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Family pay tribute to 'joyous' man who died in A14 crash
The family of a man who died in a crash on the A14 have paid tribute to a "loving husband, dad and co-worker". Phillip Howarth, 62, from Tiverton Way, Cambridge, died after the silver Skoda Fabia he was driving crashed into a lorry parked in a
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Man sentenced for amateur football clash where victim lost two teeth
A Stowmarket footballer who caused his opponent to lose two teeth after headbutting him on the pitch has been given an 18 month community order. James Bussey, 37, of Stricklands Road, in Stowmarket, was taken into custody on April 8 at Kelsale
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Five of the cosiest pubs in Suffolk as chosen by readers
With temperatures continuing to drop as winter approaches, pubs can be a great place to warm up with a drink or two by the fire. Earlier this month The Greyhound in Pettistree was named one of Britain's best pubs by the Good Food Guide. Here
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Home damaged by smoke after crews tackle electrical fire
A home has been left damaged by smoke after fire crews were called to an electrical blaze. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were called to the incident in Mill Lane, Campsea Ashe, at 8.25am on Wednesday. A neighbour was alerted by the property's
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Hit reality TV show filmed at Suffolk retreat airs
Episodes of a hit reality television show recorded at a Suffolk resort have been broadcast. Married at First Sight was filmed at Retreat East in Hemingstone and the first of three episodes was broadcast on Tuesday night. The next two shows
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'A really good role model' - McKenna on Taylor's sub displays for club and country
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says Jack Taylor’s recent performances should act as inspiration for any players currently on the fringes in his squad. Following a £1.5m switch from Peterborough, Taylor was restricted to a supporting role
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Woman airlifted to hospital after 'falling from height' near A12
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after she fell from a height near the A12. Emergency services were called after concerns for the welfare of a woman near Marks Tey at about 10.25am on Wednesday. The A12 was closed in both directions
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Harwich and Parkeston win league's team performance award
An Essex football team has been presented a team performance award to mark its impressive start to the season. Harwich and Parkeston FC have been presented the award by Thurlow Nunn East Counties League. The accolade recognised the Shrimpers
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Property overlooking Bildeston Market Place up for sale for £374,950 guide
A Grade II listed property overlooking Bildeston Market Place is up for sale at a guide price of £374,950. “Located in the centre of the village, 7 Chapel Street forms part of the attractive street scene of similar period properties along Chapel
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Man fined for crack cocaine possession
A Felixstowe man has been ordered to pay more than £500 in costs after pleading guilty to possessing crack cocaine. Andrew Ward, 37, of Lincoln Terrace, in Felixstowe, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Ward admitted to being
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Town trio switch roles when swapping club for country... and McKenna takes notes
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says he learns a lot from watching his players operate in different positions on international duty. The Blues have had 10 first team players away with their countries over the last few days, with several of
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Emergency road closure in place in busy town centre road
A major route leading into a Suffolk town centre has been closed for emergency roadworks. Newton Road in Sudbury has been closed by Anglia Water near Belle Vue Road. According to the Suffolk County Council website the road is expected to
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Meet the four Suffolk pro boxers fighting on historic Ipswich show this weekend
Four pro boxers from Suffolk will step into the ring at an historic show in Ipswich this weekend. Mark Heath profiles the quartet... Everyone knows the name Fabio Wardley. The heavyweight star, a former Ipswich Town academy player, is now among
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Supercomputer says Town are overperforming - here's where they're tipped to finish
We're into the second international break of the Premier League season, with seven games already played - so let's take a look at the latest supercomputer projections... Opta's analysis of over and under-performing sides so far (Image: Opta) Doing
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E-scooter impounded after uninsured driver tries to flee officers
An uninsured e-scooter has been seized after a short pursuit where the rider rode away from officers. The incident happened in Cornard Road in Sudbury on Saturday, October 12. Officers encountered a male on an e-scooter who used it to get
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A12 reopens after police incident
The A12 was closed in both directions following a police incident. Emergency services were at the scene of an incident near Marks Tey. A spokesman for Essex Police said the closure was put in place after they were called to reports of concerns
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Lord Lieutenant Clare, Countess of Euston, opens new EADT and Ipswich Star office
The new offices of the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star were officially opened in Ipswich on Tuesday, October 15, by a VIP guest as part of celebrations for the EADT's 150th anniversary. The Lord Lieutenant, Clare, Countess of Euston
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Lighting plans for equestrian arena in small village under fire
Light pollution and harm to bats, as well as other wildlife, are among the concerns raised in response to plans to install outdoor lighting at an equestrian arena. Strutt and Parker (Farms) Ltd submitted plans for land at High House Lane, near
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Children's home planned for town street
A four-bedroom house could be transformed into a children's home if an application before a council is given the go-ahead. Applicant Kelwel Care Ltd is seeking a lawful development certificate from West Suffolk Council for the change of use of
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Largest gym group in UK submits plans for empty unit in Suffolk town
An empty unit at a Suffolk retail park could become a 24-hour gym if plans before a council are given the go-ahead. Pure Gym Limited has submitted a change of use application to Babergh District Council for the change of use of Unit 1 at Shawlands
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'We love playing football' - Town attacker discusses fixture congestion and training
Ipswich Town attacker Sammie Szmodics isn’t concerned about fixture congestion in elite football, stressing that playing regularly is what he enjoys. There’s been a lot of discussion about whether players are involved in too many games, leading
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Drivers to face 34 mile diversion while pothole repairs carried out
Drivers will face delays today while urgent repairs are carried out on mid Suffolk road. From 9.30am until 2.30pm, part of the B1113 from Pound Hill to the Wickham Road and Westhorpe Road junction will be closed while Suffolk County Council carry
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Accusations of 'stirring up fake culture war' as council approve waste changes
Plans to increase the range and volume of products that can be recycled in west Suffolk have been approved following a heated debate in which a council leader accused others of "stirring up a fake culture war". In response to government legislation
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Secluded cottage on countryside estate for sale at £575,000 guide
A three-bedroom detached period cottage situated at the entrance of a countryside estate has hit the market at a guide price of £575,000. South Lodge on the Branches Park Estate in Cowlinge, Newmarket, is a secluded brick property with far reaching
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Gale force winds to hit Suffolk as heavy rainfall expected
Gale force winds are expected to sweep into parts of Suffolk with more heavy rainfall also forecast. According to the Met Office gale force nine winds will reach the county on Sunday after days of unsettled weather. Areas such as Felixstowe
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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How a nuclear engineer is making cyclists' dreams come true
A nuclear engineer from Bramfield who makes bespoke bicycles said he enjoys being a “dream maker” for those who share his passion. By day, Mark Sinnett can be found at Sizewell, where he works as a nuclear operations engineer. However, his
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Buyers urged to 'get a move on' for former Wilko site as store remains on market
A community leader has urged anyone interested in buying the former Bury St Edmunds Wilko building to 'get a move on' amid fears it could be vandalised and become and eyesore. Cliff Waterman, leader of West Suffolk Council and councillor for Eastgate
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Brewery told not to expand on water usage until 2033
The boss of a brewery in Suffolk believes they are in an "impossible situation" after they were told not to expand on their current water usage. Alan Ridealgh, who co-owns Humber Doucy Brewery with his son John in Bacton, near Stowmarket, fears
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Phone lines still crossed for villagers two months after telegraph pole damaged
Villagers in Suffolk say they fear losing their phone lines again with a number still wrongly connected two months after lines were cut. Eastbridge residents have had their landlines restored by Openreach, but others are still wrongly connected
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Suffolk pumpkin patch named among best in UK
A Suffolk pumpkin patch has been named among the best in the country. Undley Farms Pumpkin Patch near Lakenheath was named as the third best place to pick your own pumpkins in the UK by gardening experts at Gardeners Dream. It comes after
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Johnson, O'Shea, someone else? The candidates to replace injured right-back Tuanzebe
One of the big talking points at Ipswich Town over the past week has been how to replace Axel Tuanzebe, who suffered a serious hand injury while washing up at home. With the versatile defender ruled out for the foreseeable future, Alex Jones takes
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Hotel pay saga 'going to be resolved shortly' says former owners
The new management at one of Suffolk's oldest and best-known hotels has criticised an MP and called on previous management to settle debts with staff who say they have not been paid. Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter had spoken of her
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27-mile Suffolk stretch of coastal path around England opens
A pathway connecting more than 1,000 miles of the English coast has opened in Suffolk. The 27-mile stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path runs from Shotley Gate to Felixstowe Ferry. It passes up the Orwell estuary to Ipswich,
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Road closures in Friston to allow for windfarm works
Temporary road closures are in place as part of a green energy project. This is because onshore archaeological works are getting underway for ScottishPower Renewables' East Anglia TWO and East Anglia ONE North offshore windfarms. The aim of
