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Murderer serving life sentence arrested after police search
A murderer who is serving a life sentence was reported missing from an east Suffolk prison yesterday. Police were appealing for help to locate the prisoner who absconded from Hollesley Bay prison, near Woodbridge. Daniel Barker, aged 34, was
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Buses diverted in town as police attend incident
Buses through a Suffolk town have been diverted following an incident that police were attending. First said it was unable to serve Southwold High Street in east Suffolk due to an incident on Thursday afternoon which police were attending.
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Plans for new 210-home development set to be shown off in village
Proposals to build 210 new homes - including about 70 for social housing - are to be shown off in the village of Thurston. Developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes (Anglia) has launched a public consultation on its proposal for new homes and
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Restaurant serving 'essence of Italy' opens at former cafe site
A restaurant serving up the "essence of Italy" has opened in an historic market town. Pommodoro is located in Abbeygate Street in Bury St Edmunds after taking over the premises once owned by Really Rather Good. The former café announced its
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New Suffolk Labour MPs start to find their way around Westminster
Here's something no one has seen before - four Labour MPs in Westminster and every one from Suffolk! The county's four Labour MPs, Jack Abbott, Jess Asato, Peter Prinsley and Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, are all new to Westminster. The quartet
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Suffolk delicatessen set to move to provide a 'fine food' retail outlet
A Suffolk delicatessen owner is planning to open a new 'fine food' retail outlet in a market town offering diners charcuterie and cheese boards, served with wines and beers. Eilir Rogers will be moving her Grundisburgh Dog Delicatessen in The Street
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Watch: The lowdown on Newcastle - Last season, mood and prediction for Ipswich
Ross Halls is joined by Newcastle United reporter Chris Waugh to get the lowdown on the Magpies ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. The duo discuss the Blues being back in the top flight, the current mood at the Toon and overall thoughts
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Tesco stores in Suffolk to close early for Euro final
Tesco Expresses across Suffolk will be closing early this Sunday as England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final following their glorious victory against the Dutch in the semi-final. The major British supermarket chain confirmed it will be closing
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Suffolk's new rural police lead gets to grips with vast countryside and farming beat
Suffolk's new rural crime lead is relishing his new role heading up a small team of specialists in the force. Sergeant Chris Green - who succeeded Brian Calver when he moved to a custody role in March - has 18 years of police service under his
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Tributes paid at Suffolk racecourse to crossbow victims
A minute's silence was held at a Suffolk racecourse in tribute to three women killed in a crossbow attack in Hertfordshire. ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin said racing commentator John Hunt will be kept “in our thoughts” during the July Festival
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Recent loan star Kieffer Moore set to sign for Hull City
Hull City are reportedly set to sign Bournemouth striker Kieffer Moore following his recent goalscoring form for Ipswich Town. Sheffield United, freshly relegated from the Premier League, were said to be keen on bringing in the target man.
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Leading construction company named Employer of the Year
The winners of the EADT Business Awards 2024 have been announced and Morgan Sindall Construction, which has offices across the country, has been named winner of the Employer of the Year award, sponsored by Waddington Brown. Morgan Sindall Construction
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Landmark town centre building remains unsold
An iconic building in a Suffolk town remains on the market after it was put up for sale earlier this year. Belle Vue House in Sudbury remains up for sale with a £900,000 price tag. According to Chapman Stickels, which is marketing the property
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Two men jailed after theft, assault and knife crimes
Two men have been jailed after being convicted of stealing from shops, assaulting a person and carrying a knife in a west Suffolk town. Gavin McConkey from Bury St Edmunds was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for a series of
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Davis is first Town player to have Fantasy Premier League 24/25 price revealed
The price for the first Ipswich Town player featured in the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League competition has been revealed. Record-breaking left back Leif Davis, who's topped Town's assist charts for the last two seasons, will cost just £4.5m - making
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Trained parachuters to descend on Suffolk beach for professional display
A trained team of parachuters will drop into a Suffolk beach this weekend as part of a display. UK Parachuting Beccles will be hosting a free parachute display at Kessingland beach, near Lowestoft, on at about 3pm on Sunday. READ MORE: 'Wonderful
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Suffolk farmers find they have much in common with Scottish fishermen on port tour
Suffolk farmers have found they have a lot in common with fishermen eking out a living on the bleak north-eastern coast of Scotland after heading there on a fact-finding tour. Deben Farm Club visited Aberdeenshire on its summer tour - taking in
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'Hope for me lies in the young' : TV star tells Suffolk youngsters at climate meet
A broadcaster and environmental activist said he believes young people should have a "leading voice" in shaping the future of their planet at a Climate Conference event in Suffolk. On Tuesday, July 3, over 250 Suffolk schoolchildren pledged to
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Town to face Bundesliga duo as part of Premier League preparations
Ipswich Town have announced they will take on two Bundesliga clubs this summer as part of their Premier League preparations. On Friday, August 2, the Blues will face Borussia Monchengladbach at ATS Sportpark in Heimstetten, on the outskirts of
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Plans for new manufacturing centre at Gateway 14 recommended for approval
Plans for a Turkish-based firm's first UK manufacturing site have been recommended for approval. It was revealed in April that Assan Panel was set to create around 100 new jobs by opening a new centre at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket. The firm
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Women's aid centre given fresh lick of paint after two-day revamp
A team of volunteers from a west Suffolk developer has been busy with paintbrushes and rollers giving the Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid Centre a much-needed fresh look. The team of eight from Denbury Homes, based in Westley near Bury St Edmunds,
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Former surgery taken over by council for town centre redevelopment
A key site for the redevelopment and regeneration of a west Suffolk town centre has been purchased by the district council. The former Stourview Medical Centre in Haverhill was put up for auction after previous occupants, Haverhill Family Practice
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Suffolk lifeboat service's first all-female crew is making waves
Women are increasingly making waves in many traditionally male-dominated industries and now an independent Suffolk lifeboat is charting a new course by using its first all-female crew. Never before in the 27-year history of Felixstowe Coast Patrol
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Jewellery and gift shop opening first store in Suffolk
A jewellery and gift retailer is opening its first high street shop in east Suffolk. Lisa Angel was founded in 2004 by owner and founder Lisa Angel from her Norfolk home. The brand offers handmade and personalised products such as jewellery
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Suffolk man guilty of raping girl and careless driving
A 44-year-old man has been found guilty of raping a schoolgirl and careless driving in Ipswich. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday was Francois Havenga, of no fixed address. He was found guilty of two offences of raping a child and an
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Prisoner serving manslaughter sentence arrested after police search
A prisoner serving time for the manslaughter of a homeless man has been arrested after absconding from a Suffolk prison. Sean Doherty was arrested on Wednesday, July 10, in Corby in north Northamptonshire after he did not return to Hollesley Bay
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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for four months or more than 40% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online
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Thieves steal trailer from property overnight near Stowmarket
Police are appealing for information after a trailer was stolen. The trailer was taken from Brettenham Road in Buxhall, near Stowmarket mid Suffolk, at some time between 4.15am and 5am on Tuesday, July 9. READ MORE: Suffolk and Essex Crime
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Attractive period cottage in Ufford for sale for £450k guide
A period cottage in the village of Ufford, outside Woodbridge, is for sale for a guide price of £450k. 2 Lady Cottages is Grade II listed for historical and architectural interest. The building is believed to date from the 16th or 17th century,
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Town target Philogene joins up with Hull at pre-season training camp in Turkey
Ipswich Town transfer target Jaden Philogene has joined up with his Hull City team-mates at their pre-season training camp in Turkey. The Blues have been trying to thrash out a double deal to sign tricky winger Philogene and centre-back Jacob Greaves
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Suffolk's first community shop prepares to host great gathering of supporters
A pioneering community shop started by members of the Women's Institute and run by more than 100 volunteers is celebrating its 40th year with a great gathering of its supporters. Polstead Community Shop near Hadleigh will be marking the milestone
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CEO of mental health charity named Director of the Year
The winners of the EADT Business Awards 2024 have been announced and Jon Neal, CEO of Suffolk Mind, has been named winner of the Director of the Year category, sponsored by Churchmanor Estates. Suffolk Mind is an independent mental health charity
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Warnings after person fleeced of £200 in fake Kevin Costner profile scam
Warnings have been issued after an increase in fake celebrity profile scams across the country. Suffolk Trading Standards were made aware of two incidents this week. In one incident a person living in Felixstowe lost £200 to a scammer impersonating
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Opinion: At last we've got a government prepared to take on the NIMBYs!
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first major speech this week was about getting rid of regulations and getting the country working again. It was widely seen as a declaration of war on NIMBYs. I have only one reaction to this. Halleluiah! It's
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Pizzeria reopens under new ownership
A pizzeria in west Suffolk has reopened under new ownership following a sudden closure at the end of last year. Lucy's Pizzeria in Fornham All Saints, near Bury St Edmunds, announced in December it was closing its doors ahead of a change in ownership
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Liam Delap profile: Humble Man City starlet with 'freak' speed has learnt out on loan
Ipswich Town are closing in on the £15m signing of forward Liam Delap from Manchester City. Stuart Watson looks at his career to date. Liam Delap is the son of former Stoke City midfielder Rory. (Image: PA) ICONIC FATHER Liam, was born
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Couple celebrate 60 years of marriage after Ted's 'brilliant' chat up line
A couple from Stowupland are celebrating 60 years of marriage which they put down to 'patience, always laughing, and understanding that we all grow old at different speeds.' Ted and Sylvia Rigden first met in 1961 at a football club dance in Kent
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Suffolk maize maze making waves with special new design
The design for one of the county's busiest family attractions has been revealed. Southwold Maize Maze is due to open on Saturday, July 20 with a design inspired by two significant local organisations. The main maze features a lifeboat in the
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Concerns about littering, vandalism and dogs on Suffolk playing field
Concerns have been raised about littering, vandalism and dogs in an historic Suffolk town's park. Framlingham Town Council said a 'small group' was causing ongoing problems on the town's Pageant Field in Badingham Road, which is a recreational
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Family's tribute to beloved dad, 36, as sons nominated for national honour
Two brothers from Felixstowe are in contention to be named fundraiser of the year for their fundraising efforts in honour of their father, who died from leukaemia. We first met the Croarkin family back in February, when a fundraiser set up by their
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Jury retires in trial of 58-year-old accused of rape and child sex abuse
The jury in the trial of a 58-year-old man accused of rape and child sex charges has retired to consider its verdicts. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday was Christopher Whittleton of Highwood Road, Gazeley, in west Suffolk. He has denied
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Historic wedding venue put on the market for £3.5m
Weddings at a historic town venue are to come an end later this year after it was put up for sale. Priory Hall in Benton Street, Hadleigh, has been put on the market with Strutt & Parker with a guide price of £3.5million. Owned by Cyndy and
