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At 75, Ipswich writer makes university history with first Creative Writing PhD
Andrew Worrall has proven age is no barrier to learning, becoming the University of Suffolk's first Creative Writing PhD while gaining recognition for his novel.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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A journalist's return to roots
After spending four decades chronicling the lives of others, journalist Jenny Taylor has decided to write her own remarkable new chapter. At 69, she has swapped her notebook for gardening tools and enrolled at Suffolk Rural college to study landscaping and gardening.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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£145k project aims to boost literacy levels across Ipswich
A new £145,024 initiative will target literacy improvement throughout Ipswich. The 'Let's Talk Reading' project will work across multiple settings from parent and baby groups to adult literacy coaching.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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73-year-old great-grandad accepts creative writing holiday after GCSE success
73-year-old Danny Davey has been offered a creative writing and walking holiday in the Peak District after passing his English GCSE, 59 years after leaving school at 14.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Mother and daughter both say 'hello' to college life this term
A 52-year-old mum and her 16-year-old daughter are starting new courses at Suffolk New College this week, marking an exciting journey for both.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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From Instagram to Italian: Suffolk New College unveils affordable new leisure learning courses
Suffolk New College is launching a new autumn programme of short and affordable "leisure learning" courses, ranging from Italian to Instagram.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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