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A mugshot of Simon Jones. He is wearing a black hooded top and looking directly into the camera.

Dad jailed after stabbing ex-partner's ex-partner

Simon Jones, 26, is sentenced after stabbing his former partner's ex-boyfriend three times.

The frontage of Star Convenience store in Stowmarket. Advertisements are on the windows and bright red signs which confirm the business "has been closed by court order".

'First-of-its-kind' closure for illegal vape shop

Star Convenience is served a three-month closure order after illegal products were discovered.

Emma Floyd is standing just off centre wearing a black T-shirt looking at the camera. She is holding a white and black cat in her arms, and is standing in a metal animal cage.

Influx of kittens prompts plea to neuter cats

Suffolk Animal Rescue is urging people to neuter their cats as it becomes inundated with kittens.

The A14, showing a road with two lanes either side, a large green and white road sign, cars on the road, and grass and trees on the side. There is a middle reservation.

Part of A14 reopens following serious crash

Investigations are continuing after the collision in Suffolk in the early hours of Sunday.

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.