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Helicopter involved in near miss during searches for mystery drones

Helicopter involved in near miss during searches for mystery drones

A police chopper had to withdraw from a mission over Suffolk after coming close to a drone.

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School 'experiencing shortfalls in accommodation' wants to build extension

School 'experiencing shortfalls in accommodation' wants to build extension

A school "experiencing shortfalls in accommodation" has put forward plans for an extension. 

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Safety improvement works on A11 still under consideration

Safety improvement works on A11 still under consideration

Safety improvements to reduce the number of serious crashes on part of the A11 remain under consideration, 18 months after the scheme was first...

18.03.2025 4

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McDonald's restaurant to reopen tomorrow after three-month refurbishment

A fast-food chain has confirmed one of its restaurants will reopen this week after a period of refurbishment. 

13.03.2025 10

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Demolition of bungalow could lead to four new homes in village

A bungalow could be demolished and replaced with four homes under new plans. 

10.03.2025 3

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Village one of 53 places to benefit from £250million fund to get people active

A village in west Suffolk is set to benefit from a share of a £250million fund which is aimed at getting more people active. 

28.02.2025 2

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Driver clocked at 83mph in 30mph zone prompts speeding concerns

Speeds in excess of more than 80mph have been captured in 30mph zones in parts of Suffolk, prompting concerns in some villages.

14.02.2025 3

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Group calls for clarity over nuclear weapons at Suffolk airbase

Peace campaigners are calling on the government to clarify whether US nuclear weapons are housed at RAF Lakenheath. 

26.01.2025 8

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Pub to be transformed after brewer's plans given green light

Alterations for a town pub will be able to go-ahead this year after they were given the seal of approval. 

21.01.2025 20

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McDonald's restaurant to be closed until March as part of refurbishment

A fast-food chain is to close until March as part of an extensive refurbishment programme. 

09.01.2025 10

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Woman believes she saw drone shot down over air base

A woman who lives close to an air base which has been at the centre of mysterious drone activity claims she saw one of them shot out of the sky. 

02.12.2024 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Use of jet skis on river prompts launch of consultation

The use of private hire jet skis on waterways in Suffolk has been scrutinised after a district council decided it would launch a consultation on...

24.10.2024 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Decision on service station and drive-thru restaurant deferred

Community leaders have been given more time to consider plans for a fuel and electric charging station, roadside drive-thru restaurant and lorry...

30.08.2024 5

Eastern Daily Press

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Plans for petrol station and drive-thru restaurant recommended for approval

Outline plans for a fuel and electric charging station, roadside drive-thru restaurant and lorry park have been recommended approval. 

21.08.2024 2

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Huge scrapyard blaze believed to be caused by lithium battery

A huge fire at a scrapyard in west Suffolk is believed to have been caused by a lithium battery. 

18.08.2024 2

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Norfolk Broad remains closed as search continues for missing man

One of Norfolk's largest broads remains closed as rescue teams search for a missing man.

18.08.2024 4

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Norfolk Broad remains closed as search continues for missing man

One of Norfolk's largest broads remains closed as rescue teams search for a missing man.

18.08.2024 5

Norwich Evening News

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Two men die after crash which shut Acle Straight for more than 12 hours

Two men have died after a crash which shut the A47 Acle Straight for more than 12 hours. 

17.08.2024 3

Eastern Daily Press

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WATCH: Thick smoke billows into the sky as firefighters battle scrapyard fire

Smoke was sent billowing into the sky following a huge fire at a scrapyard in west Suffolk. 

17.08.2024 3

Eastern Daily Press

Ben Robinson