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Murder investigation launched following death of Chantry man Billy McNicholl on New Years Day

Suffolk Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of William 'Billy' McNicholl, 63, who was found dead at his Chantry home on New Year's Day.

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Four fire crews tackle blaze at Copdock antiques centre

Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out in a storage unit at Suffolk Heritage & Antiques Centre in Copdock today, with no injuries reported.

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Suffolk ambulance service deploys 90 extra ambulances per day amidst unprecedented demand

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) received more than 39,000 emergency calls between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, an unprecedented spike of 7,500 calls above typical summer levels.

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Ambulance service moves to highest alert level, urges public to think before dialling 999

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has moved to its highest alert level as hospitals struggle with unprecedented winter demands. The service warns that some patients may need to make their own way to hospital as it prioritises life-threatening cases.

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TV comedy stars to headline Trinity Park charity show in January

Marcus Brigstocke and Angela Barnes will headline a charity comedy night at Trinity Park on 24 January, raising donations for Suffolk food banks.

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Orwell bridge to close this Sunday for 178-tonne transformer operation

Final preparations are underway for a massive electrical transformer weighing 178 tonnes that will force the closure of the Orwell Bridge this weekend.

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Suffolk New College joins Chartered Institution of Further Education

Suffolk New College has become a member of the Chartered Institution of Further Education, the voice for technical and professional education in the UK.

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Former British tennis star brings Andy Murray's winning formula to Ipswich

Mark Petchey, the coach who helped shape Andy Murray's early career, is bringing his expertise to Suffolk tennis players through a new coaching programme at Ipswich Sports Club.

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'I missed my badge': Veteran Suffolk officer returns to beat after retirement

After meeting two Prime Ministers and serving on the frontline of Suffolk's Covid response, most would be content with retirement. However, the call to serve his community proved too strong for Sergeant Stephen Lee to resist.

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Woman seriously injured in B&M car park collision

A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in a B&M store car park in Purdis Farm, Ipswich.

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Investigation launched into suspicious death of man in Chantry, Ipswich

Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 60s was found dead at a property on Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich. Officers are treating the death as suspicious.

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College clothing donation inspired by staff member's lived experience

A Suffolk New College staff member who once relied on food banks has helped coordinate a donation of 15 bags of clothes to an Ipswich homeless charity, saying the organisation's work is "incredible".