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Suspect 'likely to have burns' after setting fire to two cars in mid Suffolk
Police are appealing for information after two cars were set alight in mid Suffolk. On Friday, October 25, at just before 1am, a Ford Focus and a Ford Fiesta were set alight behind a property on The Chestnuts in Rickinghall. The suspect pulled
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Watch: Our Brentford vs Ipswich Town preview - head to head, line-ups and predictions
Alex Jones and Stuart Watson look ahead to Ipswich Town's trip to Brentford in the Premier League in our Boot Room video. The duo discuss the key talking points going into the game as Kieran McKenna's men take on Thomas Frank's side, who are 13th
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Two lorries issued with traffic offence reports after wrongful parking
Two lorries were issued with offence reports after breaking restrictions in an east Suffolk town. The lorries were parked up in Langer Road in Felixstowe, exceeding the weight limit of 7.5 tons. Felixstowe and Woodbridge Police issued the drivers
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Landowners' group calls for focus on rural growth amid fears of crippling tax rises
A landowners' group is lobbying Suffolk's MPs ahead of the October 30 Autumn Budget to try to ensure that rural businesses aren't targeted for crippling tax rises. Cath Crowther - who heads up Country Land and Business Association (CLA) East -
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Police called to investigate assault on SEND pupil at Suffolk school
Police were called in to investigate an assault on an 11-year-old pupil at a Suffolk school. Suffolk Police have carried out an investigation into the incident at Felixstowe School in High Street in which a pupil with special educational needs
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Data has helped Brentford defy the odds - but their 'secret sauce' is something else
Ipswich Town are back on the road this weekend as they take on Brentford in the Premier League. Alex Jones takes a look at the Bees. Brentford secured promotion to the Premier League back in 2021 (Image: PA) The journey up Brentford aren
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Watch: KOA podcast - Can Town sting the Bees or will it be three defeats in a row?
Stuart Watson, Alex Jones and Mark Heath are back to discuss Ipswich Town’s trip to Brentford this weekend in the latest Kings of Anglia podcast. The boys chat about Leif Davis’ new deal, plus what we learned from yesterday’s press conferences.
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Half term bonus tokens in the EADT to win sports equipment for your school
If you are collecting the Sports Equipment for Schools tokens from the EADT then don’t forget to keep collecting them over half term. From Monday 28 October to Saturday 2 November, there will be eight bonus tokens printed in paper every single
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Stats show Premier League's most strictly refereed sides - results may surprise you
New stats reveal which Premier League sides are refereed most strictly and most leniently - and the results may surprise you. talkSPORT BET have compiled a league table after the first eight games of the top tier season, ranking every side on the
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Ex-Town player sacked by League Two club - with surprise replacement appointed
Former Ipswich Town wide man Mark Kennedy has been sacked as manager of League Two side Swindon Town. The ex-Republic of Ireland international ended his playing career at Portman Road, having made made 37 appearances for the Blues after joining
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£40K worth of equipment stolen in a second linked robbery
About £40,000 of equipment has been stolen following a burglary at a bowls club in Suffolk. Lawn mowers, strimmers and other heavy machinery has been stolen following the burglary at Stowupland Bowls Club which happened between 2.30pm on Tuesday
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Five of the spookiest places in Suffolk
Suffolk is steeped in history, so it is no surprise that some tales of the county are eerie, supernatural or just plain spooky. Here are some of Suffolk's spookiest spots. 1. The Nutshell Bury St Edmunds The Nutshell, The Traverse, Bury
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Former Ipswich Town footballer denies attempting to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis
A former Ipswich Town footballer has denied attempting to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis through Stansted Airport. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who played for the Suffolk team between 2011 and 2013, is charged with importing Class B drugs together with
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Suffolk's top farmers revealed at glittering awards ceremony in Ipswich
Suffolk farmers expressed pride and delight last night as they picked up the county's top agricultural awards at a glittering evening ceremony. They faced tough competition at Suffolk Agricultural Association's (SAA) annual awards event to be crowned
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Officers searching for driver after crash closed road for eight hours
Police are searching for the driver of a car after a crash in a Suffolk village. Emergency services were called at about 11.40pm on Thursday to the B1122 Middleton Road in Yoxford. The crash happened close to the railway level crossing in
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'We love vinyl and love music' - New bar opens in town centre
A couple behind a new town centre bar who "love vinyl and love music" say they want to offer "something a bit different" for residents. Fred's Bar and Vinyl officially opened its doors in Old Fox Yard in Stowmarket on Wednesday, following a soft
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Prepare to be frightened as Suffolk's scariest house celebrates 10th anniversary
Visitors are set for a wail of a time when "Suffolk's scariest house" opens its doors once again for its Halloween guests, marking the 10th anniversary that it has been welcoming the public. This year, Lorrie Thackeray has created an extra surprise
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Halesworth newsagent with Ed the parrot thanked for Home News Delivery month
As Home News Delivery Month draws to a close, we are once again thanking the many newsagents and local shops who put the hours in to bring our local, independent journalism straight to your door. Each day, thousands of copies of the East Anglian
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Woman who falsely claimed more than £4,800 in council tax support is fined
A west Suffolk woman who falsely claimed more than £4,800 in council tax support has been fined. Tara Tucker, 36 of Shipp Close, Little Wratting, near Haverhill, appeared at Cambridge Magistrates Court on October 15, when she admitted to two offences
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A Boxing Day belter which saw Town go top with win at the Bees
Ross Halls takes a look at a classic encounter against Brentford ahead of Ipswich Town's trip to the Bees this weekend.... This week, we throwback to the Championship clash between the two sides when Mick McCarthy's men secured an impressive 4-
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Coat of arms donated by King of Italy is restored to 16th century Suffolk pub
A coat of arms donated to an historic 16th century Suffolk pub by the King of Italy has been restored to its rightful place on the front of the building. Woodbridge mayor Robin Sanders formally unveiled the coat of arms of the House of Savoy on
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Popular fireworks display cancelled
A popular fireworks display has been cancelled, organisers have announced. The event, which was expected to be held at Colchester Rugby Club, was due to be held on Sunday, November 3. However the rugby club announced on its website that the
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A Suffolk road is being closed for a week
Drivers are being warned that a road in Suffolk will be closed for the entirety of next week. The Street in Middleton will be closed between 8am and 6pm from Monday, October 28 until Friday, November 1. It is closed to complete carriageway
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'They're a formidable team at home' - McKenna on trip to Brentford
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna knows his team are taking on a Brentford side that are 'formidable at home' tomorrow afternoon. The Blues, still winless after eight Premier League games, are looking to bounce back from successive defeats to
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Two Suffolk council leaders named best in country as awards ceremony looms
The leaders of Suffolk's two largest councils have both been included in the six-strong shortlist for the Leader of the Year award from a national body. The Local Government Information Unit has shortlisted Suffolk County Council leader Matthew
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Garden Centre announces Santa Paws experience for dogs this Christmas
Dog lovers will be able to bring their pet pooch to meet 'Santa Paws' at a new festive experience. Dobbies will be holding events at its Bury St Edmunds garden centres and will be allowing visitor's furry companions to join them on a magical journey
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New educational centre to open next month
A new educational and skills centre is set top open in Suffolk town centre next month. The new Personal and Professional Learning centre is expected to open in Haverhill High Street on Monday, November 4. On Wednesday, some of the adult learners
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Essex man admits stalking former partner
A man who bombarded his ex-partner with malicious messages on fake Facebook has been locked up over the weekend while a judge decides his fate. Mark Wiggett also falsely told the woman’s bosses at a care home that she was a drug user and made untrue
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Road off A12 closed as emergency services called to crash
A road off the A12 in a Suffolk village is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called at about 11.40pm on Thursday to the B1122 Middleton Road in Yoxford. The crash happened close to the railway level
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Community leader feels 'hands are tied' over new homes given the go-ahead
A community leader said he feels a council's 'hands are tied' by national policy as plans for nearly 60 new homes were given the go-ahead in a Suffolk village. Persimmon Homes plans for 59 homes on land to the west of Ixworth Road in Thurston were
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Drug driver who sparked suspicion in Tesco car park jailed
A 52-year-old drug driver who was arrested after a member of the public was concerned about his driving in the car park at Tesco's in Stowmarket has been jailed for 30 months. Dragomir Draganov was found in possession of two bags of cocaine and
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'Everything had to be perfect' - Leif Davis on new deal, England and Kalvin Phillips
The last few days have been particularly big for defender Leif Davis, who extended his contract at Ipswich Town until 2028. There hasn’t been loads of speculation about his future, aside from the odd vague link, but coming into the final year of
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Hearing set for former police officer accused of non-consensual sex
A former Suffolk police officer has been accused of sexual misconduct. A misconduct hearing will take place next year into the allegations against former Police Constable Benjamin Hart. The allegations say the former officer attended a ‘leaving
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Why you may see gritters on Suffolk roads this week
With winter on its way, drivers may start to see gritters travelling along Suffolk roads. Despite weather temperatures not reaching the threshold gritters will be undertaking dry runs so drivers can familiarise themselves with gritting routes
