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Victoria Humphrey

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On your marks, get set, bake! Musical based on beloved TV show heading to market town

On your marks, get set, bake! Musical based on beloved TV show heading to market town

Move over Nigella Lawson, Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding - there’s a new group of judges and bakers heading into the tent this...

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Green light for £4.2 million GP surgery expansion as population boom expected

Green light for £4.2 million GP surgery expansion as population boom expected

A major £4.2m expansion of a GP surgery has been given the green light as it prepares for growing demand and thousands of potential new patients.

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Garage site's potential future revealed as four-home plan faces parking concerns

Garage site's potential future revealed as four-home plan faces parking concerns

A long-vacant garage site could be transformed into four family homes under newly submitted plans.

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Family car stolen overnight from driveway as police launch appeal for clues

Family car stolen overnight from driveway as police launch appeal for clues

Police have launched an investigation after a car was stolen from a driveway in Worlingham, near Beccles overnight.

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Long-vacant building's new future secured as conversion plans get green light

Long-vacant building's new future secured as conversion plans get green light

A long-empty commercial building is set for a new chapter after plans were given the green light to transform it into two homes.

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Campaign pressure pays off as bus firm dismisses fears of further cuts

Campaign pressure pays off as bus firm dismisses fears of further cuts

Campaigners fighting controversial cuts to a key bus route have secured an important victory after First Bus confirmed no further reductions were...

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New dog grooming salon bid launched for village

New dog grooming salon bid launched for village

A new business venture could soon be opening its doors after plans were submitted for a dog grooming salon.

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New stand plans lodged after football club's 100-seat upgrade approved

New stand plans lodged after football club's 100-seat upgrade approved

A football club is looking to further expand facilities for supporters after it celebrated installing a 100-seat stand.

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A mystery tagger, months of graffiti and still no arrests made over 'Wokesy'

A mystery tagger, months of graffiti and still no arrests made over 'Wokesy'

A months-long hunt for a town's mystery "Wokesy" vandal has yet to see anyone arrested, police have confirmed.

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Hope for Victorian church's Christmas reopening after devastating fire damage

Hope for Victorian church's Christmas reopening after devastating fire damage

A church devastated by a major fire could reopen in time for Christmas next year, its reverend has said.

02.10.2026 9

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Confessionals of a bestselling author revealed in new book inspired by Facebook posts

Confessionals of a bestselling author revealed in new book inspired by Facebook posts

A best-selling novelist whose wry observations on everything from social media to ageing have found a new audience after publishing decades of online...

02.10.2026 10

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Family 'devastated' after report reveals trust altered autism assessment report

Family 'devastated' after report reveals trust altered autism assessment report

A teenager's autism diagnosis was delayed for years after a hospital trust withheld assessment findings and altered a report, an Ombudsman...

02.10.2026 10

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Schoolboy undergoes surgery after assault by another pupil left him seriously injured

Schoolboy undergoes surgery after assault by another pupil left him seriously injured

A pupil required hospital treatment and surgery after being left seriously injured by other teen during an assault at a secondary school.

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Large farm shed could become six homes

Large farm shed could become six homes

Plans have been lodged to turn a large agricultural barn into six new homes, with developers arguing the scheme would breathe new life into a rural...

01.10.2026 10

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Final chapter for family business as it closes doors after 80 years

Final chapter for family business as it closes doors after 80 years

A landmark family business that served generations of motorcycle enthusiasts has closed its doors for the final time after 80 years.

01.10.2026 10

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Packed crowds, fast runs, and quirky karts make derby a roaring success

Packed crowds, fast runs, and quirky karts make derby a roaring success

Beccles' biggest ever Soapbox Derby drew huge crowds to the town centre.

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Thriving theatre celebrates 20 years since being saved by five friends

Thriving theatre celebrates 20 years since being saved by five friends

A theatre rescued by determined locals and transformed into a town's cultural cornerstone is celebrating 20 years since it reopened its doors.

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Plans for a new bridge over the Broads given the green light by planners

Plans for a new bridge over the Broads given the green light by planners

A new bridge over the Broads designed to keep livestock safe has been given the green light by planning officers.

30.09.2026 10

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GP surgery reveals major expansion changes as part of £4.2 million revamp

GP surgery reveals major expansion changes as part of £4.2 million revamp

Fresh details have been revealed about a major £4.2 million expansion of a GP surgery, which is preparing for a surge in patients from planned...

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Market stall holder who traded through snow and storms retires after 36 years

Market stall holder who traded through snow and storms retires after 36 years

A market trader who has spent 36 years serving generations of customers has bid a fond farewell as he steps away.

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New specialist school opens in milestone moment for SEND pupils

New specialist school opens in milestone moment for SEND pupils

A new specialist educational facility has been officially unveiled, marking what leaders have described as a major milestone for young people with...

29.09.2026 20

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Bus route races uncertain future as fears grow communities could be cut off

Bus route races uncertain future as fears grow communities could be cut off

Fears have been raised that a town could end up losing a major bus route after it emerged that further service reductions could be on the cards as...

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Luxury care home in special measures after failings uncovered during first inspection

A care home described as "the embodiment of elegance and luxury living" has been placed in special measures after inspectors uncovered serious...

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Green light for key plans as long-awaited sports campus nears construction

A long-awaited multi-million-pound sports campus has moved another step closer to reality in a Suffolk town after planners approved three key planning...

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House opposite school could become children's home under new plans

Plans have been unveiled to transform a home opposite a primary school into a round-the-clock children's home.

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Plans jump from 45 to 70 homes as traffic and flood fears spark meeting

Fresh plans that could bring up to 70 homes to village farmland have triggered a public meeting with concerns already emerging over traffic.

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Lifelong volunteer, language lover and lido swimmer remembered at 82

A woman whose ties to a town stretched across more than eight decades has been remembered for a lifetime of public service, community involvement, and...

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Dramatic photos reveal moment van fire spread and crews rushed to scene

These dramatic images show the moment a van was engulfed in flames as a fire spread to a nearby fence and another vehicle.

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Tributes pour in for biker, 21, as friends share heartbreak after crash

A motorcyclist who died following a three-vehicle crash has been remembered as a "kind-hearted young man" as tributes continue to pour in for him.

22.09.2026 20

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Shock closure plan for brain injury rehabilitation service amid declining demand

A specialist neurological rehabilitation centre that has cared for people with complex brain injuries and brain conditions for years is set to close.

22.09.2026 20

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Hundreds expected as soapbox race returns with food stalls and road closures

An exciting race that will see teams barreling down a town centre course will return to a historic market town this weekend.

22.09.2026 10

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Three town centre toilets to close as refurbishment programme rolls out

Three public toilets in a market town are set to close temporarily as East Suffolk Council carries out a Beccles-wide facelift.

22.09.2026 10

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Hero firefighter to run half marathon five years after life-saving heart surgery

A firefighter who underwent life-saving heart surgery is preparing to run a half marathon just five years after his operation.

22.09.2026 10

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Almost £9,000 raised for cardiac screenings after 23-year-old footballer's death

Almost £9,000 has been raised for a heart screening charity after a 23-year-old footballer's sudden death.

22.09.2026 10

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Biker, 21, dies after crash involving lorry and van outside dairy

A biker in his 20s has died after a serious three-vehicle crash involving his motorcycle, a lorry, and a van.

21.09.2026 20

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Protected reptile discovery forces homes plan rethink as house is scrapped

A housing scheme has been scaled back after protected reptiles were discovered living on the site, with one of the proposed homes removed to create a...

21.09.2026 20

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Nostalgic archive photos that will transport you back to Bungay in the 1990s

From bustling market days to open-air theatre at the castle and festive crowds filling the town centre, Bungay in the 1990s offered a different pace...

21.09.2026 20

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1,500 back Post Office bid as council set to discuss high street plan

A petition calling for a new Post Office has attracted more than 1,500 signatures ahead of a council meeting which will discuss the issue.

19.09.2026 20

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Road closures and diversions as major resurfacing scheme set to begin

Motorists in Beccles are being warned of overnight road closures as resurfacing works take place on the A146 Norwich Road and George Westwood Way.

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First-time buyers move in as new 180-home community takes shape

Two first-time buyers have become the first neighbours of a major new housing development, marking the start of a growing community designed to bring...

18.09.2026 20

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New police team in place as plans for first town base in almost 20 years progreses

A new team of neighbourhood police officers is now operating in a market town as plans for its first police base in almost 20 years continue to move...

18.09.2026 20

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Fury grows over bus cuts amid overcrowding complaints and funding fears

Major changes to a main bus route have been branded a "body blow" to a market town as councillors and campaigners demand answers over service cuts.

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Vacant home to be demolished as new housing development scheme approved

A vacant home can now be demolished to make way for a new housing development after the scheme got the green light.

17.09.2026 20

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Historic shop's next chapter revealed as plans win approval backing

A nearly century-old pet supplies shop is set to be split into two smaller retail units after plans were approved for the historic building.

17.09.2026 20

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Pub-saving villagers eye tiny solar farm as energy bills spark new plan

A village that famously came together to save its pub is now exploring whether it could create what may be Suffolk's smallest solar farm.

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Water restored after 'challenging' repair as vital boater facility returns

A vital service for visitors to one of the Broads' most popular river stops has been restored following a "challenging" repair project.

16.09.2026 20

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Former M&Co building set for revival as vacant store split into two new shops

A prominent former high street store that has sat empty since April 2023 could soon be given a new lease of life after plans were approved to split it...

16.09.2026 20

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Fire-hit factory reveals scale of damage from devastating blaze

Bosses of a factory ravaged by a major fire have revealed the extent of the damage.

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New specialist SEN school opens at former infant site as part of major expansion

A specialist school has opened a new site designed to help young people develop the skills and confidence needed for adult life.

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New independent vet practice set to open its doors

A new independent veterinary practice founded by local professionals is set to open its doors later this month, bringing a range of new services and...

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