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'Ipswich have hardly had a mention' - Pundit's praise for 'brilliant' Town

Football pundit and Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson says Ipswich Town deserve to go up tomorrow - and he thinks they will. The Blues only need a point from their home clash with effectively-relegated Huddersfield (12.30pm) to seal back-to-back

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Three-month road closure for gas repair works postponed

A three-month road closure on a main road through an east Suffolk village has been postponed.  High Street in Ufford, near Woodbridge, was due to be closed from Monday, May 13 to allow Cadent to carry out repair works.  The repairs would take

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Locals upset after further delays to reopening of town bridge

A bridge in a Suffolk town has had a further delay to its reopening date after residents protested about its closure earlier this year. Suffolk County Council closed White Bridge in Halesworth at Millennium Green in early March due to it being

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Boot Room: The big one - watch our preview ahead of Town's clash with Huddersfield!

Alex Jones and Stuart Watson look ahead to Ipswich Town's clash with Huddersfield Town in the Championship in our Boot Room video. The Blues go into this game needing just a point to guarantee promotion to the Premier League after their 2-1 win

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G-Wiz! Blues fan gets car wrapped in Town colours ahead of big game

A lifelong Ipswich Town fan has carried out the ultimate makeover of his car as he prepares to back the Blues this weekend.  When you cut former professional boxer Billy Bird open he "bleeds blue and white", he said. Mr Bird, who runs his own

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'To get a club to the Premier League would be amazing' - Morsy on Huddersfield clash

Gathered in a crowded media room for his pre-match media duties, the first question put to Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy is exactly what you’d expect ahead of the final day of the Championship season. “You’re on the cusp of being a Premier League

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'Heartbroken' Poppy still looking for forever home after spending 900 days in care

A "heartbroken" bunny who has spent more than 900 days in care is still searching for her forever home.  Poppy and her beloved sister Lily arrived at the RSPCA Suffolk Centre Branch in Martlesham two and a half years ago.  They both caught

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Every word of Kieran McKenna's press conference ahead of Ipswich's date with destiny

Ipswich Town will secure back-to-back automatic promotions into the Premier League if they avoid defeat against Huddersfield Town at Portman Road tomorrow lunchtime. Here's what boss Kieran McKenna had to say in his pre-match press conference.  

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Part of A14 closed after two-vehicle crash

There were long delays on the A14 after police were called to a two-vehicle crash.  Emergency services were called after reports of an incident involving two cars near Newmarket at about 3.20pm on Friday.  A spokesman for Suffolk police said

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McKenna to make late team selection decision due to 'knocks and niggles'

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says he is going to have to assess the fitness of 'one or two players' ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash with Huddersfield Town at Portman Road. It's been a busy final week of the regular season for the Blues

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'Oh what a night' - Top British singer-songwriter to star at Suffolk theatre

A singer-songwriter with numerous UK number ones will be performing at a Suffolk theatre next year in a musical celebration of one of the best-selling groups of all time. Peter Andre will be performing at Felixstowe Spa Pavilion Theatre next year

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Tumble dryer sets Suffolk house on fire

A tumble dryer caused a fire in a Suffolk town this afternoon. Emergency Services were called to the scene at just after 1:17pm after a tumble dryer caught fire in a house. The fire occurred at a two-story house on Fiske Close in Bury St Edmunds

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Why Christmas has come early for two Suffolk theatres

While the county is preparing for the hot weather of summer, Christmas has come early for two of Suffolk's theatres.  The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich and Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds have been nominated for two awards in The Pantomime Awards

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Best newcomer and retailer named at Food and Drink Awards

The winners of the Best Newcomer award, sponsored by Pier, and the Food and Drink Retailer of the Year award have been announced at the Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2024. Here, we discover what makes these businesses so worthy of recognition. 

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Press conference recap: Town boss on promotion race and Huddersfield clash

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Tim Passmore re-elected as Suffolk's police and crime commissioner

Conservative Tim Passmore has retained his position as Suffolk's police and crime commissioner. Mr Passmore defeated his closest rival, Labour's Sir Robin Wales, by more than 11,000 votes - albeit he saw his majority from the last election significantly

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"My career surpassed all my expectations" - Former Town defender retires

Former Ipswich Town defender Richard Keogh has announced his retirement from football. The 37-year-old has decided to hang up his boots after a spell at Forest Green Rovers, where he was unable to prevent their relegation from the Football League

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Watch: 'I can't see Ipswich losing' - Get expert insight on Huddersfield

Ross Halls is joined by Brady Frost from Huddersfield podcast 'AND HE TAKES THAT CHANCE', to get the lowdown on the Terriers ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town. Kieran McKenna's side are just a point away from securing back-to-back

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Revealed: The world's biggest popstar and her links to Suffolk

She may be the biggest popstar in the world, but could she have family links to Suffolk?  Taylor Swift is currently embarking on her global Eras tour, heading to Paris in France next week before playing at Wembley Stadium in London next month.

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Drivers warned as abnormal loads escorted along A14 and A12 TODAY

Drivers are being warned as three abnormal loads are being escorted through Suffolk today.  Officers from Suffolk police are notifying drivers of possible delays while the escorts take place on Friday.  The first will be arriving in Suffolk

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Drivers to face 35-mile-diversion off A14

Drivers will face a 35-mile diversion as a road off the A14 will close for emergency works. Newton Road in Stowmarket will be closed between 7pm on Friday and 5am on Saturday.  READ MORE: Man dies after medical emergency in town centre

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Man suffers life-changing injuries after A14 crash

A man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries following a crash on the A14 in mid Suffolk Emergency services were called to the collision near junction 49 for Haughley shortly after 10.25am on Thursday.  The vehicles involved

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Gastropub named among best local restaurants in Britain

A gastropub has been named among the best local eateries in Britain by a prestigious guide.  The Good Food Guide is currently searching for the top 100 local restaurants across the country.  Readers can nominate their favourite places to dine

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Familiar Sizewell A turbine hall and electrical annex set to be demolished

Since the 1960s, the Sizewell A nuclear power station has loomed large on the East Suffolk coastline, but one of the county's most familiar landmarks could soon be disappearing. Nuclear decommissioning firm Magnox has submitted plans to demolish

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Man dies after medical emergency in town centre

A man has died after a medical emergency in a Suffolk town centre.  Police and ambulance crews, including the air ambulance, were called to the incident at Iceland in North Street, Sudbury at about 3.30pm on Thursday.  A spokesman for

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'A brilliant performance' - Doyle stars as Witches tame Lions to go top of table

The Ipswich Witches moved to the top of the Premiership table with another excellent away win, 47-43, at Leicester last night. The Suffolk side were without captain Danny King due to injury with rider replacement in operation at number two.

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Former Town players to face off in Irish Cup Final

Former Ipswich Town duo Jim Magilton and David Healy are set to face off as managers of Cliftonville and Linfield respectively in the Irish Cup final tomorrow.  Magilton returned to football management last summer after being appointed the first

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Carpet shop shares 'difficult decision' to close after 34 years

A carpet shop has announced the "difficult decision" to close down after more than 30 years in business. The Rug and Carpet Studio on The Old White Hart, Long Melford, sells a selection of handmade rugs and carpets selected for quality and artistic

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Five cats seized from home in town after concerns for their welfare

Five cats have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation in a town.  Suffolk police carried out an operation in Stowmarket on Thursday alongside the RSPCA.  It followed reports made in concerns to the welfare of cats being kept at a home

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Suffolk free range chicken pioneers continue to attract new fans 30 years on

After the sudden and untimely death of her farmer husband, Charles, in 2009 Belinda Nash was left with some hard choices. With three young children to raise and the loss of her much-loved spouse, she could have chosen to close Sutton Hoo Chicken

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Building fire takes hold in village

A huge fire in a commercial building in a mid Suffolk village took firefighters more than three hours to extinguish.  Eight appliances from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the blaze in Hobbies Lane in Mendlesham, near Stowmarket

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Best restaurant and best café announced at local awards

The winners of the Restaurant of the Year award, sponsored by The VENI Project, and the Best Coffee Shop/Café award have been announced at the Suffolk Food and Drink Awards 2024. Here, we find out more about what makes these top businesses so special

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Suffolk café named best in the county in awards

A mid Suffolk café has been named the best in the county at an awards ceremony.  The Lakehouse Café in Stowmarket has picked up the top prize at the Muddy Stilettos awards.  Last month the lifestyle magazine revealed a shortlist of the best

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Recap as election results from Suffolk and rest of country announced

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Concerns cafe and shop added to Suffolk lorry park without planning permission

A planning enforcement case has been opened in relation to a 'truck stop cafe' and shop that have been created at a Suffolk lorry park that was given permission to double its capacity. Concerns have been raised that East Suffolk Council had not

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New £2 million recycling centre to open this summer

A £2 million recycling centre is set to open in west Suffolk this summer. The new Homefield Road site in Haverhill will replace the existing recycling centre at Chalkstone Way. The new recycling centre will be three times the size of the existing

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Drivers warned of 70-mile diversion while A12 closed this month

Drivers will be left facing a 70-mile diversion route when the A12 is closed again later this month.  A section of the major route between Blythburgh and Darsham, near Southwold, will be closed overnight between May 13 and 17.  The works will

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Town could 'compete very well' in the Premier League, claims Warnock

With Ipswich Town on the verge of the Premier League, Neil Warnock has shared his thoughts on the club, what they have achieved and Kieran McKenna ahead of the final day. Warnock, who has managed 17 clubs throughout his career and holds the record

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OPINION: I feel like a child waking up on Christmas Day

I’m presently feeling like a child waking up on Christmas Day and it’s all down to Ipswich Town. I know I wrote about the Super Blues last week but today is the day we could return to the promised land of the Premier League and it’s making me feel

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Driver has car windscreen smashed after rocks thrown at vehicles

An investigation has been launched after a car window was smashed while a driver was travelling through a village. It was reported to police that the windscreen of a car was smashed while travelling along A143 Norwich Road, Gillingham, near Beccles

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70th birthday celebrated with 70-mile walk

A man has celebrated his 70th birthday by fundraising with a 70-mile walk in seven days. Felixstowe resident Richard Northrop rang in his 70th birthday by completing a the walk raising more than £1,400 for the Felixstowe Community First Responders

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Fundraising event receives boost from builder's donation

A charity event in Suffolk received a cash boost from a housebuilder. Bellway, the developer behind the Bronze Fields estate in Bury St Edmunds, has donated £500 to aid the staging of the Relay for Life Bury St Edmunds. The event, which raises

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Final week to catch artist's new exhibition in Suffolk

Time is running out to catch 'The Art of Optimism', a venerated solo exhibition by artist Samuel Thomas, famed as one of East Anglia’s more positive creative minds. The exhibition, housed in the W Gallery in Woodbridge, Suffolk, runs until May