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Will you take the plunge? Christmas Day swim back for 20th year
A popular Christmas day swim is returning for a 20th year - and organisers are hoping to sign people up to brave the cold water. The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip sees hundreds of dippers wearing festive outfits plunge into the North Sea to raise
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Arrest warrant for man caught with air weapon as he fails to attend sentencing
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who failed to attend his sentencing after he was caught carrying an air gun and a knife in Needham Market. Matlen Garrett, 21, of Woodcroft Close, Annitsford in Nothumberland, did not attend his hearing
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COMPETITION: How your child can design the EADT’s 2024 Christmas Card!
Does your child or grandchild love getting creative? The East Anglian Daily Times is calling for all children to get drawing and have a go at designing our 2024 Christmas card! Whether drawn by hand or done on the computer, we want to see your
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'The toughest year of my life' - Town legend Mowbray on his bowel cancer battle
Ipswich Town legend Tony Mowbray has opened up about his fight with bowel cancer - and urged men to see a doctor if they think something is wrong. The 60-year-old decided to leave his job at the helm of Birmingham City in February, having been
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76-year-old to face trial in 2026 over sexually assaulting children under 13
The trial of a 76-year-old Suffolk man accused of a string of child sex offences will not take place until June 2026 because of the backlog of cases in the criminal justice system. Frank Bowyer of Ridley Road, Bury St Edmunds appeared at Ipswich
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Bishop asks Catholics of East Anglia to oppose assisted dying bill
The Bishop of East Anglia is calling for the Catholics of East Anglia to write to their local MPs to oppose a bill before parliament on assisted dying. A new law has been proposed to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, where it is currently
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Driver caught watching porn among 250 offenders in police crackdown
A driver watching porn at the wheel and another smoking in the cab of a fuel HGV were among the 250 offenders caught in a recent police crackdown. Suffolk police detected the offences using a HGV 'supercab' in a week-long operation to expose drivers
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Two churches broken into on Remembrance weekend
Two churches in west Suffolk were the victims of burglary over Remembrance weekend. St Andrew's Church on Hilly Close, in Sapiston, was broken into sometime between Thursday, November 7 and Saturday, November 9. The unknown person forced a
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Detached Boxford home surrounded by woodland for sale at £900,000
A family home in Boxford that's surrounded by woodland is for sale at offers over £900,000. The Rosary is described by David Burr Estate Agents as bespoke, with accommodation arranged over two floors. Inside is ground floor accommodation which
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Street food vendor teases a new location in Suffolk
A street food vendor currently set up in Felixstowe has teased a new Suffolk location on social media. Wok Wraps, created by Jamie Burgis, sits in Beach Street, Felixstowe, but started as a market stall in Bury St Edmunds in June 2023. Opening
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First jobs for Starbucks, Greggs and Subway at new services off A14 advertised
The first jobs for new Starbucks, Subway and Greggs eateries that are being built just off the A14 have been advertised. The new units are expected to open in Elmswell, near Bury St Edmunds, just off the A14. It will form part of a new service
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Road closed after lorry overturns
A road is closed after a lorry overturned. The A120 is closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon between the B1024 near Coggeshall and the A12 near Marks Tey. A spokesman for National Highways said a lorry carrying hay has overturned
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MP warns of ‘disastrous’ consequences of building homes on flood-prone areas
An MP has warned about the "disastrous" consequences of building homes in flood-prone areas of Suffolk. On Monday afternoon, the House of Commons was host to a five-hour debate where several MPs had the chance to discuss the impacts of the government
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Former Man United boss reveals Kieran McKenna story about Cristiano Ronaldo
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has revealed a story about Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna and legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Blues' game against Manchester United at Portman Road. McKenna worked under Solskjær following José Mourinho's
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Pre-school has plans for extension given green light
A pre-school has been given the go-ahead to extend part of its premises so it can offer more places to children. The proposals will see a single-storey modular building erected at Hadleigh Parkside Pre-School in Pykenham Way. In plans submitted
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Where you can see Father Christmas sail into Christmas next month
A venue in Suffolk is preparing to kick the festive season off in style - and host a visit from Father Christmas. Father Christmas will set sail around the narrows of the winding River Alde, finishing his travels at Snape Maltings Quay. The
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Town winger Nathan Broadhead withdraws from Wales squad with 'minor groin problem'
Ipswich Town winger Nathan Broadhead has withdrawn from Wales' squad after picking up an injury. The 26-year-old was named in Craig Bellamy's squad for their final Nations League B games against Turkey and Iceland alongside Town team-mate Wes Burns
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Tax relief for residents extended by leaders but budget gap expected to grow
A council tax relief scheme for struggling residents has been extended by leaders but the authority’s budget gap is still predicted to grow. On Tuesday last week, members of East Suffolk’s cabinet approved the extension of the authority’s Local
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Small business announces closure with a 'heavy heart'
A handmade furnishings and home decoration business in Stonham Aspal has announced it is closing down. Maud & Vera, a business specialising in handmade aprons, make-up bags, gifts, cushions, lampshades, candles and wax melts announced the news
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Fuller Flavour: One of my best-ever away days - and here's why
How good did that feel on Sunday? I would go so far as to say that it was one of my best away days ever. I have seen some Spurs fans say that our celebrations at the end were over the top. But let us look at the context of our joy. Firstly,
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Contemporary home near Christchurch Park for sale at £1.35 million guide
A contemporary home close to Christchurch Park in Ipswich is up for sale at a guide price of £1.35 million. Monza is a four-bedroom detached house with eco credentials, including an air source heat pump and electric car charging. The property
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Artist 'surprised' by reaction as beach art is vandalised
An artist has said he was "in a way, not upset" that a piece of art he created on a beach was vandalised as he had wanted to see how people would react. Adam Bridgland, who lives in Lode, between Cambridge and Newmarket, had created the wooden
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Picturesque seaside town named best for last minute break
A picturesque town on the Suffolk coast has been named as one of the best places for a last minute break. Experts at Holiday Cottages have shared their picks of the best destinations in the UK and Ireland for a weekend getaway. The list included
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Mum's new salon hopes to create safe space for men experiencing hair loss
A mum has opened a hair salon specialising in male hair replacement and hopes it will build a "legacy" for her son. Tori Laval is the owner of Phoenix Hair Design on Gainsborough Street in Sudbury. The hairdresser has been in the industry for
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How to spot Japanese knotweed as Suffolk hotspots revealed
After the latest hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Suffolk have been revealed, here are some ways to spot it. Japanese knotweed is a non-native, invasive plant that was imported to the UK in Victorian times and is known as a pest species that
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Man dies after flight diverted to Stansted Airport
A person has died after a plane made an emergency landing at Stansted Airport following a medical incident onboard the aircraft. The Ryanair flight, from Tirana in Albania, which was due to arrive Manchester Airport, had to make an emergency landing
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'Coming soon' signage for major retailer appears on former DIY store
Signage for a major retailer has appeared on the front of a former hardware and DIY store in Sudbury. B&Q closed its doors for the last time at its Woodhall Business Park site in July and now signs for variety store B&M have been spotted
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Blades for giant wind farm off the coast of Suffolk are to be built in the UK
A major milestone has been reached in the latest in a series of wind farms off the East Anglian coast with an announcement that its turbine blades will be built in the UK. ScottishPower has formalised a £1bn turbine supply agreement with Siemens
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‘We’ll see what’s best’ - Ireland assistant on Town defender’s back injury
Republic of Ireland assistant manager John O’Shea has said that the national team will assess Ipswich Town defender Dara O’Shea when he arrives at the camp. The 25-year-old, who joined the Blues from Burnley over the summer, has played in their
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The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas
Free money is something we could all do with as Christmas approaches, and some banks are so keen to take on new customers that they offer a cash incentive. There are also various rewards up for grabs which people can make the most of. The
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12,000 households encouraged to recycle electricals in new collection trial
A new electricals collections trial is launching in East Suffolk. The initial collections will begin later this month with the hope that 12,000 households in the will get behind the council's drive to recycle their electricals using the kerbside
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15,000 pheasants can be housed in village field near airbase says council
A Lakenheath field can be used to house 15,000 pheasants as a proposal has been deemed lawful without the need for planning permission. An application for a lawful development certificate for the use of grazing of pheasants in a rotational period
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Sub-postmaster warns of scandal 'potentially bigger' than Horizon
A Suffolk sub-postmaster fears the Post Office network could be engulfed by a "potentially just as big, if not bigger" injustice than the Horizon scandal. Jerry Brown, who runs First Class Greetings and Hadleigh Post Office, believes the ongoing
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SCC opinion: Government must step up to help prevent another Storm Babet flood
This time last year, communities across the country were dealing with the fallout from the destructive effects of Storm Babet. Many parts of rural Suffolk were among some of the worst to be hit. Now considered to be an unprecedented rain event
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Sweden, China, Denmark, France, Italy and now Ipswich - Cajuste on his journey so far
Jens Cajuste has had an interesting journey to this point. Stuart Watson spoke to the Ipswich Town loanee about his life and career... "I've heard so many different versions," says Jens Cajuste, with a smile, when asked if he can clarify how his
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Average farmers' inheritance tax bills 'will wipe out profits', claims new CLA study
Average-sized family farms will see their profits plummet following Labour's decision to slash tax breaks for farmers, according to new research. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) says their calculations show inheritance tax (IHT)
