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Part of A14 closed due to flooding
Part of the A14 is closed after heavy rain caused flooding across Suffolk. National Highways East said the road is closed eastbound between J56 for Beyton and J49 for Tot Hill. A diversion route is in place until the road is cleared:
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More flooding expected as 8 flood warnings remain in place
Four more flood alerts have been issued across Suffolk after further heavy rainfall today. This morning the Environment Agency issued four warnings for expected flooding for the Stour Brook from Haverhill to Sturmer, the Rattlesden River from
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Staff at one of Suffolk's oldest hotels 'paid wages owed' after row with owner
The owner of one of Suffolk's oldest and best-known seaside hotels has provided assurances that the business is not about to close and that staff have been paid. Zishan Zaman, who co-owns the Orwell Hotel in Felixstowe, said five former members
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Iraq flag tribute to Town player Ali Al-Hamadi removed for 'supporting away player'
Stewards requested the removal of an Iraq flag displayed in tribute to a new Ipswich Town player because it was 'supporting an opposition player,' Swansea City have revealed. A Swans fan had put up the red, white and black-striped emblem in the
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Suffolk bowls club given permission for major redevelopment to increase membership
A long-standing Suffolk bowls club has been given permission for improvements including a new bowls area to try and increase membership levels and offer more social opportunities. Sole Bay Bowls Club, Halesworth Road, Reydon, has been given the
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Watch: 'This is what football is all about!' - What Town fans said after Swansea win
Ipswich Town won 2-1 at a rain-soaked Swansea City yesterday - here's what fans had to say after the game. The Blues made it back-to-back away wins, with Nathan Broadhead and Conor Chaplin netting the all-important goals. SIGN-UP! Get five
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Road closed after flooding makes it impassable
A road has been closed after heavy rain and caused flooding making it impassable. Lower Road in Coddenham on the B1078 has been closed in both directions between Cooper Road and Church Road. Witnesses have reported being asked to turn around
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Serial shoplifter ordered to pay compensation for multiple theft offences
A man has been ordered to pay compensation after multiple offences of thefts in Bury St Edmunds. Devin Paola, 24, of Jenkyns Place, Bury, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates Court on Monday, February 12. He pleaded guilty to two offences of theft
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'We were a match for them' - Swansea boss laments 'silly' goals in Town loss
Swansea City boss Luke Williams lamented his side's defensive errors in their defeat to Ipswich Town. The Blues won a rain-soaked match 2-1 yesterday, meaning the Swans have now lost six of their last seven games in all competitions. And Swansea's
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Flooding expected in parts of Suffolk as four new warnings issued
Flooding is expected in parts of Suffolk after heavy overnight rain fell across the county. It comes after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain lasting until 6pm on Sunday. The Environment Agency issued alerts for possible
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Blues on loan: Valentine wins man of match award, while Gray keeps clean-sheet
Ross Halls looks at how Ipswich Town's loan players got on for their clubs over the weekend... CORRIE NDABA The Irishman played the full 90 minutes for Kilmarnock as they drew 1-1 with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Derek McInness
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Watch: Extended highlights as Broadhead and Chaplin fire Town to win at Swans
Ipswich Town made it back-to-back away wins with a 2-1 triumph at Swansea City yesterday - watch extended match highlights here... Town broke the deadlock early on, with Omari Hutchinson showing strength to slip Nathan Broadhead in on a goal.
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Police hunting for man missing from prison
Police are searching for a man who is missing from prison. Wayne Campbell, 42, was reported as missing to police at around 7.30pm yesterday after being temporarily released from Hollesley Bay prison. He is described as black, six foot and
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Campaigners assured over pub's future as landlords set to leave
Campaigners are confident about the future of a much-loved Felixstowe pub once targeted for demolition, despite the current publicans announcing they are leaving. David and Amanda Fisher, who run the White Horse in Church Road, have announced they
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'The most I’ve ever enjoyed being at a football club' - Chaplin on 50th Town goal
Conor Chaplin admitted that his spell at Ipswich Town is ‘probably the most I’ve ever enjoyed being at a football club’ after scoring his 50th goal for the Blues. The attacking midfielder scored the winning goal in yesterday’s 2-1 win away at Swansea
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Inquest opens into death of man who died in Vietnam
An inquest has opened into the death of a Suffolk man who died last year in Vietnam. Derek Owen was 68 when he died in May last year, while on holiday in Vietnam. Suffolk Coroners’ Court heard on Friday that Mr Owen had been complaining of
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Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself in town centre
A man was arrested on suspicion of exposing himself in a Suffolk town. PC Oakley, a beat officer for Haverhill, was patrolling the town yesterday afternoon when he was alerted to the act. He arrested a man on suspicion of outraging public
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'Do not travel' warning after night of heavy rain leaves many Suffolk roads flooded
A "do not travel" warning has been issued after a night of heavy rain has left Suffolk's roads flooded and dangerous. Police have warned motorists to not drive "unless absolutely necessary" as the continual downpour sees conditions worsen.
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5 things locals love the most about Suffolk
From the undulating countryside to sunset walks along the beach, we asked locals what their favourite things about Suffolk are. 1. The countryside The countryside in Suffolk consists of fields for agriculture, meadowland, ancient woodland
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Six observations following 2-1 win at Swansea
Ipswich Town won 2-1 at Swansea City yesterday afternoon. Stuart Watson reflects on the action. BROADHEAD'S BACK! Leif Davis saw a rising shot tipped over in the 11th minute, before Cameron Burgess planted a good headed chance wide in
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All of the oddest Suffolk Wetherspoon reviews and rankings on Tripadvisor
Suffolk has a glut of Wetherspoon pubs dotted around the county, all of them scoring between 3 and 3.5 on Tripadvisor. With so many to choose from, we have used the national review guide to rank the pubs in the local area and included some of
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Man left without car for three days after hitting pothole in village
A man was left without his car for three days and ended up spending £200 on repairs after hitting a pothole. The man, who asked not to be named, hit the pothole in The Street in Foxearth, near Sudbury, at about 3pm on Friday, February 9.
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The latest planning applications submitted across Suffolk
Permission has been sought for new homes, licence alterations, tree reductions and various alterations to properties across Suffolk this week. The following plans are among those that have been submitted to West Suffolk, Babergh, Mid Suffolk and
