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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman injured

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was found injured and unconscious.  Anita Rose was found by a member of the public lying on a track road near to Rectory Lane in Brantham, near to the sewage works and railway

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Watch: Alex and Rossco's video verdict on Town's friendly with Fortuna Dusseldorf

Alex Jones and Ross Halls give their video verdict after Ipswich Town's pre-season friendly against Fortuna Dusseldorf at Portman Road. Kieran McKenna's side returned home for the first time since winning promotion to the Premier League but were

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'A useful workout' - Kieran McKenna reflects on Fortuna Dusseldorf friendly

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna was glad to get some good minutes into his players legs despite being beaten 2-1 by Fortuna Dusseldorf at Portman Road. The Blues ramped up their pre-season preparations by facing their old friends from Germany,

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Recap: Multiple air ambulances called to Bury St Edmunds

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'A disappointing one' - Town winger set for lengthy spell on the sidelines

Ipswich Town winger Nathan Broadhead is expected to miss at least ‘a couple of months’ after picking up a hamstring injury in pre-season, according to manager Kieran McKenna. The winger, who finished last season as the Blues’ tied-top scorer, didn

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Three people with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after car crashes into shop

Multiple air ambulances were called to a Suffolk town after a car collided with a shop, leaving three individuals with "potentially life-changing injuries". Emergency services were called to Lawson Place in Bury St Edmunds at just after 5.30pm

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Town build pre-season minutes as old friends Fortuna Dusseldorf earn friendly win

Ipswich Town returned to Portman Road for the first time since securing promotion to the Premier League, losing 2-1 to 2. Bundesliga outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf. Danny Schmidt's early goal was cancelled out by Marcus Harness' impressive strike shortly

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Man, 35, sentenced for possessing indecent images

A 35-year-old man who possessed hundreds of indecent images of children has been handed a suspended jail term. Daniel Brooks, of Stanley Street, Lowestoft, was before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to possessing indecent

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Victim felt 'dead physically and emotionally' as rapist jailed for nine years

A rape victim has described the trauma she experienced after the offender was jailed for nine years. John Hutton, of Old Rectory Close, Barham, had denied raping a woman back in July 2021 but was unanimously convicted by a jury at Ipswich Crown

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Police search for witnesses after assault in town

Police are appealing for information following an assault in a Suffolk town. Officers were called to reports of an assault in Angel Link in Halesworth, in north east Suffolk, at some time after 11.30pm on Friday, July 26. READ MORE: Suffolk

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New pizza takeaway closed on second day following fire

A new pizza takeaway in east Suffolk has closed just a day after opening, following a fire from a deep fat fryer. Pizza Town, on the High Street of Saxmundham, has closed after emergency services were called to a fire at the restaurant at around

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Recap: Town narrowly beaten in pre-season friendly against Fortuna Dusseldorf

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Here are the death notices shared this week in the EADT and Ipswich Star

People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk, including a clergyman and a former mayoress of Bury St Edmunds. In the past week, 43 death notices have been published in the East Anglian Daily Times and the Ipswich Star

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Woman airlifted to hospital in critical condition after crash

A woman in her 60s is in a critical condition in hospital after her bicycle was hit by a car. Emergency services were called to the A143 at Sudbury at around 4.20pm on Friday. They had received reports of a crash between a black Volkswagen

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7 major Suffolk events happening in August

From a chart-topping singer to a street food festival, here are seven major events and things to do in Suffolk in August. 1. Becky Hill Becky Hill has won two Brit awards (Image: Newmarket Nights) When: Friday 9  Where: Newmarket July

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Adrian Ramsay uses maiden speech to continue struggle over Waveney Valley pylons

Green Party co-leader and Waveney MP Adrian Ramsay partly used his maiden speech in the House of Commons to respond to PM Sir Keir Starmer's rebuke to him over green energy. During PMQs on Wednesday Sir Sir Keir had told Mr Ramsay to "show some

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7 of the best spots for a beachside holiday in Suffolk

With summer upon us many people are getting ready to jet off to enjoy the sun on holiday abroad.  But a staycation in the UK can be just as relaxing with many places to explore close to home.  From unique AirBnBs to family-friendly campsites

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Every Suffolk school's Ofsted rating for the 23-24 academic year

As another academic year comes to an end, we take a look at all the Primary and Secondary schools across the county to have been inspected by Ofsted this year. A total of 59 Primary and Secondary schools in Suffolk were inspected by the education

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5 fast food restaurants opening in Suffolk this year

Suffolk is well known for its range of restaurants serving fresh local produce. However, sometimes, there's no better treat than a dirty burger or a wrap.  Here are five fast-food restaurants will open in Suffolk this year or have already arrived

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Best bakery in Suffolk revealed at national awards

A magazine has revealed the best bakery in Suffolk as part of its national awards.  Each year Bakery Business magazine hosts the National Bakery Awards to find the top places for bread and sweet treats.  Pump Street Bakery and Chocolate in

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Bemusement as Constable's world-famous Hay Wain branded a 'contested landscape'

A museum's decision to classify artist John Constable's world-famous Hay Wain painting as a "contested landscape" has been criticised by a Suffolk art club. The National Gallery in London will be rehanging Constable's 1821 depiction of idyllic

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Opinion: School uniform IS too expensive. It's not fair on hard up families

I’m sorry to be talking about going back to school just as the children break up for the long summer holidays but potential changes to branded school uniforms have been in the news this week.   The new Labour government plans to limit the number

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Two-home plan for garden of home approved despite objections

A controversial plan to build two homes in the garden of a Sudbury house has been approved.  Plans for two three-bedroom homes behind 12 Clarence Road, on the corner of Stanley Road, were submitted to Babergh District Council on May 3.  This

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High spirits as thousands flock to Suffolk festival for first day

The sun was shining over Suffolk's biggest festival on Friday as everyone enjoyed the music, comedy, food and atmosphere.  Thousands descended on Henham Park in Suffolk as day one of the festival kicked off with an array of music and comedy.

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Fanfreundschaft, under construction and reduced game time... it's Town v Düsseldorf

Ipswich Town take on Fortuna Düsseldorf, at Portman Road, in a pre-season friendly this afternoon (3pm). Stuart Watson previews the action... Sam Morsy scored the only goal of the game as Ipswich Town beat Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 in Austria last

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Why this seaside town is an up and coming hotspot for foodies

With a celebrity chef restaurant and pub and a street food hub exploring cuisines from across the globe, here is why this Suffolk town is an up and coming hotspot for foodies.  There are many towns and villages in the county people flock to for

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Rare bee orchids discovered unexpectedly on housing estate

Ground workers have unearthed a rare pair of bee orchids in Suffolk. Gary Baggott and Joseph Wicko, grounds maintenance operatives for the Flagship Group, found the flowers in Stoney Road in Grundisburgh, near Woodbridge. The bee orchid, named