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Celebrations as town presented with gold award in horticultural competition
A west Suffolk town is celebrating after it received gold in a prestigious horticultural award. Brandon was presented with a gold award and declared best overall in the Medium Town category at the Anglia in Bloom ceremony on September 6. The
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'It doesn't mean it's the end' - McKenna on Edmundson and Harness loan exits
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says George Edmundson and Marcus Harness could still have a future at the club. Having played important roles in the Blues' back-to-back promotions from League One into the Premier League, the senior duo were
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Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna to receive honorary degree from university
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is one of five honorary graduates set to be awarded degrees by the University of Suffolk next month. The award marks the Tractor Boys' back-to-back promotions and he is one of five people being awarded honorary
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Can you help grant the final wish of a former soldier from Felixstowe?
A former soldier from Felixstowe has said his final wish is to hear from the people he served with all those years ago. Nothing made Anthony Valentine prouder than serving his country. The 85-year-old was born in Felixstowe in 1939, and he
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Village primary school praised as it achieves 'good' rating
Pupils have been praised for their "exemplary behaviour" in a mid Suffolk school's latest Ofsted report. Kersey Church of England Primary School, near Hadleigh, has been rated 'good' by the education watchdog following a visit on June 25 and June
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Well-being hub launches by the sea to reduce loneliness
Named "well-being by the sea", a new well-being hub has opened in Felixstowe to tackle loneliness and isolation. The hub launched with a grand opening on Friday, September 6, residing within the old Chuffers site in Great Eastern Square. East
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Watch: Alex Henshall reflects on his time at Ipswich, McCarthy, Man City and more
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town winger Alex Henshall to discuss his time at Portman Road and what he's been up to since he left the Blues. Henshall spent two seasons at Town after joining from Man City in the summer of 2014 and went
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Revealed: Top 20 worst roads in Suffolk for speeding
Suffolk's most dangerous roads for speeding have been revealed by new data. A freedom of information request submitted to Suffolk Police by Legal Expert has revealed that the A14 was the worst road for speeding between April 2023 and April 2024
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Thatched cottage set in two acres for sale at £700,000
A detached thatched cottage set in just over two acres of land in Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds, is up for sale at a guide price of £700,000. The Hermitage is a Grade II listed property, which is thought to date back to the 1800s. Many
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'They all wanted help' - McKenna says promotion heroes embraced £100m spend
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna insists his promotion heroes fully supported the club's decision to bring in a dozen new players this summer. It was largely the same squad that secured back-to-back steps up the pyramid from League One to the
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Café set in a medieval barn to reopen after a four-year hiatus
After a four-year hiatus, a café in west Suffolk is set to reopen in a medieval barn. The Leaping Hare café, at Wyken Vineyard, near Bury St Edmunds, is due to reopen today, Wednesday, September 11. The café will sit at the other end of the
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Scrap metal dealer plans to extend site approved
A scrap metal dealer has had plans to extend its site given the green light. Proposals from Assington Autos to make alterations to its salvage yard in Barracks Road, near Sudbury, were first submitted to Babergh District Council in 2021.
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Grudge matches, disallowed goals and qualifiers - full international break round-up
10 Ipswich Town players earned caps during the September international break. Alex Jones provides a full round-up of all the games. Chiedozie Ogbene saw a stunning volley against Greece ruled out for offside (Image: PA) Sammie Szmodics, Chiedozie
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'Happy' school rated good by Ofsted following 'period of changes'
A school with more than 200 pupils has been rated 'good' by Ofsted following a "period of changes". Inspectors from the education watchdog visited Riverwalk School in Mayfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, on July 16 and 17. The special educational
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County forecasted to be hit with gale force winds today
After a weeks of weather warnings for rain and heat, Suffolk is now forecasted to be battered by gale force winds. The Met Office have forecasted gal force winds to hit Suffolk from 2pm on Wednesday, which will continue into Thursday and settle
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City Watch: Downbeat data in US fuels fears
Andrew Mann from JM Finn discusses US manufacturing data as well as dynamic pricing in the stock market. The finish line in the race to cut interest rates in the US seems to be approaching, with relatively downbeat manufacturing data from the world
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Large Business of the Year has big plans for the future
Jackson Civil Engineering won the Large Business of the Year award, sponsored by Larking Gowen, at the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards 2024. Founded in 1952, the Suffolk-based company employs around 320 staff across England, with roughly
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Bluetongue case discovered in Yorkshire as more emerge outside of East Anglia
A Bluetongue control zone has been declared in an area of East Riding, Yorkshire, as more cases emerge beyond East Anglia, where restrictions are already in place to control the outbreak. The virus - which can be fatal to sheep and cattle although
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Ask the vet: Why you need to be wary of throwing sticks for your dog
Shane Morrison, lead orthopaedic veterinary surgeon at Christchurch Vets, encourages dog owners to be mindful of throwing sticks. Question: I used to throw sticks for my labrador Sam to retrieve, but two years ago he jumped on a stick in the process
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Barclays in Suffolk town centre to close temporarily
A Barclays bank in a Suffolk town centre will be closed temporarily while refurbishment works takes place. The banking giant has announced it will close its Bury St Edmunds branch for 10 days later this month. The branch will be closed from
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Road closed after serious crash
A major road near a Suffolk town has been closed following a serious crash. Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash in the A1307 Cambridge Road near Linton, just outside of Haverhill. The road connects Haverhill with Cambridge
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Warnings as scam accounts sell fake tickets to Ipswich Town matches
A warning has been issued about scam social media accounts selling fake tickets to upcoming Ipswich Town football matches. Tickets for the Blues' Premier League matches at Portman Road are in high demand, with fraudsters aware they can charge
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OPINION: Winter fuel payments decision is result of tough choices
Yesterday saw the much-scrutinised vote on the implementation of a means-tested winter fuel allowance, which took place in the House of Commons. I understand the concerns of those who are affected by the changes, and I’ve spoken to many retired
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Food stall serving traditional British dishes to open at leisure hub
A food stall serving traditional British food including jellied eels is preparing to open at a seaside leisure hub. London Calling will be bringing a taste of the English capital to Felixstowe when it opens on Friday, September 20. The menu
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Chief Constable Rachel Kearton: it's been a challenging summer for Suffolk police
This summer has been a highly challenging one for policing across the UK but it has been pleasing to see how well the constabulary pulled together to meet both national and local needs. The widespread disorder across the country led to a mobilisation
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Widower pays £85,000 to woman who didn't exist in romance scam
A widower from Leiston who sent £85,000 to a woman who did not exist has thanked the public for setting up a donation page to help rebuild his finances. Rodrick Lodge, 69, is living in a homeless shelter after losing everything he had to an imaginary
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Gaelic football gave Dara O'Shea a leg-up - now he's bringing his physicality to Town
Dara O'Shea joined Ipswich Town towards the end of the summer transfer window, becoming the last piece in the puzzle of their back line. Alex Jones takes a closer look at the defender. O'Shea joined West Brom from St. Kevin's Boys in Ireland (
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One of Britain's oldest shops under threat due to Post Office changes
A Suffolk village store which is one of Britain's oldest shops could be under threat as part of proposals which would see its Post Office hours potentially cut. Richard Haining, the subpostmaster at Boxford Stores, near Sudbury, questioned the
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High street property could become 13 flats in new plan before council
A town centre property could be converted into 13 new flats if plans before a council are given the go-ahead. A prior approval application for the conversion of 136-142 High Street in Newmarket into five one-bedroom flats, seven two-bedroom flats
