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  Suffolk officer wins regional bravery award

  Published: Mon, 22/07/2019 15:08

  An officer from Suffolk Constabulary who intervened in an armed robbery in Essex has won the Eastern region category at the national police bravery awards. DC Joanne Smith was off duty and leaving a yoga session when she courageously encountered the robbers last year. Jo displayed bravery and selflessness during the incident where she was faced

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  Checks carried-out 24 hours after serious sexual assault

  Published: Mon, 22/07/2019 12:19

  Officers investigating an allegation of rape in Ipswich have carried-out checks in the town 24 hours after the attack occurred, speaking to over 200 people. The incident took place at around 3am, Saturday 20 July, and was reported to police shortly before 4.30am. The victim - an 18-year-old woman - was walking along Silent Street when she was

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  Missing person appeal

  Published: Mon, 22/07/2019 10:06

  Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 82-year-old male from Leiston who was last seen at approximately 1000hrs 19th July 2019. Brian Nunn left the family home on foot and has not been seen since. He does have medical conditions which require medication. Brian is described as white, 6ft1 tall, medium build but does stoop has

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  Assault in Haverhill

  Published: Mon, 22/07/2019 10:02

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a head injury following an incident in Haverhill. Officers were called just after 6.10am, Sunday 21 July by the Ambulance Service reporting their staff were attending an assault in the area of the Car Park on Lower Downs Slade in Haverhill.

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  Appeal after man suffers serious head injury

  Published: Fri, 19/07/2019 11:19

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a serious head injury following an incident involving a car in Barton Mills. Officers were called just after 11pm last night, Monday 15 July, to reports a pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a car at Fiveways. The victim - a man in his 20s - is reported to have had an argument

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  Next PM told to lower migrant wage threshold

  Published: Thu, 18/07/2019 16:04

  Conservative Party leadership candidates are being urged to lower the salary limit for migrant labour post-Brexit from £30,000 to £20,000. The Immigration White Paper, published in December last year, includes plans to scrap the cap for skilled workers and a minimum salary requirement of £30,000 for skilled migrants seeking five-year visas. But a

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  Serious assault in Haverhill

  Published: Thu, 18/07/2019 13:07

  Police are conducting enquiries after an assault in Haverhill. Officers were on scene at Balmoral Drive following reports of a man being injured in the shoulder just after 4pm (Tuesday 16 July). The victim, thought to be in his 30s, has been taken to hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition.

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  Serious collision in Ixworth

  Published: Thu, 18/07/2019 10:02

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ixworth at the weekend. Officers were called at 1.20pm on Sunday 14 July to reports of a two-vehicle collision on the A1088 Thetford Road, at the junction with Bardwell Road, involving a black Kia Carens and a black KTM motorbike. The motorcyclist - a man aged in his

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  Leading Sudbury Solicitors expand residential property team

  Published: Wed, 17/07/2019 16:03

  Suffolk Solicitors Holmes & Hills have welcomed a new residential conveyancing executive this month, who is set to be a valuable addition to the growing team. Vicki Crawford will be working with the specialist residential property team, providing advice and guidance on matters from buying and selling and re-mortgaging property, to transfers of

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  Advice ahead of Latitude 2019

  Published: Wed, 17/07/2019 13:24

  As Latitude 2019 approaches, police are asking those visiting the festival to think about their safety and the security of their possessions ahead of their arrival on the site. The music and arts festival takes place between Thursday 18 and Sunday 21 July this year and police are urging those visiting to plan ahead to ensure they enjoy the event

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  Witness appeal following GBH

  Published: Wed, 17/07/2019 10:09

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Haverhill in the early hours of this morning. Officers received a report shortly after 1.30am today, Tuesday 16 July, that a man had been injured within the recreation ground, close to St Clements Lane and Recreation Road. The man - who is aged in his 30s - had sustained wounds to

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  Appeal after assault

  Published: Wed, 17/07/2019 07:23

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was struck by a vehicle and assaulted in Bury St Edmunds. Officers were called at around 3.10am yesterday morning, Sunday 14 June, to the incident which occurred in the vicinity of Risbygate Street and Springfield Road.

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  Trimley St Mary burglary appeal

  Published: Tue, 16/07/2019 16:18

  Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary that took place at Trimley St Mary. It happened at some point on Friday 12 July between 9.30am and 11.15am at a property on Kirton Road. The victim, a male in his 70s, left the property at 9.30am to go shopping and on his return at 11.15am he saw his front gate was open. On entering the property he

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  David Pipe National Hunt Trainer's Weekly Diary, Exciting Time of the year

  Published: Tue, 16/07/2019 13:07

  Whilst the racing calendar has been a little quieter, I took the opportunity to grab a little rest and recuperation with Leanne and the children and head to the Algarve for a week. The kids love it there so we try to go once a year and we had a fantastic time as usual, although I am not sure it was any warmer than it was back home!

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  Councils to consider CIFCO Business Plan for 2019/20

  Published: Tue, 16/07/2019 10:31

  CIFCO's future plans top the agenda for councillors later this month, as the property investment company looks to increase the £1.4m annual income it already generates for services in Babergh and Mid Suffolk - the equivalent of increasing council tax by more than 12%. CIFCO Capital Ltd, which is wholly owned by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District

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  Railway station update

  Published: Mon, 15/07/2019 16:19

  One man has been charged and a second man remains in custody following an incident at Bury St Edmunds Railway Station. While on duty, officers had cause to stop and search two men shortly before 1pm yesterday, Thursday 11 July, within the station in Station Hill. One of the men resisted arrest and ran onto the railway tracks. Trains were suspended

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  Future High Street Fund Bid

  Published: Mon, 15/07/2019 13:04

  A statement from Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils following the announcement that Stowmarket and Sudbury's bids to the Government's Future High Streets Fund has been unsuccessful in progressing to the next phase. "We are disappointed to not have the chance to take part in the next stage. The additional resource would have been a great

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  Safe Rider Workshops, Scheme visits Wattisham Flying Station

  Published: Mon, 15/07/2019 10:17

  Motorcyclists are encouraged to sign-up for one of the final ‘Safe Rider' courses of 2019 and improve their riding skills, as the scheme was taken on the road to Wattisham Flying Station. Safe Rider is a joint initiative between Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies aimed at reducing the number of motorcycle casualties across both counties.

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  Councils Team Up with CCGs to Launch Active Schools

  Published: Mon, 15/07/2019 04:54

  A new Active Schools programme has been launched at two schools in Babergh and Mid Suffolk, aiming to increase physical activity in primary schools and combat rising childhood obesity. The project, run in partnership with NHS West Suffolk and NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will run for three years with the support

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  Renewed appeal following attempted robbery

  Published: Fri, 12/07/2019 16:11

  Police are renewing an appeal for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Haverhill. The incident occurred at around 1.35pm on Thursday 4 July, near the newt pond in Castle Playing Fields. The victim - a woman aged in her 40s - was riding a mobility scooter near the grounds of the Haverhill Rugby Football Club when she saw a male on a bike and

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