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Car windows smashed as vehicles damaged in separate incidents
Police are appealing for witnesses after two cars were damaged in Mildenhall over the weekend. A car parked in St Catherine's Close in the west Suffolk town was damaged by a glass bottle thrown at the vehicle. Officers believe the incident
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Opening date for shop taking over former Shoe Zone revealed
A new shop taking over a former Shoe Zone in a mid Suffolk town has revealed its opening date. The budget shoe shop in Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, closed its doors to customers in November 2022 and soon after plans were submitted for a betting
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Row over parking led man, 78, to wave knife at neighbour
A Bury St Edmunds man who said “he just saw red” and threatened his neighbour with a knife over a parking dispute has been given a 12-month community order. Richard Sandy, 78, of Malvern Road, Bury St Edmunds, told the court his neighbour Luke
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Arrest warrant issued for man guilty of burglary and having dangerous dog
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who failed to attend court to face sentencing for a string of charges. David Price, 35, was due to be sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday. He had been convicted of charges including burglary
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Suffolk bowls green development will 'set club up for future,' treasurer says
The treasurer of a Suffolk bowls club was 'delighted' after permission was secured to develop housing on a derelict former ladies green, which will help 'set the club up for the future'. East Suffolk Council has approved Felixstowe and Suffolk
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Police believe huge stack fire may have been started deliberately
Police are treating a huge stack fire that broke out in a mid Suffolk village late on Monday evening as a suspected arson. Andrew Chaplin, the farmer owner, told this newspaper he believes the fire in Dagworth Lane in Haughley, near Stowmarket,
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Farmers on River Deben 'face fear of prosecution' as they try to take flood action
Landowners based on the River Deben are "ready and willing" to carry out work to alleviate flooding problems - but are being deterred by the risk of prosecution, an MP has warned. Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Dr Dan Poulter met with landowners
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River Gipping discolouration caused by industrial waste not sewage says Anglian Water
Anglian Water says that the discoloration of the River Gipping flowing through Stowmarket last week was caused by industrial waste. The water company attended the scene last Friday after reports of a suspected sewage spill, identifying debris from
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Mid Suffolk Greens respond after Laura Kuenssberg says they won on no build agenda
The Mid Suffolk Green Party has hit back after the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg accused the party of winning the district council last year on a manifesto which opposed house building. The Green Party’s co-leader, Carla Denyer, was discussing the party
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'They're enjoying it' - McKenna believes Town players don't feel promotion pressure
Kieran McKenna doesn’t believe that his Ipswich Town squad are showing any signs of nervousness in the promotion run-in. The Blues have failed to win any of their last three games, losing at arch-rivals Norwich City before playing out draws at
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Country house and 800 acre farm straddling a river hits market at £11.5m
An 804-acre farm straddling the River Stort near Saffron Walden is up for sale with a guide price of £11.5m. Clavering Hall Farm - which includes a seven-bedroom brick-built listed hall dating back to 1842 - includes productive arable land and
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Haverhill mum's death could have been avoided, Suffolk coroner tells government
The death of a mum from Haverhill would not have happened if not for a shortage of mental health beds, a coroner has said. Senior coroner for Suffolk Nigel Parsley has written to the Secretary of State to express his concerns for the state of the
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Rape along river path 'not as first described', police say
Police believe the circumstances regarding a rape incident that was reported near a mid Suffolk town's railway station are "not as first described". Officers received a report that a woman, aged in her 20s, was the victim of a serious sexual assault
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Diabetes patient's plea for help over shortage of medication
A diabetes patient facing a dangerous shortage of medication is calling for health chiefs in Suffolk to take urgent action to help him and others like him. Nigel Davies, from Ipswich, has diabetes and has been taking injections to control his condition
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Period home in horseracing hub for sale for £500k
A double-fronted period home close to ‘the Gallops’ in the centre of Newmarket has come up for sale for £500,000. The property on Old Station Road is on the market with Hockeys, which describes it as an “enchanting” home with an “exceptional size
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Man injured after e-scooter strikes concrete pole
A man has been left injured after a crash involving a car and an e-scooter at the weekend. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision at Brockley Corner in Culford, near Bury St Edmunds, shortly after 11.55am on Sunday. A Toyota
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Former Town duo win promotion from League Two
Former Ipswich Town duo Louie Barry and Jack Marriott have won promotion from League Two with Stockport County and Wrexham respectively. The two sides clinched promotion on Saturday after wins as they both sit first and second in the table.
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Community rallies round man with Alzheimer's to find stolen boat
A family boat, which a man with Alzheimer's was using as his last port of call to go sailing, was stolen from the Shotley peninsula last week. The boat was found missing at the beach at Harkstead by the man's wife, Lorna, on Saturday. Lorna
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Suffolk's Chestnut Group acquires two pubs on Norfolk coast as it continues to grow
A Suffolk-based pubs group has expanded its footprint in north Norfolk after snapping up two coastal hostelries. Chestnut Group boss and founder Philip Turner said he has known The Lifeboat Inn and The Chequers Inn in Thornham for many years, and
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New Italian restaurant to open in Buxhall Crown premises near Stowmarket
A new Italian restaurant serving venison steak, Spaghetti Pescatore and Focaccia bread will soon open in the Buxhall Crown property, near Stowmarket. The Italian restaurant, Lavista Crown, announced the news on its social media earlier this month
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Sudbury man failed to tell police identity of driver in Hertfordshire
A man from Sudbury has been fined more than £232 after failing to give information to the police about who was driving a vehicle in Hertfordshire. Louie Boydell, 27 and of Pinecroft Rise, was asked for information relating to the driver of a Ford
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Road closure that had sparked traffic chaos fears moved back to autumn
A road closure that had sparked fears of traffic chaos during the summer in a Suffolk resort town has been moved back to the autumn. A spokesperson for Suffolk County Council has confirmed that the closure of the busy Candlet Road in Felixstowe
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House with stunning views of Suffolk coast hits market for £1.35m
A five-bedroom home that overlooks one of Suffolk's most-loved beaches is on the market for £1.35million. The townhouse with stunning panoramic views of Aldeburgh is currently being marketed by estate agent Savills. The principal house is
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Building society looking to serve 'best needs' of communities as banks pull out
A building society is not looking to roll out cash machines across its Suffolk branches 'at present,' but is looking at how it can best serve the needs of the population. Last week, Julia Ewart, prospective parliamentary candidate for the Suffolk
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Two people taken to hospital after crash
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in a west Suffolk village road. Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision on the B1111 in Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, at about 7.55am on Tuesday. A spokesman for
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Emergency closure in place in village due to fallen tree
An emergency closure has been installed on a village road due to a fallen tree. Suffolk Highways said Hawstead Lane in Nowton, near Bury St Edmunds, was shut on Tuesday morning due to the incident. The tree is currently blocking the road
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Watch as huge fire engulfs 9,000 tonnes of straw
Footage has captured a huge straw stack ablaze in mid Suffolk in an incident that sparked a large fire service callout. The fire broke out in a field in Dagworth Lane in Haughley, near Stowmarket, at 10pm on Monday after 8,000 to 9,000 tonnes of
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Former Town forward suffers relegation from the National League
Former Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has suffered relegation from the National League with Kidderminster Harriers. Phil Brown's side were officially relegated on Saturday following their 1-0 home defeat by Eastleigh, having spent just
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'A deserved winner' - McKenna reacts as Morsy is named Town's Player of the Year
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has said that Sam Morsy deservedly won the Supporters Club's Men's Player of the Year award. The captain has started in 39 of 43 league games, only ever missing out through suspension. He’s registered three goals
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Three arrested after police car damaged in town centre
Three people were arrested following an incident in Sudbury which saw a windscreen wiper ripped off a police car by a teenager. Officers were called to Belle Vue Park, in Cornard Road, at about 4.55pm on Friday after reports that youths had broken
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Drivers to face 30-minute diversion as road closed for bridge repairs
A road will be closed for a week to carry out urgent repair work on a bridge in east Suffolk. Station Road in Framlingham will be closed from Monday, April 22 until Friday, April 26. Suffolk Highways said the repair work will take place between
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Suffolk man pleads guilty to speeding by Dartford Tunnel
A Lowestoft man has been convicted of speeding on the Dartford Tunnel approach road outside London. Leigh Blue Hussey, 36, of Grayson Avenue, Lowestoft, pleaded guilty to driving at 58mph in a 50mph zone on the A282 last April. His Ford vehicle
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Town have a break, but how will their promotion rivals fare?
Ipswich Town have a break, with just under two weeks until their next Championship game against Hull City at 8pm on Saturday, April 27th. In that time, Leicester City, Leeds United and Southampton will play multiple times, meaning that the Blues
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Ex-headteacher accused of drinking in school and storing alcohol in science lab
The former headteacher of a west Suffolk prep school has been accused of drinking on the school premises, storing alcohol in science lab fridges and having problems surrounding safeguarding practices. Dr Lynda Brereton had been headteacher at independent
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OPINION: How we are spending spring and summer repairing Suffolk's roads
As we move into spring and enjoy some milder weather, Suffolk Highways continues its concerted efforts on repairing the roads across Suffolk. Following months of cold and wet weather, the inevitable rise in potholes is the talking point for so
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Suffolk battered by strong winds and rain as trees fall and homes left with no power
Suffolk was battered by strong winds and rain yesterday which saw trees being felled, power cuts and a reduced speed limit on the Orwell Bridge. Wind speeds reached in excess of 40mph in parts of the county, which was issued with a yellow weather
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Community's sadness after death of 16-year-old on A14
The deputy mayor of Bury St Edmunds has led an outpouring of sympathy from the community following the death of a young girl on the A14. Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway near the town at about 1.30am on Monday to reports
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Rotary Club's annual charity boxing dinner to help hospice
Packing a punch beyond the ring, a Suffolk Rotary Club is set to host its annual knockout charity boxing event. The Rotary Club of Felixstowe's annual charity dining boxing tournament on Friday, May 17, will be raising funds for St Elizabeth Hospice
