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Suffolk County Council

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.

Two three-storey buildings stand side by side, one is made of red brick, one grey brick. There are numerous windows. They are surrounded by trees with a bright blue sky in the background.

Council criticised after new homes unused

After building homes for people with complex needs, a business says a council does not want them.

A helmet hanging up on the outside of a fire engine

Delay to fire control room opening

The county council had hoped to have the new facility running by the end of 2024.

Books on shelves inside a library

Council library takeover challenges blocked

Opposition councillors had wanted further debate around the authority's decision.

Tim Passmore with very short grey hair, smiling at camera, wearing a grey jacket, green sweater and white shirt with blue tie which has a white loco. He is standing on a road bridge - cars are visible on the road behind him.

Police commissioner 'interested' in joint mayor role

Tim Passmore says he might go for the role of mayor of a combined Norfolk and Suffolk council.