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Barn 'well alight' after fire breaks out in village
A barn was left "well alight" after a fire broke out in a village. Suffolk Fire and Rescue were called to the incident in Kenton Road in Kenton, near Debenham, just before 4.45pm on Tuesday. Four engines from Needham Market, Framlingham, Harleston
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Suffolk County Council to hire 60 new staff members for SEND services
Sixty new members of staff are set to be hired as part of a £4.4million recruitment drive to reform special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services in Suffolk. Suffolk County Council has outlined its plan its investment plans in the
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16-mile diversion for drivers as road closed for repairs
Drivers will have to face a 25-minute diversion as part of a road in west Suffolk is closed. Suffolk Highways has said the B1106 Brandon Road in Culford will be closed overnight for road repairs on Wednesday, February 28. The section of road
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Market traders need support 'more than ever before' says stallholder
A west Suffolk businesswoman has said stallholders need support "more than ever before" as a community leader has raised concerns over struggling markets in the district. Amy Willis, who runs Cottage & Co, a homewares company with a stall at Bury
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Medieval track in town saved after incredible discovery
A six-month community campaign has helped safeguard Hadleigh’s medieval track. The Hadleigh Society, with the support of The Tree Council and nearby residents, has successfully secured protected status for the track and established new hedging
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Chart-topping 80s band known for 'incredible' live shows taking to Suffolk stage
A pop-rock band that has sold over seven million albums worldwide has announced they'll be heading to Suffolk. Deacon Blue is the Scottish group behind two number-one albums in the late 80s and mid-90s: When The World Knows Your Name and the compilation
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Town loanee Hutchinson named in preliminary Jamaica squad
Omari Hutchinson has been named in Jamaica's preliminary squad for their upcoming CONCACAF Nations League Finals matches. The current squad consists of 60 players, which will be cut down to 23 ahead of their semi-final against the United States
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McDonald's and Costa Coffee drive-thru set to open later this year
A new drive-thru McDonald's and Costa Coffee will be opening in west Suffolk later this year. Proposals to open the two new stores were submitted to West Suffolk Council in March 2022 and detailed the construction of a drive-thru coffee shop and
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Dog pool parties will launch at a Suffolk venue in 2024
A business in Suffolk is set to host pool parties and swimming sessions for pooches and their owners in a new location. Canine Dip and Dive, a business with a series of dog-friendly swimming pools set around East Anglia, has announced that Pakenham
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Toastie café launches new brunch menu
A toastie location in west Suffolk has announced a new brunch menu that offers something a little bit different to a standard British breakfast. Wrights in Bury St Edmunds is a go-to spot for those hunting for a hearty meal, with people often
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Landmark coastal building saved from demolition after extraordinary meeting
An iconic building along the coast has been saved from demolition after an extraordinary council meeting. East Suffolk Council met on Tuesday to discuss plans to demolish Landguard Lodge in Felixstowe. Plans to demolish the building to make
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Slicker and Humphreys feature for young Blues in Millwall defeat
Cameron Humphreys and Cieran Slicker featured for Ipswich Town under-21's, who were beaten 2-1 by reigning Professional Development League champions Millwall at the Den this afternoon. John McGreal's side went into the game off the back of their
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Countryside event comes to an end after more than 30 years
One of the biggest events in Suffolk's countryside calendar has come to an end after more than 30 years. Euston Rural Pastimes was first held in June 1991 and has taken place annually at Euston Park, in west Suffolk. The volunteer-led event
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Thief caught in the act while stealing from parked car
A thief was caught in the act while stealing items from a parked car in Bury St Edmunds. The theft happened in Martin Reed Walk just after midnight on Sunday, February 25. The owner of the car was returning when they saw an unknown person
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'It's very demoralising' - Ed Sheeran display intended to delight partly destroyed
An Ed Sheeran display meant to bring joy to passers-by has been destroyed with the figurine singer's legs stolen and his guitar destroyed. The design of the singer sits pride of place on a fence in Stowmarket and has been a source of entertainment
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Concerns for flooding continue as alerts remain in place
There are still concerns about flooding in parts of Suffolk after areas of the county were submerged following heavy rainfall last week. Five flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency remain in place including the River Waveney, Little Ouse
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Suffolk community creates colourful rainbow for special outdoor opera
A Suffolk community has come together to create a rainbow using unused fabrics for a community opera which is set to be staged this summer. Work started on the 'Leiston Rainbow' at Leiston Film Theatre on Friday and the colourful prop is set to
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Pedestrian suffers serious injury after being hit by car
A person was left seriously injured after they were struck by a car in a town earlier this month. Police were called to the incident in Great Eastern Road in Sudbury at 4pm on Monday, February 12. The pedestrian suffered a serious leg injury
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Did you know these eight former Blues are still playing?
Have you ever looked back at Ipswich Town teams of years gone by and wondered what the players are up to now? Some of them are still playing! Ross Halls takes a look at eight former Blues you may not have known are still in action. DAVID
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Five-bedroom farmhouse near Halesworth for sale at £825k guide
A Victorian farmhouse in St Nicholas South Elmham, near Bungay, is up for sale at a guide price of £825,000. Beech Farm was built in 1843 and was originally part of the Flixton Hall Estate. While the property retains many of the original
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Water-logged fields cancel much-loved car boot sale
A beloved car boot sale in mid Suffolk has been cancelled due to water-logged fields. The Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot was set to open on Sunday, March 3 but has been forced to delay the event after recent bad weather in the county. Last
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WATCH: Rare white-tailed eagle in Suffolk playing and taking flight
A rare white-tailed eagle has been spotted in a Suffolk village playing with a stick before taking flight. The eagle, which RSPB estimated there were about 300 of in the UK in 2020, was spotted near Tunstall in east Suffolk, on the B1078. The
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Tributes to 'dearly loved' man who died after crash near town
Tributes have been paid to a man “whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him” after a crash near Sudbury. Andy Rayner, 44, died at the scene of the crash on the A131 just before 10.40am on Saturday, February, 3. In a statement
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'Testament to the characters we've brought in' - McKenna praises Town's new signings
Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has praised the way that the club’s January signings have bought into the culture at Portman Road. Last season, the Blues added Nathan Broadhead, Harry Clarke, Massimo Luongo and George Hirst at the midway point
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Cheapest places to buy petrol in Suffolk revealed
The cheapest places to buy petrol in Suffolk in February 2024 have been revealed. According to the RAC, the price of filling up your car with petrol has gone up by 3p a litre in the last three weeks. Unleaded has risen by 3.2p from 140.2p
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Village pub temporarily closed as new management announced
The landlords of a village pub have announced they will be stepping away after spending four years behind the bar. The Green Man Inn in Tunstall will be closed temporarily while new management take over. Simon and Lucia Lucas took over the
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First look inside upcoming farm shop as building work progresses
Work has started on a new farm shop which is set to open in west Suffolk within the coming months. The development of Seed Farm Shop is currently underway at Rectory Farm on Isleham Road in Worlington. Run by Frank Summers and his mother, Lucie
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'Several European clubs' monitoring in-form Town loanee Omari Hutchinson
'Several European clubs' are monitoring the progress of Ipswich Town loanee Omari Hutchinson, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 20-year-old is spending the campaign on loan at Portman Road, where he's mainly been used off the bench
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'Amazing to see' - former Leeds boss picks Kieran McKenna for Manager of the Year
Former Leeds United boss Simon Grayson has chosen Kieran McKenna as his Manager of the Year – regardless of whether Ipswich Town are promoted to the Premier League. The 54-year-old spent four years at Elland Road, guiding them out of League One
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Suffolk continues to close the gap on broadband speeds - but still a way to go
Hyperfast broadband coverage is nudging up across the UK and the East of England according to latest data - but still has a way to go. Data gathering by different organisations shows that full-fibre, gigabit speed broadband is beginning to become
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Road remains almost impassable months after first flooding
A busy road remains almost impassable months after it first flooded. Part of Colchester Road in Bures, near Sudbury, has been submerged underwater since December last year. Drivers are being warned to take extra care when travelling in the
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Huge artisan market and plant fair announced for historic landmark
A historic Suffolk landmark has released tickets for a huge artisan market that is set to be held in its impressive grounds this May half term. Helmingham Hall has announced the return of its annual artisan market and plant fair on Sunday, May
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Police hit-and-run driver 'was silent after crash', hearing told
A firearms officer who claimed to have amnesia after causing a hit-and-run crash in north Suffolk has appeared before a misconduct hearing. PC Karl Warren, of Norfolk police, was behind the wheel of the marked BMW when he drove into the back of
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Opening date for town's new B&M announced
The opening date for a new discount store in a west Suffolk town centre has been announced. B&M will open its latest store in the former Wilko building in Mildenhall on Saturday, April 6. In February a premises licence application for
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Parts of the A14 closed due to flooding
Two lanes on the A14 remain closed due to flooding. The lanes on the eastbound carriageway between junction 37 and junction 38 in Newmarket have been closed since last Tuesday. The closures will continue today as National Highways use tankers
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Vital helpline for people in distress could be lost due to Government funding cuts
Vital helplines for people in distress could be lost in Suffolk as a result of government funding cuts. The NHS Long Term Plan allocated £57 million for suicide prevention and bereavement services to local areas in England which went out in 'waves
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Planning permission sought to saddlery into two homes
The owner of the Long Melford Saddlery has applied for planning permission to convert the premises into two residential houses. The plans would see a two-bedroom house created within the existing pink-fronted two-storey timber-framed building,
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Fundraiser launched for passenger injured in car crash
An online fundraiser has been launched for a man injured in an early-hours car crash in a mid Suffolk village. Brandon Edwards-Oakes, who was also in the car at the time, launched the GoFundMe page for his friend, George, who suffered fractures
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Woman slams 'filthy' leisure centre after claiming to find faeces on the floor
A Sudbury leisure centre is apologising to a customer who said she found faeces on the floor of a toilet cubicle, describing the facilities as 'filthy'. Ruth Cook, who has lived in Sudbury for four years, said she was left disgusted after a visit
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'I wear my heart on my sleeve - I think fans like that' - Al-Hamadi on his Town start
January signing Ali Al-Hamadi has made an encouraging start to life at Ipswich Town. Stuart Watson spoke to the striker. To say it's been a whirlwind two years for Ali Al-Hamadi is an understatement. Less than two years ago, he was playing
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Plans for 14 new homes in town withdrawn after affordable homes scrapped
A planning application to build 14 new homes in Hadleigh has been withdrawn after the council would not support the developer’s attempts to exclude provision for affordable housing. Birch Homes UK Ltd had argued that building affordable housing
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Bride's wedding woes after house flooded and dresses for big day ruined
Five bridesmaids dresses were left ruined and a home was badly damaged after a nearby water main burst and flooded a home. Abi and her fiancé Joshua Minter's home in Bentley, on the Shotley peninsula, was flooded on Sunday. The pair were out
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Michael Cole: Why I'm worried about Prince Harry if he has to leave the US
If Prince Harry’s American visa is annulled, he would have to leave the country without delay. His wife would then have to decide whether to go with him, taking their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. That’s the painful
