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Opinion: Change is inevitable in agricultural markets
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (774+ words) Agricultural markets are behaving as though risk has disappeared just as global uncertainty is rising. That contradiction was front of mind last month at the 2026 Farming Conference at Trinity Park, Ipswich. It was themed Fields of Opportunities in a Climate…...
This World Book Day, find out how to encourage children to read for pleasure
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (654+ words) In celebration of World Book Day and as part of our Born & Read campaign, teacher and reading for pleasure expert Jon Biddle shares his recommendations for simple, joyful ways families can spark a lifelong love of books. We now understand…...
Suffolk leaders say Government is neglecting small businesses
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (712+ words) Suffolk leaders say Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement was a "missed opportunity" to address small business challenges amid ongoing "trauma" and concern. Rachel Reeves Spring Statement outlined how the OBR has downgraded its forecast for economic growth for this year to…...
Opposition to 20mph zone extension in seaside town
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (420+ words) A 20mph zone in a Suffolk town looks set to be extended - but a councillor has said he thinks the money involved should be spent on other roads in the town. Suffolk County Council is proposing to extend the 20mph zone in…...
We have seen incidents that are as disappointing as they are alarming
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (689+ words) Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council Cabinet member for Transport Strategy It is a sight that we all see and take for granted - a school crossing patrol officer stepping calmly into the road, holding up that familiar round sign, and…...
Campaign launched after crossing patrol officer spat at
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (332+ words) A new road safety campaign is under way across Suffolk urging motorists to stop when instructed at school crossing patrols. It comes after a patrol officer on the crossing at St Margarets Road in Lowestoft was verbally abused by a…...
Pupil who wore skirt to challenge uniform policy welcomes dress suggestion
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (313+ words) A Suffolk high school pupil who went to school in a skirt to protest against the uniform policy has welcomed a Government minister's suggestion that boys should be allowed to wear dresses. Bridget Phillipson, secretary of state for education, made…...
How to make time for reading books in a busy world
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (670+ words) As part of the Born & Read campaign, here are some simple, practical ways to smuggle reading into packed days, so that you can set up small but mighty habits that stick. Most people want to read more, but struggle to…...
In the room with a killer - Steve Wright's sentencing at the Old Bailey
3+ week, 5+ day ago (547+ words) If Victoria Hall had lived, she would have turned 45 this year. She could have had a career, learned to drive, fallen in love, fallen out of love, she could have travelled. She would have celebrated her 18th birthday with her family,…...
Rangers new-boy Ryan Naderi ‘honoured’ to be compared to top German names
3+ week, 6+ day ago (477+ words) Ryan Naderi acknowledged the favourable comparisons made about him following his move to Rangers but insists he will be his own man at Ibrox. The 22-year-old striker signed from Hansa Rostock of Germany's third tier on transfer deadline day for…...