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Residents demand answers as new footbridge closed with no explanation

Footbridge over the River Brett Hadleigh

Sophie Barnett

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A new footbridge which only opened in Hadleigh last summer has been closed for more than four months, leaving the town and the council frustrated.

Teenager Lily Stephenson is missing from Sudbury

Concern over missing Suffolk teenager

Michael Steward

Gloria Henshall and Ruthie

Ruthie 'weeps' as she can visit mum under care homes guidance

Judy Rimmer

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A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash near Aldeburgh Picture: Simon Finlay

Motorcycle and van involved in crash on A134

Sophie Barnett

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Bury St Edmunds town centre during the third UK lockdown Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Covid-19 infections continue to fall across Suffolk and north Essex

Michael Steward

A darts marathon at The Unicorn pub in Stowmarket in November 1975

Memories of darts matches around Suffolk

Judy Rimmer

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The footpath and bridge at the end of Tinkers Lane in Hadleigh has been fenced off due to subsidance

Babergh District Council

11ft sinkhole opens up off Hadleigh footpath at old mill race

Sophie Barnett

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Aventra on test near Ipswich.

We have enough trains, says Greater Anglia

Paul Geater

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Elfrede Brambley-Crawshaw, Greens, said the council needed to use its influence to help others drive

Local Election

Green leader at Suffolk County Council stepping down from May

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk police have dealt with more than 15,000 mental health issues over the past three years. Pict

New police software allows fingerprint checks on the street

Michael Steward

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New bid to encourage sustainable travel in Suffolk

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Highways England believe the bridge will remain open Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Suffolk Weather

Yellow wind warning issued with predicted gusts of up to 60mph

Sophie Barnett

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Nowton park in Bury St Edmunds saw a flurry of people through the weekend as the daffodils start to

First lockdown restrictions lifted today - what can you do now?

Sophie Barnett

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Candle in front of many defocused candleflames creating a spiritual atmosphere and in remembrance of

Coronavirus

Will you stand in silence to honour Covid victims on Friday night?

Katy Sandalls

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Parents who have fears over their child returning to the classroom in September have been urged to s

Coronavirus

Teachers to assess pupils' reading and writing when schools re-open

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Funding pressures for schools hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic has been raised by Suffolk education and health leaders. Pict...

Coronavirus

Early details for summer schools unveiled

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk schools have been rated by Suffolk County Council. Photo: David Davies/PA Wire

Coronavirus

Early indications given over how Suffolk secondary school assessments...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Baby Archie

Bundles of joy! Meet the cute Suffolk babies born in February

Taylor Brammer

Marty Jopson from The One Show is taking part in West Suffolk College's science showcase, which runs from Monday to Friday

'Getting people like CERN, Marty Jopson and many others is a huge coup'

Mariam Ghaemi

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The front page of the census questionnaire

Everything you need to know about the 2021 census

Matthew Earth

Edward Lucas, 44, of Aureole Walk, Newmarket, admitted two offences of attempting to arrange the com

Education News

Laptop donations still wanted to help Suffolk children long term

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ipswich Borough councillor Sarah Barber said health visitors "offer such a crucial service for famil

Healthcare workers feel 'betrayed' over plans to increase pay by 1%

Matthew Earth

Sea Palling beach

Police urge public to stick to the rules this weekend before first...

Katy Sandalls

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Coronavirus signs in The Buttermarket in Ipswich. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Further fall in coronavirus infection rates in all districts

Katy Sandalls

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Brendan Padfield, landlord of the Unruly Pig, praised the new scheme Picture: CLAUDIA GANNON

VAT cut for pubs and restaurants will save jobs, landlords say

Matthew Earth

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Aventra on test near Ipswich.

We have enough trains, says Greater Anglia

Paul Geater

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Teenager Lily Stephenson is missing from Sudbury

Concern over missing Suffolk teenager

Michael Steward

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash near Aldeburgh Picture: Simon Finlay

Motorcycle and van involved in crash on A134

Sophie Barnett

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Bury St Edmunds town centre during the third UK lockdown Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Covid-19 infections continue to fall across Suffolk and north Essex

Michael Steward

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The A134 at Sudbury will be closed overnight for seven days from March 8.

Travel

A134 to close for resurfacing works taking drivers on 4-mile diversion

Sophie Barnett

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An advert thanking the NHS in a bus shelter in Tacket Street. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Coronavirus

Covid infection rates continue to fall in Suffolk and Essex

Mariam Ghaemi

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More pupils will be returning to school from September. Picture: IPSWICH ACADEMY

Suffolk County Council

Suffolk school leaders 'positive' for return of pupils

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The Cricketers in Ipswich

Full list: Wetherspoon beer gardens open in Suffolk on April 12

Matthew Earth

News

Residents demand answers as new footbridge closed with no explanation

Footbridge over the River Brett Hadleigh

Sophie Barnett

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A new footbridge which only opened in Hadleigh last summer has been closed for more than four months, leaving the town and the council frustrated.

Gloria Henshall and Ruthie

Ruthie 'weeps' as she can visit mum under care homes guidance

Judy Rimmer

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Bury St Edmunds town centre during the third UK lockdown Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Covid-19 infections continue to fall across Suffolk and north Essex

Michael Steward

A darts marathon at The Unicorn pub in Stowmarket in November 1975

Memories of darts matches around Suffolk

Judy Rimmer

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Aventra on test near Ipswich.

We have enough trains, says Greater Anglia

Paul Geater

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Things to do

Are your children taking part in World Book Day virtual fun?

Cody Keithley aged seven, from Ipswich, wearing a Where's Wally? costume

Judy Rimmer

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Are your children all set to celebrate World Book Day in lockdown? Send in your photos for a chance to be in our gallery.

Can you spot a robin on yoru November walk? Picture: JULIE KEMP

9 things to look for on a nature walk with children in November

Judy Rimmer

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An exhibition of silk panels have gone on display in the window of 2 Market Hill in Sudbury. Pictur

Take a selfie in front of Sudbury silk exhibition while on daily exercise

Mariam Ghaemi

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Stir-Up Sunday will fall during lockdown - making the Christmas pudding is one of our ideas for thin

9 things to try during lockdown 2.0

Judy Rimmer

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Sadly, organised firework displays can't go ahead this year - but families are being urged to try so

Alternative things to do for Bonfire Night 2020

Judy Rimmer

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Sport

Are you featured in these classic old sports team photographs?

The teams line up for the EADT camera man beofre the start of the Middleton Ladies Charity Shield Fo

Gallery

Mike Bacon

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Our new Suffolk Sporting Memories Facebook page is proving hugely popular. Head over there and see what we mean! Here are a few examples of what you can find on there. Join us and get posting your Suffolk Sporting Memories.

Gillingham manager Steve Evans (right) and his assistant Paul Raynor (left) on the touchline during

Football

'They scored with the one effort on goal they had': Gillingham reaction...

Mike Bacon

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Ipswich Witches

Sensational return to the track for former Ipswich Witch - at 60!

Mike Bacon

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Golf courses are now re-opening but you still have to apply social distancing rules Photo: Getty

Golf

Golfers! 15 'out of lockdown' tips, now you're returning to the fairways

Mike Bacon

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Paul Cook is the new manager of Ipswich Town

Opinion

Mike Bacon: 'Cook's arrival feels like a game changer'

Mike Bacon

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Lifestyle

Memories of darts matches around Suffolk

A darts marathon at The Unicorn pub in Stowmarket in November 1975

Judy Rimmer

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Darts has been hugely popular at pubs and other venues around Suffolk over the years - as our photo gallery shows.

The teams line up for the EADT camera man beofre the start of the Middleton Ladies Charity Shield Fo

Gallery

Are you featured in these classic old sports team photographs?

Mike Bacon

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Book Week at Holbrook School in October 1986

Are you in our school book week photos from 1980s-90s?

Judy Rimmer

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Giant puppets and schoolchildren parading on Angel Hill to launch Bury St Edmunds Festival in 2002

Nostalgia | Gallery

That's entertainment - Bury St Edmunds Festival memories

Judy Rimmer

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Visitors and engines at Woolpit Steam rally in 2003

Nostalgia

Full steam ahead - did you see traction engines at these rallies?

Judy Rimmer

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