Jon Wright

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Caswell: 'Confidence holds so many women back'Jon WrightJon Wright/BBCCaswell has been a regular contributor to BBC Music Introducing in Suffolk and was selected to play the Latitude Festival for them in 2018 The Suffolk singer-songwriter Caswell was one of the local acts who supported Ed Sheeran on his Divide tour in Chantry Park in 2019 - and has since been developing her own unique style.

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Banksy, Britten and The Darkness inspire youngstersJon WrightBBCStreet artist Banksy's spraycation, composer Benjamin Britten and The Darkness are all referenced in the Suffolk Day proclamationComposer Benjamin Britten, The Darkness and Banksy are being cited as positive influences for young people in an English seaside town. Six students from three different high schools in Lowestoft have used the inspirations to help them write the 2025 Suffolk Day proclamation.

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Minecraft fan wins festival poetry competitionJon WrightBBC News, East of EnglandMinecraft fan wins festival kids poetry competitionA seven-year-old Minecraft fan has a won a festival poetry competition for children. Myles, from Wymondham, Norfolk, wrote A Friend Like Steve, which he will get to perform on stage to open this year's Latitude festival at Henham Park, Suffolk, on 24 July.

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A seven-year-old Minecraft fan has a won a festival poetry competition for children. Myles, from Wymondham, Norfolk, wrote A Friend Like Steve, which he will get to perform on stage to open this year's Latitude festival at Henham Park, Suffolk, on 24 July. Judge and poet Luke Wright said: "I love the fact he chose the language he feels comfortable with, the language of Minecraft.

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Outdoor Eid prayers 'bring the community together'Jon WrightReporting fromChristchurch ParkJon Wright/BBCRezna Begum and Moirum Ali both caught up with friends from Suffolk who came to the eventPrayers marking the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha have been held in front of a historical Tudor mansion. The event was organised by volunteers from the four mosques and prayer rooms in Ipswich, with more than 200 people gathering in Christchurch Park despite rain showers.