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Familiar faces return! Watch our Town vs Birmingham City video preview!
Ross Halls and Stuart Watson look ahead to Ipswich Town's home clash with Birmingham City in the Championship in our Boot Room video. Kieran McKenna's side are unbeaten in their last four games having made it three successive victories with the
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Watch: Alex and Stu's video verdict on Town's 3-1 win over Birmingham City
Alex Jones and Stuart Watson give their video verdict after Ipswich Town beat Birmingham City 3-1 at Portman Road to secure their fourth successive win. Conor Chaplin’s first half goal had been cancelled out by Jordan James before the break, but
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Road hit by flooding woes to close for further repairs
Further closures are set to take place on a road in a village near Sudbury which has been prone to flooding. Borley Road in Long Melford has been hit by frequent flooding problems during the winter months, prompting concerns from villagers and
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More 999 calls are being answered within 10 seconds in Suffolk
More 999 calls are being answered in Suffolk within 10 seconds as a result of increasing council tax last year say police bosses. Of all 999 calls received, 82% of calls to Suffolk Constabulary were answered within 10 seconds in 2023, compared
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McKenna on conceding first, lessons learned and Mowbray well wishes
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna hopes his side will 'show their teeth' the next time they find themselves in a 'broken' game. The Blues let a 3-1 lead slip against rock-bottom Rotherham United at Portman Road on Tuesday night before securing
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Warrant for arrest of man accused of stealing 17 jars of coffee from Co-op
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of stealing 17 jars of coffee from a town's Co-op store. Stephen Mann, of Masons Drive in Great Blakenham, was due to appear before Suffolk Magistrates' Court in Ipswich on Thursday for sentencing
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Suffolk wedding venue crowned as one of the best in the country
A wedding venue in Suffolk has been crowned as one of the best in the UK after winning a national award. The owners of Smeetham Hall Barn in Sudbury are delighted to have earned acclaim at this year's annual Hitched Wedding Awards. Hitched.co.uk
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Couple who pocketed £200k in funds for disabled son's care given suspended sentence
A couple from Chelmondiston who spent over £200,000 intended for the care of their disabled son on funding a "lavish" lifestyle for themselves, have been given a two-year suspended prison sentence. Rebecca and Simon Toloui were sentenced at Ipswich
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'When we feed off each other we're a formidable force' - McKenna's message to fans
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has reiterated that the club's supporters have a huge role to play in helping his team remain competitive at the top end of the Championship table. Three straight wins against Millwall, Swansea and Rotherham
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Orchard project blooms with over a 1,000 new trees set to be planted
New trees have been planted in Stowmarket and Hadleigh as part of a Suffolk initiative to re-establish orchards across the county. Volunteers from Hadleigh Environment Action Team helped plant a community orchard beside Pykenham Way footpath, while
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Man banned from three stores in Suffolk after stealing headphones
A 27-year-old man has been banned from HMV, TK Maxx and Cash Converters stores in Suffolk after he stole headphones from a store an hour after he'd been charged and bailed for two similar offences. Connor Petts, of Mill Road in Colchester, has
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Suffolk vegetable fields 'lost' as farmers opt for less risky cereal crops
Field vegetable crops in Suffolk are being lost as farmers switch to less risky crops, an expert has warned. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) policy manager for the East of England says the region's horticultural industry is under huge pressure
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Brandon Williams suffers 'set-back', Clarke a doubt with dead leg
Ipswich Town loanee Brandon Williams has 'suffered a set-back in his recovery', manager Kieran McKenna has revealed. The 23-year-old full-back returned to parent club Manchester United in January for 'medical assessment' following a series of repeated
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Man seriously injured after Land Rover crashes into tree
Three people have been injured – with one man seriously hurt – after a car crashed into a tree in mid Suffolk overnight. Emergency services were called to Debenham Road in Little Stonham, near Stowmarket, at about 12.30am on Friday. A spokeswoman
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Meet ducklings and lambs at unique farm's free open day
A unique farm in Suffolk is opening its doors to the public for a free open day this Easter. Allonsfied House Nursing Home in Campsea Ashe, near Woodbridge, set up the farm in 2021 as a form of therapy for the care home residents. Staff have
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'There's never been a career plan' says farmer who became NFU president
Back in his twenties, Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw had no interest in politics. He was more of a farmer's farmer - seriously involved in the professional and technical aspects of the job and getting the most out of his crops on the family farm at
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Former Town defender joins League Two side coaching staff
Former Ipswich Town defender Alex Bruce has left his role as Macclesfield boss to take up a coaching role with League Two side Salford City. The 39-year-old leaves the Silkmen with the club fifth in the Northern Premier League - the seventh tier
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Roads across county remain closed after flooding
Several roads across Suffolk remain closed as highways battle to clear floodwater. The county has been hit by days of extreme rainfall which has led to a number of roads becoming submerged underwater. A yellow weather warning for strong winds
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Rare Grand Prix toy replica sells at Suffolk auction for £9,000
A rare toy replica of the first Automobile World Championship winning car has sold at a Suffolk auction for thousands of pounds. The CIJ of France Alfa Romeo P2 racing car child's toy was one of the lots making up Toys and Models auction at Lacy
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Search for two suspects as mobile phones stolen from restaurants
Police are hunting for two suspects after mobile phones were stolen from restaurants in a town. An investigation has been launched by detectives following the incidents in Sudbury on Thursday. The first theft saw a blue Samsung stolen from
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Man threatened with hammer during row outside Co-op
A man was threatened with a hammer late at night in a Long Melford street. According to Suffolk police, the incident happened at about 10pm on Friday, February 9 outside the Co-op in Hall Street. Three men in their 20s were approached by two
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Watch: 'Another rollercoaster season' - Get expert insight on Birmingham City
Ross Halls is joined by Sam Sheppey from Blues Focus to get the lowdown on Birmingham City ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town at Portman Road tomorrow. Kieran McKenna's side go into this game off the back of three straight wins
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Living room fire takes hold in early hours
A living room fire broke out at a property in a Suffolk town in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters were called to the blaze, in Brook Farm Road in Saxmundham, at about 5.25am on Friday. The fire took hold in the living room, according
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Pub to reopen its doors as new management trio take over
A west Suffolk village pub is set to reopen under new management next month, as a trio of local residents aim to put their stamp on the place. Judes Ferry in Ferry Lane in West Row, near Mildenhall, will welcome visitors on Thursday, March 28
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16 Suffolk places among best in England to live - where in the county made the list?
A national property finder has revealed its top picks of the best places to live in England and Wales for 2024. Earlier this month, Garrington property finders published its annual list of the best places to live in England and Wales, a mammoth
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Fears of flooding continue as SIX alerts issued following downpours
Following a day of heavy rainfall and strong winds, further flooding is expected across Suffolk as the county experiences a third day of alerts and warnings. The Environment Agency has issued six flood alerts across the county as river levels
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Why popular animal at zoo has been taken off-show
A much-loved animal has been taken off-show temporarily at Colchester Zoo. Visitors will be unable to see Tembo the male African elephant while essential maintenance work is carried out in the enclosure where he resides. The zoo announced
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Turkish restaurant reopening under new management
A mid Suffolk Turkish restaurant which suddenly closed last week plans to reopen under new management, it has emerged. Lezzihh Bar & Grill opened in Stowmarket on Sunday, January 28 after taking over the former Prezzo in Ipswich Street in the town
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Severe delays on A14 after lorry breaks down
There were long delays on the A14 due to a lorry which has broken down near roadworks. Drivers were facing extreme delays in the eastbound carriageway, near Stowmarket. According to the AA Traffic Map there was delays of around 15 minutes
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Award-winning wildlife work supports offshore wind farms
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has put environmental considerations at the forefront of planning and construction work for its East Anglia Hub wind farms off the Suffolk coast. In 2022, the company received global recognition at the Energy Institute
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Risk of hail and thunder to hit Suffolk after days of heavy rainfall
Suffolk could be hit with thunder and more hail after days of heavy rainfall. According to the Met Office, more wet weather could sweep across the county today. It comes after days of extreme rain which has left a number of roads across Suffolk
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Part of A14 STILL flooded as drivers warned of delays
Flooding on the A14 is still causing delays for drivers in west Suffolk. The westbound carriageway near Newmarket has been affected by flooding for a number of days. It comes as the county has been hit with extreme rainfall for most of the
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'Share a ride' service will get Barclays Bank customers to nearby branches
Bank customers left without a service due to the closure of a Suffolk branch could soon be able to get a lift to nearby outlets. Leiston resident Andrew Hawes is starting a 'share-a-ride' initiative for Barclays Bank customers in his town who will
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Woman in critical condition as suspected drug driver arrested after A12 crash
A woman is in a critical condition after suffering serious injuries in a crash on the A12. Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the collision in Yoxford, between Middleton Road and Westleton Road, at about 4.10pm on
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'I don't have any doubts' - McKenna discusses Leif Davis' Premier League potential
Ipswich Town left-back Leif Davis has got all the ingredients to play in the Premier League, says manager Kieran McKenna. Davis has proved a revelation for the Blues since making a £1.2m switch from Leeds United in the summer of 2021. The 24
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New solar array at Suffolk farm with save the same amount of carbon as 2,223 trees
A new solar array at an east Suffolk farm - which is set to save the same amount of carbon as more than 2,223 trees - has been given the go-ahead. A design and access statement for the ground mounted solar panels at Earlsway Farm at Bramfield,
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Kesgrave construction firm admits dumping soil in beauty spot
A Kesgrave-based construction and demolition company has admitted charges of depositing soil in an east Suffolk beauty spot, but says that there are mitigating circumstances. Nicholls Ltd, trading as Tippers R Us, based at Sinks Pit in Kesgrave
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Mayor brands 1,000-home county council plans a 'disaster' for town
A mayor has hit out at plans for 1,000 new homes on the edge of a town, raising concerns over road safety, access and traffic that he said could spell 'disaster' for the area. Suffolk County Council is seeking outline planning permission from
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Concerns new 24-hour McDonald's will lead to 'late night crime'
A parish council is objecting to a late-night opening licence for a planned new 24-hour McDonald's restaurant amid fears about crime, disorder and noise. Martlesham Parish Council will be writing to East Suffolk Council to oppose an application
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Suffolk hit by more flooded roads after deluge of rain
Roads across Suffolk were left flooded once again yesterday after the county was hit with a deluge of rain and wind. The Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the River Lark near Mildenhall, the Little Ouse River between Rickinghall and Hockwold
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World War II veteran celebrates with hundreds of birthday cards
World War II veteran, Douglas Felgate, celebrated his 100th birthday at Colonia Court Bupa Care Home in Colchester. Known as Doug, he marked the milestone with a special birthday tea party with a performance by singer Pete George, surrounded by
