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More disruption on Greater Anglia trains in Suffolk during April and May
Rail passengers hoping to use weekend trains around Suffolk during the spring should find things are better than they have been recently - but there could still be some disruption. There will be trains running to London on most weekends - but there
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Disappointment after forest school space vandalised
A pre-school in a town has said it is “incredibly grateful” for community support after its new forest school space was vandalised just a month after planting. Staff at Hadleigh Parkside Pre-school were shocked to discover on Tuesday that the forest
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Intensive care nurse to compete in powerlifting world championships
An intensive care nurse from west Suffolk has been selected to represent Great Britain in a powerlifting world championship. Siobhan Taylor, who lives in Haverhill and works at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, will compete at the 2024 IPF
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Meet the candidates standing in the Mid-Suffolk by-election
Candidates have been announced for the Mid-Suffolk by-election for a Stowmarket ward. Three people are standing for the Chilton seat, with the Green Party, Labour and the Conservatives fighting it out. The by-election, which will take place
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'We'd love it to be this year' - Ashton opens door to huge Wardley fight at Town
Ipswich Town CEO Mark Ashton has opened the door to a potential Portman Road super fight for Suffolk boxing star Fabio Wardley later this year. The unbeaten heavyweight boxer (17-0-1, 16 KO) has long spoken of his dream of fighting at the home
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Man who denies controlling behaviour to face trial in 2025
A trial date has been set for a man from Suffolk who has denied controlling or coercive behaviour. Wesley Wright, 46, of Ipswich Road, Otley, was before Ipswich Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Wednesday. He was charged
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REVIEW: From laughter to tears, INK Festival has it all
Halesworth's INK Festival returns today for a four-day run of original short plays around the town. Libby Purves reviews the action. Join me on a parked Hoppa minibus where Henry VIII is chatting up a new Jane. She is not impressed by the Tudor-Tinder
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50 today! A look back at Matt Holland's time at Ipswich Town
Former Ipswich Town skipper Matt Holland turns 50 today. Ross Halls looks back at his time at Portman Road. He joined the Blues from AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £800,000 in the summer of 1997 and went on to win the player of the year award
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Academics join forces with Suffolk growers to revolutionise agricultural practices
A leading grower is working with the University of Essex to maximise the success of its crops through remote sensing. G's Growers - which operates across Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire - is working with top academics to revolutionise agricultural
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'That would have been the best goal!' - Watford boss on battling Town draw
Interim Watford boss Tom Cleverley spoke of his pride after the Hornets became just the second side this season to stop Ipswich Town from scoring at Portman Road. The Hornets made it five unbeaten under Cleverley, and joined QPR as the only other
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'It's still in our hands' - Burgess says Blues will 'just keep going' after 0-0 draw
Ipswich Town star Cameron Burgess says the Blues will keep trusting the process after their frustrating 0-0 draw with Watford last night. The Blues had several good first half chances, with Nathan Broadhead hitting the base of the post and Kieffer
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Plans to build new home behind town centre shop submitted
Plans have been submitted to build two flats above shops and one home behind in the middle of a town centre. If the proposal is given the green light the new apartments will be built above the recently opened Imarri in Market Hill in Sudbury.
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Suffolk start-up business hub closes down, citing 'challenging trading' conditions
A start-up retail hub for new and small east Suffolk businesses has closed after nearly eight years, citing rising costs and 'challenging trading'. The Inspirations shop operated out of the former Co-Op premises in High Street, Wickham Market,
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Two taken to hospital after crash
Two people were taken to hospital following a crash on a major north Suffolk route. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash in the A143 near Rickinghall at about 2.40pm on Wednesday. The road was blocked while emergency services
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Suffolk Dog Day to return this year at Helmingham Hall
A popular dog event is to return once again this year after last year's edition was cancelled due to hot weather. Ipswich's St Elizabeth Hospice has revealed that Suffolk Dog Day will once again be held at Helmingham Hall on Sunday, September 8
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Iconic hotel sold to private buyer after almost a year on the market
An iconic hotel in a west Suffolk town centre has been sold after almost a year on the market. The Northgate in Bury St Edmunds is now under new ownership of a private buyer following a sale by former owner Chestnut Group. The former Victorian
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Period cottage with ‘party barn’ for sale at £745,000
A renovated period cottage with attractive gardens is for sale in the rural village of Tostock, near Bury St Edmunds, at a guide price of £745,000. Spring Cottage is situated down a quiet no-through lane within easy walking distance of the village
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Road blocked as van on its side after crash
An east Suffolk road was blocked after a large van ended up on its side following a crash. Emergency services were called to Ivy Lodge Road near Rendlesham at about 4.05am on Thursday. A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said officers were called
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One arrest and four on the run after stabbing
Four men are on the run after a man in his 20s suffered serious injuries in a stabbing. The man was approached by a group of four just before 6pm yesterday (April 10) outside The Rookery Medical Centre, near the Guineas Shopping Centre, in Newmarket
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'We've been hung out to dry' - 'Shameful' parking charges come under fire in meeting
Plans for the introduction of new parking tariffs in Sudbury have been slammed by town councillors, with one calling for a vote of no confidence in the district council. During a full council meeting on Tuesday, Sudbury Town Council met to discuss
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Five observations from Ipswich Town's 0-0 draw against Watford
Ipswich Town were frustrated in their 0-0 draw against Watford last night, dropping points at Portman Road for just the sixth time this season. Alex Jones reflects on the action. Take your chances! Ipswich were totally dominant in the
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Expansion of storage container site approved by Mid Suffolk District Council
Controversial plans for the expansion of a storage container site in Bacton have been approved by planners, with the creation of a management plan for deliveries and a community liaison group. Portable Space already uses land at Red House Farm
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Opinion: Has the government given up and waiting to move out of office?
We're only a few months away from the end of this lame duck government - and I can't wait to see the end of the current bunch of caretakers! In this region we're being held hostage by a bunch of numpties in government who know that the time is
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McKenna and Davis shortlisted for monthly awards - here's who they're up against
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna and assist machine Leif Davis have both been shortlisted for EFL awards for March. McKenna's up for Championship manager of the month, while left back Davis appears in the player of the month shortlist. Town's
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Accomplice in seven year revenge against taxi firm given suspended sentence
A man who aided a disgruntled employee in his campaign of damage against a taxi firm has been given a suspended sentence. Daniel Garrison, 35, of Bramblewood Way, Halesworth, assisted Adrian Ling’s revenge campaign against Goldline Travel for more
