A Suffolk police dog who nearly died when cruelly knifed has been highlighted as a reasons why a new law protecting animals in service has won widespread support.

‘It’s firmly on the radar’ – transport secretary acknowledges A14 problems

Sandy Martin MP, James Cartlidge MP, Suffolk County Council deputy leader Mary Evans, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, Jo Churchill MP and Mark Pendlington Picture: BRAD JONES

Hundreds of jobs are at risk of being axed, after one of south Suffolk's largest employers confirmed it will close its factory in Glemsford.

Philips Avent announced today plans to shut its baby care product manufacturing plant in Lower Road in 2020, affecting around 500 jobs.

The use of drones to tackle rural crime in south Suffolk has been hailed by an MP as an example of the technology’s positive impact, following last month’s incident at Gatwick Airport.

The nature of rural crime has dramatically changed, with increasingly more violent incidents occurring across the county, the MP for South Suffolk has warned.

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MPs have urged caution amid calls for the government to seize control of the region’s failing mental health trust.

Last month Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT) was placed into special measures for the third time by the Care Quality Commission.

A car maker has provided fresh hope for the future of hundreds of at-risk jobs in Sudbury, after placing a bid to buy an industrial site earmarked for closure.

I will be speaking to Look East this evening about Delphi but by way of a further update, I wanted to clarify the position, given that negotiations on the future of the plant appear to be climaxing.

South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge says a significant bid has been made for the Delphi site, which could safeguard the workforce Picture: Office of JAMES CARTLIDGE