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The weather is expected to get warmer over the weekend and into next week

Warmer weather expected after cold snap

David King was jailed for three years

David King was jailed for three years

Ipswich Crown Court

Man who denies sexually abusing girl when she was three jailed

The Northern Lights were seen over Sutton last night

The Northern Lights were seen over Sutton last night

WATCH: Northern Lights over Suffolk as chance to see them again TONIGHT

People in Suffolk are being warned about a new parking fine scam

People in Suffolk are being warned about a new parking fine scam

Suffolk Trading Standards

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Drivers across Suffolk warned about new parking fine scam

Tim Gregory founded Smilebikes six years ago

Tim Gregory founded Smilebikes six years ago

How shock diagnosis led BMX racer to switch bikes and start a new business venture

Drivers have been sent scam texts claiming they owe parking fines

Drivers have been sent scam texts claiming they owe parking fines

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Text scam targeting drivers by claiming they owe parking fines

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer (Joe Giddens/PA)

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer (Joe Giddens/PA)

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PM 'still committed' to hospital rebuilds - but 2030 deadline in real doubt

This year's ROSE Award winners have been revealed

This year's ROSE Award winners have been revealed

Local staycation spots scoop esteemed national awards

Ozzy was brought in as a foal twelve years ago and is now award-winning at Equifest

Ozzy was brought in as a foal twelve years ago and is now award-winning at Equifest

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From dumped foal to award winner - Ozzy's incredible journey

Officers seized a vehicle for having no valid insurance

Officers seized a vehicle for having no valid insurance

Suffolk Constabulary

Bike seized after police stop uninsured driver

Michael Moore lost everything after his boat caught fire

Michael Moore lost everything after his boat caught fire

Warning issued after man's boat destroyed in 'fireball'

Lloyds bank in Beccles is expected to close down next year

Lloyds bank in Beccles is expected to close down next year

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Banking giant to close branch in Suffolk town centre

Dr John Packman, chief executive of the Broads Authority has urged people to avoid drinking alcohol while on the Broads

Dr John Packman, chief executive of the Broads Authority has urged people to avoid drinking alcohol while on the Broads

Broads Authority

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Boaters warned against drinking alcohol on boats following tragic deaths

The lane between the roads in Beccles where Mr Burgess obtained his injuries

The lane between the roads in Beccles where Mr Burgess obtained his injuries

Local government

Ex-official's TWO YEAR battle with his own council over trip hazard

Lee K Wall has been campaigning for veterans since 2020.

Lee K Wall has been campaigning for veterans since 2020.

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Ex-soldier launches ambitious bid to buy former care home to create base for veterans

Gilmore & Roberts, who have been nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, will perform at The Canopy Theatre

Gilmore & Roberts, who have been nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, will perform at The Canopy Theatre

Award-nominated folk duo to perform at church-turned-theatre

Fire crews battled a blaze in Ellingham

Fire crews battled a blaze in Ellingham

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Fire crews battle tyre and wood blaze

The worst roads for speeding in Suffolk have been revealed

The worst roads for speeding in Suffolk have been revealed

Suffolk Constabulary

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Revealed: Top 20 worst roads in Suffolk for speeding

Church receives boost for new car park from town trust

Church receives boost for new car park from town trust

Town trust donates towards new car park for church and community centre

Salvation Army band to perform in Suffolk town

Salvation Army band to perform in Suffolk town

Norfolk Fellowship Brass makes a return visit to Beccles

MPs have voted over winter fuel allowance cuts. Inset: Labour MPs Jess Asato and Clive Lewis

MPs have voted over winter fuel allowance cuts. Inset: Labour MPs Jess Asato and Clive Lewis

Local government

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Winter fuel payment cuts: how did Norfolk and Waveney MPs vote?

Toft Monks Mill on Haddiscoe Island is set for a transformation

Toft Monks Mill on Haddiscoe Island is set for a transformation

Broads Authority

Mill on Norfolk island could be restored to full working order (with home next door)

Mitsy braved a 20-mile trip trapped in the coupling system of a lorry

Mitsy braved a 20-mile trip trapped in the coupling system of a lorry

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Cold and hungry kitten braved 20-mile trip trapped in lorry

A retired priest had spent his final months taking care of his brother before they were involved in a car crash days after Christmas, an inquest heard.

A retired priest had spent his final months taking care of his brother before they were involved in a car crash days after Christmas, an inquest heard.

Suffolk Coroner's Court

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Retired priest had been heading out for fish and chips before crash, inquest told

Suffolk's MPs have been urged not to support the plans in parliament on Tuesday

Suffolk's MPs have been urged not to support the plans in parliament on Tuesday

Suffolk County Council

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Suffolk's MPs urged not to vote for winter fuel payments changes

Lowestoft parkrun in August 2018

Details revealed for route of proposed new Parkrun

The Lowestoft parkrun was been named one of the best in the UK last year.

The Lowestoft parkrun was been named one of the best in the UK last year.

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Talks arranged to create yet ANOTHER Parkrun

Will Ellard on the podium with the gold medal

Will Ellard on the podium with the gold medal

Emotional victory for golden boy Will

William Ellard, left, celebrates with Alexander Hillhouse, centre, and third-placed Brazil's Gabriel Bandeira

William Ellard, left, celebrates with Alexander Hillhouse, centre, and third-placed Brazil's Gabriel Bandeira

Beccles has it own teen silver machine in Paris!

Nathan West has won Norwich City’s fan of the season award

Nathan West has won Norwich City’s fan of the season award

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£60k charity hero Westy wins Canaries’ fan of the season award

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Gilmore & Roberts, who have been nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, will perform at The Canopy Theatre

Gilmore & Roberts, who have been nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, will perform at The Canopy Theatre

Award-nominated folk duo to perform at church-turned-theatre

Church receives boost for new car park from town trust

Church receives boost for new car park from town trust

Town trust donates towards new car park for church and community centre

Salvation Army band to perform in Suffolk town

Salvation Army band to perform in Suffolk town

Norfolk Fellowship Brass makes a return visit to Beccles

Lorna, William, and David Ellard celebrating William's success at the Paralympics

Lorna, William, and David Ellard celebrating William's success at the Paralympics

Paralympian from Suffolk market town celebrates success at Paris 2024

The cheque presented to the Alzheimer’s Society was for £2000 and was received by the charity’s local representative Molly Warsop at a recent club lunch. She is pictured with president Evan McDaniel (right) and past president Tony Sprake.

The cheque presented to the Alzheimer’s Society was for £2000 and was received by the charity’s local representative Molly Warsop at a recent club lunch. She is pictured with president Evan McDaniel (right) and past president Tony Sprake.

Rotary Club to host charity lunch for local music group

We Mavericks are coming to Beccles

We Mavericks are coming to Beccles

We Mavericks kick off their first UK tour in Beccles

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Church receives boost for new car park from town trust

Church receives boost for new car park from town trust

Town trust donates towards new car park for church and community centre

Beccles is part of Heritage Open Days

Beccles is part of Heritage Open Days

Beccles set to host Heritage Open Day events full of history and activities

Lorna, William, and David Ellard celebrating William's success at the Paralympics

Lorna, William, and David Ellard celebrating William's success at the Paralympics

Paralympian from Suffolk market town celebrates success at Paris 2024

The Beccles and District Museum

The Beccles and District Museum

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Museum in market town 'up and running' after sudden closure

The 900-year-old fortress is under extensive repairs

The 900-year-old fortress is under extensive repairs

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Repair works are now underway on historic Suffolk castle

The presentation at Somerleyton Hall

The presentation at Somerleyton Hall

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Beccles Cycle for Life event raises substantial funds for charity

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy, speak to the media outside the White House (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy, speak to the media outside the White House (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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UK and US come to ‘strong position’ on Ukraine following Biden talks, says PM

What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners who are eligible for the winter fuel payment will lose out under the new rules (PA)

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners who are eligible for the winter fuel payment will lose out under the new rules (PA)

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780,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payment will lose out – figures

Stephen Flynn wants leading figures on both sides of the Scottish independence debate to come together to chart a path that could lead to a second referendum (David Cheskin/PA)

Stephen Flynn wants leading figures on both sides of the Scottish independence debate to come together to chart a path that could lead to a second referendum (David Cheskin/PA)

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Both sides of debate should get together to chart course to indyref2 – Flynn

Tom Vosper and his five friends will run 10km in every English city over 16 day in memory of his father who died from prostate cancer (Tom Vosper)

Tom Vosper and his five friends will run 10km in every English city over 16 day in memory of his father who died from prostate cancer (Tom Vosper)

Friends to run 10k through all 55 English cities in 16 days in memory of father

Increasing numbers of people are opting for private medical care (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Increasing numbers of people are opting for private medical care (Lynne Cameron/PA)

Private healthcare insurance costs rising as record numbers pay for treatment

The British Embassy in Moscow (Nick Potts/PA)

The British Embassy in Moscow (Nick Potts/PA)

Russia’s accusations that diplomats were spying ‘completely baseless’, UK says

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