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Suffolk bakery shares 'really exciting' experience filming for BBC show
A Suffolk farm and bakery has shared the exciting news that it is set to feature in a new BBC Two show this month. Alexander and Emily Aitchison opened Acre Farm and Bakery in October 2022, and so were surprised that, in under a year, a production
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Adnams boss says new finance will help growth plans after speculative reports
Suffolk brewer Adnams may look for more finance from the City after its "ambitious growth plans" were hit by the economic slowdown. But chief executive Andy Wood said the company's healthy balance sheet should ensure its future success. Speculation
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5 roadworks in Suffolk to avoid this week
Roadworks look likely to cause disruption for drivers in Suffolk again this week. With roads due to be shut or diversions in place, here are the routes to avoid on your journey around the county. Radcliffe Drive, Ipswich Radcliffe Drive
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Sign at problematic ford to be replaced after flooding
Signs at a problematic ford are set to be replaced after four vehicles have been pictured stuck in flood water since the start of the year. Wash Lane in Combs Ford, near Stowmarket, has witnessed heavy flooding on several occasions in 2024 due
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Patrols in village after attempted sexual assault
Police have announced patrols in a Suffolk village after reports a woman was attacked from behind by a man before he attempted to sexually assault her. Suffolk police is appealing for information after reports of the attempted sexual assault,
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'There are a couple of things in my mind' - McKenna on Town's habit of falling behind
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says he has some things in mind to be addressed as the Blues try to reverse their tendency of falling behind in games. Yesterday's thrilling 2-2 draw with West Brom at Portman Road was the fifth straight match in
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Plans to extend hall ravaged by fire a decade ago approved
A Suffolk parish council has been given permission to build an extension on a hall that was rebuilt following an arson attack in 2013. Trimley St Martin Parish Council had applied to East Suffolk Council for permission to extend Trimley Memorial
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Town gym to expand further after a rollercoaster seven months
A gym in an east Suffolk town will expand and build a second floor to the gym, after what has been a turbulent seven months for the gym since opening. Perform Fitness Fram has announced it will build a second floor – adding to the number of apparatus
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Former Suffolk scout leader found guilty of sexually abusing boys
A former Suffolk scout leader has been found guilty of sexually abusing children. Michael Costin, 59 and of no fixed address, was found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault on a child at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. He stood trial
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Flood warning issued for part of Suffolk
A flood warning and a number of flood alerts are in place following yet more torrential downpours. The Environment Agency has issued the warning, which means flooding is expected, for the Stour Brook between Haverhill and Sturmer, in Essex.
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Pub to host themed dinner event offering a taste of Portugal
A village inn has announced a new and upcoming themed night focusing on authentic Portuguese dishes. The Golden Boar Inn is a 17th-century village pub in Freckenham near Mildenhall. It serves food and drink daily and recently announced it
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'We were defending for too long' - Baggies' boss Corberan on dramatic draw at Town
West Brom boss Carlos Coberan says the loss of two key players made life difficult for the Baggies in their thrilling 2-2 draw at Ipswich Town yesterday. Corberan's men twice went ahead in the dramatic match at Portman Road, only for the never-say-die
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'It's so frustrating' - Road's flooding woes since Storm Babet
Residents of a street in Hadleigh have been impacted by further flooding and says the issue has been exacerbated since Storm Babet. Amanda Berry, who lives in Pykenham Way, has said the water levels have not dropped since the storm hit in October
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70-year-old who made false driving licences jailed for 15 months
A man accused of providing false driving licence applications to the DVLA has been jailed for 15 months. Paul Ridden, 70, of Aveley Lane, Alpheton, near Sudbury, Marion Wilson, 73, of High, Glemsford, and Leon Childs, 36, of Leamington Road, Southend
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Do you know why a dragon is carved into this Suffolk hill?
In 2012 a dragon was carved into the hillside in a Suffolk village – but do you know why? To celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, the Bures Dragon was etched into the landscape in honour of a story that dates back centuries. The story
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See inside property with its own beach on for £3.75million
See inside this property which has its own beach and is coming onto the open market for the first time. Lodge Farm Estate, in Ramsholt, near Woodbridge, is described as a “once in a generation” opportunity and is on the market with Jackson Stops
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Watch: Extended highlights as Hutchinson bags dramatic late leveller for Town
Ipswich Town again came from behind to grab a point in a thrilling 2-2 home draw with West Brom yesterday - watch the match highlights here... The Blues twice had to battle back from being a goal down, with Nathan Broadhead superbly guiding home
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Suffolk countryside walk named among best in UK
A Suffolk countryside walk has been named among the best in the UK in a national survey. Consumer company Which? asked members to rate more than 50 of the nation's favourite walks based on factors including difficulty, accessibility, peace, and
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5 Suffolk restaurants that have won national acclaim in 2024 so far
The 2024 Michelin Guide was released on Monday, in which several restaurants and chefs around the country are celebrated as part of the most prestigious food award ceremony in the UK. However, few Suffolk businesses made the list. Pea Porridge
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Spanish police continues investigation into death of 34-year-old woman, inquest hears
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who died in Spain. Emily Auchincloss died on September 16 last year while holidaying in Marbella. The 34-year-old was born in Bury St Edmunds but was residing in Gloucestershire at the time of
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Meet the great-grandmother who still enjoys working 7 days a week at 90
A Stowmarket great-grandma has no plans to retire just yet as she celebrates turning 90 and still working seven days a week. Joan Narey has a work ethic that would put many of us to shame. Come the end of each day, Mrs Narey can still be found
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Five observations following 2-2 home draw with West Brom
Ipswich Town drew 2-2 with West Brom in a Championship match at Portman Road yesterday. Stuart Watson reflects on the action. POOR START "Show desire to be quickest to first and second balls. Be stronger in 50/50 duels. Make sure the first
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Son of woman who died in Suffolk hospital care 'pleased' with changes made
The son of a former snooker hall manageress who died in a Suffolk hospital said he is "pleased" with changes that have been made since failings were found in his mother's care. West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds apologised to Karl Mayes
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Murder of 82-year-old Suffolk woman remains a mystery 31 years on
Thirty-one years ago on Sunday, an 82-year-old woman was found covered in blood and in a dazed and confused state after a burglary at her home in east Suffolk. On February 11, 1993, a concerned neighbour broke in through a window and found Doris
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Planning requests submitted across Suffolk
Permission has been sought for home improvements, premise licences, tree felling and more across Suffolk this week. The following plans have been submitted to West Suffolk, Babergh, Mid Suffolk and East Suffolk councils for the week beginning February
