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Festival of Suffolk torch relay begins 550-mile journey around county

The torch reaches Mildenhall with Rachel Thomas trustee for the Rickshaw and Jane Busuttil Picture:

Dominic Bareham

Crowds waving flags turned out in force for the launch of the 550-mile torch relay around Suffolk to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.

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

Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise have both shot films at Elveden Hall

Nostalgia

What movies have Hollywood stars filmed at Elveden Hall?

Tom Swindles

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The Suffolk Accident and Rescue Service (SARS) has been delivering emergency medical treatment to the community since 1972.

'It's all about trying to save lives': emergency medical charity...

Abygail Fossett

Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra will be playing in the county's summer of music

The Queen

Top 80s pop acts, choirs, bands and orchestras in Suffolk's summer of music

Andrew Clarke

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The NHS contract for The Thatch in Mildenhall has been revoked

Further blow for dental care as NHS contract is 'revoked'

Dominic Bareham

The procession of dignitaries, including the Mayor, Freemen and charity trustees, heads to the Great Common

Sudbury mayor eats grass in centuries-old 'turning on' ceremony

Dominic Bareham

Working from home

West Suffolk Council

Council staff can continue working from home despite ministerial calls

Paul Geater

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The Women's Tour is returning to Suffolk this summer

Suffolk Live News

Where to watch the Women's Tour race when it arrives in Suffolk this summer

Matthew Earth

Young man sitting alone in a dark room.

Suffolk County Council

New mental health crisis service launched for Suffolk young people

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Kim Balshaw with his son Jonathan.

Suffolk County Council

Government visa process still hampering Ukrainians' arrival

Dominic Bareham

The number of assaults peaked at 462 the year before ‚Äì having almost doubled from 275 in 2014/15

Suffolk Constabulary

Study reveals East of England as cannabis use hotspot

Angus Williams

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Bernice Warren appeared at Ipswich magistrates charged with having sex with a dog

Ipswich Magistrates Court

Woman had sex with a dog named Buddy

Dominic Bareham

A supplier has warned that bird flu and rising costs could cause egg production to cease

'Incredibly concerning' - Sixth bird flu case in Suffolk leads to new cull

Dominic Bareham

Jonathan Phipps, 15, who will be one of the torch bearers for the Festival of Suffolk

The Queen

Call for shining stars to carry torch for Festival of Suffolk

Dominic Bareham

Carrie Cook

Investigations | Special Report

'My son threatened suicide': Disabled children face years out of school

Sarah Burgess

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Pupils from Bildeston Primary School dressed up as owls

Charity Fundraiser

Little Hoot education programme 'captures imagination of families'

Mariam Ghaemi

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High Sheriff of Suffolk Edward Creasy will announce the winning volunteers on Wednesday, March 16.

Revealed: All 20 finalists for the Suffolk High Sheriff awards

Abygail Fossett

What will the changes to Capital Gains tax mean for you?

Ipswich Borough Council

Households to receive details of council tax rebates

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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A fallen tree at Hamilton Gardens in Felixstowe

Suffolk Weather | Live

Storm Eunice: Live updates on all Suffolk closures

Dominic Bareham

Matt Hancock stepped down as Health Secretary after being pictured kissing aide Gina Coladangelo

Matt Hancock

Suffolk MP Matt Hancock answers 'tough questions' on affair in new podcast

Matthew Earth

Rees Boddy, an 18-year-old student at West Suffolk College

Education News

'We will find construction firms apprentices' - Suffolk college promises

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Doug Vince

Tributes to RAF airman who joined the Guinea Pig Club

Dominic Bareham

Banners from the Reclaim the Night march, which aimed to promote women's rights Picture: SUFFOLK RAP

Women's Safety

'Challenging attitudes towards women' could make Suffolk sexual crimes fall

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health

Children's charity drafted in to tackle Suffolk mental health backlog

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Ipswich Hospital/Colchester Hospital/West Suffolk Hospital. Picture: Archant

NHS

Number of patients waiting for treatment in Suffolk and Essex reaches...

Abygail Fossett

File photo dated 06/01/22 of an ambulance outside a Accident and Emergency Department, as ambulance

East of England Ambulance Service

'Time lost, is brain lost' - concerns over delays to stroke patients

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Bury St Edmunds protest march in October, 2021

NHS

Nearly 30% drop in Suffolk dentists taking NHS work

Mariam Ghaemi

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Young couple and male agent wearing face masks while looking a new real estate.

Coronavirus

Covid cases starting to drop - parts of Suffolk record decreases

Dominic Bareham

West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock

Coronavirus

Suffolk MP Matt Hancock tests positive for Covid for second time

Matthew Earth