Scout, 15, is shot in the jaw on his way to school in Suffolk ‘by friend after they fell out’ 

A boy aged 15 was in a critical condition in hospital last night after being shot in the face on his way to school. The alleged attacker – believed to be a former friend – is said to have been waiting outside the teen’s home. The unnamed Year 11 pupil had been returning to school for … Read more

Human bones found in Suffolk river are NOT remains of RAF gunner Corrie McKeague

The skeleton of a suspected murder victim found in two bin bags in a river is missing some parts, a detective said, as the mother of an RAF gunner who vanished on a night out nearly four years ago today revealed the remains are not those of her son.  The black bags of human bones … Read more

Mother of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague fears bones found in Suffolk river could be her son’s

Mother of missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague who vanished in 2016 fears human bones found in Suffolk river could be her son’s Suffolk Police launched a murder investigation when bones were found in river Nicola Urquhart says police have been unable to reassure its not her son Corrie Corrie McKeague, 23, vanished after a night … Read more

Police want to find two boys who helped pull bin bags containing human remains from Suffolk river

Police launch appeal to find two boys who helped member of public pull two black bin bags containing human remains from Suffolk river Two black sacks filled with bones were pulled from the River Stour on Thursday Part of the river, near Sudbury, remains closed as marine police search the water An initial post mortem … Read more

Police search river at Suffolk beauty spot in murder probe after human bones were found

Police are searching a river in Suffolk after human remains were found in two black bin bags inside a submerged shopping trolley. The murder probe was launched after the bags were discovered by a passerby in the River Stour, Sudbury, on Thursday. The member of the public reported the bags to a ranger, who moved … Read more

Great British boltholes: A review of The Swan in Lavenham, Suffolk

Great British boltholes: History meets luxury at The Swan in Lavenham – arguably England’s most perfect medieval village At the heart of Lavenham in Suffolk you can stay in a medieval showcase, the 15th Century Swan Hotel  With its oak beams, leaded windows, creaky floors and pleasingly uneven walls, it bristles with history  There are … Read more

Ed Sheeran makes £3.7m Suffolk estate eco-friendly

Ed Sheeran has allegedly made his sprawling £3.7 million Suffolk estate eco-friendly by getting a £36k hi-tech upgrade. According to a report from The Sun on Friday, the singer, 29, and his wife Cherry Seaborn, 28, are keen to make their home, dubbed Sheeranville, as energy-efficient as possible.  To do so, the happy couple are … Read more

Driver is rescued after car careers into lake at Suffolk beauty spot

Driver is rescued after car careers into lake at Suffolk beauty spot A car lost control and crashed through a fence and into the Meare at Thorpeness Suffolk Police attended the incident at 1pm on Sunday after the Volvo crashed An ambulance was at the scene but it is understood the driver was not injured  By … Read more

Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer claims he was racially abused at a Suffolk golf club

Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer claims he was racially abused at a Suffolk golf club, alleging his playing partner heard a fellow member say ‘monkey’ and ‘banana’ after 41-year-old had left for home Kieron Dyer said he was left ‘deeply upset’ after allegedly being racially abused Dyer claimed he was racially abused after playing at Hintlesham … Read more

Visit UK spots that inspired famous composers, from the Malvern Hills to the Suffolk coast

The British countryside is woven through with home-grown classical music, from symphonies inspired by the Scottish islands to Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s chamber composition that references a prehistoric mound in Wiltshire. And exploring the areas which influenced a composer’s finest work, or visiting museums which celebrate their legacy, makes for an inspiring break. British composers might … Read more