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'We haven't got round to spending it!': Former Suffolk head's Bargain Hunt win
One of Suffolk's best-known retired headteachers has shown he still has a head for figures by winning the BBC's Bargain Hunt show. Former Northgate and Sudbury High head Neil Watts took part in the programme with his wife Sadie - and scooped a
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Jury begins deliberations for trial of man accused of murder
The jury are now deliberating on the case of a Leiston man accused of murder by stabbing another man to death out of jealousy. A judge finished summarising all the evidence for the case of Oskars Kantors, 29, at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday.
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A record even Pep's treble winners can't match - Town top 2023 goalscorers chart
No team in the 92 has scored more competitive goals than Ipswich Town, with the Blues ranking ahead of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Despite the Cityzens winning the Premier League, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League last season, their
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Much-loved Suffolk pub to undergo refurbishment following application grant
A pub in Suffolk has been granted permission to make refurbishments internally and externally. Red Lion Pub in Martlesham has been granted planning permission by East Suffolk Council to undergo work. Due to the premises being a listed building
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Inquest begins into death of Woodbridge father killed in Tanzania plane crash
An inquest has opened into the death of a father-of-three from Woodbridge who was killed during after a plane crash in Tanzania last year. Jonathan Rose was one of 43 people on board the Precision Air flight which crashed into Lake Victoria on
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Road near Suffolk town to shut for pothole repairs
A road near a Suffolk town is set to close for pothole repairs. The B1508 Bures Road will be be shut between Little Cornard and Bures, near Sudbury, on Wednesday to allow for work to be carried out. Closures will be in place along the St
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Oscar's nose for truffles unearths top prize at UK championships
A dog from Orford with the nose for a tasty treat placed third in the UK Truffle Dog Championships. Last weekend, Nina Roe from Orford and her black Labrador Oscar travelled up to East Sussex to put Oscar’s skills to the test for the very first
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Suffolk's top companies see turnovers soar by 16% - despite huge economic challenges
Suffolk has been revealed as a "hotbed for enterprise" in a new report. Grant Thornton's annual survey of Suffolk-based businesses shows the turnover of the top 100 up 15.8% to £6.7bn. The 100 featured in the accountancy giant's Suffolk Ltd
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Revealed: The Suffolk restaurants to win in the Good Food Awards this year
Three Suffolk restaurants have been recognised in a prestigious food guide. The Good Food Awards has revealed its 2024 winners, celebrating independent business across the country for their culinary excellence. Voted for by the public, Suffolk
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Cameron Humphreys features as Town under-21's win friendly clash against Cambridge
Cameron Humphreys featured for Ipswich Town's under-21's in a friendly match against Cambridge United this afternoon. The midfielder had been linked with a loan move over the summer but ended up staying at Portman Road to fight for a place in the
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'It's not a phone call we're expecting' - McKenna on Chelsea loanee Hutchinson
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says he has no real fears that exciting loan talent Omari Hutchinson will be recalled by parent club Chelsea in January. In his first proper season of senior football, the 20-year-old winger has displayed an
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All the free parking in East Suffolk this festive season
Christmas shoppers and visitors to festive events across parts of Suffolk can enjoy free parking in council-owned car parks on selected dates. East Suffolk council is offering free parking from 3pm to coincide with Christmas lights 'switch ons
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New two-year-old cheetah arrives at Suffolk zoo
A Suffolk zoo has announced the arrival of a new big cat who travelled from mainland Europe. Africa Alive shared a post on social media welcoming Duma the cheetah to Kessingland, near Lowestoft. The two-year-old female big cat came from Zoo
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Suffolk village pub announces sudden closure
A pub in a village near Sudbury has announced its sudden closure. The White Hart in Boxford announced on social media that it was closing "for the foreseeable future". In December last year, the pub was taken over by Spectre Leisure.
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Alert issued for Suffolk towns after heavy rainfall threatens further flooding
More flooding could be possible in several Suffolk towns today after Storm Debi hit the county. The Environment Agency has issued a warning after Stowmarket and Needham Market experienced heavy rainfall yesterday morning. This follows on from
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Suffolk campaigners' 'joy' as 'disinterested' environment secretary Coffey resigns
Environmental campaigners in Suffolk were 'exploding with joy' to be 'getting rid' of an environment secretary who seemed to be 'disinterested' in nature after Therese Coffey announced her resignation from the position. During her tenure, which
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Controversial land with permission for 35 homes on sale for £2m
Land at a site that has been the subject of a controversial planning application has been put up for sale for over £2 million. The land, located at Victoria Mill Road in Framlingham, is up for offer on Rightmove with a price tag of £2,250,000.
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Verdict on Oskars Kantors Leiston murder trial expected this week
A judge has begun summing up in the case of a Leiston man accused of stabbing another man fuelled by jealousy. All the evidence in the case of Oskars Kantors, 29, has now been heard at Ipswich Crown Court. He is accused of murdering 41-year-old
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Woman, 36, died after waiting 10 hours for ambulance to arrive
The region's ambulance service has apologised to the family of a 36-year-old Suffolk woman who died after waiting 10 hours for treatment. A prevention of future deaths report has revealed the delay meant lifesaving treatment could not be given
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'We're like a family' - Chelsea loanee Omari Hutchinson on his time at Town
Omari Hutchinson says he's delighted to be part of the Ipswich Town 'family' following a footballing journey that has already seen him cross paths with the likes of Brazilian legend Pele and current England star Bukayo Saka. Sent out on loan by
