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Historic gothic cottage next to Bury St Edmunds Cathedral for sale
A magnificent three-storey townhouse which sits next to Bury St Edmunds Cathedral is on the market at a guide price of £485,000. Norman Tower Cottage is a former office, constructed and occupied in the 1850s by Thomas Farrow. Farrow was stonemason
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Hamster fleeing cat rescued with pint glass by pub-goers
A stray hamster had a lucky escape after it was rescued by pub-goers using a pint glass. The group were outside The Shakers pub in West Street in Harwich, a town in Essex, when they saw a one-year-old Syrian hamster being chased down the road
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Kitchen fully up and running at Framlingham bakery
A Suffolk bakery group is now fully operational after the completion of the kitchen at its latest store. Two Magpies, which owns a number of stores across the region, began operating from the former Barclay's Bank in Market Square earlier this
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'Happy to take part in this great project' - Former Town forward joins Greek side
Former Ipswich Town forward Balint Bajner has joined Greek amateur side Episkopi, who play in the Rethymno FCA First Division. The 33-year-old returned to football back in February when he joined his hometown club of Haladás, who play in the second-tier
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Council reviewing road maintenance plans
A Suffolk council has confirmed it is reviewing its road maintenance standards in order to keep roads safe for use. Paul West, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for Ipswich, operational highways and flooding, has confirmed the authority
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Energy firm launches graduate and trainee roles in East Anglia
ScottishPower is offering a number of new jobs across East Anglia as part of its early career programme. The energy company is looking to fill 325 positions, including over 200 trainee roles and more than 100 graduate placements. The roles
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Overturned lorry blocked A12 after crash
A lorry overturned following a crash on the A12 in Suffolk on Wednesday. The road was closed northbound between Junction 31 at Holton St Mary and Junction 32A at Capel St Mary for the recovery of vehicles. National Highways posted on X, formerly
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Mosque plan for vacant town building given go-ahead by council
Plans for a vacant building in Bury St Edmunds to be transformed into mosque for the town's growing Muslim community have been given the go-ahead by a council. West Suffolk Council has approved change of use plans by applicant Abdul Rashid on
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Plea date set for Anita Rose murder accused
A 55-year-old man charged with the murder of a mum-of-six in Brantham will enter a plea to the charge next year. Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday afternoon. The 55-year-old has been charged with
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Suffolk 'baby' declared dead at birth celebrates his 99th birthday
A man from Beccles who was declared dead at birth has now celebrated his 99th birthday. When David Thompson arrived in the world on 10 weeks early on October 10, 1925, the doctor present did not give him long. In fact, they were so sure that the
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Primary school praised for early years and SEND provision as Ofsted visit
A west Suffolk village primary school is celebrating after praise from Ofsted inspectors who found it was 'outstanding' in three grades. Wickhambrook Primary Academy, part of the Unity Schools Partnership, was visited by the education watchdog
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35-year-old drink driver handed 40 month ban
A Newmarket man has been banned from driving for more than three years after being found over nearly twice the legal limit. Vaishakh Nair, of Nimbus Way, was stopped on Fordham Road, in Newmarket, in August and given a breathalyser test by officers
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New 24-hour McDonald's opens near Suffolk town
A new 24-hour McDonald's has officially opened in a Suffolk town. The new 100 seater restaurant is now in operation at Suffolk Business Park, next to the A14, near Bury St Edmunds. Carol Rogers, who now operates 21 McDonald's in Norfolk and
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Former Town midfielder makes return to League Two club in coaching role
Former Ipswich Town midfielder Anthony Wordsworth has returned to Colchester United to become a coach in their academy. The 35-year-old made close to 200 appearances for the Essex side after coming through their ranks and has now been appointed
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55-year-old appears in court charged with murder of Anita Rose
A 55-year-old man charged with the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham has appeared at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court. Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, will now appear at Ipswich Crown Court this afternoon for a preliminary hearing. A plea and trial
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Dara O'Shea says Town need to handle the pressure as wait for first win continues
Ipswich Town defender Dara O’Shea has stressed that his side need to handle the pressure as their wait for a first Premier League win goes on. The Blues currently have four points from their first eight games of the season, all of which have come
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City Watch: Budget looms large for investors
Andrew Mann from JM Finn looks ahead to the upcoming UK budget and what it will mean for investors. I’m sorry to mention it again, but the up-coming budget, now only a week away, remains the focus of attention. The UK market hasn’t exactly
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Three 'majestic' peafowl chicks arrive at museum
Three peafowl chicks have arrived at a mid Suffolk museum as part of a celebration of the UK's culinary heritage. The chicks were donated to the Food Museum in Stowmarket in October by Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Wherstead. The arrival
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5 cosy cafes to visit in Suffolk this autumn
There is no better way to enjoy your autumn than visiting a café with friends. Here are five cosy Suffolk cafes perfect for a coffee date. Ivy and Bond Tea Room and Courtyard Based in Hall Street in Long Melford, Ivy and Bond Tea Room
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Remembering Sudbury's Ted Ingilby, traditional paint maker and one-time BBC expert
The community is remembering a man whose eye for colour was legendary, who devoted his life to the art of paint making – and who once featured as an expert on the BBC show Antiques Road Trip. Even in his later years, Ted Ingilby could often be
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Historic house said to have been visited by Dickens for sale for £1.25 million
An historic Ipswich property which is said to have been visited by Charles Dickens is up for sale for £1.25 million. The Old Neptune Inn on Fore Street is a Grade II* listed medieval merchant’s house and one of the oldest residential buildings
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Last darts at the Half Moon pub in Walton, Suffolk
Darts players at the Half Moon pub in Walton stood on the oche there for the last time last night (October 22) for their final match before their local closes on Friday. The pub has run competitive darts teams for more than 60 years in the Felixstowe
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Watch: KOA podcast special - FPL GW8 scores and what's happened to Haaland?
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after a low-scoring gameweek eight. The boys look at their team and discuss Erling Haaland, who blanked for the third weekend in a row as Manchester City won at Wolves. Ross was made
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Severe delays on A14 as police called to broken-down vehicle
Drivers are being warned of severe delays on the A14 this morning. Police have been called to a broken-down vehicle in the westbound carriageway near Sproughton. According to the A14 Traffic Cameras drivers have come to a standstill.
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Man suffered head injuries while trying defuse argument in pub beer garden
A man suffered head injuries during an assault in a pub beer garden. Police were called to the Purple Dog, in Eld Lane, in Colchester at about 10.30pm on Friday, October 11. It was reported to officers that a man attempted to defuse an argument
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Drivers warned as key route near village to be closed for four days
Drivers are being warned of disruption while a busy route in and out of a Suffolk village is closed. The B1508, Sudbury Road, just outside Bures will be closed between 8am and 6pm from Monday, October 28 to Friday, October 31. According to
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'It is time for it to happen' - Council to consider governance structure change
Councillors at a district council are set to consider a motion on whether its governance structure should change. Babergh District Council currently operates with a cabinet model, but could switch to a committee system under new proposals.
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Time Team heading back to Suffolk's Sutton Hoo after major Anglo-Saxon dig
More secrets are set to be uncovered at Sutton Hoo next summer when Time Team returns for further investigations into the site's past. This summer a four-week excavation uncovered the missing fragments of a 6th century Byzantine bucket, as well
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OPINION: Westminster needs to do a better job delivering quality public services.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Ipswich Borough Council and the NHS Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care Board had dropped longstanding plans to build a new super surgery on the site of the former Tooks bakery on Old Norwich Road, Ipswich
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26 players used in various combos... McKenna yearns for 'consistency and continuity'
Ipswich Town have taken four points from their opening eight Premier League games. Kieran McKenna assessed the bigger picture after Saturday’s disappointing 2-0 home loss to Everton... Eight games into the Premier League season and already Kieran
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Parking attendants give tickets to elderly patients waiting for jabs at surgery
A Suffolk council's parking attendants have been accused of lacking "compassion and common sense" for issuing tickets to elderly people visiting a surgery to be vaccinated. Businessman Pat Betts, who owns Framlingham-based manufacturer Hatcher
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'It is a great community' - Town warden leaves role after 18 years
A town warden has spoken of the "hugely rewarding" benefits of the role and praised the community as he leaves his job after almost two decades. Bradley Smith, 36, has decided to depart his role at Sudbury Town Council where he has taken on a
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Gaza kite-flying event held in Woodbridge to show solidarity
Children and families gathered in Woodbridge park for a mass kite-flying event. The event, held on October 20, was part of a coordinated national demonstration in support of the children of Gaza who have been living without basic supplies, medical
