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Flynn Downes signs for Southampton after strong interest from Ipswich Town
Flynn Downes has signed for Southampton after Ipswich Town made an attempt to bring him back to Portman Road. The all-action midfielder recently played a key role in helping the Saints secure promotion to the Premier League during a season-long
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Tractor Girls make fourth signing of the summer
Ipswich Town Women have made their fourth signing of the summer as midfielder Charlotte Fleming joins a one-year deal. The 22-year-old spent last season with Watford, where she made her long-waited return after suffering an ACL injury in August
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'We know it's going to be intense' - Davis on preparing for the Premier League
Ipswich Town left-back Leif Davis says the team has been using this week's training camp in Austria to prepare for a specific Premier League challenge. The Blues are back in the top flight following successive promotions, with the vast majority
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School praised for 'ambitious' curriculum in latest inspection
A primary school has been praised for its "broad, ambitious curriculum" in its latest inspection. Fressingfield Church of England School, near Eye, was visited by inspectors in May as part of a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools
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Drug dealer, 20, warned she could be jailed at sentencing
A 20-year-old Stowmarket woman who admitted a string of drug offences has been warned she could receive a prison sentence when she is sentenced next month. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday for a plea and trial preparation head was Ellie Urbanowicz
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Missing teenager from Sudbury found
A 15 year old girl from near Sudbury has been found safe police have said. Keagan was last seen in Southend on Monday afternoon and was wearing black leggings, a black crop top with white writing and a pale blue hoody. She is known to have links
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Police called to reports of a naked man in town
Police were called to reports of a man naked in an east Suffolk town. Officers from Suffolk police were in attendance in Mill Lane in Felixstowe after receiving reports of a man in the nude. The incident was reported at 9.12am on Tuesday, a
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CCTV images of men released after violent disorder before Norwich vs Ipswich derby
Police are appealing for information on five men following the violence before the Norwich City vs Ipswich Town football derby in April. On Saturday, April 6 at about 11.45am in Heathside Road, Cotman Road, Thorpe Road and Carrow Road in Norwich
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100-year-old track replacement to disrupt trains for a week
Rail improvements on the East Suffolk line will disrupt trains for a week, Network Rail has said. Engineers will be renewing more than 1,700 metres of track between Woodbridge and Westerfield, north of Ipswich, over six days as part of a wider
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Prison officer arrested as 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate probed
A female prison officer has been arrested after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at a Suffolk prison. The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU) has been made aware of allegations of an "inappropriate relationship
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'Best for us to return home' - Former Town defender leaves role after six months
Former Ipswich Town defender Christophe Berra has left his role as interim head coach of Huntsville FC in the United States after just six months. The 39-year-old made the move to the Alabama-based side in January to become assistant coach to former
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Long-serving kit man James Pullen leaves Ipswich after breaching FA's betting rules
Long-serving Ipswich Town kit man James Pullen has been sanctioned for misconduct in relation to betting rules. The FA introduced strict new rules on gambling before the 2014/15 season which outlined that any form of bet on football is banned worldwide
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Suffolk malt firm toasts 34% rise in profits as region's manufacturing output rises
A Suffolk-based malt firm is toasting a big rise in earnings and profits - as figures show manufacturing output across the East of England grew by 15% in the last decade. Muntons of Stowmarket is one of a number of beneficiaries of a big ten-year
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Driver caught using phone while speeding through village
Police cameras clocked a driver on their phone while speeding on the A11 through a west Suffolk village this week. On Monday afternoon, at some time between 3.15pm and 4.15pm, a driver was caught using their phone while travelling at 47mph on the
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Father downloaded app 'for predatory paedophiles' and messaged fictional 12-year-old
A paedophile has avoided jail for sending sexually explicit messages to an undercover police officer he thought was a 12-year-old girl. Father-of-three Graham Roberts downloaded a messaging app in March last year because “he found himself with
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Planning row which prompted hunger strike ends as application approved
A man who went on hunger strike over a council planning dispute has said he is 'grateful' a renewed bid for him to continue living in his home has been approved. Tony Edgar, of Pakenham, near Bury St Edmunds, submitted a lawful development certificate
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Person taken to hospital after car flips over on A11
A person has been taken to hospital after a car flipped over on the A11 in west Suffolk. Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway near Eriswell, near Mildenhall, at about 7.20pm on Monday following reports of a single-vehicle
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Town confirm membership structure and ticket purchase plan for Premier League return
Ipswich Town have confirmed their membership structure for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign. The Super Blues membership, which was introduced last year, will remain as the single membership available to all UK adult supporters for the new season.
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Watch: The lowdown on Crystal Palace - Last season, mood and prediction for Ipswich
Ross Halls is joined by Crystal Palace reporter Edmund Brack to get the lowdown on the Eagles ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. The duo discuss the Blues being back in the top flight, current mood and overall thoughts on last season
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Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying it's time for 'new chapter'
Gareth Southgate has quit his role as England manager, saying it is time for a “new chapter” for the national team. He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday morning. The decision comes after
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Town to host French side in final friendly fixture
Ipswich Town will conclude their Premier League preparations with a friendly fixture at Portman Road against French side OGC Nice. The Blues will welcome 'Les Aiglons' to Suffolk on Saturday, August 10 for a 12.30pm kick-off. That will conclude
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Woman who battled breast cancer to launch Slimming World group
A woman who has battled breast cancer is launching her own Slimming World group in a mid Suffolk town after losing four stone. Elaine Leary first started at a group in Essex in 2017 as a way to identify the lifestyle triggers which made her eat
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Dad jailed for leading officers on lengthy car chase that required police helicopter
A dangerous driver who was pursued by a police helicopter after he refused to stop for officers claimed he had to drive home because he missed the last train back to a Suffolk town. Matthew Holmes said he “borrowed” his friend’s Mercedes Sprinter
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Plans for used car dealership in town submitted
A used car dealership could open in a mid Suffolk town under new plans. Ipswich-based Carzet has submitted proposals to open a dealership on land in Williamsport Way in Needham Market. Plans for the site include a removable modular office
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Beautician's 'devastation' that salon will no longer be opening at Suffolk hotel
A beautician has spoken of feeling 'devastated' and 'like a part had been ripped away from me' after finding a new salon would not be opening in a Suffolk hotel. The female beautician, who did not wish to be named, was due to run The Beauty Bar
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Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit a train near a Suffolk village. Officers were called to reports of a person on the tracks just before 5.40pm on Monday near Elmswell, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. On Monday evening, Greater Anglia
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"Their ambition matches mine" - Former Town star completes Championship move
Former Ipswich Town forward Kieffer Moore has joined Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee from AFC Bournemouth. The 31-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Portman Road, netting seven goals in his 18 games to help the Blues
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House suffers 'extensive damage' after lightning strike
A lightning strike caused serious damage to the roof of a west Suffolk home. Firefighters were called to a home in Jermyn Avenue in Bury St Edmunds at about 9.50pm on Monday. A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said on arrival
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Woman in 70s seriously injured after bike crash
A woman suffered serious injuries after she crashed her bike in a Suffolk coastal town. Emergency services were called to High Street in Southwold at about 9am on Wednesday, July 10 to reports of a crash involving a parked grey Vauxhall Vivaro
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Grade II listed property in Worlingworth for sale at £1.65m guide
A Grade II listed property in Worlingworth, near Framlingham, is up for sale at a guide price of £1.65 million. Halcyon House is a detached, eight-bedroom former rectory, which is believed to date back to the 16th or 17th century and was extensively
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Financial planning firm named Start Up of the Year
East Anglian Financial Planning (EAFP) has been named winner of the Start Up of the Year award at the EADT Business Awards 2024. Based in Langham, near Colchester, EAFP provides bespoke independent financial planning to individuals, trusts and
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Severe delays on A14 after police called to three-car crash
There were long delays on the A14 after police were called to a three-car crash. Officers were alerted to the crash in the westbound carriageway near Beyton at about 7.45am on Tuesday. A spokesman for Suffolk police confirmed that three cars
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Trio of Suffolk food festivals to spend a day at this summer
From a celebration of local produce to a taste of Caribbean cuisine in Ipswich, here are a trio of Suffolk food festivals to spend a day at in August. 1. Bury St Edmunds Food Festival A celebrity chef is appearing at the food and drink festival
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Formerly inadequate primary school 'markedly improves' with new good Ofsted rating
A primary school that was rated inadequate by Ofsted two years ago has been upgraded to good after "markedly" improving. St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School in School Lane, Haverhill, which is part of Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy
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Seafront amusement arcade set for refit under new operators
Visitors to a Suffolk amusement arcade will be able to enjoy new gaming machines as the attraction comes under new operators. Felixstowe-based Family Amusements, which runs Felixstowe Pier, has taken on the lease for nearby Mannings Amusements
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Six town councillors resign in a month
A Suffolk town council has been rocked by the resignations of six councillors within a month. Nearly half of the 13 councillors at Framlingham Town Council have left, with most departing over the last 10 days. Simon Garrett, who used to chair
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Husband, 86, who tried to kill his wife in 'brutal' attack handed suspended sentence
An 86-year-old Hadleigh man who dragged his wife out of bed and tried to kill her because he didn’t want them to be a burden to their children has been given a suspended prison sentence. Sentencing David Walmsley at Ipswich Crown Court, Judge Martyn
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Arijanet Muric profile: Resilient Kosovan keeper has good feet for a big man
Ipswich Town are closing in on the £8m signing of goalkeeper Arijanet Muric from Burnley. Stuart Watson looks at the Kosovan’s career to date. CHOOSING KOSOVO Arijanet Muric – nickname ‘Aro’ - was born and raised in Switzerland to Albanian
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Online driving theory course launched for ESOL speakers
A new online driving theory course aimed at those for whom English is a second language has been launched. The Strategic Migration Partnership (SMP) from the East of England Local Government Association (EELGA) is behind the initiative. The
