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Man charged with murder following death of Anita Rose
A 55-year-old has been charged with murder following the death of Anita Rose in Brantham. Roy Barclay, 55, of no fixed abode, was charged with murder on Tuesday evening. He was charged after being arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday morning
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Man dies at the scene of a fatal three-car crash
A man has died following a crash involving three cars on a major carriageway. Emergency services were called to the crash at just after 9.30 am to the northbound carriageway of the A12 at Kelvedon, Colchester. The report shows three cars,
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OPINION: Labour and Greens condemn pensioners and motorists to cuts and tax rises
On Thursday of last week, Suffolk County councillors had the opportunity to stand united against the Labour government’s cuts to Winter Fuel Payments. These cruel and unnecessary cuts will see the support currently received by more than 177,000
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Award-winning pub to host five-course wine dinner with expert
A pub nestled in one of the most picturesque areas of the county is treating guests to a special dinner with a wine expert. The Sun Inn is a two AA Rosette pub in Dedham, a village on the Suffolk and Essex border, and is known for its award-winning
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'The biggest stage in the world' - Town's Jack Taylor discusses the Premier League
Ipswich Town midfielder Jack Taylor can feel the difference between the Premier League and the Championship, although he’s confident that his side will soon click as they continue to search for their first win of the season. The Blues have drawn
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Historic 16th century Suffolk inn will unveil coat of arms donated by Italian royals
Over the centuries, the historic 16th century Bull Inn in Woodbridge has had connections with royalty from across Europe, including the German Kaiser and the Viceroy of India. On Wednesday, the hotel will be renewing its connections with another
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Colchester Leisure Park 'confident' of finding new tenant after Cineworld withdrawal
Councillors are "confident" that a new tenant will be found for a cinema at Colchester Leisure Park after Cineworld withdrew. The chain - which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US in 2022 - was due to be an anchor tenant at the
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Drivers warned of delays as four abnormal loads to be escorted through Suffolk
Drivers in Suffolk are being warned of delays this week as four abnormal loads make their way across the A14. The four abnormal loads start on Wednesday and continue on until Friday on both the A14 and A12. From 9am on Wednesday one of the
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Brewer Adnams looking for new tenants for Suffolk pub that has closed after 200 years
A brewery is searching for the "right people" to secure the future success of a Suffolk pub that is set to close on Friday after more than 200 years. Earlier this week, this newspaper revealed how landlord James Dixson announced on social media
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Driver caught speeding at nearly 130mph on A12
Speed cameras clocked a driver travelling at nearly 130mph on the A12. The driver was caught speeding on Tuesday morning at Wickham Market. They were clocked travelling at 129mph at around 9.53am. READ MORE: Pair sought by police in connection
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Suffolk accountancy expert suggests some actions that can be taken before Budget day
Householders and business owners should avoid knee-jerk reactions ahead of the Budget but there are some things they can look at, an accountancy expert suggests. Becky Ames, a partner at accountancy firm Larking Gowen's Ipswich office, has cautioned
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Chance to own two homes as properties head to auction for £900k
Two homes in west Suffolk are heading under the hammer in what is described as a rare opportunity for buyers. The properties are located at 38 and 40 Turnpike Road in Red Lodge, a village near Newmarket, and will be auctioned off together on Wednesday
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Former Essex County Council leader and jailbird Lord Hanningfield has died
One of East Anglia's most controversial council leaders who ended up in prison for fiddling expenses has died at the age of 84. Lord Hanningfield was leader of Essex County Council from 2000 to 2010 and was a Conservative spokesman in the House
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Sled Zeppelin to Kieran McSpreader - the gritters keeping Suffolk safe this winter
Gritney Houston, Spread Sheeran and Declan Ice are just some of the names of the new gritters keeping drivers across Suffolk safe this winter. A competition to name the 38 new gritters was launched earlier this year at the Suffolk Show with the
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Pair sought by police in connection with a theft as CCTV released
CCTV has been released of two men police want to speak to in connection to a theft in a Suffolk town. Police are appealing to speak to the two men pictured after a purse was stolen from the Tesco car park in Springlands Way in Sudbury. READ
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'A brilliant night' - Suffolk pro boxing quartet all win on historic Ipswich show
Suffolk's fledgling professional boxers all had their hands raised as the sport returned to the county at Trinity Park over the weekend. In what was the first professional boxing show in Suffolk since May 2018, rising local stars Eilish Tierney
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Suffolk bosses now more worried about corporation tax rises than about inflation
Suffolk companies are increasingly worried that a hike in tax on their profits will be on the cards when the new chancellor delivers her first Budget on October 30, according to a survey. Suffolk Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) shows
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'The best fans I've played in front of' - Leif Davis on signing a new deal at Town
Despite all the big-money signings that Ipswich Town made over the summer, there’s an argument that Leif Davis remains their biggest asset. The left-back, who signed for them in League One and helped secure promotion to the Championship, bagged
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Road closed after two vehicle crash
A road near a Suffolk village is closed following a two vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the B1070 near East Bergholt at about 9am on Tuesday. A spokeswoman for the Suffolk Police, said officers remain at the scene. Drivers
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Delivery car seized in town after driver caught without insurance
A delivery car was seized in a Suffolk town after the driver was caught without the appropriate insurance. Police pulled over a delivery car in Langley Avenue in Felixstowe on Tuesday morning. READ MORE: A12 reopens in both directions after
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Memories of spectacular air show as base celebrates 90 years in Suffolk
A base renowned for its spectacular air shows has been lauded as an "integral part of life" in Suffolk as it marks its 90th anniversary. RAF Mildenhall opened on October 16, 1934, and was officially dedicated by King George V three days later.
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Suffolk couple still have the wind in their sails after meeting at sea 70 years ago
A Suffolk couple met while at sea on a trip to South Africa - and their love is still going strong 70 years later. Dick Bizzey met the then Libby Boston, both 96, while he was a second officer in the merchant navy on board HMS Umtali. Libby
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Five fireworks shows you shouldn't miss this November
As the colder months draw in, the countdown to bonfire night begins. Here are five firework shows in Suffolk that are worth visiting. 1. Ipswich Fireworks Where: Trinity Park, Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich IP3 8UH When: Saturday, November
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Inquest finds mechanic suffered rare complication to pacemaker surgery
The family of a Center Parcs mechanic who died from a rare complication of pacemaker surgery have thanked the doctors who tried to save him. On Monday, the inquest of Nicholas Papworth was heard at Suffolk Coroners’ Court in Ipswich. After
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A12 reopened after air ambulance called to crash
The A12 has been reopened after the air ambulance was called to a serious crash. Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway of the A12 between junction 23 at Kelvedon and junction 24 at Feering at about 10.30am following a serious
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Town Under-18s head coach set to join arch-rivals Norwich
Ipswich Town Under-18s head coach Olly Lee is set to join arch-rivals Norwich City. The 33-year-old, who played for the likes of Birmingham City, Luton Town, Hearts and Gillingham during his playing career, moved to Suffolk back in January to take
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Person taken to hospital after A12 crash
A person was taken to hospital following a crash which blocked part of the A12 in east Suffolk. Emergency services were called to reports of a collision in Frostenden, near Southwold, at around 2.30pm on Monday. Three vehicles were involved
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WATCH: Moment car explodes damaging home and garage
The moment a car exploded in a Suffolk housing estate has been caught on camera. Firefighters were called to tackle the blaze in Kempson Drive in Great Cornard, near Sudbury, during the early hours of Monday morning. As a result of the fire
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Suffolk nursery set to close just before Christmas due to "financial difficulties"
A Suffolk nursery will be closing just before Christmas as the childcare sector struggles to survive, leaving parents to find alternative provision for their children. YMCA Childcare Grundisburgh is set to shut on Friday, December 20 after exploring
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School's plans for dormitory block causes concern in Suffolk village
Villagers are voicing fears over plans for a new dormitory block at an independent school which they say will have a detrimental impact on community life. People living in Great Finborough, near Stowmarket, have voiced their concerns in response
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Warning after spate of fuel thefts from lorries parked on A14
Lorry drivers are being warned after a spate of fuel thefts while drivers are parked up in laybys on the A14 in Suffolk. The warning comes after a number of vehicles had diesel stolen from their tanks overnight. Thefts were reported from HGV's
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Special treat for Suffolk magazine subscribers at Blackthorpe Barn Christmas shop
Suffolk magazine subscribers were the first to see the iconic Christmas shop at Blackthorpe Barn last week in the first of many exclusive subscriber events we are planning for magazine and East Anglian Daily Times readers. Subscribers Linda Stuart
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Affordable housing development opens on former school site
Nearly 40 affordable homes have been constructed at the site of a former school. Stowmarket Middle School, in Childer Road, closed in 2015 after Suffolk County Council decided to change to a two tier education system. Two years after the
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Legal challenge over railway station car park goes to High Court
A legal challenge against a railway car park compared to the "Berlin Wall" is being taken to the High Court. The Dedham Vale Society has accused Greater Anglia of extending the car park at Manningtree railway station, on the Suffolk and Essex
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Tory-run Suffolk County Council demands reversal of controversial winter fuel cuts
Conservative-run Suffolk County Council is to write to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to demand the Government reverses its decision to cut winter fuel payments for thousands of pensioners. Suffolk County Council is demanding the government reverses
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'Wonderful' great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday with surprise party
A great-grandmother who has enjoyed cycling for 99 years of her life has turned 100 in style. Family and friends of Betty Storey, from Felixstowe, threw a surprise party at the town's rugby club in Mill Lane at the weekend ahead of her big day
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What can McKenna do? Looking at the changes Town can make after consecutive defeats
Ipswich Town have struggled in their last two Premier League games, losing 4-1 away at West Ham and 2-0 at home to Everton. Injuries have limited the changes that manager Kieran McKenna can make going into Saturday’s game against Brentford – but
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World Menopause Day highlighted by Suffolk Libraries
Suffolk Libraries marked World Menopause Day by highlighting the support available through the Menopause & Me project. World Menopause Day, organised by The International Menopause Society, fell on Friday, October 18. Its mission is to raise
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£800,000 Generation Green 2 project will introduce 42k young people to nature
A Suffolk charity is helping young disadvantaged students connect with nature in a £4.5 million project. The Field Studies Council is one of the key organisations involved in the Generation Green 2 project, which is set to provide over 41,500 nature
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Two new deacons ordained by Church of England in Suffolk
Two new deacons have been ordained by the Church of England in Suffolk. They were ordained by the Rt Revd Martin Seeley, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, at a service on October 16 in St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich. Revd Gregor Purdie
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Haverhill rider Karen Tennent wins at Horse of the Year Show
A Haverhill rider and her horse have won a national championship. Amateur rider Karen Tennent and Robin Vestey's horse, Harley, beat strong competition at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the Birmingham NEC. The pair took the
