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Suffolk appoints new Armed Forces Commissioner
Andy Smith has taken over as Suffolk's Armed Forces Commissioner, chairing the covenant board and championing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Ipswich guitarists invited to rock out at Norfolk and Norwich Festival opening event
Local guitar players of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the mass guitar performance at the free opening night of this year's festival on Friday, 9 May.
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Enchanted fairies and elves to visit Buttermarket this Easter
The free 'Kindness Forest' event transforms the shopping centre into a magical sanctuary for families from 8-20 April.
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'Dirt 640' hangs up his helmet after 46 years of firefighting
Long-serving firefighter Simon Dearing, known by colleagues as 'Dirt 640', has retired after more than 46 years of service but will continue to serve Suffolk as an on-call firefighter.
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Local men 'refused' prostate cancer tests by GP surgeries, charity screening reveals
Seven GP surgeries around Ipswich were cited as having previously refused prostate cancer tests, according to men attending a recent screening event.
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Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear
An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.
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Top universities and employers praise students at Ipswich School's annual careers convention
Top universities and employers highlighted the strong engagement and interest from pupils and parents at Ipswich School's Careers Convention last Wednesday, 26 March.
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Council rejects opposition's bid to scrutinise libraries decision
Suffolk County Council has rejected attempts by opposition councillors to "call in" the Cabinet's decision to bring the county's library service back in-house.
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Easter egg trails and Anglo Saxon activities planned at Christchurch Mansion this half term
Families can enjoy a range of activities at the historic Ipswich venue during the Easter holidays alongside new art exhibitions.
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Suffolk to receive £9.4m boost for special educational needs places
Suffolk will get over £9.4 million in government funding to create hundreds of new school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Thousands flock to "baarilliant" family farm day in Otley
Suffolk Rural College welcomed around 2,000 visitors to its popular spring family farm day on Sunday, 30 March, as the college celebrates 55 years of farming education.
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Ed Sheeran surprises fans at pub in Ipswich, Essex
Ed Sheeran caused a frenzy on Friday with an impromptu performance of his new single "Old Phone" at a local pub in Ipswich...Essex County, Massachusetts.