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Town winger Burns starts in Wales win as Broadhead returns to competitive action
Ipswich Town Wes Burns and Nathan Broadhead earned international caps as Wales beat Montenegro 1-0 in Nations League B. Burns started the match on the left flank, coming close with a header in the 12th minute. He then delivered a dangerous cross
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Concerns that derelict Suffolk railway station in danger of collapsing
Concerns have been raised that a derelict former Suffolk train station building is in danger of collapsing, as its future remains shrouded in doubt. The state of Trimley rail station has caused alarm on social media site Facebook as the premises
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'Tough but absolutely worth it' - Ladieswear shop owner celebrates year in business
The owner of a women's clothing shop in a Suffolk village has said his first year in business has been "tough but absolutely worth it" and thanked his staff and customers. Sean Garnham launched Hall Street Ladieswear in Long Melford, near Sudbury
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Former kitchen worker, 99, honoured by school – 83 years after he left for war
An unusual celebration was held at Framlingham College on Saturday as a 99-year-old man who worked in the kitchens as a 14-year-old in 1940 was honoured by the college. Doug Cracknell, of Cransford, worked as a kitchen porter after leaving school
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Owners announce closure of town centre restaurant after 13 years in business
The owners of a town centre restaurant have announced the business has closed. Gastrono-me in Abbeygate Street in Bury St Edmunds has been apart of the town for more than a decade. Owners of the restaurant have said in a statement that they
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Fuller Flavour: Debate around four key areas in the team - here's what I want to see
I have had a week to get over the miserable day around the West Ham game and take stock of our season so far. Following the defeat, I have read and heard some considered and well-constructed views, amongst some more absurd stuff. As always,
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Stansted Airports reveals plans for £1.1billion renovation
Details for a £1.1 billion renovation of London Stansted Airport have been announced. Part of the plans will see the extension of the main terminal with £600 million being put into improving the current terminal and the rest of the airport.
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Man dies after crashing into lorry parked in A14 layby
A man has died after crashing into a parked lorry on the A14. Emergency services were called to the westbound between junction 37 for Newmarket and junction 36 for the A11 at about 5.15pm on Sunday. A spokesman for Cambridgeshire police said
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Temperatures to hit 20C this week in Suffolk
Parts of Suffolk could see a 10C bump in temperatures this week during a short period of warmer weather. The Met Office is forecasting that the chilly temperatures seen at the weekend will give way to much milder conditions during the week, with
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Suffolk Chamber calls for better co-ordination over 'never-ending' A14 delays
A business-led group is set to research the effects of closures and delays on the A14 following a meeting in Suffolk. Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s Transport & Infrastructure Group (TIG) brought together National Highways, Suffolk County Council
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Princess Anne set to visit Suffolk next month
Princess Anne is set to visit three places in Suffolk next month, including a Suffolk Punch horse charity she had been unable to visit in February due to a helicopter fault. The Princess Royal is no stranger to Suffolk as she has made a number
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'Big, big fights' - Promoter Warren expects Wardley to fight for world title in 2025
Boxing promoter Frank Warren says he expects Suffolk heavyweight star Fabio Wardley to fight for a world title next year. Wardley, 29, ended his rivalry with Frazer Clarke conclusively and concussively in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, defending
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WATCH: CCTV released of mum-of-six walking dog before attack
Police have released new CCTV footage showing a mum-of-six out walking her dog in the hours before she was attacked. Anita Rose was found unconscious on a track near the railway line in Brantham on July 24 this year. The footage shows the
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Further £20million needed to help aid Storm Babet recovery
County council bosses have written to the Government after it was revealed a further £20million is needed for more flooding prevention work in Suffolk following Storm Babet. It comes amid the news that Suffolk County Council will invest another
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Men arrested after police called to fight
Two men have been arrested following a fight in Bury St Edmunds at the weekend. Police attended Slater Avenue in the town after receiving reports of a group of men fighting on Sunday night. The incident happened around 9pm. Officers arrived
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Three charged after phones and tablets stolen from shop
Three men have been charged after phones, tablets and laptops were stolen from a Suffolk shop. The arrests are in connection to incidents in Bury St Edmunds and Newmarket. At about 12.30pm on Friday, October 11, two people entered the Vodafone
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23-year-old becomes one of Suffolk's youngest councillor after winning by-election
The Conservative party has held onto its seat in a Suffolk County Council by-election following a narrow victory over the Green party. Voting took place last Thursday for the Hoxne & Eye division, following the death of Conservative councillor
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Tickets are now live for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair!
Tickets are now available for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair which is returning to Hintlesham Hall, near Ipswich on 22-24 November 2024. The event offers the ‘Ultimate Christmas shopping experience in Suffolk’ with a curated selection of over
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Final date for repairs to be completed on collapsed road revealed
A final date has been announced for roadworks to finish on a collapsed road in Babergh, after months of delays. The Street, in Aldham, near Hadleigh, has been closed since November 2023 after the side of the road collapsed. Investigations found
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Pump manufacturer moves out of Suffolk town to much larger site
A pump manufacturer has moved out of its old home to a much bigger facility in another Suffolk town. Pioneer Pump - which is a division of US-based Franklin Electric - has moved from a 10,000sq ft plant in Stowmarket to a 66,000sq ft unit in Hadleigh
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'Cut from the same cloth' - Burns discusses McKenna and Bellamy comparisons
Wes Burns has recognised similarities between Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna and new Wales manager Craig Bellamy. Both aged 38, McKenna retired from professional football to focus on coaching at a young age, while Bellamy’s playing career spanned
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'A long time coming' - Town midfielder feels 'incredibly proud' after Ireland debut
Ipswich Town midfielder Jack Taylor has revealed that he was ‘incredibly proud’ to make his senior Republic of Ireland debut. The midfielder, who was called up for the first time this month but left as an unused substitute for last week’s 2-1 win
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New express supermarket planned for high street
A town centre building looks set to become a new express supermarket as a licence application has been submitted. Tesco Stores Ltd is seeking permission from West Suffolk council for 84-86 High Street in Newmarket, the former YMCA charity shop
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11-year-old prodigy to feature at Suffolk darts tournament
An 11-year-old Suffolk darts champion will compete at a professional darts tournament in the county next month. Stonham Barns Park, near Stowmarket, will be hosting the Grand Slam Doubles tournament, on Saturday, November 9. The event, which
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'They need to face justice': Anita Rose's daughter issues plea as probe continues
The daughter of Anita Rose has spoken out for the first time in a plea to find who "brutally attacked" her while she walked her dog. Ms Rose, 57, left her home in Brantham at 5am on July 24 to take her dog Bruce for a walk. Later that morning
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Taylor shines on Ireland debut as Town quartet earn caps in Greece defeat
Four Ipswich Town players earned international caps as the Republic of Ireland lost 2-0 to Greece in Nations League B. Dara O'Shea started at right-back with Chiedozie Ogbene just ahead of him, while Sammie Szmodics played over on the left flank
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Reconstruction work on A12 complete as road fully reopens
A major project that has seen parts of the A12 closed for almost two years has been completed. National Highways has been reconstructing part of the major route between Marks Tey and Stanway as part of a £44 million project. The scheme was
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Brantham murder probe case to feature on Crimewatch
The investigation into the death of Anita Rose will be featured on BBC Crimewatch. Ms Rose, 57, left her home in Brantham at 5am on July 24 to take her dog Bruce for a walk. At 6.25am a member of the public called 999 after finding her lying
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Suffolk resort to feature on wedding-themed TV show
A Suffolk resort previously voted the most romantic in the UK will feature on a popular wedding-themed TV show this week. Retreat East, which is nestled in the quaint village of Hemingstone in mid-Suffolk, will feature in three episodes of the
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Work to repair town swimming pool has so far cost more than £10,000
The cost of scaffolding at a closed swimming pool so far totals more than £10,000 - and is set to rise as a clear reopening date is yet to be announced. The Kingfisher Leisure Centre pool, in Sudbury's Station Road, was forced to close after investigations
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Man sentenced after admitting attempting to damage police vehicle
A 44-year-old man from the Shotley peninsula was sentenced for a string of offences, including attempting to damage a Suffolk police vehicle. James Pether, of Kingsland in Shotley, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates' Court in Ipswich. He was
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Group looking to raise £40,000 to launch legal challenge against solar farm
Campaigners are looking to raise thousands of pounds in order to fight a controversial decision to approve a solar farm being built on a "good quality farm land". The Belchamp Save Our Soils group is looking to raise £40,000 to put towards legal
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North Stander: Ten games until Christmas - here's how many points I think we'll get
I’m sorry, but the countdown to Christmas starts this Saturday for Ipswich fans. Our team has ten games between now and the big day, and it’s crucial we get some wins and a decent haul of points, especially as there are a number of matches against
