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Five flood alerts issued in Suffolk due to 'high tide levels'

Five flood alerts have been issued for parts of Suffolk as a result of high tides along the coast. Flooding to coastal roads and footpaths in Suffolk and Essex is likely between 0.15am and 2.15am overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. People

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Watch: 'The team will fight for Cleverley " - Get expert insight on Watford

Ross Halls is joined by Sam Ucko from WD18 to get the lowdown on Watford ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Kieran McKenna's side go into this game off the back of their 1-0 defeat at Norwich City in the East Anglian

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Ask the editor: EADT boss Liz Nice answers your questions

We ran an article recently asking you to grill EADT editor Liz Nice. Here are the questions you sent her - and her responses.  Dear Readers,  We had a few questions about spelling, grammar and stray capital letters – what I used to call to

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Dental campaigners mark third anniversary of Suffolk town's last NHS practice closing

Campaigners for improved dental services in Suffolk pledged to keep fighting as they marked the third anniversary of the closure of a town's last NHS dental practice. Representatives of the Toothless in England group gathered in Leiston where two

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New IT system introduced to speed up council house repairs

A new IT system will be introduced at Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils to reduce council house repair times. The Totalmobile service will allow council house tenants to book repairs straight away and appoint the right contractor to the job, to

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Artefacts dating back over 10,000 years found at future housing development

A future housing development in west Suffolk has become the focal point of an archaeological project after historical artefacts dating back over 10,000 years were discovered.  Objects dating back to the Mesolithic period (c.10,000-7,000 BC) as

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Plans to turn pub into home refused

A planning application to convert a former pub on the Suffolk-Essex border into a home has been refused.  In March, Braintree District Council received a planning application to turn the Pinkuah Arms in Pentlow, near Sudbury.   Braintree District

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Mid Suffolk Council to discuss development of Anglia Business Park near Wattisham

Controversial plans to build 20 new commercial units at Anglia Business Park, near Wattisham and Ringshall, will be discussed at Mid Suffolk Planning Committee tomorrow. The 1.9-hectare site, off Wattisham Road, already has several commercial buildings

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High tech Japanese car show coming to Suffolk

A brand new car show showcasing the evolution of high tech Japanese motors is coming to Suffolk this summer.  Presented by the East Coast Japanese Club the Shinka Japanese Car Show will exhibit cars, trucks and motorcycles from some of the most

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'He inspires and leads': New prep head announced at Suffolk school

A Suffolk school has announced a new head that will join them in the new school year. Framlingham College has announced Simon Roche will become Head of Framlingham Prep School from September 2024.  The father-of-two is currently senior housemaster

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Road closed after car crashes into tree

Police have closed a coastal road after a car crashed into a tree. Officers were called to the incident in Halesworth Road in Reydon, near Southwold, just after 3.30pm on Tuesday. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, the East of England Ambulance

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'Heart-wrenching' decision made to close nursery

The bosses of an east Suffolk nursery have made the "heart-wrenching decision" to close down.  The Old Hospital Nursery, in the community hub which has taken over Southwold's former hospital, first opened in April 2022 and provided care to children

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Young Town stopper recalled to Blues after ‘injury to matchday keeper’

Young Ipswich Town keeper Henry Gray has been recalled from his loan spell at National League South side Chelmsford City due to an 'injury to matchday keeper' at Portman Road.   The 19-year-old joined the Clarets on loan in early December, and

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'Can't afford to let that linger' - McKenna on Town's resilience, Watford & Cleverley

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has said that his side have been quick to shake off the disappointment of their 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals Norwich, with focus turning to tomorrow’s game against Watford. The Blues were unable to end their lengthy

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Woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving after cannabis found in car

A woman has been arrested after drugs were found in a vehicle during a stop and search.  Officers stopped the woman, who is in her 40s, in Victoria Street, Southwold, on Monday, April 8.  The woman and her vehicle were searched and officers

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Warning as fuel stolen from lorries parked along A12 and A14

Police are urging lorry drivers and haulage company owners to be aware of thieves stealing fuel from HGVs in Suffolk. The warning follows nine reported offences in the Bury St Edmunds area since March 1. In the latest incident, thieves stole

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'Nothing is guaranteed but nothing is impossible' - Town boss on injured duo

Kieran McKenna has confirmed that George Hirst and Wes Burns will be unavailable for Ipswich Town’s next two games, but hopes that they can both feature in the last week of the season. Hirst suffered a serious hamstring game in the early stages

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Folk supergroup announces 30th anniversary tour with Suffolk show

A folk supergroup are hitting the road once again with a huge anniversary tour, including a stop in Suffolk. Originally formed as part of a one-off special concert in 1994, Feast of Fiddles has since performed on many tours and festivals with a

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Red Rooster Festival returns to Suffolk

The Red Rooster Festival will be returning to Euston Hall, near Thetford, for it's 10th anniversary this year from May 30 - June 1.  The festival announced the news on a social media post saying: "The wait is finally over and we're thrilled to

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Police cordon remains in place after woman raped in alleyway

A police cordon remains in place at the scene of a serious sexual assault in a Suffolk town.  It was reported to Suffolk police that a woman in her 20s was dragged and into the Gipping River path, off Station Road East in Stowmarket, before she

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Orchards and hedgerows to be created across Shotley, Felixstowe and Orford peninsulas

Farmers in an east Suffolk beauty spot have scooped a £116k grant to create six new orchards and miles of new hedgerows. The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape - which used to be known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB

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New coffee shop hiring for staff ahead of opening

A new town centre coffee shop could be close to opening as job adverts for staff members have appeared. Jobs at the new Esquires Coffee in Sudbury's Market Hill have been published on job site Indeed.  These include store manager, for up to

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Judge adjourns sentence of Bury man due to poor audio quality

A man who admitted contacting a woman despite a restraining order will be sentenced at a later date after a judge was unable to hear the barristers. Adam Mason, 44, of Gloucester Road, Bury St Edmunds, was up for sentencing at Ipswich Crown Court

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Press conference recap: Kieran McKenna provides update on injured duo

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Motorcyclist dies after crash on A14

A motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a crash on the A14. Emergency services were called to the incident near junction 49 at Tot Hill, near Stowmarket, just after 12pm on Saturday, April 6.  A spokesman for Suffolk police confirmed a

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Detached house in rural spot near Woodbridge for sale at £875k guide

A detached property with outbuildings in Sutton, near Woodbridge, is on the market at a guide price of £875,000.  Fenn Hall is a period property which was extended and improved in 2010 and 2012.  Today, the property has plenty of living space

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First look inside Suffolk pub that has reopened after two-month revamp

The very first pub taken on by the Chestnut Group has been given a major makeover. The Packhorse Inn at Moulton, near Newmarket, reopened on April 5 following a two-month refurbishment and extension project costing around £1.5m. The pub has

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Town to review processes after dismissing 400 staff tickets claim for Norwich match

Ipswich Town have reassured supporters following complaints over ticketing for the East Anglian derby. There were claims on social media over the weekend following Town's defeat to Norwich City that a significant portion of tickets for the game

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Victim's 10 year wait as man given community order for act committed as teen

A 24-year-old Suffolk man has been given a two-year community order after pleading guilty to a sexual offence when he was a teenager. Harry Cooke, of Elms Lane, Wangford, near Beccles, was before Ipswich Crown Court for sentencing on Monday after

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Former Town duo suffer relegation from League One

Former Ipswich Town duo Josh Emmanuel and Tomas Holy have suffered relegation from League One with Carlisle United. Paul Simpson's side were officially relegated on Saturday following their 2-0 defeat at Northampton Town, having spent just one

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Drivers to face 70-mile diversion while A12 closed

Drivers will be set to face a 70-mile diversion route while the A12 in east Suffolk is closed.  Part of the A12 between Blythburgh and Darsham, near Southwold, will be closed over nights between Monday, April 22 and Saturday, April 27. READ

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Suffolk man charged with throwing missile during Town's derby at Norwich

A Suffolk man has been charged with throwing a missile during the East Anglian derby clash at the weekend. Eleven people were arrested in relation to the Norwich City vs Ipswich Town match on Saturday, April 6.  Norfolk police said the arrests

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Energy incinerator to burn 'hospital waste' planned for Suffolk hamlet

A new energy incinerator to burn medical waste from nearby hospitals is being planned for a hamlet near the Suffolk coast. A new application, validated on Wednesday, April 3, has been submitted by Blythburgh Estate landowner Sir Charles Blois.

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Suffolk author George Ewart Evans remembered in home village with new book

The life of one of Suffolk's best-known 20th century authors is being remembered with a new book and Blue Plaque in the village he lived in for many years. George Ewart Evans was born in South Wales in 1909 but made his home in Suffolk after the

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'Building brick by brick' - Former Town star takes key role at Championship side

Former Ipswich Town captain Jon Walters has been appointed permanent Sporting Director at Championship side Stoke City after impressing in the role on an interim basis. The 40-year-old returned to his former side as Interim Technical Director at

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Long-awaited decision on controversial solar farm plan delayed for fourth time

A long-awaited decision on the UK's largest solar farm proposed for the Suffolk border has been delayed for the fourth time.  It was confirmed on Tuesday that a decision for the 2,500-acre Sunnica Energy Farm project has been delayed again, with

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Suffolk named among top UK holiday destinations

Planning a getaway has become a bit easier after a national paper revealed its list of the top 30 UK breaks for 2024 - including Suffolk.  The Telegraph shared the best holiday destinations after a report from ABTA revealed 58% of people living

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Part of former pub dismantled to make way for new homes

Part of a former village pub has been dismantled to make way for new homes.  Plans to transform the Five Bells pub in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, were approved last year.  Now the roof of the former pub has been taken down while work to create

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Former Town loanee captains team to UAE title win

Former Ipswich Town loanee Ben Pringle has lifted the UAE Second Division League title with Fleetwood United. The 35-year-old is captain of the Dubai Cods, who are a partner club of League One outfit Fleetwood Town. They finished five points

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'It is crazy' - Longest road closures in Suffolk revealed

Road closures can often feel like they last for months, but more often than not they are in place for only a matter of days.  However, some towns and villages have faced the full effects of roads being shut for months on end.  A Freedom of

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Man accused of four rapes and one count of sexual assault

A date has been set for a Saxmundham man accused of rape to appear at crown court. On Monday, Mark Hurren of Deben Road, Saxmundham, appeared in the dock at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court. The 47-year-old has been accused of four counts of rape

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Suffolk sauces producer to close after 12 years in 'bittersweet' decision

A dressings, sauces and marinades producer which has won numerous awards over its 12 years in business has announced it will close in what was a "bittersweet" decision for the owner. Scarlett & Mustard, based in Earl Soham near Framlingham was

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Any changes? The state of play with Town's squad ahead of the final five games

Ipswich Town look a bit tired, and it really showed in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Norwich City. The Blues never really got going, and perhaps that isn’t a huge surprise. Even manager Kieran McKenna highlighted that fact that they ‘really went to

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Suffolk literary festival inspires with workshops for young pupils

The Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook recently hosted its second annual literary festival. The event saw attendance from Year 5 pupils from two local schools - Littlegarth and Holbrook Primary. The day-long festival aimed to inspire young