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A court sketch of Steve Wright, who wears glasses and a grey T-shirt in front of a blue background.

Steve Wright denies attempting to kidnap woman

The 67-year-old, formerly of Ipswich, will stand trial at the Old Bailey in February 2026.

A footbridge at a depot site. It is made of stainless steel. A warehouse can be seen in the distance behind it.

Installation of new railway footbridge delayed

Greater Anglia says its construction will be pushed back from the summer to the end of the year.

A large green field pictured on a cloudy day. There are trees dotted around the landscape.

Communities to consider major solar farm proposal

A 675-acre (273-hectare) plot of land is earmarked for the White Elm project in mid-Suffolk.

Sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn holds a sculpted face from Thomas & Friends series. He can be seen slightly blurred in the background.

'Thomas & Friends was the best job of my career'

Sculptor Sean Hedges-Quinn says working on the show made him a "cool dad" with his children.

A general view of a solar farm. Rows of solar panels are placed in a field at a 45 degree angle.

Solar farm decision delayed over local concerns

Local residents who oppose the plans say they are not Nimbys and are concerned about the location.

A general view of a solar farm. Rows of solar panels are placed in a field at a 45 degree angle.

Final decision due on major village solar farm

The developer says the farm has the potential to power nearly 10,000 homes.

Keith Broomhall wearing an orange hi-vis jacket and black hat with a sheep face on it. He has one arm leaning on a faded red tractor with a metal grille.

In pictures: Vintage tractors chug through Suffolk

Hundreds of farmers and enthusiasts spend six hours enjoying a rural 29-mile (47km) route.

Roy Hudd smiling at the camera

Entertainer gets theatre poster-style headstone

Roy Hudd's widow praises the "fantastic" tribute created for the late comic and actor.

An artist's impression of what the new M&S food hall could look like in Stowmarket. It shows a large building with a large car park outside its front. Vehicles can be seen parked up and moving around the site.

Plans for new Marks & Spencer food hall approved

M&S says it has been looking to open in the town for some time.