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Deliberate dog poisoning in west Suffolk 'disgusting and wicked'

Two people have been arrested in connection with unlicenced dog breeding in Leiston

Suffolk Constabulary

Tom Swindles

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Police are urging dog owners to be cautious after three dogs were deliberately poisoned in west Suffolk.

Ruby and Henni Willcox. Inset: Ruby Willcox holding up her 'Race for life' number

Running

Seven-year-old Ruby 'determined' to run Race for Life for mum with...

Dolly Carter

The Festival of Suffolk torch as it reached Mildenhall

Suffolk Live News

Where to see Festival of Suffolk torch relay on route through county today

Matthew Earth

The Festival of Suffolk torch unveiling. Mark Pendligton, Chair of Festoval of Suffolk, Nick Corke a

The Queen

Festival of Suffolk torch begins journey from Brandon

Michael Steward

'The Dedham Man' is a short horror film project from writer and director Fraser Clements.

Film

Become an executive producer on Suffolk short horror film

Dolly Carter

One of the lorries preparing to leave for Ukraine

Suffolk doctor's mammoth medical haul for Ukraine

Dominic Bareham

The Suffolk Accident and Rescue Service (SARS) has been delivering emergency medical treatment to the community since 1972.

'It's all about trying to save lives': emergency medical charity...

Abygail Fossett

Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra will be playing in the county's summer of music

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Top 80s pop acts, choirs, bands and orchestras in Suffolk's summer of music

Andrew Clarke

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The procession of dignitaries, including the Mayor, Freemen and charity trustees, heads to the Great Common

Sudbury mayor eats grass in centuries-old 'turning on' ceremony

Dominic Bareham

Working from home

West Suffolk Council

Council staff can continue working from home despite ministerial calls

Paul Geater

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Young man sitting alone in a dark room.

Suffolk County Council

New mental health crisis service launched for Suffolk young people

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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Duathlon runners start their race at Bury Leisure Centre

Triathlon

Athletes run off the pandemic at triathlon

Dominic Bareham

Kim Balshaw with his son Jonathan.

Suffolk County Council

Government visa process still hampering Ukrainians' arrival

Dominic Bareham

The number of assaults peaked at 462 the year before ‚Äì having almost doubled from 275 in 2014/15

Suffolk Constabulary

Study reveals East of England as cannabis use hotspot

Angus Williams

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Police at Birds Croft in Great Livermere.

Councillor's worries over suspected explosive materials found in village

Dominic Bareham

A supplier has warned that bird flu and rising costs could cause egg production to cease

'Incredibly concerning' - Sixth bird flu case in Suffolk leads to new cull

Dominic Bareham

Jonathan Phipps, 15, who will be one of the torch bearers for the Festival of Suffolk

The Queen

Call for shining stars to carry torch for Festival of Suffolk

Dominic Bareham

Zouave Gooden, 19, from Romford, pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin in Ipswich.

Ipswich Crown Court

Grandfather sentenced over indecent images of children

Jane Hunt

Carrie Cook

Investigations | Special Report

'My son threatened suicide': Disabled children face years out of school

Sarah Burgess

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Kirsty Clarke from Clare is urging people to have conversations about kidney donation. Today is World Kidney Day

NHS

'It's given me back my life': Focus on kidney donation on World Kidney Day

Mariam Ghaemi

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Pupils from Bildeston Primary School dressed up as owls

Charity Fundraiser

Little Hoot education programme 'captures imagination of families'

Mariam Ghaemi

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The opening of the new Dixon and Young Pie and Mash business in Sudbury.

Pie and mash shop brings a taste of the East End to Suffolk

Dominic Bareham

What will the changes to Capital Gains tax mean for you?

Ipswich Borough Council

Households to receive details of council tax rebates

Jason Noble, Local Democracy Reporter

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The Proclaimers are set to headline Sudbury Smile Festival set up in memory of teenager Arran Tosh.

The Proclaimers headlining gig in honour of Sudbury teen who died of cancer

Tom Swindles

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Gary and Ashley Addison are concerned about the drunk antics of people who climb onto the horse st

Pubs

Pub landlord's family life being ruined by teens climbing onto statue...

Dominic Bareham

Chancellor Rishi Sunak leaves after speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, London. Pictur

Consumer

62,000 homes across Suffolk ineligible for rebate to help with heating...

Angus Williams

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Rees Boddy, an 18-year-old student at West Suffolk College

Education News

'We will find construction firms apprentices' - Suffolk college promises

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Doug Vince

Tributes to RAF airman who joined the Guinea Pig Club

Dominic Bareham

Time to Talk Day 2022

Mental Health

250,000 adults in the East have not spoken to anyone about worsening...

Matt Powell

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Banners from the Reclaim the Night march, which aimed to promote women's rights Picture: SUFFOLK RAP

Women's Safety

'Challenging attitudes towards women' could make Suffolk sexual crimes fall

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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