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Suffolk County Council

A large container ship and a tug are seen leaving a port. Another large ship is moored at the dock behind

Warning over scam cruises from a container port

A council reminds people that cruise liners do not pick up passengers at busy container ports.

Three men and a woman holding a banner which reads "Muck Off Acorn".

Campaigners 'elated' after digestion plant refused

Acorn Bioenergy's proposal for an anaerobic digestion plant is rejected by councillors.

Three men and a woman holding a banner which reads "Muck Off Acorn".

Digestion plant that sparked outcry faces refusal

Campaigners express their glee after planning officers advise councillors turn down the plant.

A map of Suffolk and surrounding counties.

Suffolk given £290k for council restructuring plan

Its current county and local councils are to be scrapped and replaced by single-tier authorities.

The outside of Ipswich County Library. The red brick building has an arch over the entrance with the words 'public library' on this arch. Steps lined with black rails lead up to the entrance.

What will council library takeover mean?

Suffolk County Council is taking back control over the service from an independent charity.

A large green field pictured on a cloudy day. There are trees dotted around the landscape with cow parsley at the side of the field on the right.

Major solar farm proposal on pause 'indefinitely'

Plans for a 675-acre (273-hectare) solar farm are put on hold by the Spanish firm behind it.

Young girl in nightdress sits on a bed with a white sheet with her back to the camera and looks out the window.

Specialist therapy course launched for foster carers

The university programme helps foster carers understand how traumatic experiences affect children.

The Orwell Bridge - a 1km (0.6-mile) long concrete bridge over the river Orwell - seen from the riverbank below. There is grassland, a small boat and water. It is a sunny day.

It is 'bypass or bust' for Ipswich, says MP

He lays blame at the Conservatives' door, as drivers face new Orwell Bridge roadworks next month.

A long line of cars queueing on a road.

Disruption after busy road gets temporary lights

There are long queues in Main Road, Kesgrave, because of a problem with a water valve cover.