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Google data shows spike in park visits as Covid restrictions lifted

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

Lockdown Easing

Sophie Barnett

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Parks across Suffolk saw a huge rise in visitor numbers after lockdown restrictions were eased around Easter, with café owners pleased to see people out and about again.
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

Katy Sandalls

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

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

Oliver Sullivan

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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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Routine surgery has been halted during the coronavirus pandemic, which has left hospitals with a bac

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More than 5,000 patients facing year-long wait for hospital treatment

Matthew Earth and Piers Meyler, 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

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Debbie Watson, of Woodbridge, launched Wednesdays Child to help those struggling with eating disord

Children as young as 7 suffering from eating disorders

Sophie Barnett

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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

Katy Sandalls

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The intensive care units at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals have been full since before New Year due to the pressure from...

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Covid cases at Suffolk and north Essex hospitals continue to fall

Michael Steward

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Doctor giving a senior woman a vaccination. Virus protection. COVID-2019.

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Nearly 1 in 3 under-50s in Suffolk and north Essex have had first jab

Michael Steward

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One in six patients seeking a GP appointment in Ipswich and East Suffolk waited a week or more Pictu

Drop in face-to-face GP appointments as telephone consultations rise

Katy Sandalls

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A Covid vaccination being given in Lavenham

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First doses of third Covid vaccine to be rolled out in UK today

Sophie Barnett

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Doctor Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine at Constable Country Medical Practice.  

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Suffolk survey finds 84% willing to have Covid-19 vaccine

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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

Twice-weekly rapid Covid tests to be offered to everyone for free

Matthew Earth

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Prime minister Boris Johnson spoke with cabinet members on Sunday Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/PA

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Boris Johnson poised to announce coronavirus certificate scheme

Oliver Sullivan

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Stay Home Save Lives advert at an Ipswich bus stop. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

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Coronavirus 'growth rate' rises in East Anglia

Andrew Papworth

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Woman named Ruth Bushaway

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£129,335 will prevent 'real risk' cervical cancer not spotted in time

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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The Covid-19 vaccination centre gets up and running at Trinity Park in Ipswich. Margaret Riches gets

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Four Suffolk coronavirus vaccination centres to close from June

Oliver Sullivan

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The intensive care units at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals have been full since before New Year due to the pressure from...

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Number of hospital patients with Covid drops even further

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Doctor Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine at Constable Country Medical Practice.  

Covid: How many people have been vaccinated in your neighbourhood?

Matthew Earth

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Woman holding senior woman's hand on bed

Shielding set to end for people at high risk from Covid

Matthew Earth

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A few people out and about in Bury St Edmunds before the Covid restrictions are eased. Picture: DENI

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Local teams report 99.6% Covid-19 contact tracing success rate since...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The latest coronavirus infection survey has shown large drops around the county

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1 in 500 people testing positive for Covid as rates level off

Katy Sandalls

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Rushmere Pharmacy on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich

Which chemists are open over the Easter bank holiday weekend?

Sophie Barnett

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Ipswich town centre during Tier 4 restrictions.

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Shake-up of Covid rapid test centres - some to close, but new sites to open

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The Woolpack now boasts two beer gardens after converting its car park into a seating area Picture:

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What happens when lockdown eases again from April 12?

Oliver Sullivan

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

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Suffolk rapid Covid testing centres moving into town centre high streets

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The Fields in Trust research shows that green spaces and parks such as Christchurch Park will be ove

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Suffolk Covid rates 'as far as we are going to come down' says health chief

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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

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Suffolk survey reveals 1 in 3 won't get Covid tests

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Doctore Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

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Suffolk number one nationally for Covid vaccine deployment - but second...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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