Suffolk News

Is the four-day working week the future or a

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The four-day week: future or failure?

Flagship Group, the region’s largest housing association, has delivered 688 affordable homes in the last year

Flagship Group, the region’s largest housing association, has delivered 688 affordable homes in the last year

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Record number of affordable homes delivered by association in bid to tackle crisis

Trainee zookeepers at Banham Zoo and Africa Alive are set to lose their jobs

Trainee zookeepers at Banham Zoo and Africa Alive are set to lose their jobs

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Zookeepers to lose jobs after more redundancies at region's zoos

A Norside Supporter vessel calling at the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF)

A Norside Supporter vessel calling at the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF)

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'Special day' as town welcomes first vessel to new £35m port

Associated British Ports (ABP) and Clarksons Port Services (CPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership at ABP’s Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF)

Associated British Ports (ABP) and Clarksons Port Services (CPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their partnership at ABP’s Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF)

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New £35m port and offshore energy deal to boost jobs in East

Fish and chip shop owners are taking a battering from rising costs, tariffs on fish and poor potato harvests - putting the price of a portion up to nearly £10

Fish and chip shop owners are taking a battering from rising costs, tariffs on fish and poor potato harvests - putting the price of a portion up to nearly £10

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Fish and chip shops battered by cost of living crisis

The disability support service has been rated 'inadequate'

The disability support service has been rated 'inadequate'

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Care workers blasted for buying themselves refreshments with clients' money

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Full house! Why bingo is booming among the young

SMS-Alderley went into administration last month causing hundreds of redundancies

SMS-Alderley went into administration last month causing hundreds of redundancies

Why SMS-Alderley’s crash could give skills in the region a surprising boost

Mike Liggins with Emmaus walkers

Mike Liggins with Emmaus walkers

'It sounded ambitious, a bit whacky, but I knew I wanted to be involved in some way'

The rare blue supermoon could be seen tonight

The rare blue supermoon could be seen tonight

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How to see a very rare blue supermoon this week

Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) will be fully operational by October this year

Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) will be fully operational by October this year

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New aerial photographs reveal 'remarkable progress' of £35m port

Three abandoned kittens were rescued by council workers

Three abandoned kittens were rescued by council workers

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Three kittens dumped on side of road rescued by bin men

Federation of Small Businesses 'Future of the High Street' report lays bare the state the decline of the east's high streets

Federation of Small Businesses 'Future of the High Street' report lays bare the state the decline of the east's high streets

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What does the future hold for the East's troubled high streets?

Fire crews have tackled a forest blaze at a country park

Fire crews have tackled a forest blaze at a country park

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews fight forest blaze after smoke plume at country park

A motorcyclist has died after a crash near Beccles

A motorcyclist has died after a crash near Beccles

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Biker dies after crash at busy junction

Several roadworks are causing disruptions for drivers and public transport this summer

Several roadworks are causing disruptions for drivers and public transport this summer

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7 roadworks causing disruption in Norfolk and Waveney

Suffolk freight firm Bartrums, based in Eye, and electrical cable distributor Goldwing Cable, in Beccles, are celebrating 20 years of working together which has seen deliveries double in the last decade

Suffolk freight firm Bartrums, based in Eye, and electrical cable distributor Goldwing Cable, in Beccles, are celebrating 20 years of working together which has seen deliveries double in the last decade

Family-owned freight firm and cable company see deliveries double in last decade

Drivers are facing disruption due to a machinery breakdown on a town road

Drivers are facing disruption due to a machinery breakdown on a town road

Suffolk Highways

Machinery breakdown leads to weekend of town road closures

From left to right: GRS chief executive Jon Fisher, Jody Morris from the League Managers Association, GRS executive director Gary Coles and Karim Massaad of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, with members of the new GRS East of England team

From left to right: GRS chief executive Jon Fisher, Jody Morris from the League Managers Association, GRS executive director Gary Coles and Karim Massaad of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, with members of the new GRS East of England team

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Former Premier League footballer opens construction firm's new regional base

Thousands of new homes are set to be built across East Anglia as the government plans to deliver 1.5 million homes to end the country's housing crisis

Thousands of new homes are set to be built across East Anglia as the government plans to deliver 1.5 million homes to end the country's housing crisis

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Region set for house building boom

Four Norfolk campsites have been named among the most

Four Norfolk campsites have been named among the most

Four Norfolk campsites named most 'outstanding' in the UK

A fire has broken out at Brandon Country Park

A fire has broken out at Brandon Country Park

Suffolk Constabulary

Five fire crews fight blaze at country park

Latitude Festival 2024 in Henham Park

Latitude Festival 2024 in Henham Park

'Everyone is friendly' - Festival-goers soak up atmosphere at sunny Latitude

London Grammar during the BBC Radio1 Big Weekend set

London Grammar during the BBC Radio1 Big Weekend set

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Latitude 2024: London Grammar review as audience member closes set

The Vaccines performed a sterling set list at Latitude 2024

The Vaccines performed a sterling set list at Latitude 2024

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Latitude 2024: Indie-rock darlings The Vaccines delight crowd with spirited set list

Alex Hammond (left) Toby Hammond (centre) and Amir Montazer (right) are opening a summer bar at their café and roastery

Alex Hammond (left) Toby Hammond (centre) and Amir Montazer (right) are opening a summer bar at their café and roastery

Coffee roastery and café launches summer bar overlooking river

Festival-goers arrive at Latitude Festival Picture: Denise Bradley

Festival-goers arrive at Latitude Festival Picture: Denise Bradley

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Festival-goers in high spirits as Latitude campsite opens

Latitude Festival in Henham Park, Suffolk Picture: Charlotte Bond

Latitude Festival in Henham Park, Suffolk Picture: Charlotte Bond

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Headliner cancels Latitude Festival appearance due to illness

Latitude Festival returns to Henham Park in Suffolk Picture: Charlotte Bond

Latitude Festival returns to Henham Park in Suffolk Picture: Charlotte Bond

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All you need to know ahead of Latitude Festival 2024

A car crash has led to a gas leak in Worlingham

A car crash has led to a gas leak in Worlingham

Homes evacuated after gas leak caused by car crash

The Lost World will tour outdoor venues in Norfolk and Suffolk

The Lost World will tour outdoor venues in Norfolk and Suffolk

Major theatre tour with dinosaurs touring outdoor venues

A Sunday roast sharing platter from the George & Dragon in Newton by Castle Acre

A Sunday roast sharing platter from the George & Dragon in Newton by Castle Acre

7 of the best restaurants to visit along the A1065

A man has been charged in connection with the burglary of two air rifles

A man has been charged in connection with the burglary of two air rifles

Suffolk Constabulary

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Man charged with stealing air rifles after armed police operation

Bear the 11-month old German Shepherd has come into the care of the RSPCA

Bear the 11-month old German Shepherd has come into the care of the RSPCA

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'Big softie' German Shepherd put up for adoption at just 11 months old

Fire crews have been fighting a blaze in Bungay

Fire crews have been fighting a blaze in Bungay

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Five fire crews tackle terraced house blaze

Norfolk Coroner's Court

Norfolk Coroner's Court

Norfolk Coroner's Court

94-year-old man drowned at home, court told

The driver was caught speeding in Bungay

The driver was caught speeding in Bungay

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Motorist caught doing more than 60mph in 30mph zone

A bridge inspection will be carried out in Bridge Street

A bridge inspection will be carried out in Bridge Street

Town road to close for bridge inspection

While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of John Crook have been informed

While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of John Crook have been informed

Body of a man found in Santon Downham

Pips Skips in Dereham has been taken over by SunEnviro waste management group

Pips Skips in Dereham has been taken over by SunEnviro waste management group

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Family-run Norfolk skip hire firm taken over by waste management group

Nick Truman has died at the age of 83

Nick Truman has died at the age of 83

Broads sailor dubbed 'The Bodfather' dies aged 83

Tom Glover, UK country chair of RWE, speaking at the East of England Energy Group’s (EEEGR) Southern North Sea conference (SNS2024) at the Norfolk Showground

Tom Glover, UK country chair of RWE, speaking at the East of England Energy Group’s (EEEGR) Southern North Sea conference (SNS2024) at the Norfolk Showground

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East's 'huge opportunity' to lead the decarbonisation of UK energy sector

The East's energy sector will be showcased at the world’s largest offshore wind event

The East's energy sector will be showcased at the world’s largest offshore wind event

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Energy sector leaders join forces for world’s largest offshore wind event

The East is set to benefit from £80 billion of investment in its major energy projects

The East is set to benefit from £80 billion of investment in its major energy projects

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£80 billion boost for East's industry-leading energy projects

Independent coffee shop owners have lifted the lid on their secret to success despite having to compete with a growing number of chains like Costa, Starbucks and Greggs

Independent coffee shop owners have lifted the lid on their secret to success despite having to compete with a growing number of chains like Costa, Starbucks and Greggs

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Coffee shop owners lift the lid on secret to success over the big chains

Blyburgate in Beccles was closed due to the collapsed scaffolding that had been hit by a vehicle

Blyburgate in Beccles was closed due to the collapsed scaffolding that had been hit by a vehicle

15ft poles left 'hanging precariously' after lorry crashes into scaffolding

Inside a new Executive Plus Lodge at Center Parcs Elveden Picture: Center Parcs

Inside a new Executive Plus Lodge at Center Parcs Elveden Picture: Center Parcs

Nine new luxury lodges launch at Center Parcs

The thunderstorm warning has been extended to more areas in Norfolk and Suffolk Picture: The Met Office/Denise Bradley

The thunderstorm warning has been extended to more areas in Norfolk and Suffolk Picture: The Met Office/Denise Bradley

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Thunderstorm warning extended further across Norfolk and Suffolk

Kevin Wilkinson next to the 6ft fence put up next to his garden, blocking his view

Kevin Wilkinson next to the 6ft fence put up next to his garden, blocking his view

Broads Authority

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Cottages lose stunning Broads view after neighbour puts up fence following row

Liz Truss has postponed two book signings because of the election

Liz Truss has postponed two book signings because of the election

Local government

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Liz Truss postpones book signings in Norfolk and Suffolk

The Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) - the UK's most easterly port - will fully open this autumn, Associated British Ports has announced

The Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) - the UK's most easterly port - will fully open this autumn, Associated British Ports has announced

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Port opening date revealed after major revamp

Brian Horide was last seen at 10.35am this morning.

Brian Horide was last seen at 10.35am this morning.

Missing persons

Police search for missing 80-year-old man

The East Anglian Air Ambulance will feature in the new series of Emergency Helicopter Medics

The East Anglian Air Ambulance will feature in the new series of Emergency Helicopter Medics

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New Channel 4 series to feature East Anglian Air Ambulance