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Nottingham Knockers have been reported (file image)

Suffolk Trading Standards

Warning over Nottingham Knockers visiting homes in Suffolk

A Suffolk-American chef has commended her family's hard work after a major health scare.

A Suffolk-American chef has commended her family's hard work after a major health scare.

Food and Drink Festival

Chef thanks family who kept business going after medical scare

Dawn is looking for her forever home after being returned back to the RSPCA

Dawn is looking for her forever home after being returned back to the RSPCA

Dog looking for new home after being returned into branch's care

East Street in Sudbury has become flooded as a result of the burst water main

East Street in Sudbury has become flooded as a result of the burst water main

Hopes town centre road will be reopen by end of week after water main burst

A warning for ice has been issued for Suffolk

A warning for ice has been issued for Suffolk

Ice warning issued for Suffolk as temperatures plummet

East Street in Sudbury is partially blocked after a water main burst

East Street in Sudbury is partially blocked after a water main burst

Town centre road flooded after water leak

The chair of Sudbury in Bloom is calling for the

The chair of Sudbury in Bloom is calling for the

Suffolk County Council

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Where are our signs? Concern campaigners' advertising boards being 'held hostage'

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Gritters will be out on Suffolk roads as temperatures drop

Gritters will be out on Suffolk roads as temperatures drop

Suffolk Highways

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Gritters to head out on Suffolk roads as temperatures set to plummet

The education watchdog inspected St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Church Road, Bulmer, near Sudbury, on October 1 and 2

The education watchdog inspected St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Church Road, Bulmer, near Sudbury, on October 1 and 2

Primary school with 'inclusive vision' praised for SEND support and pupil behaviour

Smoke billowing from a car on fire

Smoke billowing from a car on fire

WATCH: Huge car blazes put out by fire crews

It has been suggested that the building at 31 to 41 Elm Street could become 12 new homes.

It has been suggested that the building at 31 to 41 Elm Street could become 12 new homes.

Ipswich Borough Council

Former solicitors' office in Ipswich town centre could become 12 new flats

People are being warned of delays while the footbridge at Marks Tey is closed

People are being warned of delays while the footbridge at Marks Tey is closed

Footbridge at rail station to be closed as passengers warned of delays

Suffolk Highways has pushed back roadworks across the county due to forecast cold weather

Suffolk Highways has pushed back roadworks across the county due to forecast cold weather

Suffolk Highways

Roadworks across Suffolk delayed as snow and ice set to hit county

Aaron Hubbard was due to be sentenced on Monday

Aaron Hubbard was due to be sentenced on Monday

Ipswich Crown Court

Sentencing for arsonist adjourned as he waits to see psychiatrist

The Princess Royal will be conducting royal engagments in Suffolk today

The Princess Royal will be conducting royal engagments in Suffolk today

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Where Princess Anne will be in Suffolk today

Strong winds are expected to hit Suffolk this week

Strong winds are expected to hit Suffolk this week

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Gale force winds to batter Suffolk amid cold snap

The number of new homes built in Suffolk in 2022/23 was more than double the total built in the year a decade before

The number of new homes built in Suffolk in 2022/23 was more than double the total built in the year a decade before

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Number of homes built in Suffolk last year more than double constructed in 2012/13

Officers say they found drug paraphernalia in a west Suffolk town park

Officers say they found drug paraphernalia in a west Suffolk town park

Suffolk Constabulary

Drug paraphernalia found in town park

A window was smashed during a village burglary

A window was smashed during a village burglary

Suffolk Constabulary

Window smashed as garage broken into during burglary

Two men have been charged with sexual offences involving children

Two men have been charged with sexual offences involving children

Suffolk Constabulary

Two charged with sexual offences involving under 16s

A cold weather alert has been issued for Suffolk this week

A cold weather alert has been issued for Suffolk this week

UK Health Security Agency

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Warning of possible 'rise in deaths' as week-long cold weather alert issued

The number of cases have been revealed

The number of cases have been revealed

Suffolk Constabulary

Weapon-related incidents in schools and colleges on the rise, figures show

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

A golf course in Sudbury will open a tearoom next week

A golf course in Sudbury will open a tearoom next week

How mum's mission to support daughter led to tearoom

Seven Suffolk light switch-ons that are worth visiting

Seven Suffolk light switch-ons that are worth visiting

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7 Christmas lights displays in Suffolk to get into the festive spirit

New Look in Sudbury is one of 17 stores being given a revamp.

New Look in Sudbury is one of 17 stores being given a revamp.

High street retailer gives town shop a major facelift

In the past week, 25 death notices have been published in the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star including two people over the age of 100.

In the past week, 25 death notices have been published in the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star including two people over the age of 100.

The 25 death notices shared this week in the EADT and Ipswich Star

The Clumsy Cock will welcome visitors at the Cock Inn in Clare, near Sudbury, on Saturday, November 16.

The Clumsy Cock will welcome visitors at the Cock Inn in Clare, near Sudbury, on Saturday, November 16.

First look inside town's new bar The Clumsy Cock opening TODAY

Sudbury mayor has welcomed news that B&M is set to open, but said the potential closure of Homebase would be a 'terrible blow'

Sudbury mayor has welcomed news that B&M is set to open, but said the potential closure of Homebase would be a 'terrible blow'

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B&M opening welcomed but Homebase closure would be 'terrible blow' says mayor

Part of the A143 will be closed overnight for urgent pothole repairs

Part of the A143 will be closed overnight for urgent pothole repairs

Suffolk Highways

Road to close this evening for emergency pothole repairs

Things to do

$This month\'s full moon is called the Beaver Moon$ $This month\'s full moon is called the Beaver Moon$

What you'll see in the sky in November: Beaver Moon and two meteor showers

Babergh and MId Suffolk Council has released a full list of half term events for children this autumn

Babergh and MId Suffolk Council has released a full list of half term events for children this autumn

From football camps to cookery lessons: council's half term events line up

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

7 places to see Santa at Christmas in Suffolk this year

Five Suffolk towns and villages that have been named among the best in the UK in 2022

Five Suffolk towns and villages that have been named among the best in the UK in 2022

Five Suffolk places named among best to visit in 2022

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over the UK on October 25

A partial solar eclipse will be visible over the UK on October 25

Everything you need to know about today's partial solar eclipse

The well-known Orionids meteor shower is peaking this week

The well-known Orionids meteor shower is peaking this week

Watch for fireballs: Halley's Comet meteor shower to peak this week

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Ipswich Town remembers fans who passed in 2023. From left: Irene Davey, Peter Taylor and Mason Fountain.

Ipswich Town FC

Ipswich Town pays tribute to the 105 fans who passed away in 2023

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

Pelé and Ipswich Town legend Russell Osman

'Everyone loved him': Town legend and Victory star shares touching tribute for Pelé

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Suffolk village to host county cricket champions Surrey in showpiece clash

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Leiston players, left to right, Will Davies, Joe Marsden and Ben Fowkes celebrate a goal. Leiston have made a super start to the season.

Suffolk non-league football is in great shape right now... and here's why

Jason Doyle, who Witches owner Chris Louis is keen to have back in 2023.

Jason Doyle, who Witches owner Chris Louis is keen to have back in 2023.

Ipswich Witches

Jason Doyle update - will he be back with Ipswich Witches in 2023?

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Lifestyle

Jo Kendrick, founder of The White Candle Company

Jo Kendrick, founder of The White Candle Company

Suffolk candle company launches feelgood autumn fragrance range

Weaver Alex Daniels creates gorgeous wall hangings inspired by Suffolk

Weaver Alex Daniels creates gorgeous wall hangings inspired by Suffolk

American customers love this Suffolk crafter's wall hangings

The most popular baby names in Suffolk have been revealed (file photo)

The most popular baby names in Suffolk have been revealed (file photo)

Revealed: The most popular baby names in Suffolk last year

Cathy and Peter Bullen, who organise the Fete de Noel and other seasonal French markets at the Boule-in, Bildeston

Cathy and Peter Bullen, who organise the Fete de Noel and other seasonal French markets at the Boule-in, Bildeston

Couple creates a magical French Christmas - in Suffolk

The Old Village Hall in Stansfield near Clare is on the market for ?850,000

The Old Village Hall in Stansfield near Clare is on the market for ?850,000

Four-bed home with 'jaw dropping' feature in the lounge for sale for £850k

Hazel Parker, Serena Plenderleith with Griselda, and Anneli Whyte with Myla and Gretel on the Suffolk coast

Hazel Parker, Serena Plenderleith with Griselda, and Anneli Whyte with Myla and Gretel on the Suffolk coast

7 things people would miss most about Suffolk if they left

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Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope (Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy)

Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope (Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy)

Scientists create strand of pasta 200 times thinner than a human hair

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Starmer backs ICC’s independence after war crimes arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Bereaved families demonstrate outside Dorland House (James Manning/PA)

Bereaved families demonstrate outside Dorland House (James Manning/PA)

Bereaved families demonstrate outside UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in London (UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA)

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

The winners of the competition met the Queen and a number of stars at a palace reception (Aaron Chown/PA)

The winners of the competition met the Queen and a number of stars at a palace reception (Aaron Chown/PA)

Queen congratulates teenage winners of Commonwealth essay competition

The number of suspensions in autumn 2023 has nearly doubled since autumn 2019 (Liam McBurney/PA)

The number of suspensions in autumn 2023 has nearly doubled since autumn 2019 (Liam McBurney/PA)

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Number of school suspensions in England has nearly doubled after pandemic

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum is the leader of Dubai (PA)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum is the leader of Dubai (PA)

‘Chummy’ UK-UAE links could stifle efforts to free detained Briton, warns family

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