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Duo behind beloved Pan-Asian eatery opening donut and dessert shop
The duo behind a successful Pan-Asian restaurant are getting ready to launch their latest venture this summer. Brothers Joey and Louis James teamed up to open Big Bro Bao at Beach Street, Felixstowe's street food hub, in January this year.
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Public consultation to start on next phase of major 2,000-home development
A public consultation is to start soon on the next phase of a major 2,000-home development close to telecommunications firm BT's Suffolk headquarters. Developer Taylor Wimpey, which is building the Brightwell Lakes estate near Martlesham Heath,
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Could improvements be coming to Suffolk's 'most bashed bridge' at Needham Market?
Hopes are rising that a long-term solution could be found to traffic problems at Suffolk's most bashed bridge after the intervention of MP Dr Dan Poulter. He is optimistic of “meaningful progress” after a community action meeting he convened in
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Proposed Galloper wind farm extension 'accepted for examination'
An application for a new wind farm off the Suffolk coast has been accepted for examination by The Planning Inspectorate. Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm is a proposed extension to the existing Galloper wind farm, which is located approximately
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'A lot of others who have done it better' - Tony Pulis shares controversial Town take
Former Championship manager Tony Pulis believes that Kieran McKenna has done a ‘great job’ at Ipswich Town - but argued that they aren’t one of the best promoted sides in the history of the division. The Blues currently sit third in the league
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'One in a million' - Suffolk veteran who flew into Normandy dies aged 100
A Suffolk veteran who flew into Normandy on a military glider and survived being shot by a tank has died at home aged 100. Bill Gladden, of Haverhill, was just 20 years old when he arrived on a Hamilcar glider carrying a tank and six motorbikes
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'I love the underdog' - Old warhorse Warnock reveals who he's backing in top-two race
Old warhorse Neil Warnock has praised Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna - and revealed who he hopes gets promoted from the Championship. The veteran boss, 75, who started the season as manager at Huddersfield Town and was most recently interim boss
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Horse injured as four fire crews called to rescue
A horse has been injured after fire crews were called to a rescue in a village. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to an animal rescue in Great Bradley, near Haverhill, just before 12.40pm on Wednesday. Four crews from Princes Street
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Barns with redevelopment potential heading under the hammer
Two barns with a "unique" potential for redevelopment are heading to auction. The Grade II listed properties behind 46 High Street in Saxmundham offer a glimpse into the town's agricultural past. Auction House East Anglia, who are selling
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Woman arrested for illegal money lending released under investigation
A 42-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending has been released under investigation. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), as well as Suffolk police, carried out a raid in the Woodbridge area on Tuesday. Electronic
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Farm shuts after multiple visitors fall ill
A mid Suffolk farm where families can cuddle and feed animals has been shut down temporarily following reports that four visitors have fallen ill. Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, between Great Blakenham and Needham Market, believes that an outbreak
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Two people suffering life-changing injuries after crash
A man and a woman are in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a crash in west Suffolk. Emergency services were called to the collision, involving a grey Volkswagen Golf and a white Audi A1, on the A1101 in Icklingham, near Mildenhall
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England youth international who recently trained with Arsenal scores for Town's U21s
England Under-17 international forward Mason Cotcher was the trialist who scored for Ipswich Town's Under-21s at Portman Road yesterday, the EADT and Ipswich Star understands. Having starred for Sunderland's Under-18s last season, Cotcher was an
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Man jailed after £3.2m worth of cocaine found in suitcase
A 41-year-old man has been jailed after being caught with a car boot full of cocaine with a street value of more than £3million. Rolf Warnars' Renault Scenic was stopped by Border Force officers at Harwich International Port in north Essex in
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Man admits murdering his wife at their family home
A man has admitted murdering his wife in a west Suffolk town. On Wednesday, Olubunmi Abodunde appeared in the dock at Ipswich Crown Court and pleaded guilty to murder. Abodunde, 48, was accused of killing his wife, Taiwo Abodunde, at their
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Car damaged after vehicle broken into overnight
A car was broken into and vandalised over the weekend as perpetrators left several items on the floor. A black Ford Fiesta was found damaged in Jubilee Road in Sudbury on Monday. Police noted that while the vehicle had been damaged and broken
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'I don't see any problems' - Hladky on promotion run-in and looking at the table
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky has admitted that he does look at the Championship table and results elsewhere in the automatic promotion race - but stressed that it doesn’t distract him from prioritising his side’s performances. The Blues
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Clever Bury St Edmunds care homes' plan to save Arctic Roll and Jam Roly-Poly
Three care homes in Bury St Edmunds have teamed up with local children to join a nationwide campaign to stop traditional recipes like Arctic roll and jam roly-poly from being forgotten. Care UK, which operates Mildenhall Lodge, on St John’s Close
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Suffolk's new rural crime beat lead told of key issues facing countryside businesses
The police officer now leading the rural beat in Suffolk has met with members of the business community. Representatives of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) raised some of the key issues facing rural businesses in the county when
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Former head of Suffolk school joins Royal Shakespeare Company board
The former head of a Bury St Edmunds high school has joined the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) as a board member. Geoff Barton was head of King Edward VI School, in the west Suffolk town, for 15 years before stepping down in 2017. The former
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Former Town loanee suffers relegation to League Two
Former Ipswich Town loanee Conor Grant has suffered relegation from League One with Port Vale. Darren Moore's side were officially relegated on Saturday following their 2-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers to return to the fourth tier, two years after
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First look at bargain shop taking over former Shoe Zone
The first images have been shared of a new bargain shop opening in a high street next week. In March, Mind announced it would be taking over the former Shoe Zone in Stowmarket to open a new charity shop. The charity is collaborating with
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Matt Hancock’s bill for neurodivergent conditions screening reaches Parliament
West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock’s bill for universal primary school screening for neurodivergent conditions has had its first reading in Parliament. The former health secretary introduced his Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training
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10-mile diversion as road shut for three days
Drivers will face a 10-mile diversion as a road in a west Suffolk town is closed for repairs for three days next week. Suffolk Highways said footway resurfacing will be taking place in Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, from Tuesday, April 30.
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Lorry driver taken to hospital after crash on A14
A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A14. Police were called to the collision on the eastbound carriageway near Woolpit, between junction 46 and 47 in mid Suffolk, at about 8.10am on Wednesday. A spokesman for Suffolk
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Costs and end of subsidy prompt more Suffolk farmers to sell up and leave industry
Almost a third more farmland is coming to market in the East of England - but not because prices are rising, according to a land agent. William Hargreaves - who leads the rural agency team for Savills in the East of England and is based in the
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City Watch: Service sector inflation still at 6%
Andrew Mann from JM Finn, discusses inflation in the UK and the service sector. It’s been a while since we looked at inflation numbers and interest rates, but they remain an important factor for both investor sentiment and market performance.
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Suffolk County Council appoints new SEND Board chair after damning Ofsted report
A new independent chair of the SEND Improvement Board has been appointed by Suffolk County Council after a damning Ofsted and Care Quality Commission inspection. Kathryn Boulton will lead the Local Area Partnership’s special educational needs and
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Environment campaigners call for open conversation over sluice gates in Suffolk town
Environmental campaigners are calling for an open conversation over river levels in a Suffolk town. The call is being made by the Hadleigh Environmental Action Team over the River Brett’s sluice gates in Tinker’s Lane. The Environment Agency
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Suffolk flood victims still haven't returned home six months after Storm Babet
Flood victims in Suffolk have still not returned to their homes, six months after being inundated during Storm Babet. Homeowners in Framlingham are currently staying in holiday homes or alternative accommodation arranged by a housing association
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Who will stay? The 16 Town players heading towards the end of their contracts
The end of the 2023/24 season is near. Stuart Watson takes a look at the contract situation at Ipswich Town. A RECENT NEW DEAL Town signed free agent Massimo Luongo on a short-term deal in January 2023, the midfielder having had his fair
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Treatment concerns for prisoner diagnosed with lung cancer raised at inquest
The family of a man who died whilst serving time in HMP Highpoint have raised concerns about the care he received in prison, an inquest heard. Matthew Xavier, 65, was admitted to West Suffolk Hospital on December 1, 2022, having been found collapsed
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Our review of the new Mediterranean restaurant in Woodbridge serving up a treat
We ventured to the new restaurant in Woodbridge serving up a variety of Mediterranean cuisines from pizza and pasta to kebabs and paella, and this is what we thought. On Thursday, April 18, The Deben Seal, run by Ego Restaurants, opened its doors
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Suffolk hub's array of services providing lifeline to community
A community hub is offering free support services - including a food bank, library, and various group activities. BME Suffolk Community Hub, located near the Old Cattle Market bus station in Ipswich, is providing free support services for all ages
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Fourth installment of popular art series to feature 38 hare sculptures
The latest art trail is set to hop into Suffolk. Suffolk is set to bring charm and creativity to various locations in Suffolk in the summer of 2025. The announcement came from St Elizabeth Hospice, which has successively delivered popular art
