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Watch: 'The first goal will be key' - Get expert insight on West Brom

Ross Halls is joined by West Brom reporter Joe Chapman to get the lowdown on the Baggies ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town at Portman Road tomorrow. Kieran McKenna's side are looking to get back to winning ways after they lost

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New Cookie Barista opens offering bubble tea in Suffolk seaside town

A new cafe has opened in a Suffolk seaside town following a ribbon cutting by the town's Mayor. Felixstowe Mayor Seamus Bennett was on hand to open the new branch of Cookie Barista in the former Felixstowe Mobility Centre premises in Hamilton Road

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Fisherman's hut on Suffolk seafront set to be revived to sell smoked fish

A traditional fisherman's hut on a Suffolk seafront is set to be revived to sell smoked fish after being bought by an entrepreneur with the aim of supporting local businesses. David Passey has submitted an application for a certificate of lawful

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McKenna: Officials apologised for Preston's two early goals

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has revealed that the club has received an apology regarding Preston's two early goals last weekend. The Blues found themselves 2-0 down inside eight minutes. Will Keane's heavily deflected effort came after

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Regenerative methods can pay well, Wildfarmed's Andy Cato tells Essex farmers

Using regenerative farming methods can help your bottom line, some of its most high-profile pioneers told a farming audience at an Essex event.  Writtle Farmers' Club hosted a gathering of farmers, professors, farm students and apprentices to discuss

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Town's Championship rivals lose manager - with replacement lined up to take over

Ipswich Town's Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers have parted company with manager Jon Dahl Tomasson. His exit comes as Rovers sit 18th in the table, five points above the relegation zone with a game in hand. However, off-field issues have plagued

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'We're looking forward to getting another go at them' - McKenna on West Brom visit

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is looking forward to seeing his team have another crack at West Brom tomorrow lunchtime (12.30pm, Sky Sports). The Blues lost 2-0 at the Hawthorns in late November, failing to produce a shot on target in a game

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'He's not your normal 21-year-old' - Town skipper Sam Morsy praises Ali Al-Hamadi

Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy revealed that he met Ali Al-Hamadi long before his move to Portman Road, and he believes that the January recruit can have an immediate impact despite making the jump from League Two to the Championship. The 21-year-old

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Will crossing be installed outside school where teenager was hurt in accident?

A study is underway to see whether a crossing could be installed on a stretch of road where a teenager was hurt in an accident on her way to school last year.  Bibi Anderson-Jones, 13, of Ridgewell, was walking in Cavendish Road, Clare, on her

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No new injuries for Town as Burgess returns to training ahead of West Brom clash

Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Ipswich Town have no new injury concerns ahead of tomorrow's clash against West Brom. Jack Taylor [quad], Janoi Donacien [adductor] and George Hirst [hamstring] all remain ruled out through injury, but Cameron

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'My full focus is with Ipswich' - McKenna on being odds-on favourite for Palace job

Kieran McKenna has insisted his full focus is on Ipswich Town after the bookies made him odds-on favourite to become the next manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace. The former Manchester United assistant boss, who has got the Blues in contention

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Cars stranded and roads closed as torrential rain brings more flooding

People in Suffolk faced disruption on Friday following torrential overnight downpours.  Roads across the county were left flooded after heavy rain swept through Suffolk on Thursday and into the early hours of Friday morning.  Children were

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Modern family home with views of Southwold for sale at £1.395m

A contemporary detached home with fantastic views towards Southwold is for sale in Reydon at a guide price of £1.395 million. Dating from the 1960s, Brooklands is a striking four-bedroom house with a largely timber-clad façade and pantiled roof

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'Britain's strictest headteacher' enforces 'basic manners', says parent

A parent has defended a school's move to bring in a headteacher known as one of the strictest in Britain, saying he has helped improve behaviour standards. Education consultant and former headteacher Barry Smith has recently been working in a coaching

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Press conference recap: Kieran McKenna on West Brom clash and Crystal Palace links

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Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in north Suffolk.  Police were called to the incident on the A143 Old Bury Road, near Priory Road in Palgrave, near Diss, at about 6.45pm on Thursday.  Ambulance, the air

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Grandmother killed by two XL Bullies, police confirm

The breed of the dogs involved in the attack that killed an Essex grandmother last weekend has been confirmed.  Essex Police, an air ambulance and other emergency services were called to Hillman Avenue in Jaywick, near Clacton, at about 4pm on

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Storm Babet flood-hit farmer clears river at Wickham Market - but bridge work delayed

A frustrated farmer has finally felt confident to clear debris from his stretch of the River Deben at Wickham Market following Storm Babet - but some bridge work will have to wait. Guy Hayward of Bridge Farm is grateful to Environment Agency (EA

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WATCH as car is pulled out of flood water

A car had to be pulled out of flood water on a Suffolk road after it got stuck.  Several roads across the county were flooded on Friday morning following heavy overnight rain.  Lower Road in Lavenham is one route which has been left almost

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Road blocked after another van gets stuck in flood water

A van is blocking a road in mid Suffolk after trying to drive through flooding.  Wash Lane in Combs Ford, near Stowmarket, has been blocked since about 9am on Friday.  Pictures from Wash Lane show a phs Group van stuck in the dip of the ford

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Iconic paddle steamer to return to Suffolk in 2024

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer is to return to Suffolk in 2024.  Waverley, which finished its working life in 1974, will set sail again this year after a successful 2023 season.  More than 500 passengers boarded the ship in Ipswich

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Daughter 'angered, disgusted and worried' after racial slur sprayed on mum's home

A family have been left 'disgusted and hurt' after racist graffiti was sprayed on their garden wall earlier this week.  Geraldine Mubaiwa, 28 of Bury St Edmunds, said a racist slur appeared on her mother Anna's property in Field Maple Close, Red

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Woman disturbed by 'large figure' during burglary as she woke up

A woman awoke to see a "large figure" walking past her bedroom door. Suffolk police are appealing for witnesses and information following a burglary in Framlingham, which took place on Sunday, February 4, at about 7.50am at a home on Fairfield

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Mother's 'relief' after 'frightening' decision to cut vulnerable service overturned

A mother whose daughter said she feels "abandoned" over plans to cut a service for vulnerable people has spoken of her relief when the decision was overturned. It was announced on Thursday (February 8) that Suffolk Night Owls - a free telephone

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Power restored to more than 300 homes after electrical fault

More than 300 homes were without electricity after an unplanned power cut this morning.  UK Power Networks reported an issue affecting homes and businesses in Leiston, Thorpeness and Sizewell just after 7.30am this morning.  The affected postcodes

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'Rapidly changing' shopping habits see closure of electrical shop

An electrical shop has closed suddenly in a Suffolk town after changes in shopping habits no longer warrants a store in the town. Hughes Electrical on the High Street in Newmarket has shut its doors for the final time. A spokesperson for Hughes

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Art gallery and eco home shortlisted for prestigious architecture award

An art gallery in west Suffolk and an eco home on the Suffolk coast have been shortlisted for a prestigious architecture award. The Royal Institution of British Architecture (RIBA) awards celebrate the UK's best architecture with regional and national

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Driver arrested after failing a drug wipe on A12

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of operating a car while under the influence of drugs on the A12. On Wednesday morning, Halesworth police stopped a driver on the A12 in the Marlesford area, near Wickham Market.  Officers had cause to

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New mac and cheese takeaway has 'crazy' first two days of business

A new mac and cheese takeaway has sold out within two days of opening at a hit seaside foodie destination. Say Cheese opened its doors at Beach Street in Felixstowe to keen customers for the first time on Wednesday and has proven to be an instant

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Munchy Seeds owners launch revolutionary 'ready meal' pet food business in Suffolk

Two entrepreneurs have teamed up to drive forward two food ventures in Suffolk. Des Smith - a former boss at Debenham cider makers Aspall and later Skinner's dog food - and Sara Pearson - founder of London PR agency Spider - took on snack maker

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Man injured after car flips onto roof in crash

A man has been injured after a car flipped onto its roof in a crash. Emergency services were called to Compiegne Way, in Bury St Edmunds, at about 7.15am on Friday after reports of a single-vehicle collision.  A spokesman for Suffolk police

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MVP, top scorer, final position - Our Town predictions for the rest of the season

The transfer window is closed and there are 17 games left for Ipswich Town to fight for promotion. Here are our predictions for the rest of the season... STUART WATSON MVP I'll stick with the same man I said back in the summer - SAM

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Several roads flooded as rain continues in Suffolk

Several roads in Suffolk have flooded this morning after more torrential downpours.  Drivers are faced with difficult driving conditions following heavy rain which battered the county for much of Thursday and into Friday morning.  People have

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Flood warning in place in Suffolk after heavy rainfall overnight

A flood warning is in place for part of Suffolk after heavy rainfall overnight. The Environment Agency issued the warning, which means flooding is expected, for the Stour Brook, between Haverhill and Sturmer in Essex.  According to the authority

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A14 reopens after lorry crashes into ditch

The A14 has reopened almost 12 hours after a lorry crashed into a ditch. Emergency services were called to the collision, between junction 51 near Needham Market and junction 52 at Claydon, at about 11.50pm on Thursday. A lorry left the carriageway

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Second teenager has been tragically killed on rural roads just days apart

Two separate crashes that took place on rural roads within the space of two days have tragically claimed the lives of a pair of teenage boys.  Officers from Suffolk police were called to assist the ambulance service at about 10.25pm on Friday, 

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'I’m picking up an incredible amount' - Sone Aluko on working with Town's analysts

Sone Aluko has been experiencing other sides of football as his playing career comes to an end, watching Ipswich Town games with the club’s analysts when he isn’t involved in the matchday squad. The 34-year-old is still registered to play for the

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Traffic concerns as controversial petrol station plans given go-ahead at appeal

Safety concerns have been raised after controversial plans for a new petrol station, drive-thru restaurant and coffee shop off the A14 were given the go-ahead at appeal. An application by Euro Garages for empty grassland next to Kiln Lane, Elmswell

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Seafront bar closes due to 'too many fights' and falling trade

A Suffolk seafront bar has closed due to falling trade and 'too many fights' over the last couple of years, its owner has said. Skye Lounge in Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, had been at the centre of complaints from residents about noise and

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Junior football teams score new gear from housebuilder

Mildenhall Town FC's youth teams are set to use new training and matchday equipment thanks to funding from a homebuilder. Tilia Homes Eastern's Osprey View development is close to the club, which plays at the Riverside Stadium. The funds have