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11 Suffolk parks recognised with prestigious award
Parks across Suffolk have been recognised with a prestigious award that shows off the high standards of green spaces across the country. Eleven parks in the county have met the high standard required for a coveted Green Flag Award in 2024, environmental
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A11 blocked after single-vehicle crash
A section of the A11 was blocked following a single-vehicle collision. The A11 south was obstructed between the A1065/A1101 in Mildenhall and the B1085 in Red Lodge. The crash happened shortly before 7.30pm and resulted in the vehicle rolling
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Person hit by train between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds
A person has been hit by a train between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds. The incident happened at approximately 6pm today near Elmswell. In a post on X, Greater Anglia said that they were unable to run any trains between the stations.
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Tributes to highly regarded agricultural couple who died 12 days apart
A former High Sheriff of Suffolk has died aged 85, just weeks after his beloved wife of more than 60 years. John and Peggy Thurlow spent almost their whole lives together; after saying ‘I do’ at 23 and 22, they built a home, welcomed three children
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Primary school where pupils feel 'happy and safe' retains 'good' Ofsted
A primary school where pupils feel "happy and safe" and where teachers adjust learning to help pupils with special educational needs has retained its good Ofsted rating. Ickworth Park Primary School in Meadow Drive, Horringer, near Bury St Edmunds
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People in two Suffolk towns lost nearly £10k in rogue trader scams
People living in Suffolk are being warned against rogue traders scams after some lost nearly £10,000 to scams. Suffolk Trading Standards received complaints of a similar nature on Monday following an increase in reports of residents who have paid
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Owner of runaway skunk appeals for help after trail goes cold
The owner of a pet skunk which escaped in Great Cornard has spoken of an 'awful' and 'sad' few days trying to find him. Ace the skunk disappeared from his home in Applegate Mews in the village near Sudbury last Thursday - and owner Vik Ellis said
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Former Town loanee lands coaching role after announcing retirement
Former Ipswich Town loanee Richard Stearman has announced his retirement from football, taking up a first-team coach at Solihull Moors last week. The 36-year-old finished his career at the Moors after joining them last summer, dropping into non-league
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Watch: KOA podcast - Our views on Delap and Greaves signings, plus keeper on the way
Alex Jones, Ross Halls, Stuart Watson and Mark Heath are back to discuss all things Ipswich Town on the latest Kings of Anglia podcast. The boys get excited about the signings of Liam Delap and Jacob Greaves, chat about the big money Town are spending
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Claydon financial planning firm named Small Business of the Year
The winners of the EADT Business Awards 2024 have been announced and Kingsfleet, based in Claydon, has been named winner of the Small Business of the Year award. Claydon is a chartered firm that provides personalised financial planning solutions
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Rare 2,000-year-old pan discovered by detectorist goes on display
A rare 2,000-year-old Roman pan which was discovered by a Suffolk detectorist is now on display. Tom Hyett, a metal detector user, made the unusual discovery of the almost complete early Roman copper-alloy pan at a site near Bury St Edmunds at
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'To come back is amazing' - Former Town forward returns to club on loan
Former Ipswich Town forward Joe Pigott has re-joined AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan from League One side Leyton Orient. The 30-year-old scored 54 goals in 157 appearances during his first spell with the Dons, before moving to Ipswich in the
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Tractor Girls start their 2024/25 season at Oxford United - full fixtures revealed
Ipswich Town Women's full fixture list for the 2024/25 season has been confirmed. The Tractor Girls will begin their FAWNL Southern Premier Division season with a trip to Oxford United on Sunday, 18 August. They complete the opening month of
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Suffolk MP slams 'appalling' approval of huge solar farm on county border
A Suffolk MP has called the decision to approve plans for a huge solar farm on the Suffolk-Cambridgeshire border "an insult to all the communities it affects". The controversial Sunnica Energy Farm plans will see a 2,500-acre development built
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'Staffie-type dog' attacks Spaniel in car park
An appeal has been launched after a "Staffie-type dog" attacked a Spaniel in an east Suffolk car park. The incident happened at about 8.30am on Monday July 1 in Kenton Hills car park just off Lovers Lane in Leiston. A spokesman for Halesworth
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Man taken to hospital after three car crash on A12
A man was taken to hospital for treatment following a three-car crash on the A12 in east Suffolk. Emergency services, including Suffolk police and the East of England Ambulance Service, were called to the collision on the northbound carriageway
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Village announces free fun day to raise spirits after flooding
A fun day is planned for Debenham to raise the spirits of the village, which is still suffering with the damage caused by flooding that happened almost a year ago. Storm Babet struck in October last year and caused floods in the village which were
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'You're in the zone': Driver's race comeback to earn podium place
A 22-year-old from Suffolk has described how he beat the odds to claim a podium finish after a "disappointing" qualification. Hayden Ballard, of Beck Row, in West Suffolk, came third at the final of the Hot Road World Championship in Spedeworth's
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Level crossing set to close 13 years after death of actress
A level crossing in a Suffolk town will close 13 years after a former actress was hit by a train. The Gipsy Lane level crossing in Needham Market will shut and Network Rail is building a new footpath under the railway using an existing culvert
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Warning in place for heavy rain and risk of flooding across Suffolk
A warning for heavy rain and risk of flooding has been issued for Suffolk. The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning in place for the whole of the county from 3pm on Monday until 9am on Tuesday. It warns of outbreaks of rain that could
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Probe launched into underage sale of alcohol in coastal town
An investigation has been launched into the underage sale of alcohol in a coastal town. Officers from Suffolk police have recently been conducting foot patrols in Felixstowe town centre. Over the weekend, an officer spotted a group of young
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Ipswich Town transfer rumour: Blues linked with loan move for Serie A midfielder
Ipswich Town are keen on a loan deal for Tanner Tessmann if he joins Inter Milan from Venezia this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder, who has two senior caps for the United States national team, came through the
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Local community theatre wins positive impact award
New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich has been named winner of the Positive Impact in the Community award at the EADT Business Awards 2024. Based in Ipswich, New Wolsey Theatre brings original artistic productions, projects, collaborations and tours to
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Suffolk beach with 'unspoilt sand' once again named among best in UK
A Suffolk beach with "unspoilt sand" has once again been named among the best in the UK. Walberswick beach, near Southwold, has been included in a list of the best beaches put together by The Times and The Sunday Times. The tranquil coastal
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Town's B&Q store to close down this week
A home improvement store is set to close its doors this week. B&Q has operated in Sudbury for more than 12 years but will shut its doors on Saturday after bosses said the landlords of the building "secured planning permission to redevelop
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Police seize 13 dogs after raid at suspected XL bully puppy farm
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after police carried out a raid at a suspected XL Bully puppy farm. Officers attended a home in Colchester at about 10am on Friday. During the warrant police seized 13 dogs from the property, eight of which
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Suffolk hotel with award-winning restaurant named among UK's best
A much-loved Suffolk hotel has been named among the best hotels along the coast. 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 Telegraph. The Telegraph
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Man faces deportation for second time after cannabis farm discovered
A man jailed for producing cannabis in Sudbury had been convicted of a similar crime last year, been deported and illegally returned to the UK, a court heard. Aurel Barpeerrja appeared in the dock at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday, facing a charge
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'It was like a tsunami' - Army veteran seeking answers to repeated flooding
An army veteran whose house has flooded five times in six years is seeking answers to resolve the issue. Trevor Bygate was medically discharged from the army in 2019, having served on tours across the globe. He moved to Glanville Road in
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'I can bring goals and assists' - New Town striker Delap can't wait to get going
New Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap insists he's ready to tackle the Premier League - and hopes to do something 'very special' at the Blues. The 21-year-old arrived from Manchester City on Saturday, signing a five-year deal worth £15m, which could
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Suffolk garage owner describes 'quite catastrophic' impact of burglary
The owner of a Suffolk garage has described the "quite catastrophic" impact on his business after a man with 126 previous convictions stole a safe and tools worth £17,000. Nick Rouse, who owns Middleton Garage in Leiston Road, Middleton, warned
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Suffolk venue hosts last ever fun day for children's mental health charity
A venue in Suffolk is hosting its "swansong" event of the summer for a children's mental health charity. Helmingham Hall is hosting 'Walk with a Fork', an annual foodie event aiming to fundraise for Ormiston Families. The East of England charity
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Two-day country show with classic cars coming to Suffolk
A two-day country show with classic cars and a food festival is returning to east Suffolk this summer. The Framlingham Country Show returns on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 and will be held at Framlingham College in College Road.
