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From heroin to ketamine: How Suffolk's drug use is changing

Drug consumption habits in Suffolk are shifting, with people moving away from opiates such as heroin and towards cocaine, ketamine and crack – and a new report warns the county is also facing a growing threat from synthetic opioids 500 times stronger than heroin.

13 March, 2026

João Santos

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Ipswich Town chairman takes NHS Health Check to encourage fans to do the same

Mark Ashton has undergone a free NHS Health Check in a bid to encourage supporters and local residents to prioritise their health.

17 November, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Suffolk fire service making cultural improvements ahead of inspection

Suffolk's fire service is improving its culture as an inspection nears, the chief officer has said, following serious concerns raised about hostile and toxic behaviour by senior staff.

1 October, 2025

João Santos

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

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