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Huge Sunnica solar farm for West Suffolk approved by Labour government
Local authorities have reacted in disappointment after plans for a huge solar farm on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border were approved by the new government. The previous government had put off making a decision on the controversial plan five times
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'Very talented' - McKenna on new centre-back signing Greaves
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says new signing Jacob Greaves is ready to step up to the Premier League with the Blues. The 23-year-old arrived on a five-year deal tonight, and will join his team-mates on a pre-season trip to Austria for a training
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DONE DEAL: Town sign centre-back Jacob Greaves from Hull City
Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of talented young centre-back Jacob Greaves from Hull City. It's understood the deal will be in the region of £15m with the potential to rise to £18m with add-ons. SIGN-UP! Get four months of ALL our
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RAF Lakenheath contractor could face court proceedings
A contractor working at RAF Lakenheath who breached planning permissions could face court proceedings and an unlimited fine, a council has said. Carvel Project Management, which has been working on the F-35A RAF Lakenheath construction programme
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Trio warned they could be jailed over violent incident in town
Three Lowestoft men who were involved in a violent incident in the coastal town have been warned they could be jailed when they are sentenced in September. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday were Ronnie Crompton, 22, of, The Green, Lowestoft
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Anti-nuclear protestors to hold 10 day peace camp outside RAF base
A 10-day peace camp against nuclear weapons being stationed in Suffolk will begin with demonstrators walking 40 miles from Norwich to Lakenheath. The protest follows reports that the United States Air Force base, RAF Lakenheath is preparing facilities
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Air ambulance rescue in Suffolk town to feature in hit Channel 4 show
An air ambulance rescue in a Suffolk town is set to feature in a hit medical documentary series. Emergency Helicopter Medics on Channel 4 gives audiences an insight into the work of those working on air ambulances across the country. The
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Aston Villa set to beat Ipswich Town to the signing of Jaden Philogene
Ipswich Town transfer target Jaden Philogene is set to return to his former club Aston Villa from Hull City. The Blues agreed a double deal in the region of £35m for Tigers duo Philogene and Jacob Greaves earlier this week. Villa, who sold
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Man taken to hospital after HGV crashes into trees on the A12
A man has been taken to hospital following a lorry crash on the A12 in east Suffolk. Officers from Suffolk police were called to reports of a collision involving one vehicle on the A12 near Saxmundham at 11.45am on Friday. The vehicle was
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Man arrested for modern slavery offences released
A man arrested in connection with modern slavery offences in a west Suffolk town has been released under investigation. Suffolk police executed a warrant at Summer Health Chinese Massage and Beauty in Bury St Edmunds in relation to Modern Slavery
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Man jailed and facing deportation for cocaine supply in town
A man convicted of being involved in the supply of cocaine in Sudbury has been jailed for two years and warned he could face deportation. Mirban Pasha appeared in the dock at to be sentenced Ipswich Crown Court on Friday. The 34-year-old had
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Winter maintenance specialist wins Growth Business of the Year award
AccuGrit has been named winner of the Growth Business of the Year award, sponsored by Ashtons Legal, at the EADT Business Awards 2024. Based in Rickinghall, AccuGrit is the UK’s only dedicated winter maintenance service provider. The company
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'We're excited' - Tractor Girls make a trio of signings to kick off summer business
Ipswich Town Women have made their first three signings of the summer, adding attacking midfielder Angela Addison, central defender Grace Garrad and midfielder Shauna Guyatt. Addison, 24, spent the last two seasons with Charlton Athletic in the
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Town set to sign Hull defender Greaves for £15m
Ipswich Town are closing in on the £15m signing of centre-back Jacob Greaves from Hull City. The Blues have been in discussions with the Championship club for more than a week about a £35m+ double deal for Greaves and winger Jaden Philogene.
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Man guilty of raping schoolgirl to be sentenced later this year
A 58-year-old west Suffolk man accused of raping a schoolgirl will be sentenced in September after being convicted by a jury. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday was Christopher Whittleton of Highwood Road, Gazeley, west Suffolk. He had
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Woman arrested after large quantity of cannabis seized in raid
A woman was arrested in an east Suffolk town after police found a large quantity of cannabis in a Suffolk home. On Wednesday, police attended a property in Halesworth after receiving reports of potential drug dealing in the area. Police say
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A12 clears after HGV crashes into trees
Part of the A12 in east Suffolk was blocked following a crash. Officers from Suffolk police were called to reports of a collision involving one vehicle on the A12 near Saxmundham at 11.45am on Friday. A spokesman for the police said the vehicle
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DONE DEAL: Town sign Manchester City striker Liam Delap for £15m
Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of striker Liam Delap from Manchester City. The EADT and Ipswich Star understands the 21-year-old joins for an initial £15m, while add-ons could potentially take the deal to £20m. Upon signing a five-year
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186-year-old firm appoints new branch manager for Suffolk site
An 186-year-old firm has appointed a new manager at one of its branches in Suffolk. Kent Blaxill Builders Merchants is one of the oldest institutions in East Anglia, having been established in 1838. The firm has announced Gavin Welch as its
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Buses temporarily diverted after woman injured in fall in coastal town
A woman was taken to hospital after being injured in a fall at a property in an east Suffolk town. Emergency services, including the ambulance service and fire crews, were called to High Street in Southwold at around 11.15am on Thursday (July 11
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Burgess and Luongo nominated for Australian Player of the Year
Ipswich Town duo Cameron Burgess and Massimo Luongo are among the nominees for the Austraffic PFA Men’s Footballer of the Year award. Centre-back Burgess, 28, and midfield Luongo, 31, were both key men in 2023/24 as the Blues secured back-to-back
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Supermarket announces plans to open larger store in village
A supermarket chain has announced plans to open a larger and more modern store in a village. The East of England Co-op has revealed it will open a new store on the Hill Residential housing development in East Bergholt in late 2025. It will
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First look at new safari art trail launching next week
A menagerie of wild animals in all colours of the rainbow are making their way to mid Suffolk next week. From Monday next week, Eye will be full to bursting with chimpanzees, leopards, hippopotami and meercats, as the annual art trail returns to
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Bus company to take over running of service between two towns
A bus company is expanding its network in Suffolk by taking over the running of a route between two towns. From Monday, July 22, Hedingham & Chambers will operate route 90 between Sudbury and Hadleigh. The service, which also visits Boxford
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'I'm flushed with pride' - Town mayor opens new inclusive toilets at museum
A town mayor has spoken of his pride to open a new and inclusive toilet facility at a Suffolk museum this week. Terence Carter, the mayor of Stowmarket, opened a set of new toilet facilities at the Food Museum in Stowmarket on Thursday. The
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29 lorry drivers handed tickets for parking in seaside town
Twenty-nine lorry drivers have been issued with traffic offence tickets after violating parking regulations in a Suffolk town. On Tuesday evening officers from Felixstowe and Woodbridge police were in Langer Road and Carr Road in Felixstowe.
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Village pub awarded for sustainability ethos
The winners of the EADT Business Awards 2024 have been announced and the Bildeston Crown, near Hadleigh, has been named winner of the Environmental & Sustainability Award, sponsored by EastWind. The Bildeston Crown is a 15th century former coaching
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Murderer serving life sentence arrested after going missing from Suffolk prison
A murderer who was serving a life sentence at a Suffolk prison has been arrested after being reported missing. Daniel Barker was reported missing from HMP Hollesley Bay on Thursday morning after he was absent at a prison roll call. Barker was
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Wife learning 'to live like a widow' after husband of 60 years tried to kill her
An 86-year-old Hadleigh man who dragged his wife out of bed and tried to kill her told police he’d been “naughty”, a court has heard. Margaret Walmsley, who’d celebrated her 82nd birthday the day before the brutal attack at the couple’s Hadleigh
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'Must have been very tempting' - Goodman on McKenna staying and Town's top tier hopes
Football pundit Don Goodman says he was pleased to see boss Kieran McKenna stay at Ipswich Town - and believes that gives the club a chance of surviving in the Premier League. Town's brilliant young boss was a man in demand at the end of last season
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Man sentenced for throwing packages containing drugs and phones into prison
A man who threw packages containing drugs and mobile phones into a Suffolk prison has been given a suspended jail sentence. Sentencing Ben Phillips, Judge Nicola Talbot-Hadley said it was difficult for prison authorities to maintain order with
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Cafe taking over former Post Office after significant redevelopment
A cafe is opening at the site of a former Post Office in a west Suffolk town which closed several years ago. The Old Post Office in Bury St Edmunds served its last customers in November 2016 before it was redeveloped into flats and ground floor
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'Very busy' Sunday in store for Suffolk businesses as England prepare for Euro final
Businesses across Suffolk are preparing for a "very busy and profitable" Sunday when England take on Spain the Euro 2024 final. The Three Lions reached the final of the competition by defeating the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday night thanks to Ollie
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Suffolk theme park up for national awards including best value park
The nominees have been announced for the UK Theme Park Awards 2024 - and a Suffolk attraction has been shortlisted for multiple categories. The awards ore organised by ThemeParks-UK.com and are now in their fifth year of recognising the best rides
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Nursery honoured with green plaque recognition
A new plaque acknowledging Campsea Ashe's National Plant Collection was unveiled at Botanica Nursery and Arboretum in east Suffolk. The green plaque, heralding the National Collection of Santolina, was presented by the horticultural conservation
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University lecturer's innovative project bags national teaching award
A University of Suffolk project that marries business theory with practice has won national recognition. Lecturer Claire Culley received the Marketing Teaching Excellence Award at an industry conference held at Cardiff Business School. Ms Culley's
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New summer reading initiative aims to involve entire families
An innovative summer reading programme for primary school children has been initiated by Suffolk Libraries. The enticing activity, named 'Reading Quest', aims to engage young readers, their families and the larger community in reading-related activities
