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South Wales awaits! Watch our Swansea City vs Ipswich Town video preview
Alex Jones and Ross Halls look ahead to Ipswich Town's trip to Swansea City in the Championship tomorrow in our Boot Room video. Kieran McKenna's side are looking to make it back-to-back wins after their 4-0 victory at Millwall in midweek and continue
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Inquest opens into death of 78-year-old man who died during Storm Babet
An inquest has opened into the death of a man from Wickham Market who died during Storm Babet. The inquest into the death of Calvin Baxter was opened on Friday, February 16, by Senior Coroner for Suffolk Nigel Parsley. Mr Baxter died at the
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Budgens moves into new 4,000sq ft retail unit at Suffolk town business park site
A supermarket chain is set to move into a newly-built retail unit in Stowmarket. Budgens is setting up shop at 9 Sorley Road, Suffolk Central Business Park, after the freehold on the 372sq m (4,000sq ft) was sold to Popular Limited acting on behalf
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Analysing Kieran McKenna's remarkable first 100 league games in charge
Kieran McKenna has been in charge of Ipswich Town for 100 league games. Stuart Watson reflects. INCREDIBLE NUMBERS Let’s start with the headline numbers. P100 W57 D31 L12 F189 A87 GD +102 Pts 202/300. Here's more of a breakdown.
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Relief for Suffolk and Norfolk farmers as bluetongue control zone to be lifted
The bluetongue control zone which has restricted livestock movements in Norfolk and a small part of Suffolk for the last two months will finally be lifted on Monday, animal health officials have said. Dozens of cases of the potentially-fatal animal
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Pub 'delighted' after retaining impressive award for second year running
A hit Suffolk pub has been left "delighted" after retaining an impressive accolade for the second year on the trot. The Brewers was opened in Rattlesden by Sheona Fraser in October 2018 and instantly became a hit with those living near and far
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Watch: 'Tough run of fixtures' - Get expert insight on Swansea City
Ross Halls is joined by Tom Coleman from Wales Online to get the lowdown on Swansea City ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town. Kieran McKenna's side go into this game off the back off the 4-0 win at Millwall on Wednesday night and
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Town release extra tickets for Rotherham clash at Portman Road
Ipswich Town have released additional tickets for their upcoming clash against Rotherham United on Tuesday, February 20th. The club confirmed that, following conversations with the Millers, 780 tickets will be available to Blues fans in block V1
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More than 900 uninsured vehicles seized by Suffolk police in 2023
More than 900 uninsured vehicles were seized by officers in Suffolk in 2023, police have revealed. A total of 918 vehicles being driven without insurance across the county were seized by Suffolk police throughout the year, equating to 2.5 vehicles
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Asian-inspired afternoon tea to launch at new restaurant
An Asian restaurant that has been open for less than a month has announced an exciting new addition to its menu. Big Bro Bao was opened by Joseph and Louis James at Beach Street in Felixstowe on Thursday, January 18. The restaurant specialises
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Signs put up for new B&M store in town
Signs for a new B&M store in a west Suffolk town have been put in place. The new store is expected to open in the former Wilko building following its closure in September, after a last-ditch attempt to save the company failed. Earlier
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Person taken to hospital with 'traumatic injuries' after building site accident
A person has been taken to hospital with "traumatic injuries" following an accident on a building site. Firefighters and ambulance crews were alerted to the incident, in Sudbury's Acton Lane, at about 9.55am on Friday. A spokesman for Suffolk
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'Heavy rain and disruption' set for Suffolk as weather warning issued
Suffolk is set for a weekend of wet weather as warnings are issued around the country. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the whole of England and Wales as heavy rain is set to fall over the weekend. The weather warning
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'This game is going to demand great energy' - McKenna on Swansea trip
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna knows his team will need to play 'with great energy' if they are going to win at struggling Swansea City tomorrow. The fourth-place Blues are looking to build some winning momentum going again following Wednesday
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Concerns raised over cuts to arts and closure of record office in budget plans
Community leaders voiced concerns over budget plans for cuts to the arts and the closure of a town record office. As part of its 2024/25 budget, Suffolk County Council proposed to scrap its £500,000 'core funding' for the arts sector from April
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Community leader slams 'worst road in west Suffolk' amid resurfacing calls
A community leader has branded a town road the 'worst in west Suffolk' amid calls for it to be resurfaced as soon as possible. Andy Neal, who represents Mildenhall Queensway on West Suffolk Council, said Trinity Avenue has been reported to Suffolk
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Opening date for village pub and pizzeria confirmed
The reopening date for a village pub and pizzeria has been confirmed. It was confirmed in November that the Trowel & Hammer in Cotton, north of Stowmarket, would be reopening its doors after it had been shut since September 2022. Freddy Vaudrey
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Princess Anne CANCELS trip to Suffolk today
The Princess Royal has cancelled her planned trip to Suffolk today. Princess Anne is no stranger to the county, having visited on a number of occasions. Her most recent trip was in March last year when she visited Ipswich, Felixstowe, Southwold
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Security stepped up at Anglian Water site after break-in
Security at an Anglian Water site near Haverhill has been stepped up after thieves broke into the premises and caused "extensive damage". Items were stolen from the site in The Endway in Steeple Bumpstead, on the Suffolk and Essex border, on Wednesday
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Wes Burns on impact of 'Chief', cutting off his hair and Swansea motivation
Ipswich Town winger Wes Burns believes the team's new-look attack is going to give Championship defences nightmares. The Blues signed experienced 6ft 5in striker Kieffer Moore on loan from Premier League club Bournemouth on January transfer deadline
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Community farmers take ownership of village pub
A community effort to buy a north Suffolk pub at risk of being converted into a home has succeeded. Members of community farm group Ikigai Farm Ltd or iFarm have raised the necessary match-funding needed to buy the freehold on the White Horse at
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Fears 700 people could lose their homes expressed in Suffolk council meeting
Seven hundred people could lose their homes when Suffolk county council cuts go ahead, a community leader has claimed. It will be the "worst thing" to affect housing in Suffolk in 20 years, according to one housing officer quoted in the Suffolk
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34 Suffolk schools announce they will be extending autumn half-term
Several schools across Suffolk have announced they will be extending their autumn half-term break after a consultation. Following the consultation, Unity School Partnership has found that the majority of staff and parents were in favour of the
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Two archive branches to close in Suffolk
Archives in west and east Suffolk are set to close despite campaigners’ efforts to save them for their local communities. The decision to close the records office in Bury St Edmunds and move it alongside Lowestoft’s office to The Hold, in Ipswich
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Suffolk residents to pay £74 more in council tax after budget green light
Suffolk residents are to pay £74 more in council tax after the county council’s budget was given the green light. Suffolk County Council supported the budget yesterday, with 37 votes for and 17 against, after over four hours of a discussion which
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Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in village
A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash in a north Suffolk village. Police were called at 9.55am on Monday to the B1118 in Hoxne, near Eye, following reports of a serious two-vehicle crash. A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said
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Man who 'violently' shook baby and left him paralysed jailed
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for three years after he shook a baby and left him blind and completely paralysed. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday was Adam Andrews, of Raynsford Road, Great Whelnetham, near Bury St Edmunds. He had
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'Usually where the games are decided' - McKenna on importance of subs and effort
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says his players know that those who finish the game on the pitch are just as important as the ones who start matches. The Blues have surprised the Championship with a brilliant season following promotion from League
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SEND parent at council meeting says 'resign and let somebody else do a better job'
A SEND parent attending the Suffolk County Council meeting called for senior leaders to step down in the wake of a critical Ofsted report. Kathryn Croton, who lives near Eye in Suffolk, attended the Suffolk County Council meeting held at the Ipswich
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Care home residents help in nationwide birdwatch
Residents at Care UK's Kentford Manor care home in Newmarket participated in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. The residents explored beyond their garden and spent an afternoon observing wildlife at Lakenheath Fen Nature Reserve. The annual birdwatch
