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Town attacker has goal chalked off as duo earn caps in Ireland win
Ipswich Town duo Sammie Szmodics and Dara O'Shea earned international caps as the Republic of Ireland beat Finland 1-0 in Dublin. Szmodics, making his ninth appearance for the senior team, was named in the starting lineup, playing just off Brighton
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Police hunting for burglar who absconded from Suffolk prison
A convicted burglar has absconded from a Suffolk prison. Police are searching for Jamie Langley who is serving a 16-year sentence prison sentence for a burglary at Hollesley Bay, near Woodbridge. The 35-year-old was reported missing on Wednesday
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Plans to reduce size of church tower in town centre refused
Plans to reduce the size of a church tower in a town centre have been refused. Stowmarket United Reformed Church, a non-designated heritage asset in Ipswich Street, lodged proposals with Mid Suffolk District Council in order to address "significant
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Council to consider motion on controversial winter fuel payments decision
A Suffolk council will consider a motion on whether it should write to the Chancellor to ask for a review on the withdrawal of winter fuel payments. Green Party member Andy Mellen has put forward a motion which will be discussed at a meeting of
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Trio of art exhibitions including 'unprecedented' collaboration set for town gallery
A trio of new art exhibitions, including an "unprecedented" collaboration with the world-famous Royal Academy, are set to open at a Suffolk gallery this week. Gainsborough's House, the museum and art gallery based in the Sudbury birthplace of
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Keeping it in the family - The six Town stars with family in the game
Liam Delap and dad Rory are are a high profile family footballing link at Ipswich Town. But there are a total of six current Town players who have followed in the footsteps of a relation or have family members in football. Ross Halls takes a look..
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70-home plan for 'Suffolk's Smallest Town' sparks traffic and road safety concerns
Traffic and road safety are among concerns raised over a plans for 70 new homes in 'Suffolk's Smallest Town'. If it is given the go-ahead by West Suffolk Council, the new Rainier Developments homes will be built on land off Cavendish Road in Clare
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'I did something stupid': 14-year-old apologises for starting fire at Delphi factory
A 14-year-old boy has apologised after admitting to starting a £1m fire at a disused factory in Sudbury. The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was before Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after admitting to arson while being reckless
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Opinion: Why should we care about keeping Suffolk's churches alive?
The Sea of Faith Was once, too, at the full, and round earth's shore Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled. But now I only hear Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar Matthew Arnold’s 1867 poem, Dover Beach, describes the decline
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Driver trapped in vehicle after car ends up in ditch
A driver was trapped after their vehicle left the road into a ditch. Suffolk Police attended the scene in Mere Lane, Fornham All Saints, shortly after 2pm. A spokeswoman for Suffolk Police said: "The driver was trapped in the vehicle. READ
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Former Town star re-joins non-league side
Former Ipswich Town midfielder Alan Judge has re-joined National League side Woking following a spell as a free agent. The 35-year-old initially joined the Cards in March on a short-term deal, making three appearances, before being ruled out for
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Post Office branches in Suffolk set to escape axe amid transformation plans
Post Office branches in Suffolk appear set to escape the axe after the company announced plans to cut 100 crown branches as part of transformation plans. Hundreds of jobs are set to be lost after the Post Office signalled its intention to close
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One lane closed on A14 after car crashes into central reservation
A lane closure was in place on the A14 in west Suffolk after a car crashed into the central reservation. Police were called to the scene in Bury St Edmunds just before 2pm and closed a lane of the westbound carriageway on the A14. National
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Suspects flee on foot after police spot suspicious car
Two suspects escaped on foot after being spotted in a west Suffolk town at the weekend. Sudbury and Haverhill Police were patrolling in Haverhill on Sunday evening when they reported a Grey Peugeot known to the force. The car was followed by
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Charity that rescues and distributes surplus food honoured with King's Award
A Suffolk charity that rescues surplus food and distributes it to the public has been honoured with a prestigious award. Still Good Food, which runs shops in Bury St Edmunds and Great Barton, is one of 281 local charities and enterprises receiving
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Ipswich Town submit planning application for Playford Road redevelopment
Ipswich Town have confirmed that they have submitted a full planning application for the redevelopment of Playford Road. Initial designs for the training centre were revealed back in March, with Mark Ashton recently stating that it was the top
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Nearly 900 pet heating pads detained at port over shock risk
Nearly 900 pet heating pads have been seized due to being a potential electrical shock risk. Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team detained the 851 heating pads at the Port of Felixstowe after they were imported from China and destined for sale
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Suffolk library reopens after boiler issue left the library without hot water or heat
A Suffolk library has resumed normal services after closing for four days when a problem with the boiler left the premises without hot water or heating. Felixstowe Library, in Crescent Road was closed over the weekend and also on Monday and Tuesday
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Blues on loan: Young keeper suffers broken finger
Young Ipswich Town goalkeeper Charlie Binns is facing time on the sidelines after suffering a injury at loan club Bishop's Stortford. The 19-year-old suffered a broken finger in the Blues' 1-1 draw with Banbury United in the Southern League Premier
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Car overturns after crashing into wall
A man was taken to hospital after a car overturned. The East of England Ambulance Service were called on Wednesday, November 13, just after 8pm following reports a car had hit a wall. A spokesman said following the crash the car had overturned
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'They set the marker' - McKenna highlights duo's role in Delap and Hutchinson growth
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has highlighted the role of two players in the exciting development of young attacking duo Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson. The Blues bought the England Under-21 duo from Manchester City and Chelsea respectively
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'All before lunchtime': Drug drivers towing each other arrested on the A12
Police have arrested two transit van drivers for drug driving. The roads policing team said two drivers were stopped on the A12 at Darsham on Wednesday morning. One of the vans was towing the other. A spokesman for Halesworth police said
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Rare classic cars found in barn to be auctioned off
A 100-year-old classic car that has been left in a Suffolk barn for the past four decades will go up at auction. The 1921 Talbot-Darracq Tourer and Mercedes Benz are expected to be auctioned off on Saturday. Reeman Dansie Auctioneers and
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Town defender kicks off international break with clean sheet in frustrating draw
Ipswich Town defender Cameron Burgess has started the November international break with a cap and a clean sheet, starting in Australia's 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old started on the left side of a back three as the Socceroos looked
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Peaky Blinders star spotted at Suffolk cinema
A Peaky Blinders star was spotted at an Suffolk cinema this week. Aidan Gillen, who played Aberama Gold in the crime drama, spent his Wednesday evening watching Small Things Like These at The Riverside cinema in Woodbridge. Gillen's Peaky Blinders
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Big step forward for 100-home plans in village after officer final sign-off
Plans for a 100-home development in a village near Mildenhall have taken a big step forward after officers gave the final sign-off. The plans for West Row were initially given outline planning permission in March last year subject to a further
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Meet the new chaplain at Sizewell C - Rev Clive Mobbs
The new chaplain at Sizewell C is looking forward to becoming ‘a mate for the journey’ as the construction of the nuclear power station continues at pace on the Suffolk coast. Rev Clive Mobbs started his new role on October 28, providing spiritual
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Lane reopens after three vehicle crash on Orwell Bridge
Drivers were being warned of delays after a three vehicle crash on the Orwell Bridge. Police were called to the eastbound carriageway at about 9.40am this morning. Officers said the crash involved three vehicles and there was no reports of
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Drink driver jailed after crashing car in water-filled ditch
A 28-year-old driver who plunged his car in to a water-filled ditch has been jailed. Edgaras Jucikas from Beck Row near Mildenhall admitted drinking around four pints of beer before getting into his black Peugeot on June 14. A member of the
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Watch: Paul Mason reflects on his time at Ipswich Town and career as whole
Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town player Paul Mason to discuss his time at Portman Road, career as a whole and what he's been up to since he left the Blues. Mason made 125 appearances for Town, scoring 36 goals between 1993 to 1998,
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How to win free tickets to Hintlesham Hall Christmas market with over 120 stalls
We are offering one lucky reader the chance to win three free tickets to a Christmas fair on the outskirts of Ipswich with more than 120 stalls. Taking place over three days at Hintlesham Hall, between Hadleigh and Ipswich, organisers say the
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Suffolk's bishop criticises government for 'devastating' farm inheritance tax blow
Government ministers have "done their sums wrong" - and farmers will pay the price, Suffolk's top clergyman has warned. The Rt Rev Martin Seeley, the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, is among a growing number who fear for the mental health
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Two-home plan for back yard of pub sparks 'overdevelopment' concern
A plan to build two homes in the back yard of a pub on a key route into Sudbury have been met with concern and criticism from residents. Applicant Theodore Bird is seeking planning permission from Babergh District Council for the demolition of
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Opinion: Why Suffolk's Surviving Winter campaign is more important than ever
Anyone who reads my columns regularly will know I am basically supportive of many of the measures Rachel Reeves announced in her budget. The UK's public services badly need an injection of capital and, in some cases, everyday spending. And
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Plans for homes behind village pub recommended for refusal AGAIN
Controversial plans for two homes behind a village pub have been recommended for refusal. Land behind the Six Bells pub in Felsham, between Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds, has been at the centre of a number of planning applications over the years
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Inquest concludes for 46-year-old man who went missing in May
An inquest into the death of a man who went missing near Debenham in May has now concluded. On Friday, the inquest into the death of Donovan Dinnie-Weall was brought to a close at Suffolk Coroners’ Court in Ipswich. Father-of-four Mr Dinnie-Weall
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MP says changes to farmer inheritance tax are to release land for developers
A Suffolk MP has said that government changes to agricultural inheritance tax are being done to "release rural land for developers" as a farmers' union chief warns the changes are causing "panic and anxiety". Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk
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'I haven't been panicking' - Town icon Burley says Blues will stay in Premier League
Ipswich Town legend George Burley says he believes the Blues will stay in the Premier League this season - and he's been really impressed with their displays. The iconic former manager and player told BBC Radio Suffolk's Brenner Woolley that he
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Historic Suffolk church "would have closed" if roof repairs had not been carried out
A 500-year-old Suffolk church would have had to close if repairs to the roof costing approximately £300,000 had not taken place, its treasurer has said. The roof of the Church of St Edmund at Kessingland has been repaired and re-thatched with a
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River campaigner welcomes 'huge news' of changes to bathing water regulations
A clean water campaigner has said possible changes to bathing water regulations are "huge news" for her call for bathing water status on a section of a river. Ruth Leach, from action group Save the Deben, welcomed the launch of a consultation into
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Brave Futures Snow Dash 5K run to be held in Bury St Edmunds
Hundreds of people have registered for a festive 5K run in support of survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The Brave Futures Snow Dash is set to take place at Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday, December 1, at 11am. Organised by Brave