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Watch: Alex and Stu's video verdict on Town's 2-2 draw against West Brom
Alex Jones and Stuart Watson give their video verdict after Ipswich Town struck late to secure a 2-2 draw against West Brom. Although Nathan Broadhead was able to end his goal drought, the Blues were 2-1 down heading into stoppage time thanks to
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The poshest places to live in Suffolk chosen by our readers
Suffolk is home to a number of stunning towns and villages. We asked our readers to tell us the poshest places to live in the county. Here are the top five most common answers: Lavenham Up there as one of Suffolk's most picturesque
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Inquest suspended into death of suspected murder victim from Ipswich
Inquest proceedings have been suspended into the death of a man who died after being stabbed in a village near Woodbridge. Richard Hunt died in Ipswich Avenue in Sutton Heath, Suffolk Coroners' Court heard on Friday The 37-year-old, from Ipswich
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Protest to save 'last garrison' Barclays branch between Ipswich and Lowestoft
Dozens of residents turned out on Saturday morning to protest at Barclays Bank's plans to close in Leiston - the last rural branch between Ipswich and Lowestoft. The banking giant has already closed its branches in Woodbridge, Framlingham, Halesworth
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Suffolk schools welcome help to save buildings from 'crumbly' concrete
Suffolk schools have welcomed government help to rebuild classrooms and buildings affected by the discovery of potentially unsafe lightweight concrete. The concrete has a surface that is slightly crumbly when touched unless it has been heavily
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'It shows the togetherness' - Broadhead on West Brom draw and ending his goal drought
Nathan Broadhead believes that Ipswich Town will see their 2-2 draw against West Brom as a good result, highlighting the spirit in the squad to come from behind twice and earn a point at Portman Road. The Blues fell behind to a goal from Tom Fellows
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35-year-old charged after resident struck twice with crowbar
A 35-year-old man has been charged after a homeowner was allegedly struck with a crowbar in an aggravated burglary. Reece Charlesworth, of Bull Lane in Long Melford, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday, February 9, charged with
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Blues battle hard but have to settle for a point - AJ's player ratings from WBA draw
Ipswich Town came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against West Brom at Portman Road. Alex Jones provides his player ratings. Vaclav Hladky Nothing he could've done about the first goal, which was a really clever finish. Clear question
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Spot 'sporty' scarecrows as open garden event returns
An open garden event full of flowers and scarecrows is returning to one of Suffolk's most picturesque villages. Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows was last held in 2022 after taking a year long break. Some of the best gardens across the
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'I'm proud... it was so close to an absolute classic win' - McKenna on West Brom draw
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna felt his team deserved to clinch an 'absolute classic' victory in this afternoon' 2-2 home draw with Championship promotion rivals West Brom. The Blues twice went behind against a Baggies side that has one of
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Hutchinson strikes late as Town salvage a point in chaotic draw against West Brom
Omari Hutchinson helped Ipswich Town salvage a vital point against West Brom, striking at the death in a 2-2 draw at Portman Road. Goals from Tom Fellows and Nathan Broadhead saw the game level heading into the final 15 minutes, when John Swift
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Met Office issues weather warning for rain in Suffolk
A new weather warning for rain has been issued for Suffolk. The Met Office has put in place the warning for the whole county ahead of more torrential downpours on Saturday evening. Forecasts show rain is forecast between 5pm and 2am on Sunday
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Matchday Recap: How Town's 2-2 home draw with West Brom played out
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You have until tomorrow to nominate your heroes for a Stars of Suffolk Award
The deadline to nominate your heroes for a glitzy community award is midnight tomorrow. We have been sharing the news with you that the Stars of Suffolk Awards are coming to our county soon. These are awards that aim to shine a light on those
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7 free and cheap events happening in February half term
The first half term of the year is coming up and some parents may be looking for ways to keep the children entertained until school starts again. Schools in Suffolk break up for half term on Friday, February 16, and will reopen for learning on
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'Truly memorable': University vice chancellor visits palace to receive MBE award
The University of Suffolk’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Helen Langton, has been to Buckingham Palace to receive her MBE award from the Princess Royal. Prof Langton became a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday Honours
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Sandwich shop closing in seaside town to focus on expanding tearoom
A sandwich shop in a seaside town has announced it will be closing one of its premises to focus on its expanding tea room. Charlotte Gosling took over the shop in Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, in March 2022, before expanding to open a tea room in
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High Street retailer to appoint administrators as Suffolk stores at risk
High Street chain The Body Shop is reportedly set to appoint administrators, placing jobs and stores in Suffolk at risk. The retailer, which has stores in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, is under threat after it was revealed administrators are close
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Suffolk bank customers slam closure decision as 'disgusting' ahead of protest
Bank customers have slammed a decision to close a Suffolk branch as 'disgusting' and a 'tragedy' ahead of a protest rally on today. The regular visitors to the Barclays Bank in Main Street, Leiston spoke of their concerns they would have to travel
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Council defends spending £1.8m on SEND experts before 'failing' Ofsted review
Council chiefs are defending spending more than £1.8million on consultants to improve special educational needs provision in Suffolk prior to an Ofsted report which found services to be "failing". The local authority spent a total of £1,843,010.98
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OPINION: King Charles should be applauded for revealing his cancer diagnosis
The news this week that His Majesty King Charles was diagnosed with cancer came as a big shock to all of us. Hopefully, it’s been picked up early and he’ll go on to make a full recovery. I’m now the CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk and we all wish the
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Music fans will be 'dancing in the moonlight' in memory of Suffolk teenager
Attendees of a music festival set up in memory of a popular Sudbury teenager will be 'dancing in the moonlight' this summer as a big name has been announced in the line up. SMiLE festival will take place on July 20 at AFC Sudbury and will raise
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Councils clash over arts funding in Suffolk after new £500k pot announced
Two of Suffolk's councils are at loggerheads over recently-revealed plans to fund the arts and culture industries in the county. Sarah Whitelock and Katie Graham, East Suffolk's cabinet member and deputy cabinet member for communities, leisure
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Senior Suffolk clergyman calls on banks to 'think of their customers' amid closures
A senior Suffolk clergyman has called on banks to 'think of all their customers including those who are not online' amid concerns about the closure of branches across the county. The Rt Rev Martin Seeley, Bishop of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury
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Avenging West Brom defeat will give Town extra motivation to end dip in form
Ipswich Town return to Portman Road for a crucial clash against promotion rivals West Brom this afternoon (12:30pm). Alex Jones previews the action. A difficult spell It’s fair to say the last few weeks haven’t been easy for Ipswich.
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Off-field issues haven't derailed West Brom's play-off push ahead of Ipswich clash
Ipswich Town look to bounce back from their defeat at Preston North End with a big clash at home to West Brom this afternoon (12.30pm). Alex Jones takes a look at the Baggies. The play-off hunt There’s a big gap between Ipswich in fourth
