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Man dies after motorcycle crash on village road — Man dies after motorcycle crash on village road

A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle collision in a Suffolk village at the weekend.

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Image released of man believed to be connected to attempted robbery — Image released of man believed to be connected to attempted robbery

An image of a man believed to be connected to an attempted robbery after a dog walker was punched in the back of the head has been released.

New cafe is just the place to honour farming legacy — New cafe is just the place to honour farming legacy

A business owner has opened the doors to her new cafe, honouring her father’s farming history.

Village road shut after single-vehicle collision — Village road shut after single-vehicle collision

A village road has been closed with emergency services at the scene following a single-vehicle collision.

Norfolk and Suffolk sign up to fast-track fresh devolution deal — Norfolk and Suffolk sign up to fast-track fresh devolution deal

Councillors have backed a bid to join a fast-track programme to secure devolution, which could see counties given new powers and funding.

Author’s final book in trilogy explores hidden story of Bible character — Author’s final book in trilogy explores hidden story of Bible character

An author with launch her new book – the final installment in a trilogy based on a lesser-known character from the Bible – in Eye next week.

Town tackle shop confirms closure after nearly two years — Town tackle shop confirms closure after nearly two years

A businessman has said he is gutted after taking the decision to close his fishing shop.

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Nominations for town’s citizen awards are now open — Nominations for town’s citizen awards are now open

Nominations have opened to celebrate townspeople who go above and beyond to make the community special.

Pair toast village health club’s big first year — Pair toast village health club’s big first year

A couple with a background in sport are celebrating a highly successful first year for their health club.

NATIONAL NEWS

Start of trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher delayed

Start of trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher delayed

Start of trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher delayed

The duke’s barrister said he was ‘asked to ask’ for an hour’s adjournment on Tuesday.

New-look Downing Street briefing room makes TV debut after £80,000 revamp

New-look Downing Street briefing room makes TV debut after £80,000 revamp

New-look Downing Street briefing room makes TV debut after £80,000 revamp

‘Tory’ blue panels and carpet have been replaced with ‘politically neutral’ grey decor and traditional wood.

Terrorism laws must change in wake of Southport murders – PM

Terrorism laws must change in wake of Southport murders – PM

Terrorism laws must change in wake of Southport murders – PM

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK faces a new threat from loners radicalised by viewing extreme violent content online.

Comic book fans with autism sought for Cambridge University study

Comic book fans with autism sought for Cambridge University study

Comic book fans with autism sought for Cambridge University study

Professor Jenny Gibson, an expert in neurodiversity and autism, described the project as ‘kick-starting a wider conversation about comics and autism’.

SPORT

Potter stages magic comeback to clinch Suffolk Super Series — Potter stages magic comeback to clinch Suffolk Super Series

Rising star Nathan Potter lived up to his ‘Wizard’ nickname as he produced a magical comeback to win the Suffolk Super Series at Stonham Barns Park.

Manager’s pride as Magpies hit form at key time to secure survival — Manager’s pride as Magpies hit form at key time to secure survival

John Adams believes his Harleston Magpies Women’s side should take pride in retaining their top-tier status in the Supers 6s Indoor Championships.

Norwich City column: Dobbin shows early promise with hopefully more signings to come — Norwich City column: Dobbin shows early promise with hopefully more signings to come

Our Norwich City columnist is hopeful more January signings are flying towards the Canaries following the early promise shown by Lewis Dobbin.

Ipswich Town column: The quality of our squad shone through in FA Cup — Ipswich Town column: The quality of our squad shone through in FA Cup

Our Ipswich Town columnist was impressed by the quality of the squad in the FA Cup and praised three players in particular.

Walsham handed would-be home tie in last 16 of FA Vase — Walsham handed would-be home tie in last 16 of FA Vase

Walsham-le-Willows have had the prize carrot of a third straight home tie in the FA Vase dangled in front of them should they reach the last 16.

PICTURE GALLERY: People put best foot forward for town’s first Parkrun of the year — Runners and walkers braved freezing conditions as they made good on their promise to start 2025 as they mean to go on.

Walsham set to embrace underdogs tag in big FA Vase tie — Walsham-le-Willows head into their last 32 FA Vase tie at home to Whitstable Town looking to embrace the underdog spirit in a bid for club history.

Norwich City column: Forson provides thrilling finale that can be his turning point — Our Norwich City columnist is hoping Amankwah Forson’s recent ‘remarkable’ brace can be a turning point for him at the Canaries.

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WHAT'S ON

Food factory blaze being dealt with by numerous fire crews — Food factory blaze being dealt with by numerous fire crews

Multiple fire crews have been dealing with an incident at a food factory since the early hours of this morning.

Author’s final book in trilogy explores hidden story of Bible character — Author’s final book in trilogy explores hidden story of Bible character

An author with launch her new book – the final installment in a trilogy based on a lesser-known character from the Bible – in Eye next week.

Gillings set to go after more than five decades in business — Gillings set to go after more than five decades in business

The owner of a reclamation yard has spoken of his heartbreak after announcing the it will close its doors next month after 58 years in business.

Petrol station staff meet and get pictures with Strictly star — Petrol station staff meet and get pictures with Strictly star

Staff at a petrol station had a surprise visit from a Strictly Come Dancing finalist this week.

Sara Pascoe set to pull in the crowds for town venue’s 2025 curtain-raiser — Sara Pascoe set to pull in the crowds for town venue’s 2025 curtain-raiser

A TV regular is set to headline a comedy night at a town arts venue, as it kicks off 2025 with a star-studded line-up.

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LIFESTYLE

Village swings with the oompah spirit — Village swings with the oompah spirit

There was a real taste of the continent at the weekend when a brewery and taproom held its annual Oktoberfest.

Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo — Watch as tigers try out their new £27,000 ‘territory platform’ at zoo

A norfok zoo has announced the opening of a new tiger territory platform.

Celebrations as 2,000 people celebrate Buster the steam roller’s 100th birthday — Celebrations as 2,000 people celebrate Buster the steam roller’s 100th birthday

Nearly 2,000 people celebrated a special birthday at the weekend when a steam roller turned 100 years old.

‘It’s my real passion’: Joe swaps ‘sweets for clothes’ at new store — ‘It’s my real passion’: Joe swaps ‘sweets for clothes’ at new store

A young entrepreneur is following his dream by turning his sweet shop into a high-end clothing store.

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