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Town’s promotion rivals thrash Saints to close in on Premier League return
Ipswich Town’s automatic promotion rivals Leicester City took a step closer to returning to the Premier League. The Foxes thrashed Southampton in their game in hand, having seen fellow contenders Leeds United take three points in a 4-3 win at Middlesbrough
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Seal 'tenants' still refusing to leave Sizewell B 16 months after arriving
Two seals made waves in 2022 when they set up home in the forebay of Suffolk's Sizewell B nuclear power station... apparently attracted by the plentiful supply of fish. And 16 months later, there are still two of the aquatic 'tenants' present,
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Plans to convert former butchers into dog grooming salon submitted
Plans to convert a former butchers shop into a dog grooming salon have been submitted. The family-owned Ruse and Son shut its doors in Hall Street, Long Melford, in January 2020 after serving the community for 160 years. Documents lodged
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Drivers to face 20 minute diversion including A12 as road closed
Drivers are set to face a 20 minute diversion including part of the A12 while a road is closed for almost a week. Suffolk Highways said Tunstall Road in Campsea Ashe, near Woodbridge, will be closed for carriageway patching and surface dressing
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A14 reopens after vehicle fire near town
The A14 was closed in west Suffolk after a vehicle caught fire. Emergency services were called to the blaze on the westbound carriageway near Risby, between Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket, at about 3.40pm on Tuesday. A spokesman for Suffolk
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Hidden gem Tolkienesque house for sale in Capel St Mary
The Round House in Capel St Mary, near Ipswich, is a unique property that looks like it could have come straight out of Lord of the Rings – and it's now up for sale at offers in excess of £575,000. READ MORE: Thatched cottage with swimming pool
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Ayinde scores as Under-21s win at Portman Road
Ipswich Town U21s secured an impressive 2-0 win over 10-man Wigan Athletic at Portman Road this afternoon. Leon Ayinde and an unnamed trialist forward were on target as the young Blues won their fifth straight home game in the Professional Development
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Owner shares excitement as furniture shop announces relocation
The owner of a furniture shop has shared her excitement ahead of relocating the business. Vintro Interiors was opened by Meggie Hedges in the High Street in Needham Market at the start of 2020 after starting the business to do something involving
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Suffolk MP's private bill giving more powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock
An MP is sponsoring a private bill that would give police more powers to seize dogs after serious livestock-worrying incidents. Suffolk Coastal MP and former environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has worked closely with the National Farmers' Union
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Police renew appeal for information into fatal crash after a year
Police have renewed an appeal for information on a crash which killed two people on the B1106 last year near Brandon. The two people who died at the scene were named as husband and wife Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai, who were in their early
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Man charged with failing to provide breath test
A 63-year-old man who was allegedly found behind the wheel of a parked vehicle has been charged. Police were alerted to the driver on the Clements estate in Haverhill on Sunday. Officers said he was behind the wheel of a car when they located
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Suspected loan shark arrested after joint police investigation
A 42-year-old woman from Woodbridge has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending. Working in partnership with Suffolk Trading Standards and Suffolk Constabulary, the England Illegal Money Lending Team executed a warrant at an address
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Change to Championship play-off semi-finals schedule announced
A change of scheduling to the Championship play-off semi-finals has been announced. The game between whoever finishes fifth and fourth respectively had been set to take place on Monday, May 13 with an 8pm kick-off. Now, however, it has been
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15 years ago today - Roy Keane named Town boss
Roy Keane was appointed manager of Ipswich Town 15 years ago today. Ross Halls looks back at his time at Portman Road. The former Manchester United midfielder had a turbulent time in Suffolk, replacing club legend Jim Magilton days after his sacking
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Children in hospital after car crashes into ditch
Two children were among those taken to hospital for further care after a crashed into a ditch this morning. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a car fire at the scene of collision on the B1078 at Clopton just before 9.20am
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Thieves take Ford Focus from driveway
An investigation has been launched after a car was stolen off a driveway. Police received reports a black Ford Focus was taken from De Greys Close, in Great Cornard, sometime between 10.30pm on Sunday and 8.30am on Monday. Police are seeking
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in west Suffolk. Suffolk police was called at 6.20pm on Monday to reports of a two vehicle collision on the A143 in Stradishall. The crash involved a motorcycle and
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Suffolk child with SEND 'left in limbo' by council over appropriate school
A Suffolk parent of a child with special educational needs (SEND) says they have been "left in limbo" by the council over appropriate education for their ten-year-old son. Natasha Sones, who lives in Rendlesham, near Woodbridge, says the council
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Suffolk actor rumoured to be star in new Lord of the Rings series
A Suffolk actor is rumoured to have landed a starring role in the second series of the hit Amazon TV show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Felixstowe actor, Charlie Rich, 35, confirmed his involvement in the show but said he cannot give
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Ceramics shop and café applies to sell alcohol at events
A ceramics and coffee shop in a Suffolk market town could start selling ciders and wines during events if a plan before a council is given the green light. Frankie's of Hadleigh, in High Street, has submitted an alcohol license application to
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Thatched cottage with swimming pool on the market for £425k
A thatched cottage with its own swimming pool is on the market in a sought-after Suffolk village. The Grade II listed property in Higham is believed to date back to the 16th century and is bursting with original features like a vaulted ceiling
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Former Town goalkeeper leaves role at non-league side
Former Ipswich Town goalkeeper David Stockdale is now a free agent after leaving National League side York City. The 38-year-old joined the Minstermen last summer following his release from Sheffield Wednesday, combining playing duties with a role
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Watch: KOA podcast - Promotion race, VAR and lots of mailbag
Stuart Watson and Mark Heath are back with a rare two-man pod to discuss their thoughts on the Championship promotion race after a blank weekend for Town. The boys also chat about the scrapping of FA Cup replays and the latest VAR nonsense, before
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'We are sorry to take this step': Stowmarket shop to close next month
Oxfam is to close its Stowmarket shop over concerns about the shop's viability. The charity shop, located in the Meadow Centre, will close its doors on Friday May 3. An Oxfam spokesperson said: “We have made the difficult decision to close
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Drivers to face 36-mile diversion as town bypass closed
Drivers will be left facing a 36-mile diversion route while a major route near a Suffolk town is closed. The A1071 Hadleigh bypass will be closed between 7pm to 5am from May 7 to May 11 while urgent work is carried out. While the road is closed
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Witches suffer first defeat of season in 'tough night at the office'
The Ipswich ‘Tru7 Group’ Witches were defeated for the first time in 2024, suffering a heavy 55-35 loss at Belle Vue last night in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership. The visitors were without injured captain Danny King and Jason Doyle, who had his
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Villagers say flies from Suffolk poultry farm are invading their homes
Villagers in Suffolk say their homes are being invaded by flies associated with a nearby poultry farm. Residents in Cox Common in Westhall are unhappy about infestations of the insects, which they believe are linked to a nearby Crown Chicken premises
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Survey branded 'biased' and council criticised after parking closure plan withdrawal
A survey into plans to close Sudbury town centre to traffic has been branded 'biased' while the town council has been criticised over communication. The pilot scheme to close half of Market Hill to drivers and remove parking through the summer
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CCTV image of man released by police investigating assault
A CCTV image has been released following an assault. Police are appealing for help to trace a man after responding to a call of another man being attacked in Colchester. Emergency services were called to Colchester High Street at around 1.30am
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Controversial parking tariff decision sent back to cabinet after scrutiny
A controversial decision to introduce tariffs in council-run car parks in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham will return to a cabinet for further discussion after a scrutiny committee referral. Babergh District Council plans, which were drawn up after
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Oulton man jailed for lying to police about £100 robbery, tells court man bullied him
A man from Oulton has been jailed for lying to police that a man robbed him of £100. 55-year-old Chris Gowing was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for perverting the course of justice on Monday. The court heard that Gowing, of Sekynden Close
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'It's a loss for the village' - Sadness as huge fireworks display cancelled
A community leader has expressed her sadness after hearing one of Suffolk's biggest fireworks displays will not be taking place this year. Organisers of the Big Night Out in Long Melford have revealed that due to "financial pressures" the event
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Ranking Vaclav Hladky's top 10 saves of the season so far
Vaclav Hladky has been one of the stars of Ipswich Town's season, making numerous highlight-reel saves and keeping 14 clean sheets in 43 league games. Alex Jones takes a look at his best stops of the season. 10. v Leeds United (A)
