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News and updates from the county of #Suffolk, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now happily here on Bluesky - Updates from the county include Ipswich, Woodbridge, Bury St. Edmunds, Stowmarket, Lowestoft, Sudbury, and more
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Theatre boss bemoans mayoral election delay

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Norwich Theatre boss bemoans "frustrating" mayoral election delay
Business figures and politicians speak to BBC Politics East about the delay to the elections.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Ex-IT entrepreneur launches wine business after getting fed up with retirement

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Ex-IT entrepreneur launches wine business after getting fed up with retirement
After 40 years working in corporate IT in the financial sector, Curtis Johnson of Ipswich, Suffolk, retired - then decided to set up his own wine…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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New data reveals Ipswich has the lowest life expectancy in Suffolk

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New data reveals Ipswich has the lowest life expectancy in Suffolk
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that in Suffolk, Ipswich has the lowest life expectancy.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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OPINION: Great news that this tech facility is coming to Ipswich soon

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OPINION: Great news that this tech facility is coming to Ipswich soon
I was blown away when I visited the Creative Digital Lab in Croydon earlier this year and it’s great news that a similar facility will be coming…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Adverts for new driving school spotted as learners lose £164k

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Adverts for new driving school spotted as learners lose £164k
Shaun Finn, the director of the recently dissolved NG Driving Group, was spotted posting about a new school.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Post offices are lifeblood of Suffolk villages, councillor says

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Post offices are lifeblood of Suffolk villages, councillor says
Post offices are the lifeblood of Suffolk villages, a community leader has said in a call for more support.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Pothole 'could cause serious damage' as chunks of road hit pub window

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Pothole 'could cause serious damage' as chunks of road hit pub window
The landlord of the Old Times pub in Ipswich has said a deep pothole which has now been temporarily fixed could "cause some serious…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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5 public notices to be aware of this week

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5 public notices to be aware of this week
Here are five public notices to be aware of in Suffolk this week.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Sizewell C boss bans HGVs using wrong rural roads

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HGVs using Leiston rural lane for Sizewell C work to be banned
A number of HGVs are incorrectly using a country lane to access a construction site.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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School site 'oven ready' for Send provision says MP

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Suffolk County Council allocated £6.3m for Send school
A special educational needs and disabilities school is "oven ready" and could open in September.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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'FND has turned my life upside down – I hate it'

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'FND turned my life upside down – I hate it,' says Suffolk woman
Hannah Dickerson, 30, says functional neurological disorder has drastically changed her life.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Man charged as pedestrian critically injured

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Man faces eight charges after pedestrian hit by car in Ipswich
A woman is in critical condition in hospital after being hit by a BMW on Thursday.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Why location of first human-made fire was perfect

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Why site in Barnham of first human-made fire was perfect location
A researcher says the site provided the best location for early humans who were making fire.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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East of England news quiz of the week

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East of England news quiz of the week 6-12 December: Elf and wedding proposals
From Elf the movie to romantic gestures, how many questions can you get right?
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December 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Ipswich woman tells of financial despair after mum's brain tumour diagnosis

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Ipswich woman tells of financial despair after mum's brain tumour diagnosis
Kasey Brown, 32, from Ipswich, said fighting through bureaucracy was "unbearable" after her mum's brain tumour diagnosis.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Bundle of new skills bootcamps launched across region

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Bundle of new skills bootcamps launched across region
There are 67 new Skills Bootcamps now available to people across Suffolk and Norfolk.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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'Sweet-natured' dog searching for forever home

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'Sweet-natured' dog searching for forever home
Ziggy the greyhound is looking for his forever home at Blue Cross Suffolk rehoming centre in Wherstead, near Ipswich.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Grade II-listed agricultural barns to become homes north of Ipswich

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Grade II-listed agricultural barns to become homes north of Ipswich
Plans to convert Grade II listed agricultural barns into homes in Manor Farm in Tuddenham St Martin have been approved by East Suffolk Council.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Dog with 'gentle and blossoming personality' looking for forever home

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Dog with 'gentle and blossoming personality' looking for forever home
Riley the greyhound is looking for his forever home at Blue Cross Suffolk rehoming centre in Wherstead, near Ipswich.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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'We'll be up there at the end of the season'

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Darnell Furlong: Ipswich Town will be 'up there' at the end of the season
Ipswich Town's Darnell Furlong is certain they will be
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December 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Police 'extremely concerned' for missing 16-year-old

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Police 'extremely concerned' for missing 16-year-old
Police are extremely concerned for a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen in Ipswich and Stratford.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Proposal for 15 homes in village approved by council

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Proposal for 15 homes in village approved by council
Plans to build 15 new homes in Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, have been approved by Ipswich Borough Council despite public objections.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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New CCTV cameras to be installed in seaside town following campaign

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New CCTV cameras to be installed in seaside town following campaign
East Suffolk Council has announced plans to install CCTV cameras in eight additional locations in Felixstowe.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Urgent works planned to extend lifespan of swimming pool

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Urgent works planned to extend lifespan of swimming pool
Urgent works have been approved by Ipswich Borough Council to take place at Crown Pools in Crown Street with the aim of extending its lifespan.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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What has Christmas looked like in Ipswich through the years?

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What has Christmas looked like in Ipswich through the years?
From Christmas light switch-ons to Christmas Day dips, how has Christmas looked in Ipswich through the years?
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December 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM