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Ipswich Town announce matchday ticket prices for Premier League football
Ipswich Town have announced their matchday ticket prices to watch Premier League football at Portman Road in 2024/25. Around 5,000 tickets will be available for Town fans to buy on a game-by-game basis, the rest of the 29,000 capacity stadium filled
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Security introduced in council meetings following public 'disruption'
A council has introduced more "overt" security following disruption during meetings. West Suffolk Council has taken action after members of the public were asked to leave the council chamber in September 2023 and February this year. At the
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Classic US cars and bikes on display at show this weekend
Petrol heads "who likes statement cars and big boys toys with attitude" will be able to see a range of US classic vehicles when a popular show returns this weekend. The American Car, Bike & Hot Rod Show will take place at Stonham Barns Park, near
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Photographic silkscreen printing at Thurston Sixth Form sparks student creativity
A Suffolk sixth form's creative arts department has received much-needed funding for its photographic silkscreen printing facilities. The money, generously provided by charity The Arts Society of West Suffolk, has been put towards establishing
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Shellidan the rebellious tortoise is found after 23 days
A "rebellious" tortoise that went missing for nearly a month from his Suffolk home has been found 200m away. Shellidan, a 15-year-old tortoise who lives with his owners Ed and Mike Ward, went missing from his home in York Road in Martlesham at
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Controversial children's home plan approved despite concerns
Plans for a new children's home in Haverhill, Suffolk, have been given the green light despite concerns from neighbours. West Suffolk Council has granted permission for a proposal submitted by Area Camden Ltd in February to transform 26 Hamlet
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Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld to share amusing anecdotes
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting a visit from commentator Henry Blofeld at a public hall. Mr Blofeld, known for his flamboyance and entertaining digressions during cricket commentary, will be sharing stories from his illustrious career. General
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Why this village straight out of a fairy tale is worth a visit this summer
With its attractions and unique places to stay this village seems to be straight out of a storybook making it well worth a visit this summer. The seaside village of Thorpeness in east Suffolk is close to other tourist destinations like Aldeburgh
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Architect pens new chapter in old Suffolk school house which inspired JM Barrie
In a bid to honour its literary legacy, a historic Suffolk house has been given a timeless renovation by a renowned interior architect and homeowner, Katerina Turner. The Old School House in Bury St Edmunds, famed for having inspired Peter Pan
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Suffolk farmer's delight as he scoops top inter-breed sheep prize at Tendring Show
A Suffolk sheep farmer is delighted after scooping the top interbreed award for his sheep at the Tendring Show. After being crowned champion in his breed at the competition on Saturday, July 13, Benn Lugsden's pedigree Border Leicester ram was
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Once-extinct bird spotted in Suffolk
A bird that was once driven to extinction in the UK has returned to Suffolk, experts have said. Spoonbills were widespread in the UK until the 1600s when they were hunted to extinction and their former broadland and fenland habitats were drained
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'Really exciting prospect' - Tractor Girls make sixth summer signing
Ipswich Town Women have made their sixth signing of the summer as goalkeeper Natalia Negri joins from Crystal Palace. The 20-year-old was part of the Eagles squad that won the Barclays Championship last season. Negri came through the Arsenal
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Annual classic car show switches gears as it records busiest event ever
An annual classic car show switched up a gear at the weekend as it recorded its busiest event ever. The annual Rotary Classic Car Show, the tenth of its kind, was held on Sunday, July 14 at Culford School near Bury St Edmunds and welcomed more
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'A massive move' - El Mizouni on leaving Town and his goal with new club
Recently departed ex-Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni says he wants to establish himself as a Championship player with new side Oxford United. The Tunisian international midfielder, 23, signed a three-year deal at the newly-promoted U's
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Broken down car towing caravan causing long delays on A14
A broken-down car is causing long delays on the A14. Police were called to the broken down car which is towing a caravan in the eastbound carriageway near Trimely St Martin at about 11.25am. A spokesman for Suffolk police said a rolling road
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Pre-order your Mission Impossible promotion magazine NOW - and save £2!
Ipswich Town did the impossible last season, ripping right through the Championship to reach the Premier League - so we've produced a special magazine to celebrate it. Mission Impossible: The story of Ipswich Town's remarkable 2023/24 promotion
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Drivers to face 70 mile diversion as A12 closed for roadworks
Drivers will be faced with a nearly 70 mile diversion as the A12 is closed for works. The stretch of the major route will be closed between Darsham and Blythburgh overnight from Monday, July 29 and Friday, August 2. The closure will be in
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New sightseeing tour launched to transport visitors around historic landmarks
A PedalCab tour have been unveiled in a Suffolk town to offer visitors a chance to get around and see the sights with ease. Bury's Best By Bike is a 25-minute tour around areas of the town including Abbey Gardens, St Edmundsbury Cathedral and the
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Daring couple to undertake charity skydive
A daring library board trustee and her partner are preparing for an adrenaline-filled charity skydive. Belle Bradley, a member of Suffolk Libraries board, and her partner Jacob Bathgate, are due to leap out of a plane at 13,000 feet on July 22.
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Summer FINALLY arrives with temperatures to hit 30C in Suffolk
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend as parts of Suffolk are forecast to reach 30C in the coming days. A mini-heatwave will mark the summer weather finally arriving due to a change in the meteorological pattern bringing high pressure from
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Man dies after air ambulance called to incident in town
A man has died after the air ambulance was called to an incident in a Suffolk town. Paramedics were alerted to a medical emergency at a home in Sudbury at about 11.30am on Wednesday. A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said
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Person taken to hospital after A12 blocked by crash
A person was taken to hospital following a crash which blocked the A12 in east Suffolk. Emergency services including Suffolk police were called to a collision involving two vehicles on the major route in Wrentham, near Southwold, at about 4.40pm
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New Town signing Greaves writes emotional goodbye letter to Hull City fans
New Ipswich Town signing Jacob Greaves has written an emotional message to fans of his boyhood club Hull City. Greaves is the son for former Tigers defender Mark, joined the club's academy at the age of seven and had a season ticket to watch them
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A14 reopens after lorry and car crash
A stretch of the A14 in west Suffolk was closed after a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the crash involving a lorry and a car near Bury St Edmunds at about 8.30am on Thursday. A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said the westbound carriageway
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Two manufacturers get green light for industrial buildings at Gateway 14 Stowmarket
Two big manufacturing companies have been given the thumbs up for two industrial buildings at a new site in Suffolk. Together, the eco-friendly construction materials companies' factory and warehouse will measure 130,000sq ft at Gateway 14 in
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'We miss him very much' - Couple's search to find Shellidan the missing tortoise
The search continues for a beloved tortoise who has been missing from his home for over three weeks. 15-year-old Shellidan went missing from his home in York Road in Martlesham Heath, east of Ipswich, at around 10am on June 25, just after his owners
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What does a Labour Government mean for new homes?
Toby Greenhow of Savills discusses how Labour’s plans could influence the new homes market. The new Labour Government has come to power on the back of manifesto promises to deliver higher numbers of new homes. A lot will be driven by planning
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Renovated railway cottage near Beccles on the market for £750,000
A former railway crossing cottage which has been updated and extended is up for sale in Worlingham, near Beccles, at a guide price of £750,000. READ MORE: Coastal pub in 'stunning' historic building to go under the hammer Crossing Cottage is
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OFGEM wind farm cable decision 'difficult news' for Suffolk village
Campaigners' hopes that offshore wind farm cables could be routed to Kent, instead of through Suffolk, appear to have taken a blow after a regulator ruled out the move. Suffolk county councillor Richard Rout, the deputy cabinet member for Nationally
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Lorry destroyed after 15 tonnes of hay catches fire in village
Pictures have revealed the scale of a huge hay bale fire in a Suffolk village. Firefighters were called to Calves Lane in Stoke-by-Nayland at about midday on Wednesday to reports of a vehicle fire. A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue
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Passengers fear they're being 'left in limbo' amid new bus plans
Passengers who regularly use a bus service between two Suffolk towns fear they may be unable to get to work due to changes proposed by its new operator. It was announced last week that Hedingham and Chambers would be taking over the running of
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Chance to have say on regeneration of Suffolk market town's centre
Residents will have the chance to give their views next week about plans to regenerate a Suffolk market town. An engagement event will be held at Leiston Community Centre in Sizewell Road on Wednesday (July 24) to give people the opportunity to
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Pumpkin patch to reopen after two year closure
The owners of a much-loved pumpkin patch have announced they will return this year after two years of closures. Undley Farm, near Mildenhall, will reopen for the 2024 season after it was shut in 2022 and 2023 due to "personal circumstances".
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Opinion: Tories failed to stop Sunnica - Suffolk knows who to blame for decision
I can well understand the frustration and anger felt by people in West Suffolk and East Cambridgeshire over the new government's decision to give the green light to the huge Sunnica solar farm. And I can also understand Conservative councillors
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23-year-old who took BMW before serious A12 crash admits careless driving
A 23-year-old who took a BMW before being involved in a crash that left a woman with serious injuries has admitted driving carelessly. The trial of Harry Parnell, from Butley, near Woodbridge, for dangerous driving was due to start on Wednesday
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Watch: Get insider insight into new Town signing Arijanet Muric
Ipswich Town made Arijanet Muric their fifth signing of the summer - get some exclusive video insight into him here... The 25-year-old goalkeeper has joined from Championship Burnley on a four-year deal, with Town understood to be paying an initial
