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Husband's tribute to passionate Town fan Joy Hood

Bernard and Joy Hood

Dominic Bareham

For many people, Bernard and Joy Hood will be a familiar name through their involvement with Ipswich Town, where they have an executive box and have sponsored star players Tommy Smith and Luke Hyam.

The trust does not have records of a Covid-19 vaccination for roughly 17pc of staff.

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Anti-vaxxer label could stop people getting jab - health chief

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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The White Lion Hotel in Eye pictured in 1986, the year it closed

Pubs

9 forgotten pubs that were at the heart of their Suffolk towns

Matthew Earth

A number of criminals have been jailed in Suffolk this week

Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

Suffolk Police stock images. Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

Police called to anti-vaccine demonstration at Suffolk pharmacy

Johnny Griffith

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Ipswich, Colchester and West Suffolk hospitals are treating 178 Covid patients between them

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Fall in number of Covid patients at Suffolk and north Essex hospitals

Matthew Earth

Shoppers in Norwich staying safe in face masks.
Picture: Sonya Duncan

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How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

Robbie Nichols

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Children in Suffolk and north Essex are now eligible for a Covid vaccine

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Unvaccinated care and health workers could change roles

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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The number of young people testing positive for Covid in Suffolk has been revealed (file photo)

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Almost 2,500 young people in Suffolk test positive for Covid in a week

Matthew Earth

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Children's mental health problems are increasing in Suffolk. PA/PA Wire

Mental Health

Children 'not receiving mental health support'

Dominic Bareham

File photo dated 30/11/2021 of Health Secretary Sajid Javid who has announced Hotel quarantine for t

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'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

Grace Piercy

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Dr Ed Garratt, chief executive of the Suffolk and North East Essex ICS

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End of Plan B 'gives us hope for normal future', Suffolk health leader says

Matthew Earth

Residents in Suffolk have been asked to "pull together" to reverse the current rise in coronavirus cases (stock image)...

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All Suffolk districts continue to see drop in number of Covid cases

Johnny Griffith

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Design of holiday accommodation world war two themed

Holiday Destinations

World War Two-themed holiday accommodation plans at former airfield

Toby Lown

Teaching unions believe a break from Ofsted inspections would help schools get through the tricky Co

Suffolk County Council

Nurseries, pre-schools and primaries see Covid rate rises

Richard Cornwell

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Fire and police were called to an incident at Wells Halls Primary School in Great Cornard in the early hours of this morning

'Two suspicious individuals' spotted on primary school roof

Johnny Griffith

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Suffolk Police stock images.
Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

Suffolk Constabulary

150 arrests made during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving

Timothy Bradford

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Greater Anglia, which operates trains in Norfolk and Suffolk,

Greater Anglia

Fare dodgers and fraudsters pay £4m to Greater Anglia in 2021

Matthew Earth

Bury St Edmunds protest march in October, 2021

NHS

Nearly 30% drop in Suffolk dentists taking NHS work

Mariam Ghaemi

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Job Centre Plus, Ipswich. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Companies facing tough recruitment battle in booming jobs market

Michael Steward

Suffolk police said it cannot yet say how Covid rules will be policed at Christmas. Stock picture. P

Essex Police

Essex and Suffolk police ranked low for issuing Covid-related fines

Michael Steward

West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock will find life outside government very different.

Matt Hancock

Put health into Suffolk's devolution deal says Matt Hancock

Paul Geater

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Greater Anglia train

Greater Anglia

Greater Anglia could bring back more trains if passenger numbers rise

Paul Geater

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement ahead of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of C

Plan B measures to be scrapped across England

Owen Sennitt

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HGV driver shortage: Some supply chain issues expected to return in 2022

Matt Powell

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A number of criminals have been jailed in Suffolk this week

Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

Design of holiday accommodation world war two themed

Holiday Destinations

World War Two-themed holiday accommodation plans at former airfield

Toby Lown

Suffolk Police stock images. Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

Police called to anti-vaccine demonstration at Suffolk pharmacy

Johnny Griffith

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The White Lion Hotel in Eye pictured in 1986, the year it closed

Pubs

9 forgotten pubs that were at the heart of their Suffolk towns

Matthew Earth

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The Brook in Great Cornard has won the CAMRA pub of the month award. Landlord Simon Hearst with bar

Suffolk landlord 'over the moon' to be named pub of the month

Johnny Griffith

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Parents are being asked to share the day to day realities and speak out

Suffolk County Council

Families of SEND children receive £32,000 in payouts after complaints

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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James Cartlidge on powerlines

James Cartlidge

No third line of pylons pledge as public has say on power link in south...

Paul Geater

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Suffolk and north Essex's latest Covid infection rates have been revealed

Coronavirus

Interactive map reveals the Suffolk postcodes with the highest Covid rates

Matthew Earth

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Husband's tribute to passionate Town fan Joy Hood

Bernard and Joy Hood

Dominic Bareham

For many people, Bernard and Joy Hood will be a familiar name through their involvement with Ipswich Town, where they have an executive box and have sponsored star players Tommy Smith and Luke Hyam.

A number of criminals have been jailed in Suffolk this week

Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

Children's mental health problems are increasing in Suffolk. PA/PA Wire

Mental Health

Children 'not receiving mental health support'

Dominic Bareham

Suffolk Police stock images. Picture:Sarah Lucy Brown

Police called to anti-vaccine demonstration at Suffolk pharmacy

Johnny Griffith

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Teaching unions believe a break from Ofsted inspections would help schools get through the tricky Co

Suffolk County Council

Nurseries, pre-schools and primaries see Covid rate rises

Richard Cornwell

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Things to do

Hazel O'Connor's Sudbury shows cancelled due to 'serious medical incident'

Hazel O'Connor on stage at the Greatest 80's Party event at Blickling Hall. Photo: Denise Bradley

Suffolk Live News

Johnny Griffith

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Singer songwriter Hazel O'Connor has cancelled two Sudbury dates after being rushed to hospital with "bleeding on the brain".

The classic car show at Stonham Barns. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Five vintage vehicles shows you can visit in Suffolk this year

Johnny Griffith

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Brother and sister Charlie and Holly learn how to sword fight. Framlingham Castle half term fun day

5 last minute family-friendly ideas for this weekend

Johnny Griffith

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Swervy world pictured at Bressingham Steam Museum

Music

11 great bands you can hire in Suffolk

Timothy Bradford

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Covid rates have fallen since peaking after Latitude Festival at Henham Park

Music

Seven smashing summer festivals to look forward to in Suffolk

Timothy Bradford

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Sport

Ipswich Witches complete their 2022 line-up as former GP star returns

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Ipswich Witches

Mike Bacon

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Ipswich Witches have completed their 2022 line-up, with Aussie Troy Batchelor and German Erik Riss, the two riders to make up the septet for the Foxhall Heath side who will ride in the Premiership next season.

Danny King leading the way in heat nine.

Ipswich Witches

Ipswich Witches announce two more signings for their 2022 team

Mike Bacon

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Paul Starke and Drew Kemp lead the way for the Witches in heat two.

Ipswich Witches

'It's a cool club'... Ipswich Witches announce two more riders for 2022

Mike Bacon

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The AFC Sudbury players and management after beating Dartford to reach the First Round of the FA Cup.

FA Cup

'It's all people want to talk about' – AFC Sudbury prepares for FA Cup...

Michael Steward

Even manager AFC Sudbury boss Rick Andrews joins the celebrations for Lewis O'Malley's match-clinching goal against Dartford

Football

AFC Sudbury v Colchester in the FA Cup to be shown live on BBC-2

Mike Bacon

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Lifestyle

9 forgotten pubs that were at the heart of their Suffolk towns

The White Lion Hotel in Eye pictured in 1986, the year it closed

Pubs

Matthew Earth

Suffolk has a rich brewing history and there are hundreds of pubs in towns across the county - but many have closed over the decades.

Halesworth is one of the Suffolk towns to go through changes in the last decade

Nostalgia

How have Suffolk's towns changed over the last decade?

Matthew Earth

The Great House hotel and restaurant in Lavenham is up for sale after the current owners announced their retirement

'It's been incredibly rewarding': Owners call time at award-winning...

Johnny Griffith

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Film crews have been spotted in Lavenham

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How well do you remember Suffolk in 2021? Take our quiz to find out

Johnny Griffith

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St Peter and St Paul's Church, Clare

£200,000 church restoration project complete

Toby Lown