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Tribute to David Sheepshanks' Mum, Lilias, who has died aged 92
Steve McDowell pays tribute to his friend, Lilias Sheepshanks, mother of former ITFC chairman, David, after her death last week, aged 92 For someone who spent almost her entire adult life giving to others and widely-known for her gentleness
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New Stowmarket M&S Foodhall plans submitted
Official plans for a new M&S Foodhall in Stowmarket have been submitted. Location 3 Properties Ltd (L3P) is behind the proposal to create a new retail park and trading estate on land on Tomo Road and Gun Cotton Way. The planning application
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'Number of failures' in care of 10-year-old who died from chickenpox, says coroner
A Suffolk coroner has said there were a "number of failures" during the care of a 10-year-old boy who died from chickenpox. It comes after a two day inquest into the death of Nuel-Junior Dzernjo, from Stowmarket, who died suddenly after contracting
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Plans for four new homes on grassland next to Suffolk pub
Plans have been submitted for four new homes next to a now-closed Suffolk pub on the A1120. The application was made to Mid Suffolk District Council for the homes just north of Stowmarket Road in Earl Stonham. The one-acre site is a grass
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Seven charged after cocaine worth £140 MILLION seized at Port of Felixstowe
Seven men have been charged after £140 million worth of cocaine was seized as it entered Suffolk. The drugs, which weighed 1.3 tonnes, were discovered in August last year in a shipping container at the Port of Felixstowe after they had arrived
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McKenna on why Brandon Williams wasn't in the squad again
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has explained why Manchester United loanee Brandon Williams dropped out the squad again last night. The 23-year-old full-back wasn't in the matchday 20 for a 2-2 draw at Birmingham in early November, was an unused
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Zoo staff 'heartbroken' as up to 10 pc of employees lose jobs
Up to 10pc of staff at two of region's biggest zoos are set to lose their jobs following “significant cost increases”. The charity behind Banham Zoo and Africa Alive said up to 20 of its employees were being made redundant, with “significant savings
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Fed-up beet growers gather in Newmarket as row with British Sugar escalates
Angry sugar beet growers gathered in Newmarket this week as a row over next year's prices ramps up. Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Dan Poulter - whose constituency represents 177 beet farmers - said the growers should benefit from globally
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Witches sign Jordan Jenkins for the 2024 season
The Ipswich ‘Tru Mix’ Witches have signed Jordan Jenkins for the 2024 season. Jenkins says it is a move that he has always wanted in his career and is thankful for the opportunity to ride in Ipswich colours. “It is one of those moves you always
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Two taken to hospital following multi-vehicle crash on A14
Two people have been taken to hospital following a four vehicle crash on the A14 near Newmarket. The road was closed between junction 35 for Stow cum Quy and junction 36 for the A11. Suffolk Fire and Rescue were called just after 3pm and one
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Suffolk nurseries fear staffing costs of Government funded childcare plans
Government plans to provide £400m of childcare funding have been described as the 'right step' by a Suffolk parent, but have caused concerns among the county's nurseries about paying for staff. Working parents of three and four-year-olds currently
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Smaller independents take over pharmacies in Suffolk as market goes 'full circle'
Independent pharmacists are taking over more and more sites in Suffolk and across England as the old order breaks down. Mark Page - director for the South and South-East regions for commercial agents Christie & Co - said as larger chains exited
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Clothing brand opening new store in Suffolk coastal town
A British surfwear brand is expanding with a brand new store in a Suffolk coastal town. Following the latest opening across the UK, the next Saltrock store will be opening at 55 High Street in Southwold. The brand was set up by two surf loving
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Concerns Suffolk beach huts 'less resilient' to storms since controversial move
Concerns have been raised that beach huts relocated along a Suffolk seafront have been placed in a more vulnerable position to damage during storms. A poster on a Felixstowe Facebook page said the huts on the beach near Cliff Road car park in Felixstowe
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First look inside new town centre Waterstone's on busy opening day
A new branch of Waterstone's book shop has opened its doors in a Suffolk town and is proving popular with customers. The shop has moved in at the former M&Co in North Street, Sudbury, just a month after signs first appeared stating it was
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Coldest night in Suffolk for seven years ahead of snow and ice warning
A Suffolk village was the coldest place in the UK overnight, it has been revealed. Freezing temperatures have made their way to the county, with weather warnings in place for snow and ice. While temperatures dropped below freezing for most
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Watch: Alex and Stu's video verdict on Town's 3-1 home win over Millwall
Alex Jones and Stuart Watson give their video verdict after Ipswich Town's 3-1 win over Millwall at Portman Road in the Championship. First-half goals from Conor Chaplin, Massimo Luongo and Nathan Broadhead saw Kieran McKenna's side to a comfortable
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'We came with a plan and didn't execute it' - Millwall boss on defeat at Ipswich
Millwall manager Joe Edwards said his team didn't do the basics or execute the game plan in their 3-1 defeat at Ipswich Town last night. First half goals from Conor Chaplin, Massimo Luongo and Nathan Broadhead effectively wrapped the game up by
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Villager fears being 'cut off' by works after road collapses
A Suffolk woman fears she will be cut off in her village by roadworks that are due to take place in order to repair a collapsed road. Jenni Green and her husband Ron live in Aldham near Hadleigh, where the main road through the village has been
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'Long may it continue' - Shop owner celebrates successful opening in Suffolk town
A deli has opened in a Suffolk town after months of renovations – and many tins of pink paint. Two Sevens Deli has opened its doors on Friar Street in Sudbury after a soft launch on Saturday, November 25. "It was a really nice day," said
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Lane reopens on A14 after six-vehicle crash
One lane of the A14 was blocked after a six-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the collision on the westbound carriageway near Newmarket at about 9.55am on Thursday. A spokesman for Suffolk police said six vehicles were involved
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Murder accused to appear in court as victim named
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was found at a home in Newmarket. Olubunmi Abodundee, of Exning Road in the town, is set to appear at Suffolk Magistrates' Court charged with murder after the death of a
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Bottomless brunches and boozy beverages to launch at new bar in Suffolk café
A Suffolk cafe will be serving boozy drinks and hosting live musicians from this weekend after West Suffolk Council granted them a new premises license. Barleycorn Cafe in Mildenhall had a tricky start to the year, announcing a temporary closure
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Suffolk town's 'absolute delight' to be named second most dog friendly place in UK
A west Suffolk market town has been recognised as one of the most dog friendly towns in the country after winning silver at an awards ceremony. Bury St Edmunds was named runner up in the Most Dog Friendly Town/City category at the DogFriendly Awards
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'We could've made it four or five' - Luongo delighted by Town's win against Millwall
Massimo Luongo was delighted by his side’s performance in their 3-1 win against Millwall, arguing that they could’ve scored more goals given their commanding performance at Portman Road. The Blues flew into an early lead, with the Australian international
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Suffolk farmers shown how roller crimpers can kill cover crops without chemicals
Tens of thousands of pounds worth of grant money to support regenerative farming methods in Suffolk and Essex beauty spots could be clawed back, an Ipswich conference was warned. The first Regenerative Farming Conference was held at the town's
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7 major Suffolk events to look forward to in December
From Christmas markets to celebrity sightings, here are all the major events to look forward to in Suffolk this December. 1. Helmingham Hall Illuminated Light Trail Where: Helmingham Hall When: November 16 to December 17 Cost:
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Grade II* listed 'fanciest Greggs in UK' to undergo repairs scheme
A specialist builder has been brought in at a Suffolk town centre Greggs, which was previously named the 'fanciest in the UK', to undertake a repairs scheme for the building. Emmerson Marshall-Critchley, who owns Emmerson Critchley Ltd which specialises
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Hotel worker shaken after hit-and-run outside pub while delivering advent calendars
A Suffolk hotel worker has been left bruised and shaken after a hit-and-run while she was preparing for a Christmas goodwill event. Steven O'Leary, owner of the historic Marquis of Cornwallis hotel in Layham, near Hadleigh, was dressed as Santa
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Farm owner drops plans for 10 glamping tents following neighbour complaints
A frustrated east Suffolk farm owner has described living in a beauty spot as a "double-edged sword" after withdrawing plans to provide ten 'wild glamping' tents due to residents' concerns about the environmental impact. Jonathan Simper, who owns
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Suffolk restaurant added to Michelin Guide only 9 months after opening
Fifteen restaurants have been added to a prestigious food guide this month - including a Suffolk restaurant that has been open for less than a year. Lark opened in Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds in February and has already been added to the Michelin
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Opinion: Immigration levels aren't as worrying as the reasons behind them!
Over the last week politicians and statisticians have been in a state of frenzy about new figures that showed that the net immigration figure had risen again. During the 12 months to the end of June an extra 672,000 people had moved to the UK -
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Six observations following 3-1 home win against Milwall
Ipswich Town beat Millwall 3-1 at Portman Road last night. Stuart Watson reflects on the action. IDEAL OPPONENTS As I went to get a half-time coffee, one supporter asked me 'how come we couldn't play like this on Saturday?' The answer
