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Fraud and computer hacking up almost a third during pandemic

Hackers targeted cloud computer company Blackbaud that supplies software used by the UEA to keep in

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Suffolk saw a 30% increase in the number of fraud and computer hacking crimes during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to latest figures.
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Suffolk Constabulary

Did drinkers behave on first Friday night after Freedom Day?

Matthew Earth

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Jackson was a serving officer at the time but resigned in July this year Picture: ARCHANT

Sexual misconduct allegations against Suffolk police officers revealed...

Michael Steward

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Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore.

Suffolk Constabulary

Police numbers set to be the highest for eight years

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Crowds flocked to Felixstowe to soak up the sun on Bank Holiday Monday. Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

Suffolk Constabulary

Police increase presence to ensure safe relaxing of Covid restrictions

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Man with 'foot fetish' tries to massage women's feet on train

Jane Hunt

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Mendlesham Pre School was located on the community centre and primary school site Picture: GOOGLE

Treasurer who swindled Suffolk pre-school out of £50k avoids jail

Jane Hunt

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James Norwood was arrested last August on suspicion of drink driving

Suffolk Live

Ipswich striker Norwood banned from roads after driving home from night out

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Residents of Suffolk are being warned about a Covid-19 inheritance scam Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ISTOC

Scams and frauds that have been reported in Suffolk this week

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23 year-old Callum Brankin admitted causing careless driving at Ipswich Crown Court today

Drunk with machete threatened to 'chop up' his ex-partner

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Trading Standards watchdogs have warned people to watch out for a cold caller. Picture posed by mode

Aggressive doorstep caller among recent unwanted visitors to Suffolk homes

Tom Potter

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Ipswich Crown Court

Hammer-wielding debt chaser caused victim 'utter misery'

Jane Hunt

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Crowds go wild as England wins their match against Germany with a 2:0 victory . Picture: Sarah Lucy

Police thank England fans after Euro 2020 clash against Germany

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Drink-driver drove wrong way along A14

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No fines in June for Covid-19 breaches, Suffolk police says

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ipswich Crown Court

Probation officer had sexual relationship with client

Jane Hunt

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A man in his 40s and a teenager from London have been arrested in Newmarket Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Wanted man arrested in Stowupland village

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England fans celebrate in the stands after their side win the FIFA World Cup 2018, round of 16 match

Suffolk Constabulary

'Don't score an own goal' - police warning ahead of big Euros kick-off

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Daubentons bat (Myotis daubentonii) flying on attic of house

'Urban exploring' poses threat to bats, police warn

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Ipswich Crown Court

Who has been jailed in Suffolk this week?

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Officers from Suffolk police carry out a drug raid in Ipswich. Picture: KAREN WILLIE

Suffolk Live

29 arrested in week of action against 'county lines' drug gangs

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Police spent 10 days searching in and around the River Stour after the human remains were found Pict

Man arrested in connection with discovery of human remains in Sudbury...

Matthew Earth

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Teen jailed for 'frenzied attack' on woman he stabbed 15 times

Tom Potter

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Thieves will go to 'extreme lengths' to steal rare birds' eggs, police warn

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A new beer festival organised by the owner of Hopsters in Ipswich is coming to the Corn Exchange Pi

Drinkers warned to keep threat of Covid at 'forefront of their minds'

Michael Steward

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Assistant Chief Constable from Suffolk police Rob Jones speaking with students from Suffolk New College

Suffolk Constabulary

What do Suffolk's police officers really think of Line of Duty?

Michael Steward

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

Scam websites removed amid 15-fold rise in online fraud during Covid

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More than 200,000 residents across Suffolk and Essex could be putting themselves at risk of contract

5,000 at risk of Type 2 diabetes to be referred to diet and exercise scheme

Michael Steward

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Suffolk Constabulary

Search for man after girl, 10, accosted at B&M store in Stowmarket

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Tim Passmore

Local Elections 2021

Elections 2021: Tim Passmore re-elected as Police and Crime Commissioner

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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