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12 places to eat and drink under a tipi in Suffolk and north Essex

The Crown pub at Stoke by Nayland.

Lockdown Easing

Sophie Barnett

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You can now dine and drink under the stars at a number of tipis in Suffolk and Essex — as pubs, restaurants and hotels transform their outside space to help keep guests warm.

St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

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The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

Katy Sandalls

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File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

Andrew Fitchett

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ESNEFT, which runs Ipswich Hospital, confirmed three new coronavirus related deaths on Tuesday Pict

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Rise in number of Covid patients in Suffolk and north Essex hospitals

Angus Williams

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Doctore Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

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Revealed: More than 650,000 jabs given in Suffolk and north-east Essex

Angus Williams

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Adam Kabuye-Kasule, Liam Senior and Harry Thompson have been jailed

Jailed in Suffolk: Why these criminals were put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

All districts in Suffolk have seen a rise in the number of long-term empty homes

Why are 3,500 homes stood empty in Suffolk?

Mariam Ghaemi

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A new website has been launched by Counter Terrorism Policing Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Local Elections 2021

Election 2021: Suffolk PCC candidates outline priorities

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ipswich Witches Pressday 2003.EVENING STAR FIRST USE.Jarek Hampel

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Former Ipswich Witches speedway star wins Covid battle

Mike Bacon

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Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory arrive at the 60th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at the Lond

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Suffolk actress Helen McCrory dies following cancer battle

Matthew Earth

The Colchester taxi driver was threatened at knifepoint in North Station Road on Friday. Picture: SA

Babergh District Council

Council forced to scrap new cab fares which 'inadvertently enable...

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Emily Curtis with manager Paul Stewart. The Masons Arms pub in Bury St Edmunds are getting their bee

Warning to drinkers ahead of first weekend of pub gardens reopening

Matthew Earth

Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.

What we know about Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor

Chris Bishop

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A nurse prepares the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, at the West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen, the

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Over-45s now being invited for coronavirus jab

Katy Sandalls

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Fast Justice Suffolk police Sentinel teams

Sergeant reveals what's in store for new TV show with Suffolk police team

Tom Potter

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Sudbury cannabis farm

Cannabis plants worth £100,000 seized from Suffolk house

Katy Sandalls

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House building. Construction on a Hopkins Homes site. Picture: ANDREW HENDRY

Key blueprint for 17,000 new Suffolk homes to be examined

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Sainsbury's is recalling some packs of Taste the Difference Medjool dates which may be contaminated with Hepatitis A

Sainsbury's recalls Medjool dates over Hepatitis A contamination fears

Judy Rimmer

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The main road through Coddenham has been closed due to "severe flooding" as forecasters predict furt

Flooding

Measures to tackle Suffolk's 10-year road flooding backlog published

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Routine surgery has been halted during the coronavirus pandemic, which has left hospitals with a bac

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More than 5,000 patients facing year-long wait for hospital treatment

Matthew Earth and Piers Meyler, Local Democracy Reporter

Fast Justice will start on Dave on Sunday April 18

Suffolk Constabulary

Suffolk police teams to star in new documentary series on Dave

Michael Steward

Armed police walking around the APEX venue in Bury St Edmunds as part of a counter terrorism program

New campaign launched to fight terrorism as lockdown restrictions ease

Michael Steward

Woman holding senior woman's hand on bed

New scheme aims to help stroke victims recover at home

Matthew Earth

Debbie Watson, of Woodbridge, launched Wednesdays Child to help those struggling with eating disord

Children as young as 7 suffering from eating disorders

Sophie Barnett

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One of the robins bringing food to its young in its teapot nest in Sudbury

Ideal home - robins build nest in broken teapot

Judy Rimmer

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Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory arrive at the 60th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards at the Lond

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Suffolk actress Helen McCrory dies following cancer battle

Matthew Earth

Adam Kabuye-Kasule, Liam Senior and Harry Thompson have been jailed

Jailed in Suffolk: Why these criminals were put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

House building. Construction on a Hopkins Homes site. Picture: ANDREW HENDRY

Key blueprint for 17,000 new Suffolk homes to be examined

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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All districts in Suffolk have seen a rise in the number of long-term empty homes

Why are 3,500 homes stood empty in Suffolk?

Mariam Ghaemi

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The Lion Brasserie in East Bergholt has had a tipi installed in its gardens, with heaters and flowers

Lockdown Easing | Updated

First pictures: Which Suffolk pubs are preparing to reopen on April 12?

Sophie Barnett

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The Chantry Academy in Ipswich is one of Suffolk's newest schools. Will more follow in the years ahe

Four schools set to expand due to new housing developments

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Covid-19 rapid testing centres targeting people who unwittingly have the virus are to open in Haverhill and Lowestoft

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Suffolk pharmacies to offer Covid-19 testing ahead of centre closures

Oliver Sullivan

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Woman, 18, hit in the face and pushed during attempted street robbery

Oliver Sullivan

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The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

Coronavirus

Katy Sandalls

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New Government data has shown that only 20 places in Suffolk recorded more than three coronavirus cases in the past week.

File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

Andrew Fitchett

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The Crown pub at Stoke by Nayland.

Lockdown Easing

12 places to eat and drink under a tipi in Suffolk and north Essex

Sophie Barnett

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Adam Kabuye-Kasule, Liam Senior and Harry Thompson have been jailed

Jailed in Suffolk: Why these criminals were put behind bars this week

Matthew Earth

A new website has been launched by Counter Terrorism Policing Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Local Elections 2021

Election 2021: Suffolk PCC candidates outline priorities

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Things to do

A month of tasty street food pop-ups at brewery

Chicken and waffles and chicken burgers on a wooden background

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

It’s not just pubs and restaurants that were affected by lockdown rules. Breweries up and down the country were left in limbo – with gallons of beer heartbreakingly poured down the drain. And this includes Nethergate Brewery Shop and Tap Room...

Reporter Mariam Ghaemi and her children Layla, four, and Jasmine, two, at Baylham House Rare Breeds

Ideas for family days out to enjoy after April 12

Suzanne Day

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Customers will now be able to browse books inside most Suffolk libraries from Monday

Browsing back in Suffolk libraries next week

Johnny Griffith

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A procession walks through the grounds of Kentwell Hall Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Heritage

Kentwell Hall re-opens gardens for May Day

Andrew Clarke

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The Orwell Lady passes the Freston Tower during a trip on the river.

Where can you take a boat trip around Suffolk this summer?

Judy Rimmer

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Sport

Meet Town's opponents, Charlton: Blues head into the Valley, as Only Fools & Horses know!

General view of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at The Valley, London.

Football | Video

Mike Bacon

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It will be a tough gig for Town at Charlton this weekend. The Addicks are on a good run of form and they sit one place ahead of Town in eighth place in League One. Both teams are still hoping for a play-off place.

Ipswich Witches Pressday 2003.EVENING STAR FIRST USE.Jarek Hampel

Speedway

Former Ipswich Witches speedway star wins Covid battle

Mike Bacon

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The British U19 final is coming to Ipswich Speedway, Foxhall Stadium in May.

Speedway

Ipswich Witches start season with big local derby clash.... full...

Mike Bacon

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General view ahead of the Sky Bet League One match at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes.

Football

Meet Town's opponents: An unbeaten Canary returns, while a Dons legend...

Mike Bacon

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The sun sets at Summer Road, Walsham-le-Willows... On another non-league season Photo: NICK GARNHAM

Non-League Football

'Players who want it are playing for the right reasons'.... Non-league...

Mike Bacon

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Lifestyle

Did you play snooker or pool? Are you in any of these classic team line-ups?

STAR MEMORY FRAME NOSTALGIA
A pool team at The Sporting Farmer pub, Ipswich, in December 1976

Nostalgia | Gallery

Mike Bacon

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Snooker and Pool have long been favorite sporting pastimes for many people. And remain so today. So, take a look through some of these wonderful old snooker and pool photographs and see if you recognise anyone.

Flashback 1962 pictures for EADT Nov 8April 28. Ipswich Town Football Club won the Second Divi

Nostalgia | Gallery

Can you spot yourself in these classic sporting photograph line-ups?

Mike Bacon

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Broadcaster Noel Edmonds opens Scissors hair salon in Ipswich, during November 1974

Nostalgia

At the cutting edge - hairdressing memories

Judy Rimmer

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A crowd watching as a B-17 does a low fly-by at Woodbridge Air Show in 1976

Nostalgia

Air show memories - photos from 1970s to 1990s

Judy Rimmer

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The Ambassador Lanes was the first ten pin bowling centre to open in Ipswich in 1961. It was built o

Gallery

Can you spot yourself in any of these classic Suffolk sporting photographs?

Mike Bacon

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