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Kieran McKenna named Championship Manager of the Year at EFL Awards

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has been named Championship Manager of the Year at the EFL Awards. The Blues boss picked up at the gong at Grosvenor House, London, beating competition from Daniel Farke (Leeds) and Liam Rosenior (Hull).

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Luke Chambers receives Sir Tom Finney Award for 'outstanding career'

Former Ipswich Town skipper Luke Chambers has received the Tom Finney Award for 'an outstanding career and exceptional contribution to the EFL' at tonight's EFL Awards. The 38-year-old, who made closer to 400 appearances for the Blues between 2012

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Wes Burns bags EFL Goal of the Season award for trivela strike

Ipswich Town winger Wes Burns has bagged the Championship Goal of the Season award for his sensational trivela strike against Coventry City. The Welshman's outrageous outside of the boot finish proved to be the winner at Portman Road back on December

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Leif Davis named in Championship Team of the Year

Ipswich Town's Leif Davis has been named in the Championship Team of the Year. The Blues left-back has set a new record for assists by a defender in the Championship this season by setting up 17 goals, also scoring twice. Newly-promoted Ipswich

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Suffolk town appears on popular BBC One show

A much-loved BBC One programme has been filmed in a Suffolk town.  Songs of Praise, which first aired in 1961, was recorded in Framlingham and aired at 1.15pm on Sunday (April 14).  Suffolk-born soprano Laura Wright joined presenter Pam Rhodes

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EFL Awards: McKenna, Davis and Burns pick up gongs

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Photographer captures Milky Way over Suffolk beach in stunning pictures

A stunning picture of the Milky Way has been captured over one of Suffolk's most popular beaches.  Jon Allard, who is a keen astronomical photographer, captured the phenomenon above Aldeburgh beach on Tuesday.  Mr Allard has taken a number

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Person rescued from lake in Suffolk town

A person has been rescued from a lake in a Suffolk town.  Emergency services were called to Sandy Lane in Sudbury at about 3.45pm on Sunday.  A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were called to the incident by Suffolk

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£2,000 bill for Stoke by Clare man who broke into home and wore owner's clothes

A Stoke by Clare man who broke into a house, put on the owner's clothes and drank his wine had struggled with his mental health for many years, a court was told. On Thursday, Lance Baker appeared at Ipswich Crown Court to be sentenced for burglary

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Sheehan and Peskett reflect on 'comfortable' win against Hashtag United

Ipswich Town Women manager Joe Sheehan said he was pleased with his sides "comfortable" 2-0 victory over second in the league Hashtag United. Town ran out 2-0 winners in a game that the Tractor Girls dominated the game, and legend Natasha Thomas

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Suffolk Police has fifth slowest call response time in UK

Suffolk Police has ranked fifth slowest in the UK for the time taken to respond to calls, according to data from the national policing website, Police.uk. The county’s force had an average call response time of 17 seconds. Just three of the

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Thomas nets 150th goal for Town as the Tractor Girls dominate second place Hashtag

Town legend Natasha Thomas scored a landmark 150th goal for Town Women as Joe Sheehan's side dominated second place Hashtag United, winning 2-0 with Ruby Doe scoring late on to seal the points. Town started the game as the more dominant team, with

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Restored village pub and restaurant on the market for £350k

A traditional village pub which has been restored and refurbished is up for sale in west Suffolk.  The White Hart in Tuddenham, near Bury St Edmunds, is believed to date back to the 18th century.  The current owners have run the pub for the

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Road reopens after crash involving pedestrian

A road has reopened after a serious crash involving a pedestrian.  Emergency services were called to Brockley Corner, Culford, on the B1106 at about 11.55am on Sunday.  A spokesman for Suffolk police said officers were called to reports of

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Blues on loan: Baggott scores in victory while Camara and Ladapo are left out again

Ross Halls looks at how Ipswich Town's loan players got on for their clubs yesterday.   🗣️ "We did what we needed to do and it was a brilliant day for us." Elkan Baggott talks about Rovers' return to winning

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People warned 'do not approach' wanted man after serious assault

People are being warned to "not approach" a wanted man after a serious assault.  Alex Potter is wanted in connection to an assault in Colchester on Saturday.  Officers were called to reports of an incident at about 11.05am, at the junction

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'We possibly should have won it' - Boro boss Carrick disappointed with draw at Town

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick admitted he was disappointed not to be leaving Suffolk with all three points yesterday. Boro made it nine matches unbeaten with a 1-1 draw at the Blues, but had chances to win the game late on - with Vaclav Hladky

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'They are massive saves' - Hladky on his highlight reel denials to preserve a point

Ipswich Town keeper Vaclav Hladky admitted he was delighted to help save a point for the Blues in the draw against Middlesbrough. The Town stopper made two fantastic late saves from Isaiah Jones and Matt Clarke to keep the scores level at Portman

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Planned summer road closure in town may be moved back to September

A planned eight week road closure in a resort during the height of summer appears to have been delayed. Felixstowe town councillor Steve Wiles has posted on Facebook that he had been "informed" the timings of the closure of the busy Candlet Road

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Concerns over plans for 110 new homes in Suffolk town flooded during Storm Babet

Concerns have been raised that a potential development of 110 homes could add to the flooding risk in a Suffolk town that was hit badly during Storm Babet. Councillors have issued the warning about developer Bellway Homes' plans to build on land

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Cafe to host evening event all about cheese and chocolate

A cafe has announced plans to host a special foodie night allowing guests to indulge in cheese and chocolate platters.  Danie Curd achieved her dreams when opening Quality Eats in Bury St Edmunds in October last year. The coffee shop started

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Firefighters spend more than nine hours fighting hay bale blaze

Firefighters spent more than nine hours tackling a fire at a Suffolk farm involving a stack of hay bales. The fire broke out in a stack of 200 hay bales at a farm in Dunwich Road, Blythburgh, at about 11pm on Saturday. Five crews from Aldeburgh

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Suffolk family to appear on Channel 4 show

A Suffolk family is set to appear on a Channel 4 show hosted by Stacey Solomon.  The family will appear on Stacey Solomon’s Renovation Rescue next week.  During the show Solomon helps a father and daughter whose hopes for a fresh start after

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Robber on the run after absconding from Suffolk prison

A 40-year-old jailed for robbery and class A drug dealing has absconded from a Suffolk prison. Jay Sharpley was reported missing from Hollesley Bay prison at 6pm yesterday (April 13). Sharpley is serving eight years and eight months after being

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Drivers warned as two abnormal loads to be transported through Suffolk TODAY

Drivers are being warned of two abnormal loads being transported through Suffolk today.  Suffolk police will be escorting two large loads across the county on Sunday.  The first is expected to leave Port of Felixstowe at about 8am. Police

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Five observations from Ipswich Town's 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough

Ipswich Town moved back to the top of the Championship table after their 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough. Alex Jones reflects on the action. Set up perfectly Not for the first time this week, Ipswich had a big chance going into the game

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Framlingham man who died aged 66 was exposed to asbestos, inquest told

The death of an east Suffolk man at the age of 66 has been linked to asbestos, an inquest has heard. On Friday, the inquest for Michael Knights, from Framlingham, was opened at Suffolk Coroners’ Court in Ipswich. The court heard that Mr Knights

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Revealed: The best restaurants to visit in Ipswich according to our readers

We asked Ipswich Star readers for their favourite restaurant in town - and we have a winner.  Ocean Fish Platter was the most popular response by far and it is no surprise as it has become the go-to place for fresh seafood in Ipswich. Our followers

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Tree work and home improvement plans filed to Suffolk councils

Permission has been sought for tree work, home improvements and home extensions across Suffolk this week. The following plans have been submitted to West Suffolk, Babergh, Mid Suffolk and East Suffolk councils for the week of April 8 to 14.