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Watch: KOA FPL - Introduction, prices and first drafts

Alex Jones and Ross Halls bring you the first episode of our new series discussing Fantasy Premier League. The boys chat about the Blues’ prices, pick out key players and reveal their first drafts for the upcoming campaign. They also explained

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Allotment of Ipswich Town shares shows investment of £39.2m from owners

The level of investment by Ipswich Town's owners during the Championship promotion-winning season has been outlined by new financial documents.  A 'Return of Allotment of Shares' form (SH01) was electronically logged by the club with Companies

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Watch: The lowdown on Fulham - Last season, mood and prediction for Ipswich

Ross Halls is joined by Fulham reporter Peter Rutzler to get the lowdown on the Cottagers 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 as

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Developer caused ‘significant risk to safety’ at block of flats

A company director guilty of providing false building work certificates created a serious risk to people’s safety, according to the head of Suffolk Trading Standards. Wayne Murfet, 41, who was boss of Lors Homes, supplied 36 fake Building Control

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'I knew it was the place for me' - Ex-Town keeper Hladky signs for Championship side

Recently departed former Ipswich Town goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky has signed for Championship side Burnley. Hladky, 33, excelled between the sticks for Town last season, making several brilliant saves as the Blues earned promotion to the Premier League

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Review outlines recommendations after mum and daughter murdered

Tackling extremist misogyny, reviewing mental health services and refreshing training around domestic abuse are amongst recommendations made in a safeguarding review after a man killed his wife and daughter.  Peter Nash, 48, was jailed for life

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'No need'- Anger as fly-tipping found in village lane

People have been left angered after a large amount of rubbish was left dumped by the side of a village road.  Among the items fly-tipped in Low Road in Debenham were oil containers and rags. Residents expressed their disappointment on social

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Watch: Ipswich Town Transfer Talk - Muric signing, Downes and Philogene move

Alex Jones and Stuart Watson discuss the transfer chat around Ipswich Town this week. The duo chat about all the latest news, including Arijanet Muric signing from Burnley on a four-year deal and Flynn Downes joining Southampton after late interest

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Paddy & Scott's new owners describe the ups and downs of their management buyout

Management buyouts aren't for the faint-hearted. In January, Jonathan Reed and Zoe Hill put their futures on the line and bought the company they worked for - celebrated Suffolk coffee brand Paddy & Scott's - as its remaining founder, Scott Russell

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A11 closed after two-car collision

There are heavy delays on the A11 in west Suffolk after two cars collided. Emergency services were called to the A11 at the Five Ways roundabout near Mildenhall at about 12.10pm on Friday to reports of a two-vehicle collision. READ MORE: 151

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First look inside clothes shop's new larger premises on opening day

A Bury St Edmunds clothes shop has opened in its new larger premises today.  Phase Eight was located in Abbeygate Street but in May it was revealed it would relocate to a "considerably larger" premises at the arc shopping centre in the west Suffolk

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School put in lockdown after 'incident' in reception

A west Suffolk school was put in a temporary lockdown after an "incident" in the reception.  Breckland School in Brandon was put into lockdown on Friday morning.  A letter sent to parents from headteacher Annabelle Culley-Tea said: "Today we

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“I was blown away by the setup" - Former Town star joins new non-league club

Former Ipswich Town forward Freddie Sears has joined Chatham Town following his spell at Braintree Town.  The 34-year-old joined the Iron following his release from Dagenham & Redbridge in March and helped them win promotion to the National League

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X Factor star opens new £5.5m Hollywood Bowl Colchester at Northern Gateway

An X-Factor star has officially opened a new £5.5m bowling centre in north Essex. Singer and former X-Factor contestant Jake Quickenden was joined by wife Sophie and ex-Eastenders actress Danielle Harold at the official unveiling of Hollywood Bowl

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32-year-old to be sentenced after noise complaint assault

A 32-year-old woman has admitted to a racially aggravated assault after pushing a teenager over a noise complaint. Sky Smith, 32, of Inkerman Close, Hadleigh pleaded guilty to assaulting an 18-year-old at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

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Replacing Suffolk hospital is 'key focus' of newly-elected MP

Replacing West Suffolk Hospital is a "real and present" problem that "cannot be put into the long grass", says Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket's new MP.  Dr Peter Prinsley, the new Labour MP who claimed the seat from the Conservatives with a majority

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Town music festival to return this weekend in memory of teen

Some big names will take to the stage this weekend at a music festival held in memory of of a Sudbury teen.  SMiLE festival will take place on Saturday at AFC Sudbury and will raise money for The Smile of Arran Trust, which was launched in 2014

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Suffolk tennis club seeks protected status amid land sale fears

A Suffolk tennis club is seeking to renew a protected status for its site to ensure that the land is not sold and a new clubhouse can be built. Southwold and District Tennis Club, based in Hotson Road, is applying to East Suffolk Council for the

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McKenna reveals why Broadhead and Tuanzebe aren't at Austrian training camp

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has revealed why Nathan Broadhead and Axel Tuanzebe aren't with their team-mates in Austria this week. The Blues flew out for a week-long training camp last Sunday, but forward Broadhead and defender Tuanzebe

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Farming profession 'second only to nursing' in public's affections, survey finds

Farmers are second only to nurses in the public's affection, a new survey suggests. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) commissioned a study looking at how the public viewed different professions which showed 74% of the public have a favourable view

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Recap as IT outage hits Suffolk

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Railway stations affected by global IT outage

Greater Anglia, which operates trains in Suffolk, has confirmed some of its railway stations have been affected by a global IT issue.  IT giant Microsoft confirmed it was investigating an “issue” with its 365 apps and operating systems on Friday

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Suffolk farmers 'hugely frustrated' as mobile phone signals fail to improve

Suffolk farmers are complaining they are still being cut off from the outside world because of poor mobile phone signals in countryside areas. Farmers from different parts of the county say that over the years the situation has failed to improve

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Aston Villa confirm deal for Town transfer target

Aston Villa have signed Ipswich Town transfer target Jaden Philogene on a permanent deal from Hull City. The versatile winger had been chased by a number of Premier League clubs, with Spanish giants FC Barcelona also reportedly interested.

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'Tough night at the office' - Witches mauled by Lions in Leicester

The Ipswich Witches suffered their fourth defeat of the season, 53-37, in a tough meeting against the Leicester Lions at the Pidcock Motorcycles Arena in the Premiership last night. Both sides were forced into using rider replacement due to riders

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Major disruption at Port of Felixstowe amid Microsoft issues

A major IT outage is causing serious disruption at the Port of Felixstowe.  Overnight, Microsoft 365 said it was investigating an issue impacting users’ ability to access apps and services. A spokesman for the Port of Felixstowe confirmed that

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Closure secured for family of actress as rail crossing closes

The family of an actress who died after being hit by a train at a level crossing say they finally have closure after a campaign for change came to an end this week. John Black, the nephew of Olive McFarland, hopes "lessons have been learned" after

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Man who grabbed brother-in-law by the neck and punched him sentenced

A man who grabbed his brother-in-law by the neck and repeatedly punched him in the face has been given a suspended prison sentence. Thirty-three-year-old Michael Williams went to the victim’s workplace and banged on the door, Ipswich Crown Court

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Suffolk schools back calls for smartphone bans with new rules

A mum who launched a now-national campaign against smartphones for children has welcomed Suffolk schools introducing bans. Daisy Greenwell, of Woodbridge, began campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood with her friend Clare after setting up a small

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Predicting how many more signings Ipswich Town will make this transfer window

Arijanet Muric became Ipswich Town’s fifth summer signing this week. Stuart Watson analyses the state of the squad with less than a month until the big Premier League kick-off.  Arijanet Muric became Ipswich Town's fifth signing of the summer.

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Reopening date revealed for country shop at Suffolk estate

Despite only being halfway through summer, a Suffolk estate is planning ahead with the announcement of the reopening of its festive shop.  Rougham Estate is getting ready to spread Christmas spirit and cheer through the offering of arts and crafts

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Charity Welly Walk exceeds fundraising goal

Participants at a charity walk raised more than £5,000 by completing a 5km trek around a wildlife park in wellington boots. The Welly Walk event was held at Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Wherstead near Ipswich on Saturday, July 13 and was attended

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Provence meets Suffolk at unique shopping fair

A unique shopping experience influenced by French culture and aesthetics will arrive in Suffolk this autumn. The Boule-in, in Bildeston, is running an autumn decorative fair, Fête d’Automne in September. It will run daily from 10am to 5pm from