A weekly roundup of the top news stories in Suffolk
Reporter Kev Hurst chatted to Ed Byrne on subjects including how his comedy journey began, the #preshowpint ritual he has and the possibility of him ever going on Taskmaster.
An interview with Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore on the raising of Suffolk Police's precept
Cutting funding in the arts in Ipswich would be completely foolish, Cllr Bryony Rudkin has said.
Cutting funding in the arts in Ipswich would be completely foolish, Cllr Bryony Rudkin has said.
An interview with Ipswich Borough Councillor Alasdair Ross after the meeting on January 9. Credit: Joao Santos
Scammers have hit West Suffolk Council
Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore, stressed the importance of the £1.4m awarded to tackle county lines and child exploitation in Suffolk.
West Suffolk Council is set to start identifying savings as its budget gap is predicted to grow in the following years at the current pace.
An interview with Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, after a police accountability and performance meeting, concerning shoplifting in Suffolk. Credit: Joao Santos
An interview with Richard Rout following yesterday's (November 7) council meeting, concerning Suffolk County Council's finances. Credit: LDRS
Richard Rout, deputy leader of Suffolk County Council, was interviewed directly after the meeting in which a motion to help local farmers was debated on. Credit: Joao Santos
Listen to an interview with Tim Passmore, Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), concerning a new police front desk returning to Sudbury after seven years.
An interview with Adrian Ramsay. Credit: Joao Santos Thumbnail: Green Party
An interview with James Malinder. Credit: Joao Santos Thumbnail: East Suffolk Conservatives
In today's podcast, the headmaster of a Suffolk independent school has been dismissed from his role.
In today's podcast, we have news that a town supermarket is set to shut next month.
In today's podcast, a brother and sister duo are preparing to reopen a popular bar, hotel and restaurant.
In today's podcast, a first look at a town's Primark has been released.
A popular family bakery has stopped trading, after its owners sustained serious injuries in a collision.
In today's podcast, a man is in critical condition after falling from a bridge onto a major road.
In today's podcast, we have news that a 77-year-old Suffolk man has died following a three-car collision.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue has confirmed that fires which tore through a spa complex and a house on the same day were accidental.
In today's podcast, Matt Hancock has said he is ‘profoundly sorry' for every death caused by Covid-19.
In today's podcast, new figures have revealed the numbers using car parks and on-street parking in a Suffolk town.
In today's podcast, a spa complex was nearly completely destroyed in a huge blaze in the early hours of the morning.
On today's podcast, a closed pub is set to be revamped to bring it back into use next year.
In today's podcast, we have the news that work to transform a prominent town shop into a Primark and cinema is 'progressing well'.
In today's podcast, a former London Police officer from Suffolk has been found guilty of eight counts of rape – including against a 16-year-old girl.
SuffolkNews Podcast: A newly-promoted football team has appointed former Haverhill Rovers boss as their new manager.
In today's podcast, we have news that a man is to appear in court after a woman was stabbed while walking her dog.
In today's podcast, a 58-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed on a town estate.
On today's podcast, a woman was detained after multiple police vehicles were called to a town centre.
In today's podcast, staff and pupils at a primary school paid tribute to a teaching assistant by making her final wish come true.
In today's podcast, we have news that a primary headteacher has spoken of continuing the vision of a community-centred school.
In today's podcast, a man has been arrested after a lorry overturned on a major route.
In today's podcast, disgusted councillors, frustrated by overgrown grass verges and weeds, have formed their own group to improve the situation.
In today's podcast, the family of a man who died in a motorbike crash have described him as ‘the brightest of stars and a larger-than-life character'.
In today's podcast, a woman accused of setting fire to a house in Bury St Edmunds has been remanded in custody.
SuffolkNews Podcast: Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after house fire described by police as 'suspicious'.
This time around on the podcast we talked to singer songwriter Kelly Jones about his new project, Far From Saints. The Stereophonics frontman has joined forces with Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker of The Wind and The Wave and their self-titled album is coming out on June 16. Kelly spoke about the band coming to Thetford Forest on June 17 as guests at the Paul Weller gig and Latitude on July 22.
In today's podcast, we have news that a flying school on the brink of closing could have secured a home at the 11th hour.
On today's podcast, Queen Camilla visited a prestigious racing school and museum in a Suffolk town.
In today's podcast, the man behind a farm with a community ethos is taking a step back after being ordered to pay more than £3,000 in fines.
In today's podcast, someone has died after being hit by a train.
In today's podcast, we have news that a Suffolk business grew the plants for the best garden in a Chelsea Flower Show category.
In today's podcast, we have news that a councillor has warned it's only a ‘matter of time' until a fatality on a route often used by HGV drivers.
In today's podcast, a police investigation has been launched after a body was discovered in a Suffolk woodland.
On today's podcast, a motorist has been arrested for dangerous and drug driving after failing to stop for police in a Suffolk town.
In today's podcast, the family of an 18-year-old who died after a crash have released an emotional tribute.
In today's podcast, the owner of a flying school has sent proposals to his landlords as one last attempt to avoid eviction.