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Town defender stunned by long-range strike as international duty comes to an end
Ipswich Town defender Cameron Burgess earned his 13th cap for Australia earned a late draw Bahrain in Riffa. The defender has been a regular for the Blues in the last few weeks following an injury to Jacob Greaves, which saw him start for Tony
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Tractor Girls to return to Portman Road for crucial clash in March 2025
Ipswich Town Women will play a match at Portman Road this season, as revealed by Mark Ashton at this evening's Fans' Forum. The Tractor Girls played their first league match at the stadium earlier this year as they smashed Chatham Town 5-0 in front
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Large building blaze breaks out in village
Fire crews were called to tackle a building fire in east Suffolk. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the blaze in the area of Sutton Heath at 2pm on Tuesday. Engines including crews from Ipswich and Woodbridge were sent to
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Last chance to get tickets for Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall
Special price tickets have been released for “off peak times” at The Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall due to demand. With 90% of tickets sold for the peak times of The Suffolk County Christmas Fair this year, the organisers have
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Fans' Forum recap: Ashton, McKenna & co answer questions from Ipswich supporters
7:34pm So there you have it! The latest fan's forum in the books. All eyes on Manchester United this weekend now, and
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Gritters to head out on Suffolk roads as temperatures set to plummet
Gritters will be out on Suffolk roads as temperatures are set to plummet across the county. Road surface temperatures are set to drop below -3C overnight with low temperatures forecast this week. It comes as a yellow weather warning for snow
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'Persistence and patience has really paid off': Princess Anne opens £145m bridge
Hundreds of people turned out as a multi-million-pound bridge was given the royal seal of approval as Princess Anne spent a day in Suffolk. Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne officially opens Lowestoft's £145m Gull Wing Bridge (Image: Sonya Duncan
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Graffiti artist banned from town centre and from owning pens after £2k damage spree
A man has been banned from entering a town centre as well as from owning marker pens or spray paints after a £2,000 spree of damage. Joseph Gardiner, of Amulet Close in Thetford, appeared at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing 12 charges
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'They said 'we want you' - Ex-Norwich boss almost got Town job instead of Burley
Former Norwich City boss Mike Walker has revealed he almost became Ipswich Town manager instead of George Burley 30 years ago. Walker, speaking to the Splendid Rush podcast, hosted by the Pink Un, said the shock move was on the verge of happening
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Primary school with 'inclusive vision' praised for SEND support and pupil behaviour
A village primary school has been praised for its special educational needs support and pupils' behaviour, amongst other things, following a visit by Ofsted. The education watchdog inspected St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled
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Defiant farmers determined to continue inheritance tax fight after London rally
Suffolk and north Essex farmers are defiant after marching on Whitehall to express their anger and dismay at the new Labour government's bombshell Budget. There was standing room only on trains to London on Tuesday as they braved the rain to take
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A thriller, some real talent and a good squad - My takeaways from covering Town U18s
Ipswich Town U18s were in action against AFC Bournemouth at Playford Road last Saturday, so with no first-team game, Ross Halls went down to cover them. The young Blues mainly play their games on Saturday mornings, so it's very rare for me to get
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Balaclava-clad thieves steal frozen goods from retail park container
Four suspects wearing balaclavas broke into a town retail park and stole frozen goods. The incident happened in Studlands Retail Park in Newmarket at about 11pm on Friday. READ MORE: Ipswich man, 92, arrested on suspicion of 1967 murder
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Pedestrian injured as air ambulance called to crash
The air ambulance was called to a serious crash involving a pedestrian in a Suffolk town. Emergency services were called to Church Road in Felixstowe at about 2.35pm on Tuesday. A spokesman for Suffolk police said a pedestrian and vehicle
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Chance to meet Santa at Christmas in the Park event in Suffolk
Christmas in the Park is coming to Suffolk next month with the chance to really get into the festive spirit meeting Santa, his reindeer, some naughty elves and much more. Families can join in the festive fun at Henham Barns in Beccles on Saturday
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Woman taken to hospital after crash on A140
There are currently heavy delays on the A140 after a collision between two cars. Emergency services were called to Earl Stonham, near Needham Market, at 2.40pm on Tuesday to reports of a two-vehicle crash. READ MORE: Roadworks across Suffolk
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Gateway 14 to sponsor The Suffolk and Ipswich Football League
The Suffolk and Ipswich Football League has agreed a deal with Gateway 14 to be its sponsor for the next three years. Gateway 14 is a private limited company owned by Mid Suffolk District Council. It was set up in 2017 to acquire and develop 156
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WATCH: Huge car blazes put out by fire crews
Firefighters were called to tackle two cars that were ablaze in a village. Photographs and video showed the firefighters extinguishing the fire that broke out in Great Yeldham, near Sudbury. Firefighters extinguishing the fire of two
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Eight taken to hospital after incident at industrial estate
Eight people have been taken to hospital following a chemical incident at an industrial estate. Emergency services were called to Easy Cleaning Solutions, in Thetford, at around 8.15am on Tuesday to reports of people feeling unwell after inhaling
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Former hairdressers that closed two months ago could become home in new plan
A former west Suffolk hairdressing salon which was closed two months ago could become a home if plans before the district council are given the go-ahead. Applicant Mrs A Largent has submitted a prior approval application to West Suffolk Council
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RSPB 'reviewing its options' for wildlife garden amid economic pressures
The future of a wildlife garden in Constable Country is up in the air after the charity which runs it announced it would be "reviewing its options". Next year will see the RSPB carry out a review of the Flatford Wildlife Garden Nature Reserve,
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'This is going to be huge' - Town CEO Mark Ashton previews Man United clash
Ipswich Town CEO and chairman Mark Ashton is looking forward to having the ‘eyes of the world’ on the club as Manchester United visit Portman Road on Sunday (4:30pm). The Blues are back in action after securing their first win of the Premier League
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Footbridge at rail station to be closed as passengers warned of delays
Passengers at a railway station are being warned that a footbridge over the tracks will be closed. The bridge over the railway line at Marks Tey will be closed for refurbishment works between Sunday, December 22 and Friday, December 27. Greater
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Roadworks across Suffolk delayed as snow and ice set to hit county
Roadworks across the county have been delayed as snow and ice is set to hit this week. Suffolk Highways has postponed planned works in Clifton Road in Lowestoft, Norton Road in Haverhill and Victoria Street and Kings Street in Felixstowe.
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Zoo announces arrival of new baby animal
Staff at Colchester Zoo have welcomed a new addition following the birth of a new baby animal. The baby squirrel monkey was born on October 29 and is the sixth baby to mum Milu and dad Malcolm. A spokesman for the zoo said: "For now, Milu,
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Ex-Town striker who scored 62 goals last season signs for his former non-league side
Former Ipswich Town forward Brett Pitman has returned to non-league side AFC Portchester. The prolific 36-year-old spent the 2022-23 season at the Wicor Recreation Ground, where he bagged an impressive 50 goals in all competitions. Pitman
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Fuller Flavour: From Town to the Three Lions - the 12 Blues who played for England
For so long, international games meant little to me. Most notably due to the lack of Ipswich players involved in recent times. It also meant weekends without games and missing club football too much. But then I found an excuse to indulge in England
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Former BQP director scoops top pig industry accolade at prestigious national event
An "inspirational" pig industry stalwart who devoted nearly four decades to the sector has scooped a top sector award. Howard Revell was handed the 2024 David Black Award for his longstanding efforts to "help improve welfare of livestock and inspire
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Snow and ice warning for Suffolk issued by Met Office
The Met Office has released a weather warning for snow and ice in Suffolk. Snow showers are due to develop during Tuesday evening and continue overnight into Wednesday morning, forecasters have predicted. Some lying snow is likely with 2-3cm
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Man feels 'targeted' after motorcycles and gear are stolen
A man from east Suffolk said he feels "targeted" after motorcycles were taken from his garage overnight. Sometime between Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, an unknown intruder broke into a garage in Hulver Street in Ellough, near Beccles
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Tribute to town's 'national treasure' D-Day veteran with pub corner named after him
A Hadleigh veteran who fought on the beaches of Normandy at D-Day has been laid to rest, aged 98. In the days after his death, it has been said that Harry Hughes was “simply the best”. A devoted husband and father, a formidable goalie for Hadleigh
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Sentencing for arsonist adjourned as he waits to see psychiatrist
A sentencing hearing for a Sudbury man who deliberately started two fires at flats in the town has been adjourned to allow him to be seen by a psychiatrist. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday was Aaron Hubbard, 43, of Minden Road in the town.
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Fresh flood alert issued for parts of Suffolk
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Suffolk due to forecast heavy rain. Minor flooding may occur on Tuesday due to high tides. Areas covered in the alert include the waterfront at Pin Mill, The Strand at Wherstead and under the Orwell
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'Not something we're discussing' - McKenna on future of in-form Cameron Humphreys
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna says he's not thinking about cutting short Cameron Humphreys' loan spell at high-flying League One club Wycombe Wanderers in January. The homegrown midfielder, 21, has scored three goals and twice been voted
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'Starting to find their feet' - Ex-Arsenal midfielder praises Town after win at Spurs
Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey has praised Ipswich Town following their 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old, who made 369 appearances in an 11-year-stint at Arsenal and has 86 Wales caps to his name, returned to his boyhood club
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Four-bedroom barn conversion near Lavenham for sale for £525,000
A four-bedroom barn conversion in the rural village of Milden, near Lavenham, is on the market for £525,000. Brendish is a semi-detached property set in a barn, which was originally built in the 19th century and converted in 2019. “The conversion
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Where Princess Anne will be in Suffolk today
Suffolk will be hosting a royal visitor today as Princess Anne is expected to visit various locations. People may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of royalty as the Princess Royal travels around the county on Tuesday. According to the Royal
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Gale force winds to batter Suffolk amid cold snap
Gale force winds are expected to hit Suffolk this week as temperatures drop. According to the Met Office, gale force 11 winds will reach the county this weekend. Areas including Southwold, Aldeburgh and Lowestoft could see winds of up to
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Toy joy for two brothers at Bury St Edmunds Repair Cafe with much loved game
Two brothers who visited The Repair Café in Bury St Edmunds were hoping that their favourite childhood game could be fixed so they could play it together once again. The Café runs every two months and recently had its most successful cafe with
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Opinion: The Suffolk Food Summit shows county pulling together on food production
I had the privilege of attending the Suffolk Food Summit at the Food Museum in Stowmarket on November 12 and what an inspiring event it was. It brought together a rich tapestry of voices, from farmers and food producers to community activists and
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Plan for new special educational needs unit at primary school to be discussed
Plans for a west Suffolk primary school to get a new special educational needs unit, and for another to expand capacity by more than 100 places, are set to be discussed in a board meeting. The Department for Education's East of England Advisory
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How Omari Hutchinson is reaching the top with Town in a different way
When Omari Hutchinson made his Ipswich debut away at Cambridge United, we saw some glimpses of what he’d go on to be. The attacker gave U's left-back Harrison Dunk nightmares in the early stages of that game. He helped set up the Blues’ opener
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Seven cats and kittens found dumped in car park
The founder of a pet rescue believes people are "feeling the pinch" of the cost of living crisis after several cats and kittens were found dumped in a Stowmarket car park. Tara Scott, founder of Kitty Kat Rescue in Suffolk, was alerted to the
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Suffolk farmers head in their droves to London to join Budget protest
They have scrimped and saved to keep their family farm together, pay off debt and see it passed down to the next generation. Now hundreds of angry farmers from across Suffolk and north Essex are expected to join a huge rally and lobbying event
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Man accused of running county line says he was victim of modern slavery
A 33-year-old man accused of running the 'CJ' drugs county line has claimed he is a victim of modern day slavery, a court has heard. Ruben Jacobs was arrested in March this year after police used a chainsaw to gain entry to a flat in Chant Court
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Five-home plan for redundant ambulance station refused following concerns
Plans for four homes and a flat at a redundant ambulance station site in west Suffolk have been refused. Proposals for land next to Yerrill Garden off Burton End in Haverhill were submitted to West Suffolk Council in May. The plans for the
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Number of homes built in Suffolk last year more than double constructed in 2012/13
The number of new homes built in Suffolk in 2022/23 was more than double the total built in the year a decade before, data has revealed. According to government statistics, some 1,603 new builds were recorded across the West Suffolk, Babergh,
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St Edmundsbury Cathedral Christmas market to return this month
St Edmundsbury Cathedral's annual Christmas market is set to return this year. The event will take place in Bury St Edmunds from Thursday, November 28 to Saturday, November 30, opening its doors from 10am to 4.30pm each day. An entry fee of
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HR consultancy expands team by hiring three new staff members
An award-winning HR consultancy has expanded its team by hiring three new staff members. MAD-HR, which has offices in Norwich, Ipswich, and Chelmsford, has appointed Jenny Murdoch as executive assistant and Tina Moseley and Lucy Proctor as HR consultants
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Headway Suffolk celebrates rehabilitation achievements
A Suffolk charity has celebrated its clients' rehabilitation successes. Headway Suffolk, a charity that supports people with neurological conditions, held its annual awards evening on Wednesday, November 13. The event, dubbed the 'Headway Suffolk
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Law firm expands insolvency services with partner appointment
A west Suffolk-based law firm has expanded its insolvency services by appointing a new partner. Ashtons Legal, which has its headquarters in Bury St Edmunds, announced the appointment of Laura Hook to its insolvency and corporate restructuring
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Workshop attracts 42 javelin throwers to Bury St Edmunds
The East of England javelin workshop, probably the biggest of its kind in the UK for several years, attracted 42 throwers to Bury St Edmunds. Hosted by West Suffolk Athletics Club at the Bury St Edmunds Sports Centre, the event saw participants
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Bury St Edmunds accounting firm welcomes new team members
A west Suffolk-based accounting firm has welcomed two new team members. FWD Accounts, based in Bury St Edmunds, has appointed Harry Bennett and Natalie Walpole to its growing team. Harry Bennett, 18, has joined as an apprentice, eager to dive
