you checked out the American cars at Stonham Barns before?

Matthew Earth

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artEast exhibition returns to showcase best of region and beyond

artEast is back and showcasing the best in upcoming and established artists

Katy Sandalls

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The popular artEast exhibition has returned for its third event showcasing upcoming and established artists from across East Anglia and beyond.

Elsie Mackenzie, five, and her brother George, two, from Elmswell, hitch a dry ride through the mud

Suffolk Live

5 places to go pumpkin picking in Suffolk and North Essex

Johnny Griffith

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Contemporary artist Rachel List's mural at the Angel Hotel in Bury St Edmunds.

Well-known Angel Hotel canvas for fitting angel artwork

Mariam Ghaemi

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Southwold's High Street regularly has bunting lofted above the buildings

Suffolk Live

7 of Suffolk's prettiest streets

Matthew Earth

Ipswich's Vegan Market is back this weekend

Suffolk Live

7 great events being held in Suffolk this weekend

Matthew Earth

Sport

Chris Louis big Q&A: What now for the Witches? What now for speedway?

Witches promoter Chris Louis pictured after the crash that saw Danyon Hume and Jonas Jeppesen injure

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Ipswich Witches' 2021 season ended early and in disappointment. MIKE BACON caught up with Ipswich promoter CHRIS LOUIS to discuss this, the future of the club and the future of the sport.

Drew Kemp leads into the first bend in heat four.

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Witches thrashed in final home clash: Ipswich 37 Peterborough 53

Mike Bacon

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Danny King and Jake Allen lead Chris Harris in heat 9.

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Witches have a new No.1 ahead of final Foxhall date tonight

Mike Bacon

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Ipswich v Wolverhampton (premiership) meeting at Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich, on 19th August 2021. P

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches ace takes break due to mental health issues

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Jason Crump takes the win in heat six.

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Ipswich Witches 36 Wolverhampton Wolves 54: Shocking Witches mauled by...

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Have you checked out the American cars at Stonham Barns before?

Our 2012 pictures of the Stonham Barns American Car Show

Nostalgia | Gallery

Matthew Earth

Dozens of American vehicles will be on display at a car show at Stonham Barns this weekend - have you been to the event before?

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The 5 most expensive homes sold in Suffolk in the first half of 2021

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The three bedroom Suffolk longhouse is on the market for £425,000

The 5 most viewed homes for sale in Suffolk this month

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Suffolk Barns is up for sale off the A140 near Mendlesham

Revealed: Suffolk's most viewed homes for sale in July

Angus Williams

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A gymkhana at Cretingham, near Woodbridge, in April 1983

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Riding high - did you compete in gymkhanas as a youngster?

Judy Rimmer

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