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Delap starts, Muric's game abandoned - Ipswich Town international break update
Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap started for England Under-21s as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Spain. The Young Lions travelled out to Cadiz for a rematch of the 2023 Euro U21 final, which they won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Curtis Jones.
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Man with 'significant impact' on town jailed after breaching order
A man who has had a "significant impact" on a west Suffolk town has been jailed for breaching a criminal behaviour order. Darren Hodgeson, 56, of no fixed abode, but is from the Bury St Edmunds area, was arrested on September 9. He was subsequently
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'Resilient' teenager's horse eventing win followed by shock emergency surgery
A Bury St Edmunds teenager with a passion for horse eventing has been commended for her resilience after her first national win of the year was followed by shock emergency surgery. Mia Archer, 16, was rushed to hospital with abdominal pain just
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Historic 16th century Suffolk hotel set for multimillion pound expansion
An historic Suffolk hotel that dates back to Tudor times is set for a multimillion pound enhancement and expansion that will provide new rooms and woodland lodges. Seckford Hall near Woodbridge is set to get 35 new bedrooms, seven woodland lodges
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Watch: KOA podcast - Poku link, Delap buy-back and potential January business
Stuart Watson, Ross Halls and Mark Heath are back with a special Kings of Anglia mailbag podcast to fill the gap over the boring international break. The boys start by chatting about the link to Peterborough’s Kwame Poku before taking a lot of
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Smiles all around as town kickstarts its festive season with light switch on
Christmas has officially arrived in Bury St Edmunds as crowds gathered to mark the town's festive light switch on. Crowds flocked to Bury St Edmunds town centre on Thursday, November 14, for the free event on the Cornhill and Buttermarket.
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New car boot sale in town to help 'counter social isolation'
A new car boot sale will be taking place in a Suffolk town in a campaign to "counter social isolation and bring people together". The Church Institute in Brandon in north-west Suffolk will be running its first-ever car boot sale on Monday, November
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Suffolk farmers furious at Budget 'betrayal' take fight to Westminster
Incensed Suffolk farmers are heading to Westminster next week to demand a government u-turn on new inheritance tax rules which they fear threaten their farms. There was outrage in the county when chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that farmers'
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Air ambulance called after crash between lorry and car
An air ambulance has been called after a crash between a car and a lorry. Emergency services were called to the A134 near Ingham, in west Suffolk, at around 1.14pm on Friday. Police and East Of England Ambulance Service are at the scene and
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Finnish manufacturer celebrates completion of multi-million pound new Suffolk HQ
A European manufacturer's new multi-million pound UK headquarters has been built in Suffolk. Finnish loader maker Avant Tecno UK will be moving into a 32,200sq ft building at Suffolk Business Park at Bury St Edmunds - a 57-acre site near junction
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Mechanic who chauffeured drug dealer sentenced after police found drugs in boot
A Bury St Edmunds mechanic who acted as the driver for a cocaine dealer has been given an 18-month community order. Ryan Hayes, 41, of Raedwald Drive, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court after admitting to possessing cannabis with intent to supply
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Town U18s face away trip in FA Youth Cup Third Round
Ipswich Town U18s have been drawn away against AFC Bournemouth in the third round of the FA Youth Cup. The young Blues will be hoping to progress further this season after they lost 2-1 against Swansea City in the third round at Portman Road last
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Portrait of King Charles II unveiled at Suffolk museum
An early painting of a horse racing loving monarch has been unveiled at museum in west Suffolk. The painting of King Charles II, by Sir Godfrey Kneller, is now on display at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket. The work was being auctioned
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Check out the line up for the Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall
Details have now been officially released for the 3-day entertainment schedule at this year’s Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall. Don't miss The Harmonettes at Hintlesham Hall on the Saturday (Image: Prestige County Events) Friday
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Injured Town winger bags international Player of the Year award
Ipswich Town wide man Chiedozie Ogbene has been named as the Senior Men's International Player of the Year at the FAI Awards. The focus is on performances between June 2023 and 2024, where Ogbene had been a regular for the Boys in Green. As a result
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What is happening to Suffolk's libraries? Decision on future has been delayed
A decision on a new contract for Suffolk's library service has been put off after delays in negotiations with the county council. The existing contract for the service is held by Suffolk Libraries which has operated since it was divested from the
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Suffolk dairy farmers head home next year after five-year Channel Islands adventure
A Suffolk dairy farming couple who beat back international competition to create a new herd on the tiny island of Sark are returning home. Four years ago, Jason and Katharine Salisbury were selected to run Sark Community Dairy after a global hunt
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Plans for café to open in former town post office fall through
Plans to transform a former post office into a cafe have fallen through. The Old Post Office in Bury St Edmunds served its last customers in November 2016 before it was redeveloped into flats and ground-floor commercial units by West Suffolk Council
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Road to close this evening for emergency pothole repairs
Emergency repair works will take place tonight on a main road into a west Suffolk town. The A143 will be closed in Haverhill from 7pm at Lordscroft Lane until 5am on Saturday. Ehringshausen Way, the footpath, Sturmer Road and Rowley Hill will
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Brown bin charge set to rise to almost £70 as council cabinet vote on fees
Residents in south Suffolk who have a brown garden waste bin will be charged almost £70 to use it from next year. Babergh District Council's cabinet voted on proposals for fees and charges for 2025/26 during a meeting on Tuesday, November 5.
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'It's emotional knowing people appreciate it': Suffolk campsite wins two awards
A campsite and caravan park in east Suffolk has brought home two awards from the 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards. Haw Wood Farm, in Saxmundham, won the regional awards for the best family campsite and best caravan park and was crowned runner up
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Delays in town after crash between two cars
A crash involving two cars is causing delays in Sudbury this morning. Emergency services were called to Newton Road at around 10.48am on Friday. READ MORE: Two people in hospital after crash outside town A police spokesperson said no serious
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'Impressed with what I've seen' - Alan Shearer praises Town attacker Sammie Szmodics
Legendary Premier League striker Alan Shearer has praised Ipswich Town attacker Sammie Szmodics following his goal against Tottenham Hotspur. The 29-year-old gave his side a surprise lead in North London, connecting with an overhead kick to make
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BBC One antique experts have 'fun day' visiting Suffolk venue
The experts behind a popular BBC antiques programme have visited a Suffolk venue. Antiques Road Trip experts Raj Bisram and Hetti Jago were at Stonham Barns Park near Stowmarket earlier this year. Their search for antiques around the Suffolk
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First plans for new secondary school revealed
A consultation has been launched as the plans for a new secondary school in a Suffolk town have been revealed. Ormiston Sudbury Academy is seeking planning permission for its new site. The proposal would include the demolition of the existing
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Drainage problems in village first reported in 2016 to be addressed
Long-term drainage problems which were repeatedly raised in the years prior to Storm Babet are set to be addressed, it has been confirmed. Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford Parish Council say a "catalogue of reports for this blocked drain makes tedious
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Pharmacies in Suffolk are supporting calls for more Government funding after ballot
Pharmacies in Suffolk are supporting a national protest about a lack of Government funding, with one warning that cuts may have to be made to opening hours and free deliveries in the future. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which represents
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Calls for 'quick action' and 'transparency' as future of Homebase store unclear
A Sudbury community leader has called for "quick action" and "transparency" to clarify the position of the town's Homebase store following news it is at risk of closure. On Wednesday it was revealed the DIY retailer, which lost £84.2million last
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Suffolk MP who works as a surgeon in hospitals backs assisted dying bill
A Suffolk MP has voiced his support for a bill set to go before parliament which could see assisted dying legalised. A new law has been proposed to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, where it is currently banned with a maximum prison
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Warning about fake Christmas fair adverts on Facebook
Small businesses are being warned as fake Christmas fair adverts are popping up in Facebook groups. These posts are aimed at small businesses as they advertise fictional craft fairs or a similar event and claim to be taking place at local halls
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'Wintry hazards' could hit Suffolk next week
Temperatures are expected to drop in Suffolk next week with the Met Office warning a chance of "wintry hazards". After a mild start to November, the county is bracing for colder temperatures and bouts of rain as Arctic air sweeps across the UK
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Delap's taken the Premier League by storm - here's the story of his six-goal start
Liam Delap has hit the ground running for Ipswich Town, scoring six goals in 11 Premier League games. Stuart Watson looks at his season so far. THE BACK STORY The son of Republic of Ireland and Stoke City icon Rory Delap, Liam started
