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My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

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Yellow weather warning for gale-force winds in Suffolk

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for Suffolk, with gusts of up to 50mph expected.

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Warning to Suffolk residents after persistent doorstep sellers

Doorstep callers offering to help with switching energy providers have been pushy and persistent in Sudbury and Ipswich.

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WATCH: Anti-quarry campaigners record protest song over controversial plans

Members of Stop the Quarry, a group campaigning against the plans for a new quarry in Westerfield, north of Ipswich, have recorded a protest song.

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OPINION: Here's how the government will fix our broken NHS

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott's latest column is on the NHS and what Labour is doing to support it.

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Suffolk speeding offences hit six-month high with over 6,100 caught

More than 6,100 drivers were caught speeding by mobile cameras on Suffolk roads in July, the highest monthly total in the past six months.

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Ipswich woman left with fright of her life as man breaks into her bedroom

An Ipswich woman has been left with the fright of her life by waking up to a man opening her bedroom door after breaking-in to her home last Sunday.

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Delays driving renewed calls for infrastructure improvements

Pinch-points in Suffolk, including the A14, have come under fresh scrutiny after it was revealed drivers face more delays in the county than in Norfolk.

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Mum of murdered teen tells of torture of daily life since son's death

The mum of Raymond James Quigley, who was murdered in Ipswich town centre, has spoken out on the torture of her daily experience and her efforts to save others.

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Motorcyclist with no helmet ordered to pay more than £300

Shahroukh Mohamammdi was stopped by police along Norwich Road in Ipswich in August 2023, Suffolk Magistrates' Court heard.

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Man accused of attempted murder 'told girlfriend details of stabbing'

Elliott Mallett, of Ipswich, allegedly told his girlfriend details of a stabbing in Pinewood before Suffolk police made them public.

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Farmers travel to Westminster to confront DEFRA chiefs about pain and despair

Suffolk farmers headed up to Westminster this week to talk to DEFRA officials about the stress they are under over farm tax and other policy issues.

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Director of Suffolk seafront venue now backs car park plans

Developer Ruby Homes has now removed street food vendors from plans for the site of the former Cavendish Hotel in Felixstowe.

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Road closure on major Ipswich route cancelled to avoid football traffic

A road closure has been postponed after it was due to clash with Ipswich Town's home game against Sheffield United on Friday.

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Man arrested in Ipswich on recall to prison

Police have arrested a man on recall to prison in Ipswich in Suffolk.

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Council's warning after St George's flags painted on Ipswich mini roundabouts

Suffolk County Council warned anyone considering painting roundabouts to "stop and reconsider" as St George's flags appeared in Ipswich.

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More than 100 certificates handed out at awards ceremony

More than 100 certificates were handed out to learners who completed courses aimed at upskilling minority communities in the town.

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Winds of up to 50mph to hit Suffolk next week

Suffolk is set to be hit by winds of up to 50mph next week, according to the Met Office.

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Café can place a-board outside after decision overturned

Ruby's Kitchen in Bent Hill Felixstowe has been given permission for an A-board after East Suffolk Council had initially refused the plans.

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Suffolk to pioneer in roll out of neighbourhood health service

West Suffolk, Ipswich and East Suffolk are to pioneer of the roll out of the new neighbourhood health service.