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‘Queer people exist everywhere’: Drag king and queen on town birthplace and importance of community

‘Queer people exist everywhere’: Drag king and queen on town birthplace and importance of community

‘Queer people exist everywhere’: Drag king and queen on town birthplace and importance of community

01 July 2025

Matt Squance and Lauren Bryant, better known as Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power, know the importance of creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.


Cake, ale and medieval money: Why town’s benefactor is remembered with ‘quirky’ ceremony

Cake, ale and medieval money: Why town’s benefactor is remembered with ‘quirky’ ceremony

Cake, ale and medieval money: Why town’s benefactor is remembered with ‘quirky’ ceremony

27 June 2025

We raised a pint and ate some cake for historical accuracy to toast the benefactor who helped shape a town’s past.


Town’s music scene raises £5,000 for rehearsal space after energy provider ordeal

Town’s music scene raises £5,000 for rehearsal space after energy provider ordeal

Town’s music scene raises £5,000 for rehearsal space after energy provider ordeal

13 June 2025

A business owner is ‘overwhelmed with pride’ at the music scene which raised thousands of pounds after his power was cut by an energy provider.


How an abbot laid out town’s historic medieval grid

How an abbot laid out town’s historic medieval grid

How an abbot laid out town’s historic medieval grid

03 June 2025

Historian and tour guide Martyn Taylor continues his exploration of the town’s history with a look at how it got its medieval grid.


‘Sexier than blue bins’: Councillor’s recycling campaign for reverse vending machines

‘Sexier than blue bins’: Councillor’s recycling campaign for reverse vending machines

‘Sexier than blue bins’: Councillor’s recycling campaign for reverse vending machines

03 June 2025

Citizen power in the fight against climate change. Can pure people power really fight such a big issue? One Newmarket councillor certainly thinks so.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ as community raises thousands of pounds for Amelia, 11, after brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ as community raises thousands of pounds for Amelia, 11, after brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ as community raises thousands of pounds for Amelia, 11, after brain tumour diagnosis

02 June 2025

The family of a girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumour are ‘overwhelmed’ by the community’s response which has raised thousands of pounds.


The Suffolk businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

The Suffolk businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

The Suffolk businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

29 May 2025

Businesses across Suffolk have been named and shamed by the government for underpaying staff.


From hot air balloon stunts to Sir Tom Jones – historian shares tales of famous Suffolk hospital fêtes

From hot air balloon stunts to Sir Tom Jones – historian shares tales of famous Suffolk hospital fêtes

From hot air balloon stunts to Sir Tom Jones – historian shares tales of famous Suffolk hospital fêtes

26 May 2025

Historian looks back at the lavish fêtes and bazaars that raised thousands for a Suffolk hospital.


Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

08 May 2025

Historian and author Martyn Taylor is sharing a collection of your World War Two memories to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


All the events across Suffolk marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

All the events across Suffolk marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

All the events across Suffolk marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

02 May 2025

From vintage music and beacon lightings to ration-style fish and chips, here’s how Suffolk is marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


‘It’s getting tighter’: Residents speak of the rising cost of living

‘It’s getting tighter’: Residents speak of the rising cost of living

‘It’s getting tighter’: Residents speak of the rising cost of living

06 March 2025

As the cost-of-living crisis shows no sign of abating, SuffolkNews visited a charity’s community café to find out how people were coping.


How town’s music competition shaped nearly 30 years of talent

How town’s music competition shaped nearly 30 years of talent

How town’s music competition shaped nearly 30 years of talent

28 February 2025

We are diving into the origins of a town’s music competition and its legacy spanning nearly three decades.


Revealed: Thousands of shoplifting cases in Suffolk unsolved over last two years

Revealed: Thousands of shoplifting cases in Suffolk unsolved over last two years

Revealed: Thousands of shoplifting cases in Suffolk unsolved over last two years

25 February 2025

Thousands of shoplifting offences have gone unsolved in the last two years - with the number of crimes reported on the rise, figures have revealed.


Exclusive: Mix-up at cement plant caused months-long delay to £1.9m bridge reconstruction project

Exclusive: Mix-up at cement plant caused months-long delay to £1.9m bridge reconstruction project

Exclusive: Mix-up at cement plant caused months-long delay to £1.9m bridge reconstruction project

07 February 2025

A mistake at a cement plant contributed to a months-long delay to a £1.9 million bridge reconstruction project.


New family-friendly restaurant top of readers’ wish list for town as results of SuffolkNews poll revealed

New family-friendly restaurant top of readers’ wish list for town as results of SuffolkNews poll revealed

New family-friendly restaurant top of readers’ wish list for town as results of SuffolkNews poll revealed

04 February 2025

A new family-friendly restaurant is top of readers’ wish list for Bury St Edmunds after thousands of you responded to a SuffolkNews appeal and poll.


‘Extremely concerning’: Police respond as it is revealed majority of sexual offence victims are children

‘Extremely concerning’: Police respond as it is revealed majority of sexual offence victims are children

‘Extremely concerning’: Police respond as it is revealed majority of sexual offence victims are children

27 January 2025

Suffolk Police said it is committed to investigating allegations of sexual abuse after just four per cent of reports resulted in a charge.


Care home manager apologises to family of much-loved former pub landlady who died after fall

Care home manager apologises to family of much-loved former pub landlady who died after fall

Care home manager apologises to family of much-loved former pub landlady who died after fall

24 January 2025

A care home manager apologised to the family of a much-loved former pub landlady who died after falling out of her bed.


Tracy Beaker illustrator reflects on Suffolk roots ahead of theatre’s draw-along event

Tracy Beaker illustrator reflects on Suffolk roots ahead of theatre’s draw-along event

Tracy Beaker illustrator reflects on Suffolk roots ahead of theatre’s draw-along event

24 January 2025

Illustrator Nick Sharratt, known for drawing beloved characters from Jacqueline Wilson's books, is returning to Suffolk to host a draw-along event.


Revealed: Suffolk prison pays more than £1.6 million in staff injury claims

Revealed: Suffolk prison pays more than £1.6 million in staff injury claims

Revealed: Suffolk prison pays more than £1.6 million in staff injury claims

23 January 2025

Figures have revealed that a Suffolk prison has paid more than £1.6 million towards injury claims from staff members.


Here’s five reasons why town’s residents are excited for 2025

Here’s five reasons why town’s residents are excited for 2025

Here’s five reasons why town’s residents are excited for 2025

04 January 2025

Residents have shared what excites them most about the year ahead in their town.


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