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'We've paid the price with two muscle injuries' - McKenna on injury set-backs

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says his team paid the price for a busy period today by seeing two key men limp off in a 3-1 home win against Birmingham City. Right-winger Wes Burns was forced off in the 20th minute, while Nathan Broadhead 

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Tuanzebe shines for Town at Portman Road - AJ's player ratings from Birmingham win

Ipswich Town continued their fine run of form with a 3-1 win against Birmingham City. Alex Jones provides his player ratings. Vaclav Hladky Distribution was good, both when playing out from the back and knocking it long. Didn't have too many

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'A wonderful stat - one of my favourites' - McKenna on 3-1 win against Birmingham

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna was delighted to see his substitutes once again make a difference in this afternoon's 3-1 home win against Birmingham City. Conor Chaplin's opener was cancelled out by Jordan James' finish on the stroke of half-time

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Young reporter: Norfolk Broad cafe. Jazmine Wade, Thorpe St Andrew Sixth Form

A review of Flint Barn Cafe on the outskirts of Norwich, exploring the food and drinks on offer as well as its location on the Norfolk Broads.    From beautiful scenery to family and dog friendly indoor space, Flint Barn Cafe is a popular destination

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Trial date set for man charged with murdering woman in town

The trial date has been set for a 47-year-old man charged with murder after the body of a woman was found at a home in Newmarket.  Olubunmi Abodundee, of Exning Road in the town, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday for further case management

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Subs strike late on to help Town earn crucial win against Birmingham

Ipswich Town recorded their fourth successive win, beating Birmingham City 3-1 at Portman Road. They took the lead through Conor Chaplin's clever flick, but they were pegged back just 15 minutes later as Jordan James converted from close range.

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New sports pavilion and bar plans met with approval for Stowmarket

A new pavilion with social space and bar is part of a host of new facilities that have been approved for a Suffolk town. The Sports, Health, Education & Leisure Facilities (SHELF) project in Stowmarket has taken a step forward as councillors voted

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Town youngster goes out on loan again

Ipswich Town youngster Osman Foyo has joined National League South side Welling United on loan. The 19-year-old made his debut for the Wings as they drew 1-1 at St Albans City this afternoon. Foyo joined Town from Norwich City in January 2023

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Artisan bakery to open second site in Suffolk

An artisan bakery is set to open its second site in Suffolk.  Harvey & Co, which is currently based in Rendlesham, has confirmed it is to open a new premises.  Owned by Harvey Allen, the specialist bakery will open at Vida Haus Yoga Studio

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Afternoon tea events with live music and a dance floor returning to Suffolk

A Suffolk hotel and spa has announced a line-up of afternoon tea events that are set to m The Talbooth in Dedham has announced the return of the hit afternoon tea events hosted in a marquee in the heart of the hotel's gardens.  Diners are served

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Drug dealers who trafficked teenager to Suffolk jailed

Two drug dealers who trafficked a vulnerable teenage boy more than 100 miles away from his home to Suffolk to sell crack cocaine and heroin have been jailed.  James Andall and Alex Anderson were jailed for more than 13 years combined at Luton Crown

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Man arrested after burglary at village post office

A man has been arrested following a burglary at a Suffolk post office.  Police were alerted to the burglary at Bildeston post office, in High Street, about 1am on Sunday, February 19.  Following enquiries, Suffolk police has confirmed a man

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Matchday Recap: How Town's 3-1 home win against Birmingham played out

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Fire breaks out in single-storey building in town

A footpath has been cordoned off following a roof fire which is suspected to contain asbestos.  Emergency services were called to the blaze in Ferry Road in Felixstowe at about 8.15am on Saturday.  A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Lanes still closed and delays remain after heavy flooding on A14

Two lanes of the A14 remain shut in west Suffolk following heavy flooding.  National Highways said part of the eastbound carriageway had shut on Tuesday, February 20, near Newmarket due to a possible burst water main.  Further closures were

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Suffolk girl speaks in Parliament following father's battle with alcohol

A Suffolk 12-year-old gave a speech at the House of Commons giving her views on alcohol, after her father died following a battle with alcoholism a year and a half ago. Amelie Peek, who lives in Framsden and attends Thomas Mills High School in

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Morrisons petrol station staff to be offered jobs in store after takeover

Staff at a petrol station attached to a Felixstowe supermarket will be offered jobs within the store after a new company took over the running of the fuel side of the business. At the end of January, Morrisons announced that Motor Fuel Group (MFG

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Man, 33, admits dangerous driving and failing to provide specimen

A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in Sudbury. Mustafa Hodzhov was before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday and pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis on Monday, January 22. Hodzhov

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Number of wild animals kept as pets in Suffolk falls but at least six remain

The number of dangerous wild animals legally kept as pets in Suffolk has fallen since 2020, matching a UK-wide trend. Figures released by charity Born Free show that there were at least six licenced exotic pets in Suffolk last year, compared to

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7 of the best pubs for a pint in Suffolk

Looking for the best place for a beer in Suffolk? We asked our followers on Facebook about the best places to go for a pint while out and about in the county.  1. The Lord Nelson Where: 42 East Street, Southwold, IP18 6EJ The Lord

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Five ways to mitigate the loss of the basic payment scheme

Daniel Murphy from Savills discusses how farmers can plug the gap left by changes to the basic payment scheme. The basic payment scheme (BPS) has provided a vital financial safety net for farmers since 2015. As that level of support continues to

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Man injured after A14 crash that closed carriageaway for 3 hours

A man has been injured after a crash on the A14 that closed part of the carriageway for more than three hours. Suffolk Police was called to the A14 westbound at Beyton, near Bury St Edmunds, at 6.17pm on Friday, February 23. Suffolk Fire and

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Bus company employee who recorded someone doing a private act sentenced

A Suffolk bus company employee who recorded someone doing a private act has been sentenced in court.  Tobias Hails, of Cotton Road, Mendlesham, stood before Suffolk Magistrates' Court in Ipswich on Friday where he was handed a community order. 

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Mark Murphy: Floods, potholes, no dentists - yet politicians act like children

When will our Members of Parliament grow up and start behaving like adults? The scenes in the mother of all parliaments this week were an utter disgrace. A day when they should have been speaking about the Israel-Gaza conflict descended into

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Suffolk sugar beet growers could benefit from 'hugely significant' landscape funds

Farmers' leaders have announced details of a private finance project said to have "huge" potential to help sugar beet growers across East Anglia achieve their net zero ambitions. National Farmers' Union (NFU) Sugar has laid out details of an ongoing

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We go again... Can Town make it four wins on the spin?

Ipswich Town take on Birmingham City, at Portman Road, in a Championship clash this afternoon (3pm). Stuart Watson previews the action. WE GO AGAIN Can Ipswich Town keep the positive momentum going? Having rescued a point against West

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Brighter and sunny spells forecast after days of unsettled weather

Brighter weather and sunny spells are forecast for Suffolk next week after days of unsettled weather has left parts of the county flooded.  On Thursday the county was under a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds.  A warning

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Inquest into Felixstowe builder's death on site likely to resume after April

An inquest into the death of a builder from Felixstowe on a building site more than three years ago is expected to commence in April this year. Dale Baker, 30, died on December 15, 2020, after part of the building he was working on in Haughgate

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Weather and cash headaches knock Suffolk farmers' confidence - but land prices hold

Weather woes and financial worries are eroding confidence among Suffolk and north Essex farmers - but the price of their land has held firm, according to experts. Despite a hugely challenging start to the growing season, falls in commodity prices

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Have you ever been to Havergate? Wildlife secrets of Suffolk's only island

Havergate Island, located close to the village of Orford at the convergence point of the Butely River and the River Ore, is Suffolk's only island. Just half a mile across at its widest point and two miles long, it is comprised of saltwater lagoons

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'I got my best years in football from Ipswich' - Venus on bringing Birmingham to Town

Ipswich Town host Birmingham City at Portman Road today (3pm) looking for a fourth straight win. Mark Heath takes a closer look at the other Blues... Story so far Birmingham's season has been a tumultuous and testing tale. They entered