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Ipswich Town manager awarded honorary doctorate
An honorary doctorate has been awarded to Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna for leading the club to back-to-back promotions. His success in taking the club from League One to the Premier League was recognised in a ceremony at the University of
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Long delays after crash on A12
A crash on the A12 northbound carriageway in Essex is causing long delays as traffic builds up. The collision was first reported to Essex Travel News on Twitter at 7.30pm on the A12 between J20 and J21 leading onto the Witham bypass One lane
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Man arrested in connection to Anita Rose investigation
A 55-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of Anita Rose in Brantham. Ms Rose, 57, left her house at approximately 5am on July 24 to take her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, for a walk. She was found unconscious on a track
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A12 reopens in both directions after multi-vehicle crash
Part of the A12 has reopened in both directions following a multi-vehicle crash. Police were called to reports of a collision on the major route in Frostenden just after 2.30pm on Monday. Three vehicles were involved in the crash which has
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'Feels like home' - Town defender Leif Davis pens new long-term contract
Leif Davis has signed a new long-term contract to remain at Ipswich Town. The left-back, who first signed back in 2022 from Leeds United, has been a crucial part of the Blues' squad in the last three seasons, helping them secure promotion from
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Man charged with manslaughter in connection to construction incident
A Felixstowe man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 30-year-old construction worker in 2020. Police were called to an address in Haughgate Close in Woodbridge on December 15, 2020, to reports of a man sustaining
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Drivers to face 20-mile diversion while road closed
Drivers will be left facing a 20 mile diversion route while a road is closed. Middleton Road in Sudbury will be closed between 7pm on Monday October 21 to 5am on Tuesday October 22. Highway workers will be carrying out urgent repairs to the
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Suffolk pub in existence for 200 years to close 'for final time' this week
The landlord of a Suffolk pub that has been in existence for more than 200 years has announced that it will be closing on Friday. James Dixson took over the running of the Half Moon in Walton High Street less than a year ago, but has announced
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Fuller Flavour: Plenty of reasons why Saturday fell flat - but we have to be positive
Being back at Portman Road after the soulless experience of the London Stadium could not have gone any worse. It was one of those miserable afternoons that felt so flat. It certainly went against the grain of what we had experienced in our first
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Princess Anne announces further visits to Suffolk in 2024
Princess Anne has announced further visits to the county later this year. The Princess Royal will attend three events in Suffolk next month, but now two more dates have been added to her busy diary. Princess Anne is expected to attend a carol
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Advisers hail tribunal decision against HMRC over small firms claiming R&D tax break
A company boss has hailed a "ground-breaking" decision which she believes could end years of dispute over the treatment of small businesses claiming a research tax break. A tribunal found against HMRC over its handling of a case involving Collins
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Former Town loanee joins League One club after release from Premier League side
Former Ipswich Town loanee Tyreece John-Jules has joined League One side Crawley Town on a one-year deal. The 23-year-old was released by Arsenal this summer, bringing an end to a 15-year spell at the Gunners. He didn't make an appearance for the
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CCTV image released after restaurant window broken
A CCTV image has been released of a man following reports of criminal damage in a west Suffolk town. Police are investigating an incident where a window was broken at Cheers restaurant on Angel Hill between midnight and 6am on Wednesday, October
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Watch: KOA podcast - A VAR-cical defeat and what Town can do to turn things around
Ross Halls, Stuart Watson, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s deflating 2-0 defeat to Everton on the latest Kings of Anglia podcast. The boys chat about a major injury blow, Town’s habit of making mistakes and the big
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Suffolk estate's Christmas Shop reaches new heights as giant sculpted trees unveiled
A seasonal shop based on a farm estate has unveiled its most ambitious display to date. Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds opens its seasonal Christmas Shop every year for two and a half months in the lead-up to the festive celebrations - attracting
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£2 million worth of drugs seized in Suffolk
More than £2 million worth of drugs have been discovered within the county in one year. In the last 12 months, Operation Sentinel officers have made hundreds of arrests, resulting in 2,551 weeks of custodial sentences, as well as 39 driving disqualifications
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All eight Suffolk MPs join forces at Suffolk Convention to get best for county
All eight Suffolk MPs joined forces last week at the Suffolk Convention as part of a commitment to work together for the good of the county. Over 100 senior delegates from all the key parts of the Suffolk system came together last Friday (18 October
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Flood warning issued for parts of Suffolk
Parts of Suffolk are being told to "stay safe and be prepared" amid a fresh flood warning. The Environment Agency has issued the alert for Bawdsey Quay and in front of the flood defences at Felixstowe Ferry hamlet. This has been issued as
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Person stabbed in alercation as four teens arrested
A person suffered minor stab injuries following an incident in a seaside town. Officers were called to High Road West in Felixstowe at about 7.15pm on Saturday to reports on an assault. A spokesman for Suffolk police said: "During the altercation
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'Brutal' - Ashton on Premier League start and support from 'incredible' Sheeran
Ipswich Town chief Mark Ashton admits the club's start to life back in the Premier League has been 'brutal.' Speaking at the The Summit at Leaders Week London last week, Town's chairman and CEO said a summer of fending off 'the biggest clubs' from
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Two-Michelin starred chef to host culinary experience
A two-Michelin starred chef will be taking over the kitchen at a Suffolk getaway to host a culinary experience. The Yoxman at The Wilderness Reserve, near Yoxford, has hosted a series of weekends allowing guests to get up close and personal with
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Suffolk Paralympian opens playground in village after two years of planning
A playground which has been in the planning for two years has been unveiled in a Suffolk village with a Paralympic gold medallist opening it. Darsham, near Yoxford, has welcomed a new chapter in community recreation with the opening of the much-anticipated
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'Explosion' heard as blaze breaks out in village
A video has captured the moment firefighters tackled a large car fire in a Suffolk village. Fire crews were called to the blaze in Kempson Drive, in Great Cornard, during the early hours of Monday. Residents living near to the fire said
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Food vendors announced for fireworks display at country estate
A country estate has announced some of the food vendors coming to its annual fireworks display. Fireworks are returning to Heveningham Hall near Halesworth on Friday, November 9. It comes after last year's event, which was meant to be headlined
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'Obsessed' stalker who went to victim's work 60 times sentenced
A 56-year-old stalker "fixated" and "obsessed" with a woman has been given a suspended jail sentence. Nigel Proctor, of Girton Road in Haverhill, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after previously being charged with stalking.
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Car seized after driver warned for repeatedly revving engine
A car was seized in a Suffolk town after a driver was caught repeatedly revving its engine. Police were called to the car park at Home Base in Waldingfield Road, Sudbury, on Sunday evening to reports of a noise disturbance. READ MORE: Man tried
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Vehicle seized after driver caught without headlights on after dark
Police seized a vehicle after a driver was caught without insurance or a valid driving licence. Officers stopped the car in Haverhill after it was seen heading through the town without headlights in darkness. The driver was found to have
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How to stand for area's youth council
Young people in east Suffolk looking to give their voice on local issues still have time to sign up for a new youth council. East Suffolk Youth Council will be formed of two representatives from each secondary school, as well as those who are home-schooled
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Plane that declared emergency over Suffolk had issue with engine
A plane that circled in airspace above Suffolk declared an emergency after suffering technical issues with one of its engines. The Norwegian Air Sweden flight took off from London Gatwick at 1.47pm on Friday but shortly after take off it declared
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Shop boarded up after car crashed through window
A town centre shop has been boarded up after a car crashed through the window. Police were called to New Look store in Sudbury at about 5pm on Friday. The car crashed into the shop front (Image: Contributed) The North Street shop was
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'No one should feel embarrassed': Pub offers warm space and hot drinks this winter
A pub in East Suffolk has announced it will be offering a warm space and free hot drinks to people struggling this winter. The Dooley Inn, in Felixstowe, made the announcement on social media explaining they would offer free refills to people who
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Inquest opens into death of man found at town harbour
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found at Lowestoft Harbour. Jason Hammond, 56, from Lowestoft, was found by emergency services on January 14 this year having been reported missing the day before. On January 13 he was
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Child as young as 10 amongst under 16s charged with arson in Suffolk
A child aged just 10 years old is amongst almost 30 under-16s that have been charged with arson offences in Suffolk in the last six years. Meanwhile the teenager who admitted to starting a fire at the Delphi factory in Sudbury in May this year
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North Stander: A time for cool, calm heads and a little refresh as we head to Bees
A very tough weekend for Town fans. The worst result of the season, a very disappointing performance, and our best defender out of action for weeks. Worrying times, certainly. But now is the time for cool, calm heads and not the frankly ridiculous
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Sizewell C creates youth council to hear views of young people
Pupils from Alde Valley Academy have joined the Sizewell C Youth Council. This initiative aims to provide the nuclear power project with insights into the needs of local young people. The students, from Years 7 to 11, will have regular meetings
