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A field fire in Suffolk

Field fires being put out across county

The ground is "very dry" and the A14 is closed at Ipswich due to a fire close to the Orwell Bridge.

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A field fire in Suffolk

Field fires being put out across county

The ground is "very dry" and the A14 is closed at Ipswich due to a fire close to the Orwell Bridge.

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Suffolk

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  • Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze
Firefighters battle a grass fire on Leyton flats in east London, as a drought has been declared for parts of England following the driest summer for 50 years. Picture date: Friday 12 August 2022
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Warning of wildfires risk as drought hits parts of England

The Met Office says the risk of fires spreading will be "exceptional" this weekend in large parts of England and Wales.

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Marina Theatre

'It puts Lowestoft on the touring map'

A theatre has reacted after the government approved a £24.9m grant to regenerate a seaside town.

  • 22ha day ago
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Exterior view of the front Hellesdon Hospital, the headquarters of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust

MPs 'running out of patience' with NHS trust

Norfolk and Suffolk MPs have met with a minister to discuss an inadequate mental health trust.

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Man who used dead mother's blue badge fined

Peter Harrell is found guilty of tampering with the badge to change the expiry date.

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A field fire in Suffolk

Field fires being put out across county

The ground is "very dry" and the A14 is closed at Ipswich due to a fire close to the Orwell Bridge.

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Suffolk

Related content

  • Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze

Related content

  • Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze
Firefighters battle a grass fire on Leyton flats in east London, as a drought has been declared for parts of England following the driest summer for 50 years. Picture date: Friday 12 August 2022
Live

Warning of wildfires risk as drought hits parts of England

The Met Office says the risk of fires spreading will be "exceptional" this weekend in large parts of England and Wales.

  • UK
Marina Theatre

'It puts Lowestoft on the touring map'

A theatre has reacted after the government approved a £24.9m grant to regenerate a seaside town.

  • 22ha day ago
  • Suffolk
Exterior view of the front Hellesdon Hospital, the headquarters of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust

MPs 'running out of patience' with NHS trust

Norfolk and Suffolk MPs have met with a minister to discuss an inadequate mental health trust.

  • 1da day ago
  • Norfolk
A picture of the altered image which shows the 2021 expiry date written over to say 2022

Man who used dead mother's blue badge fined

Peter Harrell is found guilty of tampering with the badge to change the expiry date.

  • 1da day ago
  • Suffolk
Dan Holley with summer rainfall chart
1:50
Video 1 minute 50 seconds

Why is it so dry in the East of England?

Meteorologist Dan Holley explores what has caused the recent run of dry weather in the region.

  • 1da day ago
  • Norfolk
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Firefighters battle a grass fire on Leyton flats in east London, as a drought has been declared for parts of England following the driest summer for 50 years. Picture date: Friday 12 August 2022
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Warning of wildfires risk as drought hits parts of England

The Met Office says the risk of fires spreading will be "exceptional" this weekend in large parts of England and Wales.

  • UK
Marina Theatre

'It puts Lowestoft on the touring map'

A theatre has reacted after the government approved a £24.9m grant to regenerate a seaside town.

  • 22ha day ago
  • Suffolk
Exterior view of the front Hellesdon Hospital, the headquarters of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust

MPs 'running out of patience' with NHS trust

Norfolk and Suffolk MPs have met with a minister to discuss an inadequate mental health trust.

  • 1da day ago
  • Norfolk
A picture of the altered image which shows the 2021 expiry date written over to say 2022

Man who used dead mother's blue badge fined

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Rushmere Heath fire

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fire near Claydon

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  1. Posted at 16:26 12 Aug16:26 12 Aug

    Field fires being put out across county

    A field fire in Suffolk

    The ground is "very dry" and the A14 is closed at Ipswich due to a fire close to the Orwell Bridge.

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  2. Posted at 16:14 12 Aug16:14 12 Aug

    Leyton Orient sign El Mizouni on loan from Ipswich

    Idris El Mizouni

    Leyton Orient sign midfielder Idris El Mizouni on a season-long loan from Ipswich Town.

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  3. Posted at 5:19 12 Aug5:19 12 Aug

    'It puts Lowestoft on the touring map'

    Marina Theatre

    A theatre has reacted after the government approved a £24.9m grant to regenerate a seaside town.

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  4. Posted at 18:06 11 Aug18:06 11 Aug

    MPs 'running out of patience' with NHS trust

    Exterior view of the front Hellesdon Hospital, the headquarters of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust

    Norfolk and Suffolk MPs have met with a minister to discuss an inadequate mental health trust.

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  5. Posted at 16:52 11 Aug16:52 11 Aug

    Man who used dead mother's blue badge fined

    A picture of the altered image which shows the 2021 expiry date written over to say 2022

    Peter Harrell is found guilty of tampering with the badge to change the expiry date.

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  6. Posted at 5:17 11 Aug5:17 11 Aug

    Grant made to promote historic parks and gardens

    General view of garden in or near Aldeburgh, Suffolk

    Historic England hopes people will "discover, celebrate and protect" manicured open spaces.

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  7. Posted at 15:41 10 Aug15:41 10 Aug

    Gorse blaze site being checked for hot spots

    Rushmere Heath fire

    The golf club on the heathland says the flames did not spread to its course, but issues a warning.

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  8. Posted at 9:18 10 Aug9:18 10 Aug

    Ipswich sign Blackpool defender Keogh

    Richard Keogh

    Ipswich Town sign defender Richard Keogh from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee on a one-year deal.

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  9. Posted at 8:07 10 Aug8:07 10 Aug

    Medics have no confidence in NHS trust's leadership

    By Nikki Fox and Matt Precey

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    Zoe Billingham CBE, chair of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust, who was sent a letter detailing concerns of the medical staff

    Doctors at a struggling mental health provider say they have lost confidence in its senior leadership.

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  10. Posted at 5:18 10 Aug5:18 10 Aug

    Bats, lichen and water features hit by hot summer

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    The National Trust issues a warning over the impact of the hot summer at some of its sites.

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  11. Posted at 21:12 9 Aug21:12 9 Aug

    Ipswich Town 0-1 Colchester United

    Carabao Cup

    Colchester United stun Ipswich Town with a hard-earned 1-0 victory in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

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  12. Posted at 20:36 9 Aug20:36 9 Aug

    Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze

    A fire at Rushmere Heath

    The fire service says the blaze is surrounded but has asked people to avoid the area.

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  13. Posted at 11:59 9 Aug11:59 9 Aug

    Extreme heat warning issued for the East of England

    People relax on the beach at Southend-on-Sea on the Thames Estuary in Essex

    The Met Office says the latest hot spell will develop from Thursday to Sunday.

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  14. Posted at 11:28 9 Aug11:28 9 Aug

    Felixstowe port workers to strike after talks fail

    A ship carrying large containers comes in to Felixstowe port

    The UK's biggest container port faces an eight-day walkout after staff rejected a pay offer.

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  15. Posted at 6:00 9 Aug6:00 9 Aug

    Lowestoft £24.9m regeneration project is approved

    LEEF project by ABP as part of regeneration

    Five areas of the Suffolk town are set to get a boost after receiving government funding.

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  16. Posted at 16:38 8 Aug16:38 8 Aug

    Paraglider died from multiple injuries

    Paragliders in France

    The coroner wants more details from the French authorities about Martin Dyer's death.

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  17. Posted at 16:18 8 Aug16:18 8 Aug

    Thatch price hike 'could force homeowners to sell'

    Thatched cottages in Hampshire

    The cost of water reed has doubled in 18 months, says the National Society of Master Thatchers.

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  18. Posted at 15:44 8 Aug15:44 8 Aug

    'I went to the shed for pliers and pulled my tooth'

    Jeremy Burchell

    BBC research finds 90% of NHS dental practices are not taking on new patients.

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  19. Posted at 12:09 8 Aug12:09 8 Aug

    Footballer allegedly attacked by machete gang

    Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich

    Two teenagers are charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife in a public space.

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  20. Posted at 4:57 8 Aug4:57 8 Aug

    'I'm an experienced dentist but I can't work here'

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    Video caption: Dentist shortage: 'I'm an experienced dentist but I can't work here'Dentist shortage: 'I'm an experienced dentist but I can't work here'

    Two dentists from Ukraine say they are frustrated at delays in being able to practise in the UK.

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