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Watch: Alex Jones' video verdict on Town's goalless draw with Watford

Alex Jones gave his video verdict after Ipswich Town were held to a goalless draw with Watford at Portman Road in the Championship. The Blues missed out on the chance to return to the top of the second tier with just four games left but are back

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'We've just got to find the goals again' - Morsy on stalemate with Hornets

Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy says the Blues turned in a good showing against Watford - but just couldn't find their cutting edge. Town missed the chance to go back on top of the Championship table with just four games left, as the Hornets escaped

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'Didn't seem to fall our way' - Town boss McKenna on Watford stalemate

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna was proud of the way his side approached their game against Watford, putting in a strong display despite being held to a goalless draw at Portman Road. The Blues came into the match off the back of an East Anglian

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Town fail to capitalise as Watford get goalless draw from Portman Road trip

Ipswich Town missed out on the chance to move back to the top of the Championship table after being held to a 0-0 draw by Watford. The Blues dominated the first half of the game, hitting the post before forcing a good save from Daniel Bachmann.

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How Ipswich Town's players performed in the 0-0 draw with Watford

Ipswich Town drew 0-0 at home with Watford tonight. Mark Heath dishes out some player ratings... Vaclav Hladky Stopper stretched to seize a lofted Watford effort 33 minutes in, his first save of the evening. Had been busy with his feet early

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RECAP: Town held to goalless draw by Watford at Portman Road

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New £10m Suffolk heritage project could transform St Edmundsbury's Abbey

A major lottery bid is at the heart of a £10m transformation planned for Bury St Edmunds' historic centre. This week the heritage lottery fund has given £730,000 to the Abbey of St Edmund Partnership - a group of 29 organisations led by the Cathedral

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Man and women arrested in connection with vehicle theft

A man and women have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle in east Suffolk.  The car was reported stolen on Thursday, April 4, from an address in Kessingland. Later that day, Suffolk Police stopped the vehicle on Oulton Road North

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Tributes to former Suffolk councillor Sir Peter Batho who has died at 85

Long-serving Conservative councillor Sir Peter Batho has died - he represented the Saxmundham area on both Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Coastal District Council at different times. Sir Peter was a farmer at Saxmundham. He was a Baronet -

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Traditional Polish pottery and homewares shop to open sister store this weekend

A family-run shop selling traditional Polish pottery and homewares is set to open its second store this weekend.  Fram Home & Gifts, which is currently based in Bridge Street in Framlingham, will welcome customers to its new sister store in Merchants

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Suffolk site hosts annual Sizewell C gathering with aim of 'minimising impacts'

Around 100 people gathered in Ipswich for the largest Sizewell C Forum of the year to catch up with the nuclear project’s progress to date.  The public event at Trinity Park heard from key members of the Sizewell C team - including joint managing

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Major route blocked after car crash

A major route was blocked earlier today after a crash involving two vehicles.  Suffolk Police was called to reports of a collision on the A143 in Rickinghall, near Diss, at 2.35pm on Wednesday. A spokesperson said two vehicles were involved

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Bacton teenager, 14, completes 45-foot abseil for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices

A Bacton teenager has completed a terrifying 45-foot abseil for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, which provides support for her brother. Yafa Arabi abseiled down The Forum in Norwich on March 24, raising more than £1,000. Her 10-year-old

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New shop to open in town centre

A charity shop is expected to open in a Suffolk town centre.  Mind, which raises money for money for those suffering with mental health, is expected to take over part of the former Glasswells store in North Street, Sudbury.  The charity is

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Suffolk youth charity 'thrilled' to receive £80,000 of lottery and Government funding

A Suffolk youth charity is celebrating after receiving £80,000 of Government and lottery funding to support its work. The Felixstowe-based Level Two Youth Project, which runs a range of services for children and young people aged seven to 25, has

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Urgent appeal launched to find missing teeanage boy

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen two days ago.  Leo Cox was last spotted in Bury St Edmunds at about 8pm on Monday, April 8.  He has been described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall, of medium

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Man dies after car crashes into tree in serious collision

A man has died following a serious crash near the coast yesterday afternoon.  Emergency services were called shortly after 3.30pm on Tuesday, April 9 to reports that a black Vauxhall Zafira had come off the road and collided with a tree in Halesworth

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Search to find prisoner wanted by police

Police have launched a search to find a missing prisoner with connections to Suffolk. Kerry Anne Pryce from Great Yarmouth is wanted on recall to prison.  The 40-year-old is described as as five foot, eight inches tall, of slim build, with

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Blues on loan: Ladapo and Camara look unlikely to feature for their loan club again

Ross Halls looks at how Ipswich Town's loan players got on for their clubs last night.  PANUTCHE CAMARA AND FREDDIE LADAPO The duo were not involved for Charlton Athletic as they extended their unbeaten run to 12 games with a 2-2 draw against

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Luxury tipi showcase returning after suspected arson attack

A luxury tipi event in the Suffolk countryside is returning following a suspected arson attack that caused more than £60,000 in damages last year.  Between 6pm on Sunday, October 8, and 2am on Monday, October 9, Events Under Canvas was targeted

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Newmarket research scientist who died in cafe fought addiction, court told

A "caring, intelligent and ambitious" research scientist, who died in a café, suffered from a heart condition, an inquest has heard.  An inquest into the death of Sebastian Fairhead was held at Suffolk Coroners’ Court in Ipswich on Tuesday.

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Relax and recharge as wellness festival returns

A wellness festival is returning to the countryside this summer.  Wellness in the Wild was set up by Andrew Swiney and Ed Deakin in late 2022 after combining their passion of wellbeing, the outdoors and festivals.  Mr Swiney is a certified

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One hour free parking should have been included in plans, says community leader

Parking tariffs set to be introduced in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham following a cabinet decision have been criticised by a community leader, who said one hour of free parking should have been included.  Staying in these areas is currently free

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Main road through Suffolk village closed for urgent works

Drivers are being warned that a main road through a Suffolk village is closed for urgent works.  The B1508 High Street, in Bures, near Sudbury, is currently closed while UK Power Networks work in the area.  While the road is closed a diversion

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Trial date set for Lowestoft man charged with rape and theft

A trial date has been set for a man from Lowestoft who has denied a charge of rape. Glen Dale, 32, of Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, was before Ipswich Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Wednesday. He was charged with controlling

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Two dogs dead and man injured after van fire

Two dogs were found dead and a man seriously injured after emergency services were called to a van fire.  Police, paramedics and the fire service were called to the blaze at Ram Meadow in Bury St Edmunds at about 7.30pm on Tuesday.  A spokesman

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Star Spangled Blue: My tip to be Town's hero in huge race for promotion

American expat, PR professional and Ipswich Town fan James Wall shares his thoughts on the Blues from across the pond.... I have a love-hate relationship with Norwich. Norwich embodies the quintessential charm of an English smaller city: adorned

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Detached country home near Sudbury for sale for over £1m

A detached country home in Cavendish, near Sudbury, is up for sale at offers over £1m. September Cottage was finished in 2017, and selling agent David Burr says it had been constructed “with a clear emphasis on quality of materials and the open

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Small business owners in Suffolk and Essex toast awards wins at a regional FSB event

Three Suffolk entrepreneurs and another from north Essex are celebrating after scooping top regional business awards. Jem Westing of Jem's Bees of Newmarket, Phil McEwan of Phil McEwan Consulting of Ipswich, Sam Cage of Ocala Healthcare in Stowmarket

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Man airlifted to hospital after serious crash

A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to reports that a car crashed into a tree in Halesworth Road, Reydon just after 3.30pm.  Suffolk police closed the road 

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Lack of investment raises cocoa price

Andrew Mann from JM Finn reflects on the cocoa bean market and its lack of investment. If, like me, you have overindulged over Easter, there are worrying signs in the market for chocolate lovers. The price of cocoa surged past US$10,000 a tonne

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Boot Room: Watch our preview ahead of Town's home clash with Watford

Alex Jones and Mark Heath look ahead to Ipswich Town's home clash with Watford at Portman Road in our Boot Room video. The Blues will look to get back to winning ways after losing 1-0 at Norwich City in the East Anglian Derby last weekend. 

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Drivers warned as FOUR abnormal loads to travel through Suffolk this week

Drivers are being warned of delays as four abnormal loads are to be escorted through Suffolk this week, including along the A12 and A14.  Suffolk police are notifying drivers of possible delays while the escorts take place.  The first will

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Suffolk's cathedral gets £730k boost to tell story of St Edmund's Abbey

Suffolk's cathedral has been given nearly three quarters of a million pounds to improve its links with the Abbey ruins in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. The Abbey of St Edmund was once one of the greatest abbeys in medieval England. It was a focus

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Warning of 'substantial inconvenience' caused by Suffolk walking and cycling project

A civic society has warned a new walking and cycling project in a Suffolk town will increase pollution and cause 'substantial inconvenience' for residents. The Woodbridge and Melton Society has said the developers of the Active Travel Woodbridge

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We dined at the pub critics voted one of the best in UK to travel to

Walberswick is no stranger to accolades but for this reviewer it is another Suffolk destination that I have not visited in the two decades I've lived in the county.  So when we reported last month that The Anchor had been named among the best pubs

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Competition: Win a copy of Football Manager 2024

You'd struggle to find an Ipswich Town fan who wants Kieran McKenna replaced in the Portman Road dugout, but could you do a better job?  We have a copy of Football Manger 2024 to give away, where you can pursue footballing greatness and uncover

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New 'national body' for SEND welcomed by Suffolk campaigner

A Suffolk parent and campaigner for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has welcomed suggestions for a new national body for SEND. The agency is proposed by Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and would provide extra funding

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Bomb disposal unit investigates 'suspected unexploded device' on Suffolk coast

A bomb disposal unit have investigated a "suspected unexploded bomb" on the Suffolk coast. The "suspicious item" was discovered at the site of an old army bunker by a family of four on Sunday at around 7.15pm in the School Lane area of Bawdsey.

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Suffolk business leaders call for 'reliable Royal Mail' amid reform proposals

A Suffolk business group has highlighted the need for a "reliable Royal Mail" as the postal service has announced proposals for reform. Royal Mail said in 2004/5 it posted 20billion letters but, by 2022/23, the number had dropped to seven billion

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Italian restaurant set to move into former town centre café

An Italian restaurant is set to open in a former café in a west Suffolk town centre. Italian Trattoria & Café is currently refurbishing the premises in Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds.  It was previously the site of Really Rather Good, which

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'Sickened' – Shock and anger after woman raped in town

A Stowmarket councillor has said he is “utterly shocked” after a woman was raped near the town’s railway station at the weekend. The victim, aged in her 20s, was approached by a man at the station before being dragged to the Gipping Valley river

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Opinion: Why I'm not happy about the new parking charges in Sudbury

As a resident of Babergh I am so disappointed by the parking charges saga. It was decided during a cabinet meeting on Monday that parking charges would be implemented in areas such as Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham.  Ever since the proposal

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Council's U-turn tastes sweet for Suffolk market stallholder

A sweet stall kicked off as part of a health food rebranding exercise has been reinstated to a Suffolk market in the wake of public pressure. However, Saxmundham Town Council has said the situation with the struggling weekly Wednesday market in

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Good food for less than a tenner - here are some of the best cheaper eats in Suffolk

Hello, foodie friends. I hope the month of March was a good one for you, and you got the chance to get out and about for some good eating. This month, I have been forced to confront an uncomfortable truth about myself. Already aware that I'm old

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New consultation over proposed new pylons through Suffolk countryside

National Grid is launching a new consultation on plans for a new line of pylons running through Suffolk on Wednesday - but a final decision is still more than two years away. The proposed Norwich to Tilbury line of pylons to take electricity from

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Watford clash will be the ultimate test of Town's resilience

Ipswich Town head into the home stretch of their Championship promotion run-in, starting with a clash against Watford at Portman Road. Alex Jones previews the action. Waking up from a nightmare Town fans and players may have woken up in

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Pennikkity Pots offers pottery painting at Woodbridge club

The Inner Wheel Club of Woodbridge held a pottery activity in April at Ufford Park. Penny, a graphic artist and co-owner of Pennikkity Pots Ceramic Café in Ipswich, set up her mobile studio for the event. She shared the story of how, sixteen

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Bury St Edmunds student earns place on Space Agency training

A student from Bury St Edmunds has earned a spot on the European Space Agency's prestigious cyber security training programme. Lewis Heap, who studies at the University of Brighton, was selected along with 29 other students from across 22 European

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Port users association makes donation to hospital diabetes team

A port users association has donated a significant sum to Ipswich Hospital's diabetes service. Felixstowe Port Users Association (FPUA) gifted £5,000 to the diabetes service at Ipswich Hospital as a show of gratitude. The funding was from the