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'There is a deadline' - Rovers boss says Town 'still in talks' with Szmodics

Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace has confirmed that there is a deadline 'over the weekend' as Ipswich Town remain in talks with star Sammie Szmodics. According to the Lancashire Telegraph, the two clubs are locked in negotiations about a deal

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Watch: Our video verdict on Town U21s friendly with Borussia Monchengladbach

Alex Jones and Ross Halls give their video verdict after Ipswich Town U21s pre-season friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach in Heimstetten. John McGreal's side were beaten 3-1 but battled hard in feisty pre-season game and put in an excellent

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Police warning after broken bottles and litter left in beauty spot

Park-goers have been reminded to "pick up their rubbish" after broken bottles and litter was left in a town park. Officers from the Sudbury police team have appealed for information after they received reports of litter and broken glass found at

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'We're not going to get bullied by anyone' - Harry Barbrook on fierce Gladbach clash

Ipswich Town youngster Harry Barbrook was proud of the way his side stood up to Bundesliga outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach. The young Blues were brought in last minute to replace the first team, who were expected to play the game this afternoon

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Controversial parking charges will be introduced after final nod of approval

Controversial plans to introduce charges in Babergh District Council car parks have been given the final nod of approval.  Plans to introduce tariffs in Sudbury and Hadleigh, where motorists currently get three hours without charge, and Lavenham

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Jailed in July: The Suffolk criminals put behind bars last month

A man who punched a woman until she was unconscious and a burglar with 126 previous convictions were among the Suffolk criminals jailed in July. John Hutton Ryan Hutton denied rape offences but was convicted unanimously by a jury (Image: Suffolk

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Three remain in hospital after car crashed into kebab shop front

Police say three people remain in hospital after a car crashed into a kebab shop in Bury St Edmunds. Emergency services were called to Lawson Place in Bury St Edmunds at just after 5.30pm on Saturday, July 27 following reports of a single-vehicle

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Suffolk café owner achieves dream as she relaunches venue in tribute to late mum

A café based next to a garden and home centre has been given a major facelift in time for the summer season. Café 24 is based at Stonham Barns Park - a holiday and leisure park off the A1120 close to Debenham and Stowmarket. Owner Sarah Shaw

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'Opportunity knocks' - John McGreal praises Town U21s after Gladbach defeat

Ipswich Town under-21's boss John McGreal was delighted by the way his side dealt with the challenge of facing Borussia Mönchengladbach at short notice. The club announced on Thursday night that the pre-season friendly would not be played by the

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Burglars sentenced to over 14 years in prison for 'appalling' crime on victim, 81

Three men who burgled an 81-year-old in the middle of the night have been sentenced to a total of 14 years and five months in prison. Ashton Seymour, Sammy Okat-Uma previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle and Anthony Cosgrove was found

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Town under-21's battle hard in feisty pre-season defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach

Less than 24 hours after being told that they would step in for the first-team squad, Ipswich Town's under-21's were beaten 3-1 by Borussia Mönchengladbach at Sportpark Heimstetten. Despite all the off-field drama surrounding who would play the

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Suffolk farmer 'frustrated and disheartened' as thieves make off with his GPS system

Suffolk farmer Matthew Knight was down with Covid when thieves struck at his farm. They made off with the Global Positioning System (GPS) from his New Holland tractor leaving him unable to work his 600-acre arable farm. In the end, he had to

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Police given extra 36 hours to question Brantham murder suspect

Officers have been given a further 36 hours to question a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother-of-six in a south Suffolk village. Fifty-seven-year-old Anita Rose was found unconscious and with critical head and brain

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See inside iconic and historic grade-II listed home on the market for £895,000

An historic Suffolk building has been placed on the market with a guide price of £895,000.  Grade II listed Brundon Mill, a former watermill on the edge of Sudbury, has been listed for sale with Savills on Rightmove.  The 3,798 sq ft home dates

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Thetford man denies drug dealing

The trial of a Thetford man accused of drug dealing will take place later this year. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday ( August 1) for a plea and trial preparation hearing via a video link was Michael McCulloch, 49, of Canterbury Way, Thetford

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Council hoping to find resolution as travellers remain on playing fields

A parish council has said it is working hard to move on a large group of travellers who have pitched up in a village playing field.  Haughley Parish Council has said they became aware of a "large number of caravans" arriving in the village on Monday

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Plans for bollards and 20mph zone dropped from walking and cycling scheme in Suffolk

Plans for a controversial new walking and cycling project in an east Suffolk town appear to have been watered down following a public consultation. Initially, the Active Travel Woodbridge plans had included the potential creation of a 20mph zone

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Ask the vet: Advice on treating hip dysplasia in dogs

Shane Morrison, lead orthopaedic veterinary surgeon at Christchurch Vets, offers his advice on treating hip dysplasia in dogs.  Question: Fred is my much loved nine-year-old Border Collie. He has suffered from bad hips for most of his life, having

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'Incredibly disappointing' - Gladbach chief criticises Town for fielding U21 side

Borussia Mönchengladbach's sporting director Roland Virkus has criticised Ipswich Town's decision to field an U21s side for this afternoon's friendly clash in Germany. The Blues had been set to play a first team XI in the clash at ATS Sportpark

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Tesco to open new Express store next summer

A new Tesco Express store will open in a west Suffolk market town next year.  Tesco submitted plans West Suffolk Council earlier this year regarding a branch of Tesco Express in Bury St Edmunds. The proposals for the new store at 1-3 St Olaves

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Recap: Town U21's beaten by Borussia Mönchengladbach in Munich

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Man intended to share drugs with friends at music festival

An Essex man who was found in possession of drugs worth up to £1,200 which he was planning to share with friends at a music festival has been given a suspended prison sentence. Aaron O’Hara, 23, was searched by police who stopped a VW car in which

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Farmers' relief as vital East Anglian wheat harvest begins after weather battering

North Suffolk farmer John Collen geared up for his vital wheat harvest this week in a state of exhaustion. Contrary to expectations, it has been quite a good year - early indications across the region suggest average to above average yields in

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Police find missing 13-year-old girl from Ipswich

Police have found a missing 13-year-old girl from Ipswich. She went missing in the Ipswich area at about 12.45pm on Thursday. Police confirmed she was found safe and well on Friday evening (August 2). A spokesman for Suffolk Police said

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Road blocked after four-vehicle crash

A road was blocked following a four vehicle crash.  Emergency services were alerted to New Cheveley Road in Newmarket at about 10.05am on Friday.  A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said four vehicles were involved in the crash.  Suffolk

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Grandparent who did not want to wake sleeping child handed parking fine

A grandparent who did not want to wake her sleeping grandson when parking at a supermarket has been left "terrified" after being hit with a £160 fine. Sandra Bryan, 73, visited the Combs Ford East of England Co-op, near Stowmarket, with her husband

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A11 clear after broken down truck down moved

There were delays of around 30 minutes on the A11 due to a broken down lorry. Shortly before 10.20am a lane on the southbound carriageway of the A11 was closed between Elveden and the Fiveways Roundabout near Mildenhall. NEW INCIDENT#A11

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Witches smash Stars for 12th straight win in East Anglian speedway derby

The Ipswich Witches hammered King’s Lynn 57-33 in the East Anglian derby at Foxhall in the Premiership last night. The hosts had regular guest Scott Nicholls in at number one for the injured Jason Doyle whilst the Stars had Lewis Kerr and Simon

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Dog lovers invited to bring their pets for extra special guided tour

Dog owners are being invited to bring their four-legged friends along for a tour of Bury St Edmunds to mark International Dog Day. Bury Tour Guides are set to launch the special tour for canines and their humans in recognition of International

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Watch: Town Transfer Talk - Townsend signs, Ndaba departs, Szmodics saga and more

It's been a busy week at Ipswich Town on the transfer front, with a signing, a departure and a saga rumbling on - here's what we made of it all... Town added left-back Conor Townsend for £500k from West Brom yesterday, while centre-back Corrie

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Dog walker knocked unconscious after being attacked by man

A dog walker was knocked unconscious after being attacked by a man at a Suffolk beauty spot.  The assault happened at about 7.15pm on Tuesday in Friars Meadow in Sudbury.  The victim, a man aged in his 60s, was walking his dog and was leaving

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Controversial parking tariff decision set to go back to cabinet in crunch meeting

Controversial new car parking charges for Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham will go before Babergh District Council's cabinet today.  The council looks set to reject a suggestion from the overview and scrutiny committee for the inclusion of a one-hour

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Watch: Day one of KOA on tour - behind the scenes with Alex and Ross in Germany

Ipswich Town are out in Germany for a training camp and two friendly matches - and we're out there with them. Alex Jones and Ross Halls flew out yesterday to cover Town's friendly matches today (Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1.30pm BST KO) and tomorrow

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Film crews spotted recording hit BBC show in Suffolk town

Filming for a popular BBC One show has taken place at a Suffolk museum. Film crews for Escape to the Country were spotted at the Food Museum in Stowmarket last week.  In a post on social media, the Food Museum near the town centre said it was

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Starbucks to open in Suffolk town as first jobs advertised

A new Starbucks is set to open in a mid Suffolk town with the first jobs for the store now being advertised. The coffee giant is hiring for a shift supervisor and shop manager for its new store in Stowmarket. Plans, which have been submitted

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Plans for 70 homes in Suffolk village approved despite more than 500 objections

Plans to build 70 homes in a Suffolk village have been given the go ahead on appeal, despite receiving more than 500 objections from local residents. The Planning Inspectorate has granted developer Hopkins Homes permission to build on land to the

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With our beloved Ipswich Town about to enter the Premier League again, now is the very best time to take advantage of our exclusive offer to subscribe to the EADT for just £6 for six months. And if you want to take advantage of our unrivalled news

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Drivers to face 36-mile diversion while village road closed

Drivers will face a diversion of up to 36 miles while a village road is closed.  Further Street in Assington, near Sudbury, will be closed from Monday, August 5 until Tuesday, August 13. The A134 road will be closed overnights between 8pm and

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Work begins to redevelop Suffolk golf club to provide 'stunning' new facilities

Work has started to demolish a century-old Suffolk golf clubhouse and replace it with new state-of-the-art new facilities, described as "stunning" by an estate agent. Diggers have moved on to the site of Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club in Ferry Road

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A140 to close twice in August for 580-tonne transformers travelling through Suffolk

Road closures will be in place to allow for a pair of 580-tonne transformers to travel through Suffolk in August.  The transformers will leave Cliff Quay in Ipswich and travel to Eye Synchronous Condenser Plant in Yaxley, on Sunday, August 11 and

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Town end German training camp with two tough Bundesliga friendlies

Ipswich Town finish their second foreign training camp of pre-season with two tough games against Bundesliga opposition as the under-21's face Borussia Mönchengladbach (1.30pm BST this afternoon) before the first team take on Hoffenheim (12.30pm BST

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Tech tycoon cleared of fraud in the US reveals how his Suffolk friends sustained him

A Suffolk tech tycoon who faced a legal nightmare after he was extradited to the US to face fraud charges has revealed how his friends back home in the county helped sustain him during his darkest hours.  Former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch was cleared