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Mechanic jailed for eight years over 'Hollywood style' revenge against company
Victims of a “revenge campaign” by two Suffolk men who spent six years targeting a travel firm’s vehicles have spoken of how the attacks left them “utterly helpless”. Adrian Ling, 63, of Woodside, Beccles, and Daniel Garrison, 35, of Danforth Drive
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Huge farmers' market returns for first event of 2024
One of Suffolk's best-loved farmers' markets is making its return this weekend for the first time in 2024. The Snape Maltings Farmers' Market, in east Suffolk, will return for trade on Saturday, March 2. The market is a favourite of those looking
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Flooded stretch of A14 to close overnight
A section of the A14 will be closed after night after more than seven million litres of flood water has been removed from the carriageway. National Highways has been working at the scene on the eastbound carriageway between junction 37 for Newmarket
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Indian restaurant reopening under new name and management
A closed Indian restaurant is set to reopen under new management and a new name. The Prince of Bengal in High Street, Saxmundham, suddenly shut its doors earlier this month. However, the restaurant is set to reopen in the town soon after
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Boot Room: Watch our preview ahead of Town's trip to Plymouth Argyle
Alex Jones and Stuart Watson look ahead to Ipswich Town's trip to Plymouth Argyle in the Championship tomorrow in our Boot Room video. The Blues are unbeaten in their last five games, with Kieran McKenna's side sitting third in the table, only
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Suffolk sausage rolls to take centre stage on ITV show
A Suffolk business is set to be in the spotlight on a hit TV show featuring Alan Titchmarsh this weekend. Truly Traceable in Halesworth has announced that one of its award-winning products will be featured on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh
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Mobile phone stolen in distraction theft at shop
A mobile phone was stolen during a distraction theft in a mid-Suffolk town. Suffolk police were called to the incident in Market Place, Stowmarket, just before 3pm on Wednesday, February 28. A spokesman said the victim was distracted by a
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Woman who climbed Snowdon after breaking her back scoops award
A female construction worker from Sudbury has shared her incredible journey, from breaking her back and battling endometriosis to now winning an award – and climbing Mount Snowdon while she was at it. Few of us will face as many hurdles in our
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Former Town midfielder joins League One leaders on short-term deal
Former Ipswich Town midfielder Lee Evans has joined League One leaders Portsmouth on a deal until the end of the season. The 29-year-old left the Blues at the start of February after he had his contract terminated by mutual consent. Evans
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Town considers ways to up flood resilience after storm flooded homes
A market town is stepping up work to increase flood resilience after more than 30 homes were flooded during storms last year. Needham Market residents have expressed their interest in the creation of a flood resilience group and have announced
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'I can't back down': Man's hunger strike reaches seventh day amid planning row
A west Suffolk man who has been faced with homelessness amid an ongoing planning row with a council has said he has been on hunger strike for an entire week. Tony Edgar currently lives in Stanley Lodge, a bungalow off Fen Road in Pakenham which
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Suffolk Show organisers remain upbeat as financial squeeze hits charity's bottom line
The farm charity behind the Suffolk Show is "heading in the right direction" after a tough year, members heard this week. Suffolk Agricultural Association (SAA) had to absorb big rises in heat and light costs and difficult trading conditions during
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Long-closed pub could become new church base if plans given go-ahead
A long-closed west Suffolk pub could be transformed into a church if new plans put to a council are given the go-ahead. Applicant Horringer Court Community Church is seeking permission from West Suffolk Council to turn the empty Glad Abbot pub
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Man accused of careless driving on A12 denies charges
A 67-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to careless driving in relation to a crash on the A12 last year. Clive Ditchfield, from Rowley Regis, in the West Midlands, denies careless or inconsiderate driving in Yoxford on April 9 2023. He appeared
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Walton, Norris, Mariner... 10 players who represented both Ipswich and Plymouth
Ahead of tomorrow's clash between Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town, Ross Halls takes a look at 10 players to have featured for both sides. CHRISTIAN WALTON Born and raised in Cornwall, the current Town keeper was an Argyle season ticket holder
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Telegraph pole brought down after car crashes into tree
A car has crashed into a tree on a road in west Suffolk. Police were called to the single-vehicle collision on the A1065 in Lakenheath at about 2.10pm on Friday. The car crashed into a tree and caused damage to a telegraph. Telephone
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Abuser jailed for breaching restraining order within hours of prison release
A man has been jailed again within days of his prison release after he breached his restraining order within hours. Darren Cranmer, 40 and of Larch Close in Colchester, was arrested on Friday, February 23 – only 11 days after he had been released
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Town keeper coach lands role in Republic of Ireland senior set-up
Ipswich Town goalkeeping coach Rene Gilmartin has been named in Republic of Ireland interim head coach John O’Shea’s staff for the March friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland. Gilmartin joined Ipswich as part of caretaker boss John McGreal's
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New NFU Essex chair proud to become fourth member of his family to take up the role
A fourth-generation farmer has followed in the footsteps of both of his parents - and his grandad - by becoming chairman of the Essex branch of the National Farmers' Union (NFU). Robert Padfield, of Magdelan Laver, Ongar, has continued a proud
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Person rescued as car gets trapped in flood water
A person has been rescued after a car got trapped in flood water in a west Suffolk village. Emergency services were called to Bury Road in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds, at about 12.35pm on Friday. A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
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New glamping site and wedding venue opening its gates
A new glamping and events site is opening near Needham Market this spring. Flint Hall Events & Glamping is located in Creeting St Peter and is set up for weddings, glamping and parties. It also comes with onsite catering and outdoor facilities
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Pub temporarily shuts due to rising costs
A village pub has temporarily closed its doors due to rising costs. The Three Horseshoes, in Barrow, near Bury St Edmunds, has said it has shut until further notice. In a post on social media on Friday, a spokesman said it was due to a situation
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What bosses of Town's top-two rivals had to say ahead of weekend action
Ipswich Town find themselves in a four-way battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Here's who their rivals play this weekend. LEICESTER CITY v QPR The Foxes have seen their lead at the top of the table cut to six points
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Meet piglets, lambs and baby goats as spring carnival returns
A chance to meet baby animals is returning to an east Suffolk farm this spring. Easton Farm Park, in the village of Easton near Woodbridge, is a family fun farm nestled in the countryside. It is home to a wide variety of different farm animals
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Watch: 'Look back with plenty of pride' - Get expert insight on Plymouth Argyle
Ross Halls is joined by Joe Bell from Argyle Life to get the lowdown on Plymouth ahead of their Championship clash with Ipswich Town tomorrow. Kieran McKenna's side go into this game off the back of four straight wins, winning 3-1 against Birmingham
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Revealed: Thousands won in Suffolk by Postcode Lottery winners
Thousands of pounds have been won by postcodes around Suffolk and north Essex. The winners of the People's Postcode Lottery for February have been revealed. Five postcodes have won £1,000 per household as a result of last month's draw.
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Historic family-run car dealership in town undergoes shake-up
A historic family-run car dealership in a mid Suffolk town has undergone a shake-up. Barnards, in Station Road East in Stowmarket, has been a Volkswagen retailer for a number of years. However, Marriott Motor Group has taken over the site,
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Britain's Got Talent winner bringing musical comedy to Suffolk
A singer and Britain's Got Talent winner is coming to the Suffolk coast with a new musical comedy show. Jon Courtenay, who grew up near Ipswich and was involved in the Wolsey Youth Theatre, won the ITV competition in 2020 after delighting the judges
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Tree falls on to phone line and blocks road
A tree is blocking a road that had previously been closed following a crash in west Suffolk. Suffolk police was called around 10.40am on Friday to reports of a fallen tree on Church Street in Withersfield near Haverhill. The tree is believed
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Five rescue teams called as horse gets trapped between two walls
A horse that was trapped between two walls has been lifted to safety. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to Eye Road in Hoxne, north Suffolk, at about 7.40am on Friday to rescue a horse that had become trapped. According to a spokeswoman
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20-year-old appears in court over indecent videos involving dog and wallaby
A 20-year-old man from a village near Eye is to be tried for making and possessing indecent images of children and sexual videos involving animals. Joshua Kleiser of Nuttery Vale, Hoxne, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates Court on Thursday charged
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Two Suffolk spots named among UK's best foodie hotels
Dine and stay at these two Suffolk restaurants that have been named among the best foodie spots in the UK. Husk in Thorington near Halesworth and The Suffolk in Aldeburgh have been included in a list compiled by The Times. It comes after
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7 major events to look forward to this March
From Diversity taking to the Suffolk stage to an Easter-themed afternoon tea, there are many events to look forward to this March. All of these events still have tickets available at the time of writing. Diversity When: March 26-27
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'We take zero motivation from that' - McKenna says there's no Plymouth point to prove
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna insists his team take 'zero per cent motivation' from the fact Plymouth Argyle pipped them to the League One title going into tomorrow's Championship clash at Home Park. The Blues were heralded by many managers
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Drivers to face 35-mile diversion as road to be closed TONIGHT
Drivers are to face a 35-mile diversion route in mid Suffolk while a road is closed for urgent works this evening. The B1115 in Stowupland, near Stowmarket, will be closed between 7pm on Friday and 6am on Saturday. Suffolk County Council
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Suffolk residents win almost £1.2m in Premium Bonds for March
People living in Suffolk have won nearly £1.2million in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw. One lucky person won £100,000, six people won £50,000 and 316 people took home £1,000. The grand total of prize money won by 374 Suffolk residents
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Road reopens as two people in hospital after crash
A road was closed and two people have been taken to hospital after a crash near a west Suffolk town. Emergency services were called to the collision in Church Street in Withersfield, near Haverhill, at about 6.30am on Friday. The crash involved
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Delays on A14 as parts of road still submerged
The A14 will continue to see disruption as parts of the road remains closed by flooding. Lanes one and two on the Eastbound side between J37 in Newmarket and J39 Kenford are still impacted with lane three reopening yesterday afternoon. A spokesman
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'Sensational' Suffolk spot named among best places to stay in UK
A Suffolk hotel has been named among the best places to stay in the UK. The Suffolk in Aldeburgh, which opened in the coastal town in 2022, has been named among the best in the UK by the national newspaper the Sunday Times. It was also named
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Suffolk estate belonging to famous Cobbold family goes on market for £19million
A stately home belonging to Suffolk's famous Cobbold family - known for their stewardship of Ipswich Town as well as pubs and breweries - has gone on the market with a guide price of £19million. The 500-year-old Glemhall Hall Estate is being sold
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Celebrities rub shoulders with villagers in final goodbye to Dad's Army star
Celebrities rubbed shoulders with the residents of a tiny west Suffolk village as they came together to celebrate the life of Dad's Army star Ian Lavender. The Birmingham-born actor, who made the village of Woolpit, near Bury St Edmunds, his home
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Work underway on 50 homes to complete one of Suffolk peninsula's biggest estates
Work is underway on 50 new homes which will finally complete one of the biggest housing estates on the Felixstowe peninsula. The 900-property Farmlands estate in Trimley St Mary was largely completed in the 1980s but there have been a few parcels
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'Gutted not to have been here all season' - Travis on trying to break into Town team
Lewis Travis believes he could have been a regular starter for Ipswich Town had he joined the club last summer. The combative midfielder arrived at Portman Road in a loan deal from fellow Championship club Blackburn Rovers on January 5. However
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Calls for investigation into 'completely unacceptable' A14 flooding
There have been calls for an investigation into flooding which has hampered part of the A14 in west Suffolk for more than a week. Drivers have faced lane closures and long delays on the eastbound carriageway, between junction 37 for Newmarket
