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Road near Rendlesham to close for repairs tonight

A road in Rendlesham is set to close for repairs tonight. Suffolk Highways has said the work will be carried on the A1152, The Street, between 7pm on Friday and 5am on Saturday.  A1152 The Street, #Rendlesham will be closed from Acer Road

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

Alex Jones and Ross Halls look ahead to Ipswich Town's clash with Middlesbrough at Portman Road in our Boot Room video. The Blues are looking to get back to winning ways after two games without a win but remain second in the table with four games

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Police stop vehicle more than twice over weight limit

A man has been reported for driving a flatbed lorry more than double the weight it should have been.  Officers stopped the van in Bedingfield Way in Bury St Edmunds on Tuesday, April 9, after they spotted it was being driven with six pallets of

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'Impressive' farm goes up for sale with price tag of £4.45m

A significant farm business near Haverhill has hit the market with a price tag of £4.45m.  Ruses Farm and Hempstead Hall Farm in Bumpstead Road, Hempstead, is for sale in up to eight lots or as a whole. Agents Carter Jonas described the farm

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'They're going to give it everything for the win' - Town boss aware of Boro threat

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is aware that opponents Middlesbrough will need to ‘give everything for the win’ at Portman Road tomorrow if they’re to keep their hopes of a top-six finish alive. Michael Carrick’s men currently sit ninth in the

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Café and wine bar set to close

The property for a Stowmarket café and wine bare has been listed on Rightmove and it is set to close following its sale.  Langams Café and Wine Bar has occupied the premises at 4 Market Place in the mid Suffolk town since 2019. The Rightmove

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'Won't be involved' - Town centre-back to miss Boro clash with ankle injury

George Edmundson will miss tomorrow's game against Middlesbrough after rolling his ankle in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Watford. The centre-back returned to the team for the first time since Good Friday, partnering Cameron Burgess at the back

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Woman arrested on suspicion of immigration offence after raid at massage parlour

Two people have been arrested in connection with modern slavery and immigration offences linked to an address in west Suffolk.  On Thursday, April 11 officers executed a warrant at Summer Health Chinese Massage and Beauty at St Olaves Precinct

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Suffolk villagers' delight as they secure their local pub after seven-year closure

Suffolk villagers are toasting their success after they finally secured their village pub after a seven-year-long campaign. The Dobermann pub at Framsden, near Debenham, closed after the death of the landlady and has been empty ever since.

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Grassroots football team hoping to raise £200,000 for new pitch with mile dribble

Youth teams for a grassroots football club are set to take to the pitch this weekend to help raise money to buy the club a new pitch. On Saturday, April 13, over 80 players ranging from age four to 16 will take part in dribbling a ball for a mile

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New seafront café offering 'quality coffee, teas and ice creams' opens

A new business run by a well-known family has had a soft launch on a resort's seafront pledging to provide "quality coffee, teas and specialist ice creams". David Manning and his wife Vivien - part of the Manning family - have launched a new venture

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Press conference recap: McKenna previews Boro clash

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Boy, 14, among two further arrests after town stabbing

Police have arrested two more people, including a teenager, in connection with the stabbing of a man in his 20s in Newmarket. A 14-year-old boy was one of the two arrested on Thursday in relation to the stabbing. The boy was held on suspicion

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Two women seriously injured after crash

Two women were seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on a major north Suffolk route. Emergency services were called to the crash involving a black Volkswagen Polo and a black Vauxhall Zafira in the A143 near Rickinghall, near Diss, at about

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Former Town defender lands his first managerial role in the USA

Former Ipswich Town defender Christophe Berra has been named the interim head coach of MLS Next Pro side Huntsville City until the end of the season. The 39-year-old was appointed assistant coach in January but steps into his first senior level

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New charity shop opens in Suffolk market town to tackle 'areas of need'

A Suffolk charity that supports local people in need, as well as schools and nurseries, has opened a new shop in a market town. The BASIC Life charity has opened in Woodbridge after identifying 'areas of need' in the town, despite being a largely

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Soldier stalked his ex and put tracking device on her car

A soldier from east Suffolk was handed a community order after stalking his ex-partner and installing a tracking device under her car. In Ipswich Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday was Kyren Moulsdale, of Woodbridge. Moulsdale had previously

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Nora, 98, gets Ipswich Town visit after 60 years of support

A long-time Ipswich Town fan received a surprise visit from the club after over 60 years supporting the team.  Nora Cowell, 98 and of Bury St Edmunds, spent the afternoon reminiscing on the Tractor Boys' greatest moments after Sam Oakley, the team

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Exhibition of illustrations by one of nation's favourite artists to visit museum

An exhibition of illustrations by one of the nation's favourite artists will come to a west Suffolk museum this summer.  The Illustrated Hospital by Quentin Blake, known for illustrating hundreds of books including several by Roald Dahl, will be

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'One in a million' quintuplet lambs born at historic stately home site

A one-in-a-million birth has taken place at an historic stately home site in Suffolk as an ewe gave birth to quintuplets. Tudor manor Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, which is home to a traditional working farm, welcomed the litter of five Norfolk

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Two huge barn fires break out as people urged to avoid area

People are being advised to stay away while firefighters tackle two huge barn blazes in north Suffolk.  Crews were called to Langton Grove in Eye at about 9.20am on Friday to reports of a large blaze.  We are currently in attendance of

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Former Town forward wins league title with new side

Former Ipswich Town forward Frank Nouble has helped Yeovil Town win the National League South title.    WHAT A TEAM 💚#YTFC 💚 pic.twitter.com/E46z164ozq — Yeovil Town F.C. (@YTFC) April 11, 2024   Mark

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'An amazing start' - Witches make it four wins from four to start season

The Ipswich Witches maintained their 100% record in 2024 with an excellent 48-42 away win against league leaders Oxford Spires in the Premiership last night. Both teams came into the fixture yet to taste defeat this season and at full strength,

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Parts of Suffolk to be as hot as Spain today

Parts of Suffolk are expected to be as hot as Spain today after a spell of wet and windy weather.  The warm temperatures are expected to hit Suffolk on Friday and carry on throughout the weekend.  A Met Office spokeswoman said: "We are seeing

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Hladky on new contract, the promotion race and playing out from the back

Vaclav Hladky has been one of the stars of Ipswich Town's brilliant season. He's been speaking about his contract situation, the promotion race and more.... It's one of the oldest cliches in football, a sport rife with the same old mantras and

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Mum and son running for boy with rare genetic condition

A mother and son duo from Rendlesham are taking on two Suffolk running events to raise money for a Dennington boy with a rare genetic condition. Ozzy and Victoria Rayner are running the Kesgrave 5km and Woodbridge 10km in support of a friend’s

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Parking tariff decision could face further scrutiny as group submits call-in

A group of community leaders have submitted a call-in request that could see further scrutiny of a controversial decision to introduce parking tariffs in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham.  On Monday the Babergh District Council plans, which were

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'Immature' man who threatened housemate with fake BB gun avoids jail

A man from Bury St Edmunds has avoided jail after threatening his housemate with a replica BB gun. Joshua Saunders, of Church Road in the west Suffolk town, appeared in the dock for sentencing at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday. Saunders had

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Caravan owners 'marginalised' and 'angry' about revitalisation of Suffolk harbour

Caravan owners say they feel "marginalised" and "angry" about how they are being treated after plans were unveiled to revitalise a Suffolk harbour and caravan site. The Southwold Caravan Owners Association (SCOA) has expressed concerns about East

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'They scored goals for fun' - McKenna named Championship manager of the month

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been named the Sky Bet EFL Championship manager of the month for March. McKenna led the Blues to four wins in five matches last month, a run which saw them go back to the top of the league table. He lifted

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The Race Across Suffolk is BACK!

A charity has announced the return of a Suffolk-wide race involving 12 teams navigating a course economically. Blossom Charity in Eye has announced the return of their popular Race Across Suffolk. Over two days and one night, 12 teams of two

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Feathered friends bring joy to care home residents

Care home residents participate in egg hatching programme in celebration of National Pet Month and Easter. The project was facilitated by Incredible Eggs, a family-run company specialising in hatching kits. The initiative saw the arrival of

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Three runners support West Suffolk Hospital with marathon challenge

Three participants in this year's London Marathon are putting their best foot forward to raise funds for My WiSH Charity at West Suffolk Hospital. The chosen charity provides support for patients and staff across the West Suffolk NHS Foundation