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Drivers to face 10-mile diversion as road shuts for repairs tomorrow

Drivers will face a 10-mile diversion as a key road into a west Suffolk town will close tomorrow for repairs. Suffolk Highways said repairs will be taking place in Thetford Road, near Brandon, from Friday, April 26.  The work will take place

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Budding Suffolk karting star receives Junior Sports Personality of the Year award

A rising Suffolk karting star felt all his hard work had paid off after he received an award in honour of his achievements from a sporting council. Euan Stephenson, 14, who is originally from Felixstowe, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of

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184-year-old Ipswich business expands further by opening new home in Woodbridge

A business with roots going back to as early as 1840 has expanded further in Suffolk by opening a new centre in Woodbridge. Farthing Funeral Service, which started 184 years ago in Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has now expanded to open a premises

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New owners set to take on café in coastal town

New owners are set to take over at a café in a coastal town, it has been revealed.  The current tenants of Bread&Butter@Number51 in Southwold High Street have run the venue for the last 11 years, but have announced they are set to move on from

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'It's important to protect that heritage' - Town boss on plan to scrap FA Cup replays

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna believes that the 'heritage' of the FA Cup should be protected after it was announced that replays would be scrapped from the first-round proper from next season. The plans, which were confirmed in a statement

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'We're in a good position' - McKenna on two-week break and promotion run-in

Kieran McKenna believes that the two-week break between games has put his side in a ‘good position’ to tackle the final week of the Championship campaign. The Blues know that they’ll be promoted to the Premier League if they take maximum points

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Ancient thrashing engine Old Nick returns to Woolpit Steam Rally

A popular engine is set to return to Woolpit Steam Rally this year following a lengthy overhaul. Old Nick is a 1908 Marshall traction engine owned by the Eagle family of Ipswich. It will be making a welcome comeback at the event, which takes

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New banking hub to arrive in Suffolk town set to lose its Barclays branch

A new banking hub will be set up in a Suffolk town that is going to lose its Barclays branch. Cash machine operator LINK has confirmed that Leiston will benefit from the hub as part of 'a wider commitment to protect access to cash'. In January

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'A big positive for us' - McKenna reveals Town duo are set to return from injury

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed that both George Hirst and Wes Burns could be involved against Hull City on Saturday evening (8pm). Hirst suffered a significant hamstring injury in a 1-1 draw against former club Leicester City on

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Traffic flow is improved for South Suffolk Show at Ampton after last year's delays

Delays caused mainly by technical issues with card readers have been tackled ahead of this year's South Suffolk Show - and traffic flow should be much improved, say organisers. Last year, some show-goers heading to the event - held at Ampton point-to-point

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Pupils feel part of 'big family' at 'good' rated school

A Suffolk school where 'pupils feel comfortable being themselves' and feel part of a 'big family' has been rated 'good' by Ofsted.  Ofsted inspectors praised Hartest Church of England Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, for its “steadfast” dedication

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'List of excuses' - Prisoner's family hit out at his treatment prior to death

The family of a Suffolk prisoner who died from cancer while an inmate say they will continue to “fight for justice” in the wake of an inquest's conclusion. Matthew Xavier, a serving prisoner at HMP Highpoint in Stradishall, died of metastatic small

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BBC show with Michael Portillo to explore the Suffolk coast

Suffolk is set to feature in an episode of a BBC programme next week.  Michael Portillo will be heading to the county on part of his Great Coastal Railway Journeys programme.  The former Tory politician will start his tour in Woodbridge, visiting

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First look inside town's newest coffee shop that opened this week

A new coffee shop has opened its doors in Sudbury town centre.  Esquires Coffee welcomed its first visitors to its Market Hill store on Wednesday. The coffee shop has filled the unit that has been empty since retailer WHSmith closed its doors

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Converted barn with beautiful gardens for sale at £1.55m

A Grade II listed barn conversion in grounds of over seven acres is for sale in Rattlesden, near Stowmarket, at a guide price of £1.55 million. West Barn offers generously proportioned accommodation, with vaulted ceilings, underfloor heating to

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Twenty Olympic pools worth of water pumped from A14 after flooding

More than 50million litres of water have been pumped off of the A14 near Newmarket since it became flooded with rainwater in February, it has emerged. The road was initially closed on February 22 after it became flooded with rain water between

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Town boss provides positive update on Hirst and Burns - press conference recap

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Four weeks of roadworks on Suffolk road delayed

Suffolk Highways has confirmed that a set of roadworks that would have seen drivers facing a 20-mile diversion have been delayed.  The B1079 in Otley Bottom, near Otley College, was supposed to be closed from May 6 to May 27 while Suffolk Highways

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Woman in her 90s targeted in repeat prescription phone scam

A woman in her 90s was targeted in a prescription medicine phone scam.  The NHS Suffolk and North Essex Integrated Care Board has issued a warning for people to be on alert to cold callers and scammers following the incident.  According to

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Officers face misconduct investigation after man admits murdering his wife

Suffolk police officers are under investigation for gross misconduct after a Newmarket man admitted murdering his wife. Olubunmi Abodunde admitted murdering his wife, Taiwo, in their family home in Exning Road, Newmarket, when he appeared at Ipswich

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Blues on loan: Ahadme scores and Hayes progresses - but Carr loses in play-offs

Ross Halls looks at how Ipswich Town's loan players got on for their clubs this week... GASSAN AHADME The forward scored his 13th goal of the season for Cambridge United as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers in League One. 

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FIVE abnormal loads to be transported through Suffolk TODAY

Drivers are being warned as police help to escort five abnormal loads through the Suffolk today.  Suffolk police are notifying drivers of possible delays while the escorts take place.  The first will begin at 9.30 when an 80-tonne load is transported

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'We're really excited' - Ex-Town keeper extends stay as boss at non-league side

Former Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kelvin Davis has been awarded a new three-year contract as manager of National League side Eastleigh. The 47-year-old landed his first managerial job in February, replacing Richard Hill, and has now signed a new deal

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Low carbon energy set to power Hadleigh Show as organisers embrace net zero ambitions

Organisers of the annual Hadleigh Show are aiming to bring down their carbon by 30% by adopting greener energy sources this year. The event's generators will be powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and a new Food in the Field area will include

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One of longest sugar beet campaigns in history finally concludes - after 228 days

Floods, mud and dire conditions have made the 2023-24 sugar beet campaign one of the longest in history - but it has finally ended. British Sugar confirmed that the last sugar beet was sliced at its Cantley factory on April 19 - bringing the total

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Teenager arrested after car crashes into Suffolk home

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a car crashed into a home.  Police were called to Brooke Way, in Stowmarket, just after 3.05pm on Wednesday afternoon, after calls a grey Peugeot had crashed into a house.

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Suffolk farmer says fake speed camera a 'light hearted' reminder to slow down

A Suffolk farmer says a speed camera structure he installed as "a light-hearted visual reminder" to motorists to slow down has had the desired effect. Guy Hayward created the yellow box on a grey pole in the grounds of Oliver Hayward Play Barn

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Suspected drink-driver arrested by police on A12

A suspected drink-driver has been arrested on the A12 after they were stopped by police.  Officers stopped the driver on the A12 at Darsham in the early hours of Thursday morning.  The man was tested at the roadside and provided a reading of

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New deli looks set to open as alcohol licence application submitted

A new deli looks set to open in a Suffolk village as fresh plans have been submitted to a council.  According a document submitted to Babergh District Council, Piccolo Deli will open its doors at 3 Church View, Kersey Maltings in Kersey, near Hadleigh

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What a night! One year since Barnsley win which put Town on cusp of promotion

One year ago today, Ipswich Town celebrated a memorable win at Barnsley. Ross Halls looks back to when we all started to believe Town's League One journey was finally over....  The game was initially postponed because of Greg Leigh's 'ghost call-up

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Club appoints two women farmers to lead this year's Tendring Show

This year's Tendring Show is being led by its first-ever all-female leadership team. Show organisers the Tendring Hundred Farmers' Club has appointed Catherine Parker as chairman and Mandy Rix as president for the 2024 event - marking a new milestone

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'Immense pride' - Primary school celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating

The executive headteacher of a primary school near Southwold has spoken of his "immense pride" after his school maintained its 'good' rating following a watchdog inspection. Inspectors from Ofsted praised staff at Reydon Primary School for keeping

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Plans approved for village pub to convert restaurant into B&B

Plans have been approved to convert part of a village pub into a bed and breakfast.  The Swan Inn in Monks Eleigh submitted an application to Babergh District Council in March of this year.  The application was for building consent to complete

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Tractor Girls set to win awards at Wembley

Ipswich Town Women winger Sophie Peskett is set to be named FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division Player of the Year at this year's FAWNL Awards. Peskett will be awarded the trophy, which is determined by the total number of

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Suffolk police refers itself to watchdog after man admits killing wife

Suffolk police has referred itself to the police watchdog after a man admitted to murdering his wife.  Olubunmi Abodunde  strangled and stamped on Taiwo Abodunde then beat her with a skateboard after a history of jealousy and suspicion that she

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It's a straight shootout between Town and Leeds now... and it's impossible to call

Ipswich are one of three clubs that can finish in the Championship's automatic promotion places heading into the final few days of the season. Stuart Watson looks at various permutations. IN TOWN'S HANDS Let's start with the most obvious

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Inquest concludes into death of former Port of Felixstowe worker

An inquest found that a father and grandfather from Felixstowe died as the result of exposure to asbestos, although when it happened could not be known for certain. On Wednesday, the inquest of Peter Taylor was brought to a close at Suffolk Coroners

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Coroner will write to Ministry of Justice following death of Suffolk prisoner

A coroner will be writing to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and a prison healthcare provider following the death of a man who died while serving time in a Suffolk prison. On Wednesday, the inquest of Matthew Xavier was brought to a close at Suffolk

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The best month to visit Suffolk revealed

The best time of year to visit to Suffolk has been revealed in a list of 'perfect' UK holidays for every month.  The Telegraph picked 12 of the best destinations across the country to visit across stating analysis by Adido Digital found searches

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Man murdered his wife with skateboard after history of jealousy

A Newmarket man beat his wife to death using their son’s skateboard to “smash her head in” at their family home, a court heard.  Olubunmi Abodunde, 48, strangled and stamped on Taiwo Abodunde then beat her with a skateboard after a history of jealousy

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Opinion: Ministers and union boss should stop macho posturing to help passengers

For almost two years now rail passengers have had to face regular, but intermittent, disruption to their travel thanks to disputes between trades unions and the government. These disputes started in the spring of 2022 when the RMT called the first

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From amateur to Broadway: Actor's message to former theatre company

An award-nominated actor has backed a theatre's upcoming SpongeBob musical production. Gavin Lee, an Olivier and Tony award-nominated actor, has offered support to the Woodbridge theatre company as they prepare for their production of SpongeBob