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Search for missing van stolen from driveway
A search has been launched to find a missing van that was stolen from a driveway in a Suffolk village. The theft happened at 3.30pm on Monday, July 29 from an address in Green Street in Hoxne. Halesworth police said the stolen vehicle is
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Kitchen damaged and jewellery stolen in burglary
Police are appealing for information after a kitchen was damaged and jewellery was stolen from a home in west Suffolk. At some time between 8am and 2pm on Tuesday, intruders entered a home in Munnings Close in Haverhill. READ MORE: Ipswich
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Man in 20s arrested on suspicion of Anita Rose's murder
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother-of-six in a south Suffolk village. Fifty-seven-year-old Anita Rose was found unconscious and with critical head and brain injuries on a track near Rectory Lane in Brantham on
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All you need to know ahead of music festival at country estate
The countdown is on for the return of one of the county's biggest folk festivals. Folk East is celebrating its 12th festival with a full line-up of music, workshops and food and drink. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Folk East
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Two themed music events heading to the coast in August
Get ready to dance the night away at two themed music events coming to Felixstowe this summer. If dancing the night away is your thing, the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe is preparing for two themed music events this summer. 1. Twist and Shout
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Watch: The lowdown on West Ham - New boss Lopetegui, current mood and Town prediction
Ross Halls is joined by James Jones from We Are West Ham Podcast to get the lowdown on the Hammers ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign. The duo discuss the Blues being back in the top flight, the current mood at the London Stadium and
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Shock remains in village a week after dog walker attack as murder probe continues
A south Suffolk village is still reeling with shock a week after a mother-of-six was fatally attacked while walking her dog. Anita Rose, 57, was walking her Springer Spaniel, Bruce, close to Rectory Lane in Brantham before she was found unconscious
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'Mission accomplished' - Town chairman O'Leary retires
Ipswich Town have announced that chairman Mike O'Leary is to step down and retire. O'Leary, 71, has guided the club since the Gamechanger 20 takeover back in April 2021. He'll be replaced by CEO Mark Ashton, who runs the club on a day to day
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Recommendations to prevent flooding in village after Storm Babet released
Establishing emergency plans, removing blockages, maintaining watercourses and installing flood management strategies are among the recommendations to prevent future flooding in a mid Suffolk village. Debenham was one of the worst affected communities
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Development of affordable homes in village given green light
Plans to build an affordable housing development in a Suffolk village have been approved. Flagship Group will build the 29-home estate on land north of Station Road in Haughley, near Stowmarket. The development will be a mix of bungalows
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People asked to avoid playing fields as travellers pitch up
People are being asked to avoid a village playing field after a number of caravans have pitched up. Haughley Parish Council has said they became aware of a "large number of caravans" arriving at the playing fields earlier this week. A spokesman
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Man suffers serious facial injuries after assault in town centre
A man suffered serious facial injuries after being assaulted in a town centre. Police were called at about midnight on Saturday to reports of a serious assault in Friars Street in Sudbury. Paramedics also attended the scene a man was taken
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Fire services tackle garden blaze near Bury St Edmunds
Fire crews attended a blaze after a garage caught alight in Elmswell, near Bury St Edmunds. Fire crews were called to Warren Close in Elmswell at 11.07am on Wednesday to reports of a garage on fire. A spokesman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue said
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Town 'agree six-figure fee' for Championship defender
Ipswich Town have agreed a six-figure fee with West Brom for defender Conor Townsend, according to reports. The Daily Telegraph's John Percy broke the news on X, adding that the 31-year-old is having a medical at the Blues today after a £750,000
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'Always curious' educator 'was crying out for help' before disapperance, inquest told
A former teacher who went missing in Thurston last November was “crying out for help”, a court heard. On Tuesday, the inquest of Martin Canter was heard before Suffolk Coroners’ Court in Ipswich. Dr Canter, 62, died in the early hours of November
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Bakery forced to closed due to power cut
A bakery has said it will be forced to close its doors due to a power cut. Wooster's Bakery operates two sites in Suffolk - one at Bardwell Windmill and a second in Langton Place in Bury St Edmunds. The business was recently named one of the
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Police called to village after three-vehicle crash at junction
A road in a Suffolk village was closed after three vehicles collided at a junction, leaving debris across the road. Emergency services were called to Thedwastre Road in Thurston, mid Suffolk, at 2.20pm on Tuesday to reports of a three-vehicle collision
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Suspected drink driver stopped in town
A driver was allegedly caught behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit in a town. On Sunday, July 20, a police response team were called to Haverhill, in west Suffolk, to reports of a driver drinking alcohol whilst driving a car. Officers
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'A top, top player' - Former £1.5m Town star signs for new non-league club
Former Ipswich Town winger Lee Martin has joined Ashford United after leaving fellow Kent side Ramsgate this summer. The 37-year-old featured 43 times for the Rams last season as they missed out on promotion in Step 4, but was an integral part
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Waveney and Suffolk coast farmers unite to link precious beauty spots
Farmers have united to protect and enhance a beautiful stretch of land between the River Waveney and the River Blyth on the Suffolk coast. The Waveney Hundred Farming Group covers 7,677 hectares between the two rivers. It will protect some of the
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'Dream come true' - New beauty rooms open at Suffolk salon
A Suffolk entrepreneur says the opening of her new salon beauty rooms has been a "dream come true" and she is "thrilled" about her business's recent spate of awards. On Thursday, July 25, Salon Nine in Haverhill held its grand opening for its new
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More delays on A14 after SECOND crash
Drivers were facing delays on the A14 this afternoon. Police were called to a car towing a caravan that jack knifed in the westbound carriageway near Kentford at about 11am on Wednesday. A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said the car was in
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'Significant damage' to motorsports stadium following fire
A west Suffolk motorsports stadium which caught fire on Tuesday evening has sustained "significant damage", it has been revealed. A total of 29 crews from across Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire were sent to the fire at Mildenhall Stadium in
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Five years on - how Greater Anglia's new trains transformed travel in the region
Five years ago, in July 2019, the first of Greater Anglia's all-new fleet of trains was introduced amid promises of how they would transform the region's passenger rail services. Three basic types were introduced - Intercity trains for the Norwich-Ipswich-London
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Line-up announced for town's first street food festival
The line-up for a market town's first street food festival has been announced. Sudbury Town Council and Sudbury Arts Centre are hosting a food festival on Sunday, August 25. Food stalls offering a range of diverse dishes and cuisines will
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New warning signs on Felixstowe promenade to prevent repeat of scooter death
New warning signs have been painted on a Suffolk promenade in a bid to prevent a repeat of a man's death in a scooter crash. Staff from East Suffolk Council visited Felixstowe promenade on Tuesday to create the signs bearing the words "Warning
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Resident hits out at 'nuisance' motorcycle noise on key route into town
A woman who lives next to a junction on a main route into Sudbury has called for something to be done to prevent "nuisance" motorcycle noise in the area. Michelle Starkey, who lives by the traffic lights where Ballingdon Street meets Ballingdon
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Paedophile had images of teen girl being sexually abused on his phone
A sex offender who had images of a 13-year-old girl being sexually abused on his phone has been jailed for 33 months. Police officers made an unannounced visit to former serviceman, Dominic Robinson's home in May this year and found indecent images
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'I'm excited for what's ahead' - Town skipper Morsy signs new deal
Ipswich Town skipper Sam Morsy says he's 'really proud' to have signed a new deal at the Blues. Morsy, the beating heart of Kieran McKenna's back-to-back promotion sides, has agreed an extension which will see his contract run until the summer
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Build your own Gherkin! Students get new skills through unique challenge
Sizewell C is finding unique ways to develop the regional skills needed to join the low-carbon energy project. Engineering students from across Suffolk and Norfolk got the chance to experience the real-life demands of a large-scale construction
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Police conduct searches as part of murder probe a week on from Anita Rose attack
Police have been conducting searches a week on from an attack that killed a dog walker in a south Suffolk village. Mother-of-six Anita Rose died in hospital in Sunday, several days after she was attacked in Brantham while walking her Springer Spaniel
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A14 reopens after two-vehicle crash
There were long delays on the A14 after a two-vehicle crash. Police were called to the crash in the westbound carriageway near Bury St Edmunds at about 10am on Wednesday. A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said that no serious injuries had
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Road blocked as car ends up on roof after crash
A village road is blocked after a car ended up on its roof following a crash. Emergency services were called to the B1070 in Upper Layham, near Hadleigh, at about 6.45am to reports of a single-vehicle crash. A spokeswoman for Suffolk police
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Two people taken to hospital after crash in Melton
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on Woods Lane outside Woodbridge this morning. At 8.52am on Wednesday, police were called to a two-vehicle crash at Melton, just off the A12 roundabout. The road has now been reopened after
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Village home with versatile outbuildings in Cockfield for sale for £599k guide
A village home in Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds, is for sale for a guide price of £599k. Laurel House is available through selling agent David Burr Estate Agents, which describes the home as spacious and well-presented, with countryside views
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Suffolk livestock farmers warned of heightened risk of ergot and fusarium in grain
Livestock farmers are being warned to look for signs of potentially deadly ergot and fusarium in grain due to a wetter-than-average growing season. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said they should ensure they are familiar
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Former gym could become builders' merchant in new plans
A former gym which closed last year could be transformed into a builders' merchant if plans before a council are given the green-light. Change of use plans for the former Sports Direct Fitness building in Easlea Road, Bury St Edmunds, which closed
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Property with former windmill in Burgh for sale at £2.25 million guide
A period property with a former windmill in its grounds in Burgh, near Woodbridge, is up for sale at a guide price of £2.25 million. Mill House and the Grade II listed former windmill are believed to have been built in the early Victorian era.
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Double award win reinforces financial planning firm’s community focus
Colin Low, managing director at Kingsfleet, speaks about the importance of community after winning two awards at the EADT Business Awards 2024. Kingsfleet is a chartered firm that provides personalised financial planning for private clients and
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Sizewell C leases huge million square foot logistics park off the A14 at Ipswich
Sizewell C has sealed one of the biggest letting deals in the UK after agreeing a lease on the giant Orwell Logistics Park in Ipswich. The site - owned by BGO - will provide 1m sq ft of space for it at the peak of construction work at the new nuclear
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City Watch: Volatility leads to fossil fuels shift
Andrew Mann from JM Finn speaks about a shift in strategy for two companies in the energy sector. It is no secret that the Labour government wishes to make the UK a clean energy superpower, delivering renewable green technology through the use
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New McDonald's to open in town TODAY
McDonald's is set to open a new restaurant in a Suffolk town today. The fast-food chain will open its newest eatery in the county in Haverhill on Wednesday. It was originally expected to open on Wednesday, June 26 - however, the opening had
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Firefighters remain at stadium blaze overnight
Firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze that broke out at the site of a speedway and stock car racing stadium. A total of 29 crews from across Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire were sent to the fire at Mildenhall Stadium in West Row, which
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Felixstowe Vicar Andrew Dotchin has a new job as 'cheerleader' for Kesgrave
One of Suffolk's most high-profile clergymen, Rev Andrew Dotchin, is preparing for a new two-year challenge before retirement. Mr Dotchin, who has been Vicar of St John's Church in Felixstowe since 2015, is to take on a short-term role as priest
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Village primary school that previously required improvement gets good Ofsted rating
A school that was previously told it required improvement has now been graded good as Ofsted inspectors have praised its special needs support, ambitious curriculum and highly trained staff. Rougham Church of England Primary School in Church Road
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Radio Orwell founder and Anglia TV legend Katie Glass dies at 71
East Anglian legend Katie Glass - one of the first voices heard on Radio Orwell in 1975 - has died in Norwich at the age of 71. Katie joined the station for its launch from Electric House on Tower Ramparts in Ipswich and was the first female presenter
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Concern from Suffolk charity as government announces cut to winter fuel payments
The boss of a Suffolk charity fears elderly people may be left without help towards fuel payments that they "desperately need" following a government announcement. On Monday, the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed a government plan to restrict
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Five Town players who might have a point to prove in pre-season
Ipswich Town have a thin squad at the moment, but there are a handful of players who are on the periphery of the starting lineup and may look to move on if they can’t play regularly in the Premier League next season. However, many of them will
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Trying the hot new restaurant opened by MasterChef star in Suffolk's foodie capital
Our food reviewer and writer Mark Heath and his wife Liz visited TACOR, in Bury St Edmunds, for a Saturday lunch. Here's what they made of it... I've often stated, both in my columns and reviews, that Bury St Edmunds is Suffolk's culinary capital
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Suffolk art club can decide to try and buy former home after securing ACV status
A Suffolk art club has successfully applied to have its former home registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), giving it the right to buy the premises. Woodbridge Art Club used to be based at the Tide Mill Way base until its lease expired
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16 anti-social behaviour complaints made at lake in five years, figures reveal
The number of anti-social behaviour complaints reported to police at one of the region's busiest tourist attractions have been revealed. Residents and visitors to Needham Lake, in Needham Market, raised concerns earlier this year following a spell
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'A cruel crime': Fraudster pretended to be policeman to take elderly woman's cash
A sentencing hearing for a 24-year-old man who persuaded an elderly woman to withdraw cash after claiming to be a police officer has been adjourned. The victim received a call from a man claiming to be a police officer and was convinced during
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Tractor rally raises thousands for cancer charities in West Suffolk
A tractor rally organised in west Suffolk raised an incredible £6,300 for cancer charities. The event was arranged by Kevin Mayes and Richard Ford and saw 65 vehicles, including a selection of vintage lorries, participate from Whepstead, near Bury
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International success for young British track and field star
An accomplished athlete is set to join Oklahoma State University after an impressive start to his career. Henry Dover, a former pupil at Woodbridge School, has displayed remarkable endurance and athleticism over five years, securing national records
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Gripping crime talk with a live psychopath test is coming soon
A gripping true crime talk packed with forensic details and a live psychopath test is hitting Colchester. Psychopathy specialist Cheish Merryweather explains how the 'CSI effect' is changing today's offenders. "'Murder: Staged' will explore
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Unearthing 34 years of fire services' history through books
A Norfolk and Suffolk fire service enthusiast plans to pen two historical books on the subject of his interest. For 34 years, Chris Wisken, who lives in Harleston, has held a keen interest in both regional fire services. As time advanced, so
