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Continuing our support of #TheBigSuffolkPledge, which has formally launched in recent days to coincide with the Coronation, here are two more…

Jo Reeder of Communities Together East Anglia says older people need extra support during the heat, as Suffolk is issued red weather warning.

Charity Communities Together East Anglia has launched a Be A Friend service to older people aged over 65 struggling with loneliness, available across Suffolk.

Charity Communities Together East Anglia has launched a Be A Friend service to older people aged over 65 struggling with loneliness, available across Suffolk.

Loneliness is still likely to be an issue despite restrictions easing - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The easing of coronavirus restrictions from today has been welcomed as a "positive step to starting to rebuild our communities"  - but there are still fears people will be left isolated. From today, people are allowed more freedom to mix inside homes - with one other household or the rule of six - while pubs, restaurants and cafes can welcome customers indoors. Jo Reeder from Age UK Suffo...

Brendan Padfield said the announcement is a huge boost for the hospitality industry - Credit: Claudia Gannon Pubs, restaurants and indoor attractions have shared their joy at the further lifting of lockdown restrictions from May 17  – as their teams prepare for a bumper summer.  Indoor dining at pubs and restaurants, as well as the indoor mixing of households – and hugging – are all allowed to return from next week, following Boris Johnsons Number 10 press conference on Monday. For t...

Brendan Padfield said the announcement is a huge boost for the hospitality industry - Credit: Claudia Gannon Pubs, restaurants and indoor attractions have shared their joy at the further lifting of lockdown restrictions from May 17  – as their teams prepare for a bumper summer.  Indoor dining at pubs and restaurants, as well as the indoor mixing of households – and hugging – are all allowed to return from next week, following Boris Johnsons Number 10 press conference on Monday. For t...

Published: 9:30 AM February 9, 2021    BSEVC said it wanted to create a route of support for any older person - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Over-65s in Suffolk have been given a "vital new lifeline" with a telephone support service launched to help them deal with problems in later life. Age UK Suffolk had previously run an information and advice line for older people needing help in the county. But when the charity was forced to close due to the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic, cha...