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A Suffolk authority promoting campaigns to stop smoking has reduced its pension investments in tobacco firms – but says it still will not disinvest in cigarette firms entirely.

A fresh purge of Suffolk’s potholes with an innovative road repair machine is set to kick off this week, thanks to cash from the Chancellor’s Budget.

The heart of two communities shone through as well-wishers - including an MP - rushed to help people injured in two serious falls.

Primary school pupils have united to tackle homelessness as part of a festive campaign this winter.

Uninsured and unlicensed drivers are being warned that the police will catch up with them after officers seized 133 vehicles in a month.

Halesworth could be in line for 190 new homes if plans to develop farmland are approved.

Fundamental change has been requested to curtail the “unreasonable” time taken up by police on mental health issues.

The number of fixed-penalty notices (FPNs) issued to cyclists in Norfolk has fallen dramatically over the past two years, new figures have revealed.

Beware stolen bikes for sale at Christmas – Suffolk police are warning shoppers some second-hand cycles are too good to be true.

A gang which committed more than 200 burglaries across the eastern region over an 11-month period, carried out almost 100 of the raids in Norfolk.

Additional maternity and paternity leave has been pledged for Suffolk County Council staff following the birth of a premature baby.

A cash injection has been given to the region’s ambulance service as part of £1bn of funding announced by the government.

A Norfolk MP has been left “angry and upset” by a conference call with inspectors overseeing the region’s mental health trust.

A culture of learning from mistakes and hardworking staff are behind a Norfolk hospital being the only one in the county to not be rated as failing.

Talented youngsters from three schools in Waveney are celebrating after impressing at national contests.

They are renowned for their involvement with hit films, classic television shows and inspirational work with the Comic Relief charity.

Thousands of pupils across the country attended school in non-uniform to raise money for Children in Need on Friday.

A programme to turn around Suffolk’s special education needs (SEN) provision has been outlined – with an “innovative” pilot set to spearhead the measures.

Content has become one of those buzz-wordy sounding things that it is trendy to bash.

A business born out of a resourceful hobby will put a twist in the tail of Christmas decorations across Norfolk homes this December.

Hundreds more wind turbines could be built off the Norfolk and Suffolk coast, potentially bringing thousands of skilled jobs to the region.

The Christmas season is well underway in a small Suffolk town which drew thousands of visitors to its annual festive market.