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Boss Futcher reveals why Town star Hutchinson missed England U21 games
Ipswich Town attacker Omari Hutchinson missed out on featuring during the international break after picking up a knock, according to England Under-21s manager Ben Futcher. The former Chelsea man was first called up by the Young Lions back in September
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Town duo earns international caps as goalkeeper watches dramatic late turn-around
Ipswich Town Arijanet Muric kept a clean sheet for Kosovo as they beat Lithuania 1-0 in Pristina. Franco Foda's side were desperate to get a result despite not knowing whether they'd be able to secure automatic promotion after their previous game
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Plans to advertise new housing development along A140 refused
Proposals to erect a free-standing board along the A140 to advertise a new housing development have been refused amid concerns it was "out of keeping" with the area. Bayfield Homes is currently building 28 homes on land to the south of Chapel
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Man charged with drug dealing after cocaine found during search
A man has been charged with drug dealing after officers found class A drugs during a search. Twenty-nine-year-old Erald Ndreca was stopped by the West Sentinel Team in Out Northgate, Bury St Edmunds, on Wednesday, November 13. Suspected cocaine
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Disruption expected as port owners move 39 berths in £2m Port of Ipswich upgrade
Owners have approved plans to invest £2million in an upgrade at the Port of Ipswich and Ipswich Beacon Marina - which involves moving 39 vessels. The new-look facilities will include the construction of 14 new berths on the northern side of the
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Drug paraphernalia found in town park
Police say they found drug paraphernalia in a west Suffolk town playground after a routine sweep of the area. Officers were in the area of Chalkstone Estate in Haverhill on Sunday afternoon as part of the national Operation Sceptre anti-knife crime
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Former Town full-back joins new club 18 months after leaving Portman Road
Former Ipswich Town full-back Matt Penney has joined National League side Rochdale on a non-contract basis. The 26-year-old had been without a club since he was released by the Blues at the end of the 2022/23 season. Penney made 26 appearances
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Window smashed as garage broken into during burglary
A number of tools were stolen during a garage burglary in a mid Suffolk village. The building in Shimpling Road in Hartest, near Long Melford, was broken into at some point between midnight on Monday, November 11 and 8am on Friday, November 15
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Community leader runs entire length of Suffolk to raise cash for Cyprus dog charity
A senior councillor ran the entire length of Suffolk to raise thousands for a dog charity in Cyprus. Councillor Richard Rout, whose day job usually involves looking at major infrastructure projects at the county council, decided to lace up his
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How mum's mission to support daughter led to tearoom
A mum who bought a golf course to create a special needs centre for her daughter is opening a tearoom. Vanessa Woodward bought Old Joe's in Sudbury seven years ago with the aim of creating a centre for her daughter Jodie, who has Downs Syndrome
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Two charged with sexual offences involving under 16s
Two men have been charged in connection with sexual offences involving children. Sixty-year-old Leslie Foreman, who is of Allard Close in Peterborough, was charged with eight counts of indecent assault on a girl aged under 16 in Sudbury.
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Warning of possible 'rise in deaths' as week-long cold weather alert issued
People in Suffolk are being warned of a possible "rise in deaths" among the vulnerable as a cold weather alert is issued for the region. The alert is in effect from 10am on Monday until 6pm on Saturday as temperatures in the county are set to plummet
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Pudsey turns up at Greggs for Children in Need celebrations
A week of fundraising at Greggs Futura Park has raised £1600 for Children in Need. Where were Pudsey's sprinkles? (Image: James Stannard) Visitors enjoyed the luau (Image: James Stannard) All smiles at the Greggs Children in Need fundraising
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Man admits fraud in relation to Mercedes vans
A 58-year-old Colchester man who has admitted fraud in relation to two Mercedes vans worth a total of £36,000 will be sentenced in January. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday for a plea and trial preparation hearing was John Marshall of Berechurch
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'If they stay up, he'll probably walk into any job' - Ex-England ace on McKenna
Kieran McKenna will be hot property if he manages to keep Ipswich Town in the Premier League this season, says former England international Joe Cole. Having guided the Blues to back-to-back automatic promotions in his first two full seasons as
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North Stander: Mouthwatering Man Utd clash is a chance to make a real statement
You know you’re dining at the top table when Man Utd come to visit. Despite a difficult time post-Fergie, the Red Devils remain one of the most famous and glamorous teams in the footballing world. So, this Sunday afternoon, when we welcome United
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Suffolk paper bottle company toasts 'brilliant year' as it receives King's Award
Ipswich's cardboard kings have received a King's Award for their innovative recyclable bottles. Frugalpac - based at Crane Boulevard - has led a global paper bottle revolution with its sustainable answer to glass. The firm has also become an
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Search for man who has been missing for two weeks
Police are appealing for help as a man from west Suffolk has been missing for two weeks. Rui Simoes was last seen in Brandon at about 12am on Monday, November 4. The 34-year-old is described as white with a tanned complexion, 5ft 6ins tall
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Man sentenced after stealing £12 wine and £11 prosecco from M&S
A man has been sentenced after a pair of wine thefts from a town's Marks & Spencer. Neale Massie, 42, of no fixed abode in the Bury St Edmunds area, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates' Court on October 18 charged with two counts of theft from
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Ed Sheeran says Band Aid 40th release didn’t ask permission for vocals
Suffolk star Ed Sheeran says he did not give permission for his vocals to be used in the 40th-anniversary mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? In a post on Instagram, the Framlingham-raised singer said he would have “respectfully” declined
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Inmate found after absconding from Hollesley Bay prison
Police have arrested an inmate after he absconded from Hollesley Bay prison. Jamie Langley was reported missing on Wednesday, November 13 after being absent at a roll call. The 35-year-old is serving a prison sentence for a burglary at Hollesley
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More than 300 homes without power after outage near town
Hundreds of homes in Suffolk are without electricity after a power cut. Homes in Rushbrooke, Great Whelnham, Bradfield St George, Felsham, Thorpe Morieux and Rattlesden near Bury St Edmunds are without power on Monday morning due to an overhead
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'We don't have any sulkers' - Hirst on fight for starting spots at Town
Ipswich Town striker George Hirst insists there are 'no sulkers' in the Blues dressing room as they all fight for playing time in the Premier League. Kieran McKenna's men were boosted by 12 new faces over the summer, which has seen the starting
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Suffolk housebuilder moves head office from Woodbridge to Bury St Edmunds
A housebuilder founded in Woodbridge in 1993 has moved to a new head office in Bury St Edmunds. Hopkins Homes was founded by James Hopkins who sold it to private equity firm Terra Firma in January 2022 after building it into one of the largest
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Delays clear near town after crash between lorry and car
There were delays on a major road near a west Suffolk town after a crash between a lorry and car. Police were called to the A134 at Ingham, near Bury St Edmunds, on Monday morning after being called to reports of a serious collision. READ
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Town duo earn caps at Wembley as England thrash Ireland in Nations League clash
Ipswich Town duo Sammie Szmodics and Dara O'Shea started for the Republic of Ireland in their final match of the Nations League group stages. The Boys in Green came into the game knowing that they were guaranteed a third-place finish, setting them
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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A12 reopened in both directions after two-vehicle crash
The A12 has been reopened in both directions after a crash between a car and a van near the Suffolk-Essex border. Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway near Dedham at just after 7.15am on Monday following reports of the
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Weapon-related incidents in schools and colleges on the rise, figures show
The number of weapon-related incidents in schools and colleges in Suffolk attended by police has almost doubled in the last five years, new figures reveal. Data from Suffolk police, obtained through Freedom of Information requests, has revealed
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Young Guns: A look at Town's U21s side - and the standout players to watch
Ipswich Town U21s season is in full swing, so Ross Halls takes a look at the standout performers and the squad as a whole... Ipswich Town U21s side have had a mixed bag season so far but with plenty of positives. (Image: Ross Halls) John McGreal's
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Suffolk Sailing Club 'buoyed' by £30k raise towards new dinghy slipway
A Suffolk sailing club is now well on its way to securing the £80,000 needed for a new dinghy launching facility. In August, this newspaper revealed how Southwold Sailing Club had launched an appeal on fundraising website Crowdfunder to replace
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How gym became 'lifeline' for teen weightlifter champion after death of father
A Suffolk teenager has opened up about the impact of grief on his way to becoming a leading junior weightlifter. Will Anders, 18, from Woodbridge said the gym community had been a "lifeline" for him as he coped with the sudden death of his father
