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Pupils take to the polls for their very own leadership election
Pupils at a Suffolk secondary school took to the polls last week to take part in their very own leadership election. Thurston Community College held a vote for its student leadership election on Thursday, July 4, falling perfectly in line with
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Deported drug dealer jailed after being found with 30 bags of cocaine in Suffolk
A drug dealer who was deported from the UK five years ago after being jailed for drug dealing returned to the country last year and resumed his drug dealing activities in Suffolk , a court has heard. Jailing Gioulian Kola for four years, Judge
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Fire crews called to cut handcuffs off at police station
Fire crews were called out to an incident at a police investigation centre to free a person from handcuffs. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called just after 2pm on Monday to the police investigation centre on River Lane, Bury St Edmunds.
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Man accused of raping schoolgirl threatened to kill himself
A 44-year-old man suspected of raping a schoolgirl threatened to kill himself, a court has heard. Francois Havenga sent a text message saying he was sorry and that he was “going to carry on driving until he ran out of road”, Ipswich Crown Court
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More unsettled weather forecast as Suffolk awaits further summer sun
Unsettled weather is expected to continue this week as Suffolk awaits the arrival of sunnier spells. Heavy showers and thunderstorms hit the county over the weekend with more showers predicted to fall this week. It comes after temperatures
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Suffolk magazine editor Jayne Lindill flies off to pastures new
Suffolk magazine has said goodbye to its editor after a remarkable 13 year stint. Jayne Lindill, who is Suffolk born and bred, has been editing Suffolk magazine since 2011. Jayne trained with the EADT after leaving school and worked on the
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Two festivals attract large crowds despite wet weather
Large crowds braved the wet British summer to attend two annual festivals in a mid Suffolk town. The deluge of rain did not dampen spirits at either the Stowmarket Food Museum Beer Festival or the Stowmarket Food and Drink Festival, held over
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Former Liverpool and West Ham keeper joins Ipswich
Ipswich Town have brought in veteran keeper David Martin in a player-coach capacity. Martin, 38, was on the books at Liverpool between 2006 and 2010, but failed to make an appearance for the club, getting loaned out to the likes of Leicester, Leeds
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Aluko takes on first team coaching role at Ipswich
Recently retired Ipswich Town attacker Sone Aluko has taken on a first team coaching role at the club, it has been announced. The 35-year-old hung up his boots at the end of last season having scored four goals in 62 appearances for the Blues at
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Watch: KOA podcast - Delap, Greaves and Philogene latest, plus we rate new kits
Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back to discuss all the latest news at Ipswich Town in our Kings of Anglia podcast. The triumvirate bring you updates on a trio of transfer targets, with Liam Delap, Jaden Philogene and Jacob Greaves
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'Style of play is going to suit me' - Ex-Town midfielder joins League Two club
Former Ipswich Town midfielder Tom Carroll has joined MK Dons after turning down a contract offer at Exeter City. The 32-year-old joined the Grecians last summer after year out of the game following his release from the Blues at the end of the
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El Mizouni set to join Oxford United for £400k
Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni will soon join newly-promoted Championship club Oxford United in a £400k deal, the EADT and Ipswich Star understands. The 23-year-old had plenty of interest after impressing on loan at Leyton Orient over
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Date revealed for clothing shop set to open in town shopping centre
A new clothes shop is set to open in Bury St Edmunds town centre next week, it has been revealed. Phase Eight is currently located in Abbeygate Street but in May it was revealed it will relocate to a "considerably larger" premises at the arc shopping
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Man taken to hospital after two car crash
A man was taken to hospital following a crash involving two cars at the weekend. Officers from Suffolk police were called to reports of a collision on the B1116 in Hacheston, near Woodbridge, just before 12.30pm on Saturday, July 6. Two cars
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One of world's largest container ships to dock at Felixstowe
One of the world's largest container ships is set to dock at the Port of Felixstowe this week. The OOCL Gdynia is expected to arrive at the east Suffolk port at about 4am on Friday. The 399-metre long vessel, which is registered under a Hong
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Summer events announced to help families get closer to nature
Moth identification, garden trails and dissecting owl pellets are among an array of activities on offer at a county beauty spot. The RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden in East Bergholt, on the Suffolk and Essex border, has released a full list of wildlife-based
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Owners announce closure of much-loved business
The owners of a much-loved antiques shop have announced it will be closing down. Finders Keepers, which was opened by a group of friends back in Needham Market back in 2021, will shut its doors for the final time at the end of the week. Terri
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Plan to build six homes on land in village submitted
Plans to convert agricultural buildings into six homes have been submitted. Applicant Graham Gregory has lodged a prior approval application for land in Jockeys Lane in Combs, near Stowmarket. The site has been commonly used for agricultural
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Empty shops could be brought back to life in town centre with £1.5m boost
Stowmarket is set to receive a sum of £1.5million to "stimulate investment" in the town centre, the district council has announced. Mid Suffolk District Council has said it is to create the fund to bring life back to the high street. The council
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Delap weighing up his options after talks at Portman Road
Manchester City forward Liam Delap is weighing up his options after holding talks with Ipswich Town. The 21-year-old was pictured at Portman Road last Thursday. The EADT and Ipswich Star understands the front man wanted to get a further feel for
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Driver arrested after failing to provide roadside breath test
A driver has been arrested after failing to provide a roadside breath test. Police in Haverhill pulled over a car on Saturday night as it was seen to have no number plate. This led to the driver being arrested for a number of driving related
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Fridge-freezers dumped on walking route
Two large fridge-freezers have been left at a popular walking spot. The two large kitchen appliances were spotted at Great Waldingfield airfield, near Sudbury, on Sunday by a member of the public. The old airfield is a popular spot for many
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"It’s been an amazing three years" - Hladky's farewell message after leaving Town
Former Ipswich Town goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky has shared a message to fans after leaving the club last week. The 33-year-old become a free agent having been unable to agree a new contract with the Blues, despite being in talks over a new deal since
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Girl, 13, found after being missing for a week
A 13-year-old girl who was last seen a week ago had been found, police have confirmed. Layla from Stowmarket, was reported missing on Monday, July 1, and has now been found safe and well, Suffolk police said. Police sent out an urgent appeal
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Pub landlord's 'proactive' approach as bleed kit installed in town
A Suffolk pub landlord has teamed up with an anti-knife campaigner to install a bleed kit which has the potential to save a life in the event of a stabbing. The kit, which contains trauma response items and instructions on how to use them in the
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On the Hustings: Painful election campaign is finally over, now the work starts!
I usually love general election campaigns - but this time I've been left feeling that's six weeks of my life that I'll never get back again. It's the ninth general election campaign I've covered in detail for the Star - and the fifth I've done
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Suspended Suffolk Labour candidate vows to clear his name after election defeat
Former Labour candidate Kevin Craig has spoken of his devastation at being "brutally" suspended from campaigning in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (CSNI) over the betting scandal. But he is determined to clear his name when the Gambling Commission
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Eight strikers Town could target ahead of their Premier League return
Ipswich Town need to sign at least one striker this summer as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. George Hirst is the clear first choice at the moment, with Ali Al-Hamadi and Freddie Ladapo set for loan and permanent exits respectively
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Jewellery shop and farm nominated for national lifestyle awards
A jewellery shop and a farm on the outskirts of Ipswich have been shortlisted for national awards. Muddy Stilettos hosts annual awards to showcase businesses across the country worth a visit across 21 categories. Emily Mortimer Jewellery,
