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Theatre 'surprised and hurt' by boycott threat over Katie Hopkins show
A Suffolk seaside theatre has been threatened with a boycott over the booking of a controversial media personality. The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe will be bringing Katie Hopkins, who found fame on TV show The Apprentice, to the town for a performance
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Primary school pupils collect 20 bags of rubbish in beach clean
Pupils from a Suffolk primary school collected 20 bags of rubbish as they headed out to the banks of the River Orwell to take part in a beach clean. Year five and six pupils from Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School found a toy, a polystyrene
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New magistrates welcomed at time of 'dreadful' case backlog
Three new Suffolk magistrates have been sworn in at a ceremony at Ipswich Crown Court. Congratulating Martin O'Brien, Gary Morgan and Stephen Gallant, Judge Martyn Levett said: "Each of you has been selected for appointment to the oldest and most
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Controversial 59-home plan for village recommended for approval
Controversial plans for almost 60 new homes in a Suffolk village have been recommended for approval. Persimmon Homes plans for 59 homes on land to the west of Ixworth Road in Thurston will go before Mid Suffolk District Council's planning committee
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Curry house takes home prestigious award
A curry house near Ipswich has been crowned the best restaurant in a national competition. The Chequers Indian Lounge, in Great Blakenham, was among the winners of the Curry Life Awards on Sunday. The awards were held at the London Marriott
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Suffolk campaigners "encouraged" by wind farm archaeological surveys
Campaigners fighting plans to route power cables from offshore wind farms through the Suffolk countryside say they are "encouraged" that archaeological surveys are taking place. Renewable power firm ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) is carrying out
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Jacob Greaves has 'really bright future', says McKenna
Ipswich Town centre-back Jacob Greaves is a player ‘with a really bright future’, says manager Kieran McKenna. Having been named in last season’s Championship Team of the Year, Greaves joined newly-promoted Town in a £15m deal from Hull City back
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Former butchers in Earl Soham for sale at £695,000 guide price
A former village butchers that has been transformed into a home, complete with a one-bedroom annexe, is for sale with Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £695,000. Brook House is located in the centre of Earl Soham. Detached and arranged over two
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Flood prone road reopens after week long closure
An east Suffolk road which is prone to flooding has reopened after a nearly week long closure. The B1127 Potters Bridge between Wrentham and Southwold often becomes impassable after heavy rainfall. Last Monday (October 7) the route was covered
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Stolen quad bike 'lifted into the back of a van'
A quad bike has been stolen after being "lifted into the back of a van". Sudbury Police said the theft occurred around 8.15pm on Monday in Guy Cook Close in Great Cornard. The bike was reportedly seen being lifted into the back of a van.
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Car struck by traffic cone thrown from bridge
A car was damaged after two males were spotted throwing traffic cones from a bridge onto the A14. Officers received reports of objects being thrown from a pedestrian overbridge between junction 43 and 42, in Bury St Edmunds, at around 6pm on Tuesday
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Road cleared after lorry and car crash on A12
A lorry and a car have been recovered following a crash on the A12. The ambulance service was called to the collision in Wangford, east Suffolk, at lunchtime today. Police also attended the incident which happened just after 12.30pm. The
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Fresh plans to convert former bank into flats submitted
Fresh plans have been submitted to transform a former town centre bank into flats and a commercial unit. A prior approval application lodged with Mid Suffolk District Council show proposals to convert the vacant HSBC in Market Place, Stowmarket
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KOA podcast: Who should replace Axel - and will Town get first win against Everton?
Alex Jones, Stuart Watson and Mark Heath are back after another boring international break to get excited about the return of Ipswich Town in the latest Kings of Anglia podcast. There’s a review of Town players in international action and a chat
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Plane with 'bomb threat' circles over Suffolk
An aircraft that declared an emergency following a "bomb threat" was seen circling over Suffolk. The AI129 Air India flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow issued the alert while flying over Norfolk. The aircraft circled over Suffolk before
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'Full of endeavour' - Everton boss discusses Town's start ahead of Portman Road clash
Everton boss Sean Dyche has praised Ipswich Town for reaching the Premier League, describing them as a side that's 'full of endeavour and full of belief'. The two sides will meet for the first time since February 2002 in what'll be the maiden clash
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Adnams mourns sudden death of 'incredibly talented and devoted' head distiller
Employees at Suffolk brewing and hospitality business Adnams are mourning the death of their 55-year-old head distiller. John McCarthy - who had been an integral part of the Adnams team for more than 20 years - died suddenly on Saturday. He
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'He is a bull' - Ex-Leeds star backs Phillips to shine at Town
Former Leeds United star Pablo Hernandez has backed ex-team-mate Kalvin Phillips to thrive and get his career back on track at Ipswich Town. Fan favourite Hernandez was a popular figure for Leeds as Phillips came through the youth ranks and burst
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Suffolk racecourse named among most attended in UK
A racecourse in Suffolk has been named as having one of the highest attendance levels in the UK. Founded in 1636, Newmarket Racecourse has become a staple of British horse racing and according to Online Betting Guide, its attendance levels have
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'It'll come eventually' - Burns on Town's errors and waiting for a Premier League win
Ipswich Town winger Wes Burns believes that his side need to cut out their mistakes if they’re going to continue to pick up points in the Premier League. The Blues are yet to earn a victory in the top flight this season, but picked up four points
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Fashion event with one-off bargains coming to Suffolk town
The first ever fashion and wellness event will be appearing in East Suffolk this weekend. Woodbridge sets to host the event to support the county's mental health in aid of Suffolk Mind on Saturday, October 19. The event will showcase stallholders
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£50m turnover Suffolk seed firm appoints top team to steer it to further growth
A growing Suffolk seeds business has appointed a new top team. Mr Fothergill's Seeds of Kentford, near Newmarket, appointed a new chief executive Michael Yates, in January this year. He is set to be joined by executive chairman Steve Parkin
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200 jobs at risk at brewer Greene King
More than 200 jobs are at risk at Suffolk-based brewer Greene King, it has been revealed. A consultation has been launched over the the job losses which would affect its support centre staff in its Bury St Edmunds and Burton on Trent offices.
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Pupil completes Duke of Edinburgh expedition on donated all-terrain mobility scooter
A student has been praised for his "extraordinary spirit of resilience” after he was able to complete a Duke of Edinburgh expedition alongside his friends, using an all-terrain mobility scooter. Aiden, who attends Castle Manor Academy in Haverhill
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Veteran TV broadcaster brings the Kray twins' underworld to the coast
A veteran broadcaster will bring the story of crime bosses Ronnie and Reggie Kray to Suffolk in the new year. The story of Ronnie and Reggie Kray is due to come to the Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, when veteran television
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U-turn means main line to London will be closed over Christmas
Just days after telling passengers there should be few problems reaching London from Ipswich and Norwich over Christmas, Network Rail has decided to close the line at Chelmsford. On October 2 the state-owned company put out a statement saying that
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A14 clear after car crashes into central reservation
Drivers faced delays on the A14 after a car crashed into the central reservation near Newmarket. Emergency services were called to the A14 at the Newmarket Bypass at around 9.05am on Thursday to reports of a single-vehicle collision. READ MORE
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500 unsafe and counterfeit Dyson hairdryers seized
A shipment of 500 unsafe hairdryers have been seized by trading standards. The items which were counterfeit Dyson products were examined at the Port of Felixstowe. Officers found the listing on the import notes had a different brand name and
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Man in hospital after crash between car and motorcycle
A man was taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a motorcycle. Emergency services were called to the junction between High Road and Bruisyard Road in Badingham at around 8.26am on Thursday following reports of a collision between
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Cafe owner's dedication to mum after being name best in region
The owner of a mid-Suffolk business has dedicated a top award to her late mum who always dreamed of running a cafe. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment and relaunch, Cafe 24 at Stonham Barns Park was crowned Suffolk's best in the
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Person taken to hospital after crash involving lorry
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a lorry. Suffolk police were called at 8.55am on Wednesday by the East of England Ambulance Service to a crash in Herringswell Road between Red Lodge and Kennet, in west Suffolk.
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Drivers told to 'avoid' A12 as police called to crash
Drivers were being told to avoid a stretch of the A12 following a crash. Emergency services were at the scene of the crash in the southbound carriageway near Kelvedon on Thursday morning. A spokesman for Essex Police said the carriageway
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Members of 'struggling' Royal British Legion branch plea for support
Members of a 'struggling' Royal British Legion branch that has been open for almost 100 years are appealing for help from the community. Joanne Cleverley, bar manager at The Royal British Legion Lavenham, which has been open since 1928, said the
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Suffolk GP says "education is key" to tackling obesity as weight loss jabs proposed
A Suffolk GP says "education is key" to obesity warning there is no "silver bullet" to weight loss after the Government unveiled plans to give jabs to unemployed people living with the condition. Earlier this week, health secretary Wes Streeting
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OPINION: Why NHS and government policy has let down Ipswich patients
One of the government's most eye-catching targets is to see a million new homes built a year to address the housing crisis. But the experience we are seeing in Suffolk as a whole and in the Ipswich area in particular suggests it doesn't have a
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Business owner's fears for Royal Mail cuts as stamp price rises again
A Suffolk company owner says cuts to the postal service could be "devastating" for independent businesses as the price of a first class stamp increases again. From October 7 the Royal Mail raised the price of a first class stamp from £1.35 to £1.65
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Banned driver 'remorseful' after injuring family in serious crash
A 24-year-old driver left a woman unable to work for six months and her father-in-law reliant on a wheelchair after losing control of his car last summer. Joshua Payne, 24, of Kempson Drive, Great Cornard, was banned from driving for two years
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State of play with Ipswich Town contracts... One name jumps off the page
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna recently revealed that the club was in discussions with players about new contracts. Stuart Watson looks at the state of play... Omari Hutchinson is one of four players contracted until 2029. (Image: Ross Halls
