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Former Met Police officer from Suffolk sentenced over racist messages
A Suffolk man is one of six former Metropolitan Police officers who have been given suspended sentences. The men were previously found guilty of sending grossly offensive racist messages on WhatsApp. Alan Hall, 65, from Stowmarket in Suffolk
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Decision on UK's largest solar farm plan in Suffolk delayed once again
A Suffolk MP has hit out at the plans to build the UK's largest solar farm in villages in Suffolk after the decision has once again been delayed. Secretary of State James Cleverly has confirmed that a decision for the 2,500-acre Sunnica Energy
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Landlady's 'delight' after finally reopening pub following Storm Babet devastation
A Suffolk landlady has said she was "delighted" to reopen her pub just weeks after the premises was flooded during Storm Babet. Laura Robinson, landlady at the Railway Inn in Framlingham, started welcoming customers again on Friday for the first
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Man given suspended sentence for strangling his ex-partner
A 34-year-old man who admitted attempting to strangle his ex-partner has been given a 12-month suspended jail sentence. David Ward, of Russell Road, Felixstowe, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday. Previously, Ward
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Watch: 'Potentially ten players out' - Expert insight on Middlesbrough
Ross Halls is joined by Middlesbrough reporter Craig Johns to get the lowdown on Boro ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town at the Riverside Stadium. Kieran McKenna's side are going into this clash off the back of the 2-1 win over
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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999
A man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall, who was found dead after disappearing from a village near Felixstowe more than 24 years ago. Victoria was last seen alive in the early hours of Sunday, September 19
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20-mile stretch of A14 in Suffolk to shut
A 20-mile stretch of the A14 will be closed overnight on Friday. National Highways has confirmed the westbound carriageway will be closed due to works being carried out. Closures will be in place from 8pm until 6am from junction 51 at Needham
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'Someone I hold in the highest regard' - McKenna praises Carrick ahead of Boro clash
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is looking forward to facing Middlesbrough’s Michael Carrick this weekend, with the pair having worked together as coaches at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Carrick, who made
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Man arrested after locking himself in bus station toilet
A man has been arrested and charged with a public order offence after locking himself into a cubicle in a bus station's toilets. Suffolk police was called to Bury St Edmunds bus station in St Andrews Street North on Thursday afternoon after it
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Former Town defender in line for rare Boro start as Carrick faces ten players missing
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says he is focusing on the players who are available to him to face Ipswich Town this weekend. In-form Boro have only lost three of their last 12 games as they've climbed up to 12th in the Championship table after
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Traffic building on A14 after lorry blocks slip road in Suffolk
Traffic queued on the A14 after a broken-down lorry partially blocked a slip road. Suffolk police was called at about 1.05pm on Thursday to reports that a slip road by Woolpit in mid Suffolk was blocked. READ MORE: Road infamous for flooding
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'A chance to utilise the squad' - Town boss on availability for Middlesbrough clash
Kieran McKenna has revealed that Ipswich Town's entire first-team squad took part in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough, aside from long-term absentee Lee Evans. The Blues are hoping to extend their lead on the chasing pack in the
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RECAP: McKenna on Carrick clash, injury news and FA Cup draw
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Suffolk leaders call on Network Rail to prioritise work on Haughley Junction
Suffolk leaders are calling for funds to be transferred "as soon as possible" so that work can begin on a promised rail upgrade. Prime minister Rishi Sunak pledged rail improvements for East Anglia after he scrapped part of the HS2 railway line
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Road infamous for flooding reopens after prolonged closure
A coastal road infamous for flooding has reopened after a prolonged closure. The often-flooded B1127 Potters Bridge connects Southwold to Wrentham in east Suffolk and initially closed at the start of November after flooding caused by Storm Ciarán
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Concerns that wind farm power funding will lead to the end of 'Suffolk rural oasis'
Campaigners opposed to plans to bring cables on shore from wind farms at sea have warned that a scheme to coordinate power will result in the 'end of a Suffolk rural oasis'. The Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced
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Whole barn engulfed in flames near speedway stadium
A barn was engulfed in flames on a rural track that is just a stone's throw away from Mildenhall's speedway stadium. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called at about 9.10am on Thursday to reports of a barn that was "well alight" in West Row
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Suffolk hospitals 'forced to squander' £3m on temporary staff in crisis
A union leader says hospitals have been forced to 'squander billions' on temporary agency staff to plug the gaps in the workforce, as new figures show nearly £3million was spent on agency nurses last year in two Suffolk hospitals. The data was
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'We would urge everyone to get involved' - Blue Action plan derby day coach greeting
Ipswich Town fan group Blue Action have revealed plans to greet the team coach on derby day as Kieran McKenna's men bid to beat Norwich City for the first time in 14 years. The group organised a similar greeting ahead of the clash with Exeter last
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Suffolk pub named one of Britain's 'unspoilt favourites' by national guide
A pub in east Suffolk has been named among the favourite unspoilt pubs in towns and countryside. The Kings Head in Laxfield, near Halesworth, has been chosen as part of the 'cream of the crop' by the Good Pub Guide. READ MORE: Historic Suffolk
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Ahadme has a new manager and Ndaba features in win
Ross Halls looks at how Ipswich Town's loan players got on for their clubs this midweek... GASSAN AHADME The forward has a new manager at Cambridge United as Neil Harris has been appointed the League One side's new head coach on an 18-month
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Suffolk chef named in UK's 30 under 30 guide ahead of business shake-up
The owner of a Suffolk café has been named in a guide to the UK's top 30 under 30 hospitality giants. Alice Norman opened Pinch in the spring of 2021 on Maple Farm in Kelsale, near Saxmundham in east Suffolk. Though tucked away, the café has
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Historic Suffolk village pub to reopen its doors
A Suffolk village pub is set to be restored after plans for it reopen were announced. The Plough in Lakenheath was recently Wok n Rock, before the Chinese restaurant closed its doors in September. It has been confirmed it will reopen as a
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NFU 'astounded' as British Sugar opts for 'costly' arbitration with new beet offer
Suffolk's sugar beet growers could face a longer wait for a price deal for next year - as farmers' leaders cast doubt on the validity of a unilateral offer from British Sugar. Farmers' leaders have hit out at the company after it communicated a
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Police apologise to victim of 'vicious' attack after officers close case
Police have apologised after an investigation into a "vicious" attack that left a veteran in hospital for two months was closed. Andy Cox was left with multiple serious injuries, including a fractured eye socket, after an assault in the car park
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Banking hub application for Suffolk market town refused
Proposals to set up a banking hub to combat the number of branch closures in a Suffolk town have been refused. Woodbridge Town Council had applied to LINK for a review of the community's access to banking facilities, which could have led to a Cash
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'A much more enjoyable place to be' - Kayden Jackson reflects on life at Portman Road
Kayden Jackson is enjoying his role in Ipswich Town’s squad despite starting just three Championship games so far this season. The attacker has primarily been used off the bench, where his pace and power has been vital up against tired defences