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The Clumsy Cock will open at the Cock Inn in Clare

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Pub to reopen with new owners promising 'fresh new vibe' including food and cocktails

This week's Suffolk County Council column reflects on the impact of Storm Babet.

This week's Suffolk County Council column reflects on the impact of Storm Babet.

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OPINION: Why government must act to protect Suffolk from flooding

This CGI image shows how the inside of the Stansted Airport terminal could look after the renovation.

This CGI image shows how the inside of the Stansted Airport terminal could look after the renovation.

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Stansted Airports reveals plans for £1.1billion renovation

Sean Garnham launched Hall Street Ladieswear in Long Melford, near Sudbury, on October 12 last year

Sean Garnham launched Hall Street Ladieswear in Long Melford, near Sudbury, on October 12 last year

'Tough but absolutely worth it' - Ladieswear shop owner celebrates year in business

Temperatures are expected to rise this week

Temperatures are expected to rise this week

Temperatures to hit 20C this week in Suffolk

Suffolk was battered with heavy rain for three days

Suffolk was battered with heavy rain for three days

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Further £20million needed to help aid Storm Babet recovery

The cost of scaffolding at Kingfisher in Sudbury so far totals more than £10,000

The cost of scaffolding at Kingfisher in Sudbury so far totals more than £10,000

Babergh District Council

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Work to repair town swimming pool has so far cost more than £10,000

Boxford Stores, between Sudbury and Hadleigh

Boxford Stores, between Sudbury and Hadleigh

MP continues pledge to protect ‘vital’ rural post office as cuts loom

A person is in hospital after a crash between a car and a trailer near a Suffolk village.

A person is in hospital after a crash between a car and a trailer near a Suffolk village.

Suffolk Constabulary

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Person taken to hospital after car crashed into parked trailer

A warning has been issued for a new living allowance scam targeting Suffolk residents.

A warning has been issued for a new living allowance scam targeting Suffolk residents.

Suffolk Trading Standards

People living in Suffolk warned about new living allowance scam

Readers could see the Northern Lights over Suffolk last night

Readers could see the Northern Lights over Suffolk last night

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Readers' photos of stunning Northern Lights over Suffolk

The Kingfisher pool in Sudbury was closed in August after damage to the roof was discovered

The Kingfisher pool in Sudbury was closed in August after damage to the roof was discovered

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Pool gives update for when work to fix damaged roof will be completed

Suffolk businesses have been shortlisted in the Wedding Industry Awards 2025

Suffolk businesses have been shortlisted in the Wedding Industry Awards 2025

Suffolk businesses named as finalists in top wedding awards

A weather app fault predicted winds of 15,000mph in parts of Suffolk

A weather app fault predicted winds of 15,000mph in parts of Suffolk

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BBC predicts 15,000mph winds set to hit Suffolk... but should we be worried?

The Northern Lights were captured over Long Melford church

The Northern Lights were captured over Long Melford church

Northern Lights

Incredible picture of Northern Lights captured over Suffolk church

James Cartlidge, who is MP for South Suffolk, has voiced worries over plans for parking charges in Babergh

James Cartlidge, who is MP for South Suffolk, has voiced worries over plans for parking charges in Babergh

Babergh District Council

MP voices 'concern' over impact of town parking charges

An investigation into a serious assault in Great Cornard is ongoing

An investigation into a serious assault in Great Cornard is ongoing

Suffolk Constabulary

Police give update after veteran left with serious injuries after attack

A former brewery building in Sudbury has gone on the market

A former brewery building in Sudbury has gone on the market

Former town brewery building with plans for six flats up for sale

Abu Syed, who works at Jilani restaurant in Sudbury's North Street, was crowned East Anglia Chef of the Year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2024.

Abu Syed, who works at Jilani restaurant in Sudbury's North Street, was crowned East Anglia Chef of the Year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2024.

Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards

Chef at Indian restaurant in Suffolk town named best in the region

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust has confirmed 40 new Renault Master ambulances will be rolled out by December

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust has confirmed 40 new Renault Master ambulances will be rolled out by December

East of England Ambulance Service

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Dozens of new ambulances will be on roads by the end of the year, trust confirms

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to hit Suffolk

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to hit Suffolk

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Warning for heavy rain and thunder issued

Strong winds and heavy downpours are expected in Suffolk this week

Strong winds and heavy downpours are expected in Suffolk this week

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Will Hurricane Kirk bring bad weather to Suffolk?

The Plough Inn in Hundon has closed temporarily

The Plough Inn in Hundon has closed temporarily

Owners of village pub announce temporary closure

There are concerns from health leaders over the state of pharmacies in the region

There are concerns from health leaders over the state of pharmacies in the region

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Health boss says pharmacies hit by 'crippling funding cuts and workforce crisis'

People browsing a similar event to the one coming to Sudbury Library this autumn

People browsing a similar event to the one coming to Sudbury Library this autumn

Christmas pop-up selling cards, gifts and homewares coming to town centre

A child was taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a bicycle.

A child was taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a bicycle.

Suffolk Constabulary

Girl taken to hospital after driver fails to stop after crash

The former Spar store in Sudbury has gone on the market

The former Spar store in Sudbury has gone on the market

Planning and development

Former village shop up for sale after new homes plans approved

Founder of Cosmedica Clinic, Dr. Levent Acar, is one of the most innovative hair transplant surgeons in Turkey

Founder of Cosmedica Clinic, Dr. Levent Acar, is one of the most innovative hair transplant surgeons in Turkey

Turkey hair transplant cost: A guide to affordable hair

People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk this week.

People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk this week.

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The 32 death notices shared this week in the EADT and Ipswich Star

Sam Parsons, who died in a crash earlier this year

Sam Parsons, who died in a crash earlier this year

'Well-liked' teenager and football star died after car hit tree, inquest hears

A Dragon Patcher - one of the new weapons in the war against potholes.

A Dragon Patcher - one of the new weapons in the war against potholes.

Suffolk County Council

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Suffolk prepares new two-pronged attack on winter pothole problems

Things to do

$This month\'s full moon is called the Beaver Moon$ $This month\'s full moon is called the Beaver Moon$

What you'll see in the sky in November: Beaver Moon and two meteor showers

Babergh and MId Suffolk Council has released a full list of half term events for children this autumn

Babergh and MId Suffolk Council has released a full list of half term events for children this autumn

From football camps to cookery lessons: council's half term events line up

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

7 places to see Santa at Christmas in Suffolk this year

Five Suffolk towns and villages that have been named among the best in the UK in 2022

Five Suffolk towns and villages that have been named among the best in the UK in 2022

Five Suffolk places named among best to visit in 2022

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over the UK on October 25

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over the UK on October 25

Everything you need to know about today's partial solar eclipse

The well-known Orionids meteor shower is peaking this week

The well-known Orionids meteor shower is peaking this week

Watch for fireballs: Halley's Comet meteor shower to peak this week

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Ipswich Town remembers fans who passed in 2023. From left: Irene Davey, Peter Taylor and Mason Fountain.

Ipswich Town FC

Ipswich Town pays tribute to the 105 fans who passed away in 2023

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

'Everyone loved him': Town legend and Victory star shares touching tribute for Pelé

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Suffolk village to host county cricket champions Surrey in showpiece clash

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Suffolk non-league football is in great shape right now... and here's why

Jason Doyle, who Witches owner Chris Louis is keen to have back in 2023.

Jason Doyle, who Witches owner Chris Louis is keen to have back in 2023.

Ipswich Witches

Jason Doyle update - will he be back with Ipswich Witches in 2023?

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Lifestyle

Jo Kendrick, founder of The White Candle Company

Jo Kendrick, founder of The White Candle Company

Suffolk candle company launches feelgood autumn fragrance range

Weaver Alex Daniels creates gorgeous wall hangings inspired by Suffolk

Weaver Alex Daniels creates gorgeous wall hangings inspired by Suffolk

American customers love this Suffolk crafter's wall hangings

The most popular baby names in Suffolk have been revealed (file photo)

The most popular baby names in Suffolk have been revealed (file photo)

Revealed: The most popular baby names in Suffolk last year

Cathy and Peter Bullen, who organise the Fete de Noel and other seasonal French markets at the Boule-in, Bildeston

Cathy and Peter Bullen, who organise the Fete de Noel and other seasonal French markets at the Boule-in, Bildeston

Couple creates a magical French Christmas - in Suffolk

The Old Village Hall in Stansfield near Clare is on the market for ?850,000

The Old Village Hall in Stansfield near Clare is on the market for ?850,000

Four-bed home with 'jaw dropping' feature in the lounge for sale for £850k

Hazel Parker, Serena Plenderleith with Griselda, and Anneli Whyte with Myla and Gretel on the Suffolk coast

Hazel Parker, Serena Plenderleith with Griselda, and Anneli Whyte with Myla and Gretel on the Suffolk coast

7 things people would miss most about Suffolk if they left

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Sir Jonathan said many people are shocked that the industry is unregulated (Alamy/PA)

Sir Jonathan said many people are shocked that the industry is unregulated (Alamy/PA)

Rogue funeral directors free to ‘keep bodies in their garage’, inquiry warns

Taylor Swift (Doug Peters/PA)

Taylor Swift (Doug Peters/PA)

Keir Starmer met Taylor Swift at London gig

A plane takes off from Rafik Hariri international airport as smoke of a past Israeli airstrike still rise from Dahiyeh, in Beirut (Hussein Malla/AP)

A plane takes off from Rafik Hariri international airport as smoke of a past Israeli airstrike still rise from Dahiyeh, in Beirut (Hussein Malla/AP)

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Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ over Israel attacks on UN peacekeepers

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Tang Chhin Sothy/Pool Photo via AP)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Tang Chhin Sothy/Pool Photo via AP)

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US warns Israel to boost humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk weapons funding

Professor Chris Pudney from the University of Bath tested 596 vapes confiscated from schools in England and found 16.6% contained spice (Nicholas T Ansell/PA

Professor Chris Pudney from the University of Bath tested 596 vapes confiscated from schools in England and found 16.6% contained spice (Nicholas T Ansell/PA

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Children buy spice-laced vapes online rather than from ‘sketchy’ people, MP says

Former Health Secretary Lord Lansley (Dan Kitwood/PA)

Former Health Secretary Lord Lansley (Dan Kitwood/PA)

Ex-health secretary rejects Infected Blood Inquiry findings: ‘Not my experience’

Ashraf Habimana (Bedfordshire Police/PA)

Ashraf Habimana (Bedfordshire Police/PA)

Twins jailed after 16-year-old stabbed to death in fight after school

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