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Serving Suffolk police officer denies sexually assaulting woman
A serving Suffolk police officer has appeared in court to deny sexually assaulting a woman. Kevin Horton, an inspector with Suffolk police, appeared at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with one count of sexual assault. The 54-year-old
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Blues return from international break - Watch our West Brom v Ipswich Town preview
Alex Jones and Ross Halls look ahead to Ipswich Town's trip to West Brom in the Championship in our Boot Room video. Kieran McKenna's side are second in the table and currently unbeaten in their last 12 league games. They face a Carlos Corberán
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5 more markets and fairs you don't want to miss in Suffolk this Christmas
Christmas Day is just over a month away meaning there is still just enough time to find the perfect gift. Sometimes the best place to find a gift can be a Christmas market, with numerous stalls to browse and a festive atmosphere to enjoy.
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Lillian, 98, goes viral online as her Christmas video nears five MILLION views
A 98-year-old care home resident in Bury St Edmunds has amazed millions of people online with her Christmas wreath tutorial. The video of Lillian Currell, from Marham House Care Home in the west Suffolk town, painting the Christmas decoration
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Flooding expected in parts of Suffolk as more warnings issued
The Environment Agency has issued further flood warnings across Suffolk as alerts stay in place due to high tides. Earlier on Friday a new alert was issued for Leiston whilst alerts remained along the Suffolk coast in Felixstowe and Southwold.
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Rural vote 'will be key' in General Election, NFU leader tells Suffolk farmers
The countryside vote will be key at next year's General Election, a farming leader has told Suffolk farmers. National Farmers' Union (NFU) deputy president Tom Bradshaw told members gathered for the county's annual general meeting at Fynn Valley
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Euston Estate director set to move up the road to much larger Elveden Estate
The director of an ancient Suffolk estate is set to move a few miles up the road - to run the larger neighbouring estate. Andrew Blenkiron is currently director of the 10,500-acre Euston Estate in west Suffolk, which is owned by the Duke of Grafton
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Watch: Expert insight on West Brom - "I generally see all results happening"
Ross Halls is joined by West Bromwich Albion reporter Joe Chapman to get the lowdown on the Baggies ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town at the Hawthorns tomorrow. Kieran McKenna's side return from the international break riding
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Suffolk farmers head into 'bleak' winter after disastrous autumn sowing season
Suffolk and north Essex farmers are facing what could turn out to be their worst autumn sowing season yet - as they count the cost of Storms Babet and Ciaran. A horrendously wet autumn has left fields waterlogged - but the full effects of Babet
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FatFace staff left 'shaken' after being threatened by knife-wielding robber
Staff at a Woodbridge clothes shop were left shaken after being threatened by a knife-wielding robber who demanded money. The incident happened at FatFace in the Thoroughfare in the east Suffolk town on Thursday at 5.30pm when a man entered the
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Secondary school has 'improved considerably' as watchdog rates it 'good'
A west Suffolk secondary school that was previously told it needed to make changes has 'improved considerably' according to the education watchdog. Sybil Andrews Academy on the Moreton Hall estate was inspected by Ofsted on October 11 and 12 and
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Woman jailed for killing 84-year-old man in crash
A 35-year-old woman has been jailed after she admitted causing the death of a grandad in a crash. Kelly Cox, of Holmwood Close, Clacton, was jailed for 33 months for causing the death of Norman Austin when she appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court
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Supercomputer says Town are significantly overperforming - so will they make top two?
The latest supercomputer projections for the final Championship table have the race for the top two closer than ever. Football statisticians at BetVictor built the predictive supercomputer and then used it to simulate the upcoming campaign before
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Supermarket café reopens after 12-week closure for refurbishment
A café and supermarket in a Suffolk town has reopened in time for Christmas following a three-month closure. Waitrose in Sudbury closed 12 weeks ago for refurbishment to improve features and add even more for customers. The Waite and Rose
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Much-loved Suffolk café launches shop and deli after major expansion
Following a massive expansion this summer, a Suffolk café has announced the opening of a deli and shop - and just in time for Christmas. Folk Café in Fornham St Martin in west Suffolk has grown significantly this year, adding a major extension
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Suffolk personal trainer to climb Mount Everest equivalent for Christmas appeal
A Suffolk personal trainer is climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest to help families make ends meet this Christmas. Chris Woolener, from Stowmarket, is to step up for the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal, taking part in the challenge on December
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Leading the UK and East Anglia towards a carbon-free future
Climate change will be back on the news agenda next week as the United Nations’ COP28 summit kicks off in Dubai on Thursday, November 30. With its global group Iberdrola announced as a partner for COP28, ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) is looking
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Two people taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a four-vehicle crash which blocked a west Suffolk road for several hours. Officers were called to the collision on the A1065 in Eriswell, near to the junction of the B1112, at about 4.30pm on Thursday
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Suffolk town named one of country's most dog friendly as it reaches award final
A town in west Suffolk has been named amongst the best in the country for dogs as it has made the final of a prestigious competition. Bury St Edmunds is one of three towns that has made it into the final of the DogFriendly Awards 2023 in the Most
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Christmas market cancelled at Suffolk seaside venue
An upcoming Christmas event in a Suffolk seaside town has been cancelled just days after the closures of two restaurants in the same area. The Beach Street Christmas Market in Felixstowe was due to take place on Thursday, December 7 between 2pm
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'A tough place to go' - Town midfielder Taylor reflects on previous trip to West Brom
Ipswich Town midfielder Jack Taylor knows that his side face a daunting task away at West Brom tomorrow, having suffered a heavy defeat on his last trip to the Hawthorns back in January 2022. The 25-year-old started against the Baggies for Peterborough
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Temperatures set to drop as frost forecast for Suffolk
Temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend as frost is forecast for most of Suffolk. After weeks of heavy downpours and strong winds the county is expected to experience colder weather in the coming days. The Met Office has said that
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MP says 'hedgehogs' being prioritised over flooded Suffolk residents
A Suffolk MP has written a stinging letter accusing district councillors of being more concerned about creating 'hedgehog highways' than supporting residents flooded out by recent storms. Dr Dan Poulter, who represents Central Suffolk and North
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New flood alerts issued for Suffolk due to high tides
Flood alerts remain in place across the Suffolk coast due to high tides. The Environment Agency has issued a new alert for Leiston as tides continue to rise. It comes after three flood alerts were put in place in the county on Thursday.
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Why are Suffolk children not going to school? Report says absenteeism on the rise
The percentage of schoolchildren persistently absent from school in Suffolk has doubled in the last few years, which has been a "stubborn problem since the pandemic" according to a new report. More than a fifth of school pupils in Suffolk have
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Major new 2,000 home development near BT in Suffolk launches
A major new 2,000 home development close to BT's headquarters in Suffolk has been launched with the opening of two show homes, despite community concerns about delays to associated infrastructure. The Brightwell Lakes scheme has opened with the
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Much-loved village pub saved from 'inevitable doom' set to reopen next week
A much-loved village pub has been saved and will reopen its doors next week – with the new owner giving it the "time and money that it deserves". The Trowel & Hammer in Cotton, north of Stowmarket, will reopen on Tuesday, November 28 for a partial
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Man who threw glass at head of another drinker in nightclub sentenced
A man from Thetford was handed a suspended sentence for throwing a glass at the head of another man trying to defend a woman from his unwanted advances in a west Suffolk nightclub. Nathan Ryder, 30, of Abbey Mews, Thetford, was drinking in the
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Norwich, Leeds, Leicester... My 10 score predictions for Town's crunch Christmas
Following the third international break of the season, Ipswich Town now face 10 games in 38 days. Stuart Watson makes some predictions for a crunch period. WEST BROM When: Saturday (5.30pm) Where: Hawthorns The Baggies find
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See inside the historic 'family pub' reopening to public after 25 years
An historic mid Suffolk pub that has been closed for a quarter of a century has been restored to its former glory is set to reopen to customers again. The Red Lion, on Debenham High Street, is reopening this weekend following extensive renovations
