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Bishop denies asking question about abuser at centre of Church of England scandal
The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich has issued a statement after being named in a report into the Church of England’s handling of serious abuse which led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Following the publication of the
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Plans for 185 homes approved despite concerns
Plans for 185 homes in a village near Lowestoft have been given the go-ahead despite concerns. The new homes were put forward by WM Tubby Limited and signed off by members of East Suffolk’s planning committee on Tuesday afternoon. This means
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Man given suspended prison sentence for carrying knife in town
A man from Bury St Edmunds has been given a suspended jail term after being caught by police with a knife. Rokas Mazieka, 23, of Reeve Close in the west Suffolk town, was found with a kitchen knife in Samson Road. Mazieka was before Suffolk
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Beautiful or scary? Suffolk snapper's photos of the eye close up
A Suffolk photographer has launched a unique business venture photographing the astounding beauty found in people's eyes which he will be showcasing in Bury St Edmunds this month. Steve Wright, from Icklingham, first discovered the practice of
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Hunt for wanted man who breached his post-sentence supervision requirements
Police are hunting for a wanted man from Southwold who breached his post-sentence supervision requirements. Laurence Betts, 31, has connections to Southwold and Reydon in east Suffolk. Betts is described as white and about 5ft 11ins tall. He
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Woman arrested on suspicion of toy theft worth almost £3K
A Suffolk woman has been arrested on suspicion of stealing almost £3,000 worth of toys. Ruby Smith, of Victoria Hill, in Eye, was arrested on Tuesday by Norfolk police officers and charged with seven counts of theft from shops. The incidents
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New data shows ‘serious’ rise in stalking across Suffolk
Stalking is on the rise in Suffolk according to figures from a charity which has warned people of how dangerous the offence is. The Suffolk domestic abuse charity Anglia Care Trust has said it has seen a 12% rise in victims of stalking using its
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Plans to knock down empty flats refused
Plans to demolish a block of empty flats in a west Suffolk town have been refused. In June, applicant M and D Developments submitted plans to knock down the Goodfellows site at 139 Kings Road in Bury St Edmunds in June. The three-storey building
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Actor and life patron of Suffolk theatre dies aged 90
Actor Timothy West, who was a life patron of Bury St Edmunds' Theatre Royal, has died aged 90. West, known for his many roles in television and theatre, died in his sleep "with his friends and family at the end”, his family said. The actor
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Grade II Listed farmhouse for sale at £1,250,000 in Rendham
A four-bedroom farmhouse in Rendham is for sale at a guide price of £1.25m. Thurstons is believed to date to the early-mid 16th century and is Grade II Listed. Peter Ogilvie, head of residential sales at Savills in Suffolk, described Thurstons
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'It's scary, but that's life' - Town legend Burley on facing cancer and his treatment
Ipswich Town legend George Burley says he's staying positive as he undergoes treatment for cancer. The 68-year-old, a promotion-winning ex-boss and decorated former player for the Blues, revealed his diagnosis in September. And, speaking about
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Town centre bin cleared following concerns about foul smell and hygiene
Council staff have now cleared a bin in a Suffolk town centre that had been overflowing, causing concerns about the foul smell and risks to health. Janet Abbott, a visitor to Leiston, sent photos to social media site Facebook showing the public
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Suffolk's Homebase stores at risk of closure
Homebase stores across Suffolk are at risk of closure which could lead to hundreds of job losses. The DIY retailer which lost £84.2million last year has now been sold to retail group CDS, which owns The Range. The rescue deal secured up to
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Manager's 'delight' as Indian restaurant wins prestigious award for another year
The manager of an Indian restaurant in a west Suffolk town said he is "delighted" after being recognised as a winner in a prestigious award. Spice Lounge, of High Street, Mildenhall, has been handed a Good Food Awards 2024 Blue Ribbon. Announcing
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'It's such a pleasure' - Town's butchers' celebrates 30 years
The owners of a butchers' and deli in a Suffolk town are celebrating after marking three decades in business. Andrew's first opened in Hadleigh's High Street in 1994 by Andrew and Clare Belcher. To mark its 30th anniversary, the couple have
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'He will be a Premier League star' - Town linked to flying League One winger
Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in Peterborough United rising star Kwame Poku. The 23-year-old winger has 17 goal involvements (10G, 7A) in 17 games this season following his hat-trick display in an League One derby match against Cambridge
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Stansted Airport record busiest ever day with 107,000 passengers
Stansted Airport witnessed its busiest day in history last month as more than 107,000 passengers travelled through the terminal. The previous record of 104,000 was set on August 23, and this is the fourth time the record has been surpassed in 2024
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Stylish new build with high-spec features on the market for £895,000
One of three bespoke new houses with stylish, light-filled interiors and stunning views over the countryside is now on the market for a guide price of £895,000. 1 Old Hall Loke is located in Spexhall, near Halesworth, and is for sale with Clarke
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Plans for service station and drive-through restaurant recommended for approval
Outline plans for a drive through facility, fuel and electric vehicle charging station and lorry park have been recommended approval. Members of the Mid Suffolk District Council planning committee opted to defer a decision on proposals for land
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'Ipswich made the big offer' - Agent confirms Blues' approach for Boro striker
The agent of Emmanuel Latte Lath has confirmed that Ipswich Town made 'a big offer' for the Middlesbrough striker on transfer deadline day. Town had been set to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja on loan, but pulled the plug on that deal after
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Fresh injury set-back for Baggott at Blackpool
Ipswich Town defender Elkan Baggott has suffered a fresh injury blow while on loan at Blackpool. The 22-year-old centre-back was recently sidelined for more than two months with an ankle problem. He returned to action action in a Bristol Street
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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country do battle over home temperatures to keep warm this winter. With rising energy costs, it's little surprise that 96 per cent of Brits are considering reducing the heating down to save cash
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Watch: KOA podcast special - FPL chat after Town's win at Spurs
Ross Halls and Alex Jones are back to talk all things FPL after a brilliant gameweek 11 for Ipswich Town. The Blues picked up their first win of the season, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 away from home, but it was another mixed weekend for the
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Wildlife quiz night to take place in Suffolk town
Suffolk Wildlife Trust's Woodbridge Wildlife Group is hosting its annual quiz night. The event will take place at Woodbridge Community Hall on Thursday, November 21, with doors opening at 7pm. Phil Smith, chairman of the group, said: “The quiz
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Suffolk's senior clergyman believes church must 'learn from review'
Suffolk's most senior clergyman believes the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury shows the Church of England's "profound commitment to creating a safer church". Justin Welby resigned on Tuesday following the damning Makin Review, which
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Decision to reroute Suffolk electricity cable to Kent welcomed by campaigners
Campaigners have welcomed news that a major electricity cable from offshore wind farms will no longer be routed through Suffolk, but instead to a site in Kent. On Tuesday, industry regulator the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM) announced
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Dee enjoys Northern Lights spectacle thanks to Specsavers after mix-up
A Suffolk woman who went viral after mistaking the Northern Lights for a tomato factory has said she is "grateful" after she was flown out to see them in Iceland by Specsavers. Dee Harrison, of Ipswich, posted a photo on social media on October
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Couple 'feel strung along' after losing nearly £3k for HGV driving course
A couple has spoken of their disappointment after losing nearly £3,000 on an HGV driving course. Pete and Tish Prewett from Otley paid £2,900 to Nxtgen Driving Academy in 2022 for Mr Prewett to undergo the course. The 52-year-old, who served
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Former seaside pub goes on the market
A former freehold pub with 12 en-suite bedrooms has gone on the market. The Blyth Hotel, located in Southwold, has gone up for sale - entertaining offers in excess of £750,000. Inside there is a bar and restaurant which was popular among those
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'Delight' as organisations partner up with Surviving Winter appeal
Several Suffolk organisations have expressed their "delight" as they partner up with Suffolk Community Foundation on this year's Surviving Winter appeal. More than 170,000 Suffolk residents, estimated to be 90% of older people living in the county
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Suffolk resident stars in film about the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa
A film starring a Suffolk resident who helped the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa is set for its East Anglian premiere at a cinema in the county later this month. Oliver Tambo's London Recruits will be shown at Leiston Film Theatre on Sunday
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Fresh hopes for records office as campaigners set to launch community asset bid
Campaigners are hoping to register a former town record office as a community asset in a bid to retain archives in the area. The Bury St Edmunds archive office in Raingate Street closed in August after Suffolk County Council announced records
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Suffolk Coastal MP: Should Switzerland be the only option for the terminally ill?
On the 29th November, Members of Parliament will vote on Kim Leadbeater MP's Private Members’ Bill on Assisted Dying. The Prime Minister has made clear that this vote will be down to the individual consciousness of MPs, and for that – we will not be
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Eight away in November - here are the Town players on international duty this month
Ipswich Town have eight first-team players away on international duty in November. Alex Jones takes a look at what they'll be up to in the next few days... The Republic of Ireland will assess Dara O'Shea's back injury this week (Image: PA)
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New centre manager appointed at The EpiCentre in Haverhill
The EpiCentre in Haverhill has a new centre manager. Helen Earl will assume the position at the innovation centre on November 1, replacing Andrew Bell. Ms Earl has extensive experience in the sector, having previously served as operations director
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East of England Co-op opens applications for grants
Applications have opened for the East of England Co-op's Community Cares Fund grants. Communities and good causes across the region can apply for a slice of the £110,000 fund. The charitable initiative, established in 2020, awards financial
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US Air Force band performs at Martlesham Heath Remembrance Service
The USAF Europe Band marked Remembrance Sunday by performing at Martlesham Heath. The band performed at the village's Remembrance service on Sunday, November 10. It began at 2.15pm and was held at the 356th Fighter Group Memorial on Barrack
