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Are you in our Christmas lights switch-on gallery?
Christmas has kicked off in a Suffolk town with an event that brightened up its shopping centre in preparation for festivities. In the first of a whole host of events this season, Charter Square and the arc shopping centre in Bury St Edmunds
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Young Town defender starts as Indonesia suffer heavy defeat in World Cup qualifying
Ipswich Town defender Elkan Baggott earned his 18th international cap this afternoon, but his Indonesia side were thrashed 5-1 by Iraq in their first World Cup qualifying match. Shin Tae-yong's men travelled to Basra for their opening game of Group
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Opening date for new crazy golf experience confirmed
The opening date for a new crazy golf experience in a Suffolk town has been confirmed. It was announced in October that Sneaky Links would open its doors in Brentgovel Street in Bury St Edmunds. A first of its kind for the town, the adults-only
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Body of man in 80s recovered from Suffolk river by emergency services
A body has been found in a river near a Suffolk village this afternoon following the search for a man in his 80s. Emergency services from across Suffolk were called to reports of an incident in Wickham Market Road at around 1pm. A spokesperson
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'It's not a bad thing' - Hirst on whether the break will help Town's internationals
George Hirst has said that the international break will help Town players representing their countries to rest while staying ‘switched on’. The striker, who previously spoke about his desire to represent England in the long-term future, has represented
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Former Town full-back set to leave Swedish giants after dramatic title win
Former Ipswich Town full-back Jonas Knudsen is set to depart Malmo after they were named Swedish Champions for the 23rd time. The 31-year-old left Town at the end of the 2018/19 season, allowing him to join the Allsvenskan side on a free transfer
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Train strikes could disrupt Christmas shopping trips for Suffolk travellers
Members of the train drivers' union ASLEF are to hold another week of industrial action at the start of December over their pay-claim, including a one-day strike on Greater Anglia. All ASLEF members will refuse to work any overtime from Friday
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'We have loved our time' - Pub landlords to step down after 20 years
Longstanding landlords of a Suffolk village pub have revealed they will be stepping down after two decades in charge. Charles Rogers and his wife Eilir have run The Dog in Grundisburgh for the last 20 years, becoming a prominent part of the village
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Suffolk turkey farmers pin hopes on cracking Christmas revival after terrible year
Around December 9 last year, Suffolk turkey farmer Chris Mobbs was hovering by the phone waiting for the usual last dash of orders. For three or four days in mid-December his phone is usually red-hot with calls - including from farmer friends who've
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Sizewell C to part-fund major new 17 mile water pipeline from Barsham to Saxmundham
Sizewell C is to help pay for a huge new water pipeline from Barsham on the Suffolk/Norfolk border to Saxmundham. The new nuclear plant planned for Leiston says it is starting formal talks this month with Essex and Suffolk Water - which is part
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Top Suffolk primary school and early years provider named at awards
The winners of the Primary School of the Year award and the Early Years Provider of the Year award, sponsored by Suffolk County Council, have been named at the Suffolk Education Awards 2023. Here, we find out more about this year's winners. Primary
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Huge emergency service presence for incident in Suffolk village
An incident in a Suffolk village prompted a large emergency service response. Suffolk Fire and Rescue were called to an incident in Wickham Market Road at 1pm. Three engines are attending the scene, two from Princes Street in Ipswich and one
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Man, 79, charged for breaching sexual harm prevention order
A 79-year-old man has been charged after breaching a sexual harm prevention order. Alan Weston, of Rookery Drive, in Beck Row, was arrested on Tuesday and taken to Bury St Edmunds police station. He has since been charged with three breaches
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Road reopens after car crashed into hedge
A busy road just outside a Suffolk town has reopened after a car crashed into a hedge. Police were called to the B1508 between Sudbury and Bures at about 11.30am on Thursday. A spokesman for Suffolk police said that a car crashed into a hedge
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Plans to build 13 new homes in Suffolk village submitted
Plans have been revealed to build 13 new homes in a Suffolk village. Property developer Barley Homes, which is owned by West Suffolk Council, has submitted the plans, which include four affordable homes on a piece of land in Rougham. Barley
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Ipswich Town hopeful Ed Sheeran and Fabio Wardley will perform at Portman Road
Ipswich Town chief executive Mark Ashton says he'd be disappointed if Portman Road didn't host big events for celebrity fans Ed Sheeran and Fabio Wardley in the near future. Global pop superstar Sheeran, who hails from Framlingham, has sponsored
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Harry Clarke: Every time I pull on the Ipswich Town shirt is a dream come true
Ipswich Town right-back Harry Clarke insists he will never take for granted the 'dream come true' feeling of representing his hometown club. The 22-year-old was born in Ipswich and came through the club's youth ranks before departing for Arsenal
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Could this much-loved pizza chain be bringing a restaurant back to Suffolk town?
A popular pizza chain could be set to bring back a restaurant to a Suffolk town after new signage has been put in place. Signs for a new Pizza Town restaurant have been put in place in Old Market Square in Sudbury. If the restaurant does
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Dessert chain withdraws plans for new restaurant in Suffolk town
A dessert chain has withdrawn plans for a restaurant in a Suffolk town. Kaspa's Dessert submitted proposals to West Suffolk Council in August to convert the former Oxfam store, in Bury St Edmunds' Cornhill, into a new branch. In documents
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Could flood barrier have saved hundreds flooded in Needham Market?
Suffolk residents have raised questions over whether a flood barrier proposed earlier in the year could have prevented scores of people being evacuated from their homes due to flooding. Needham Market was one of the worst-affected areas during
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Plans to retain servery shed at former home of Suffolk composer Benjamin Britten
Plans have been submitted for the retention of a timber servery shed at the Grade II-listed former home of famous Suffolk composer Benjamin Britten and tenor Peter Pears. Harry Young, representing Britten Pears Arts, has applied to East Suffolk
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Clean sheet for Burgess but Luongo misses a pen - Town duo feature in Australia win
Ipswich Town duo Cameron Burgess and Massimo Luongo both featured for Australia in their 7-0 win against Bangladesh in World Cup qualifying. The former was named in the starting lineup, while the latter was brought on for the second half of the
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How to get tickets for Romesh Ranganathan ahead of sold out UK tour
A well-known comedian and TV show host is bringing his show to Suffolk ahead of his UK tour next year. Romesh Ranganathan, best known for his deadpan comedy, sets off on his official 'Hustle' tour in January 2024 and will be performing warm up
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Suffolk Show charity organisers 'thrilled' as it scoops King's Award for Volunteers
The organisers of the Suffolk Show are over the moon after scooping the UK's highest honour for their voluntary efforts. The Suffolk Agricultural Association's (SAA) volunteers have been selected for a King’s Award for Voluntary Service for their
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Aldringham widow left ‘distraught’ after tractor stolen
A widow has been left ‘distraught’ after her late husband’s beloved vintage tractor was stolen. The classic SuperDexta Tractor (Registration Number 233URT) was stolen from a locked workshop at Birds Farm Bungalow, Aldringham, between 8.20am and
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Suffolk organisations supporting students' wellbeing recognised
The winners of the Suffolk Education Awards 2023 have been announced, and here we find out more about the organisations that won gold in the Outstanding Support for Students category and the Wellbeing Award category, sponsored by Active Suffolk.
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Property market predictions for 2024 revealed
Max Turner, head of new homes at Savills in Suffolk, discusses the firm’s housing market predictions for next year and beyond. It’s been somewhat of a rollercoaster 12 months for the UK’s housing market, with rising interest rates and the increase
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When will A140 be closed this weekend as third abnormal load transported
Parts of the A140 will be closed this weekend as a third abnormal load in transported across Suffolk. A 15-mile stretch of the A140 will be closed on Sunday as Suffolk Highways escorts a 221.8 tonnes turbine from Ipswich Waterfront to Eye Airfield
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Man wanted in connection with three burglaries
Police have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to in connection with three burglaries. Justin Cartwright is wanted by Essex Police in connection with ongoing robbery investigations in Colchester. During three separate incidents
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Man who tried to steal £700 worth of coats from TK Maxx appears in court
A man who attempted to steal more than £700 worth of coats from TK Maxx in Newmarket was told he was lucky to escape jail. Marian Draghici, 52, appeared in Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, on charges of theft of clothing to the value of
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Call for residents parking to be introduced in Suffolk seaside town's High Street
A Suffolk resident is appealing for residents' parking to be introduced in a seaside town's high street to make it easier for motorists with mobility issues. Aldeburgh Town Council debated the request from a member of the public in relation to
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Nursing and scouting heroes among six awarded British Empire Medal
Suffolk's unsung heroes were celebrated yesterday at the British Empire Medal (BEM) Investiture ceremony held by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk. Six residents were bestowed with their BEM medals in a ceremony at The Racing Stables in
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Campaign launched after fears airbase set to host nuclear weapons
A legal campaign has been launched over fears an RAF base could be set to host nuclear weapons. The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) is legally challenging development works at RAF Lakenheath which it believes are being prepared to station
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Michael Cole opinion: Why I'm not down on Netflix's The Crown
“The Crown” is well written, well directed and has been mostly well-acted. The first two “seasons” of Netflix’s royal saga, starring Claire Foy as the wise, winning and beautiful young Queen Elizabeth II, were brilliant advertisements for the
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Opinion: Therese Coffey now needs to re-connect with her Suffolk constituents
This week's reshuffle saw the end of the government career of Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey - at least for now. Dr Coffey was actually the longest continually-serving member of the government having originally joined the Front Bench as a junior
