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'Don't forget about us' - two refugees in Ipswich who fled Taliban tell their story

As we mark one year since the Kabul airlift, Farida and Abdul Quryshe have shared their story

UK Government

Abygail Fossett

One year since the Airlift of Kabul, a brother and sister have shared the story of how they fled the Taliban and settled in Ipswich – and asked for the UK government to speed up the process of getting those still in danger to safety.

The three supercars were pulled over this afternoon

Suffolk Live News

Three supercars pulled over in village for having no front number plates

Johnny Amos

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The Roof Terrace bar at the Varsity Hotel in Cambridge

Travel Features | Review

Travel: Our night at boutique hotel with rooftop bar and incredible views

Mark Heath

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Traffic congestion on Colchester Road, Ipswich due to traffic light roadworks.

A14

7 roadworks to be aware of in Suffolk this week

Johnny Amos

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Ipswich Borough Council

Ipswich group 'extremely concerned' as air pollution linked to dementia

William Warnes

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Wes Burns turns to celebrate after giving Town a 1-0 lead.

Ipswich Town vs MK Dons | Columnist

North Stander: With goals from elsewhere, do we need another striker?

Terry Hunt

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James Cartlidge MP + pylons

James Cartlidge

Next step in pylon project as permission sought for land access

Dolly Carter

All four wheels were removed from a BMW that was parked outside a house near Woodbridge

Suffolk Live News

All four wheels stolen from BMW car parked outside home

Johnny Amos

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Tower Ramparts bus station

Ipswich Borough Council

Better news for buses - but late-night services depend on usage

David Ellesmere, Ipswich Borough Council Leader

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A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended in Suffolk

Suffolk Live News

Weather warning for thunderstorms in Suffolk extended

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For sale and sold house boards

Housing News

Mortgage repayments have more than doubled in last decade in 'worrying'...

Dolly Carter

Roma Manteiga Nicolson is following in Ed Sheeran's footsteps by attending the same college course h

Music

Line-up announced for Ipswich library's music event

Richard Cornwell

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Ipswich Town fans in fine voice during their team's 3-0 win over MK Dons yesterday

Ipswich Town vs MK Dons | Match reaction

'It's not spoken about enough, how good he is' - Town fans on MK Dons win

Mark Heath

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Closed Broomhill terraces and pool. Photo: Broomhill Pool Trust

Ipswich Borough Council

Lido cash bid could get restoration of much-loved pool underway

Siobhan Middleton, Local Democracy Reporter

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MK Dons head coach Liam Manning speaking to the press after his side were beaten 3-0 by Ipswich Town yesterday

Football | Match reaction

'A really strong side' - Manning praises Town after defeat

Mark Heath

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Our housing stock is becoming more eco-friendly, says Jan Hÿtch. Picture: Getty Images

Housing News

Village set for 33 new homes after planners approve project

Richard Cornwell

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Idris El Mizouni has joined Leyton Orient on loan

Football | News

'Excellent' El Mizouni makes instant impact on Orient debut

Andy Warren

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The heatwave draws people to the beach in AldeburghEllie and Addy Mather from Beccles

Temperatures expected to cool after weekend of sweltering heat

Johnny Amos

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The latest coronavirus figures for Suffolk and north Essex have been revealed

Coronavirus

Revealed: The latest Covid rates in every Suffolk neighbourhood

Johnny Amos

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Southwold beach filled up as the sunshine brought crowds out on Easter bank holiday.

Lifestyle

7 reasons why Suffolk is the best county in the UK

Johnny Amos

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Wes Burns opens the scoring for Ipswich Town in their 3-0 thumping of MK Dons

Football | Video

Watch all the goals as Town thump MK Dons to go top

Mark Heath

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A police cordon is in place outside the old Grimwades store in Ipswich

Suffolk Live News | Updated

Police cordon in place outside former Grimwades store in Ipswich

Johnny Amos

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Conor Chaplin celebrates with Janoi Donacien after Wes Burns had scored to give them the lead.

Football | Expert opinion

Stu says: Six observations following MK Dons victory

Stuart Watson

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Six teenagers have been arrested at a park in Ipswich

Suffolk Live News

Six teenagers appear in court after knives recovered from Ipswich park

Matthew Earth

Samantha Bennett of Home & Hound in Lavenham

Why I love Suffolk - Samantha Bennett

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

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Closed Broomhill terraces and pool. Photo: Broomhill Pool Trust

Ipswich Borough Council

Lido cash bid could get restoration of much-loved pool underway

Siobhan Middleton, Local Democracy Reporter

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All four wheels were removed from a BMW that was parked outside a house near Woodbridge

Suffolk Live News

All four wheels stolen from BMW car parked outside home

Johnny Amos

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A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended in Suffolk

Suffolk Live News

Weather warning for thunderstorms in Suffolk extended

Johnny Amos

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The three supercars were pulled over this afternoon

Suffolk Live News

Three supercars pulled over in village for having no front number plates

Johnny Amos

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A large fire closed the eastbound carriageway of the A14 near Ipswich

A14 | Updated

A14 near Ipswich remains partially closed after fire breaks out

Johnny Amos

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Rowena Leba, 42, has been collecting school uniforms as part of a recycling scheme

Cost of Living

Mum-of-four organises uniform pop-up market

Aleksandra Cupriak

A man wanted in connection with an assault in Ipswich has been arrested in Cornwall

Suffolk Live News

Man wanted in connection with Ipswich assault arrested

Johnny Amos

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A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Suffolk

Met Office

Weather warning as thunderstorms expected to hit Suffolk after heatwave

Johnny Amos

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Ipswich group 'extremely concerned' as air pollution linked to dementia

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Ipswich Borough Council

William Warnes

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A local action group has said it is "extremely concerned" as government science advisors warn that air pollution is a "likely" contributor to dementia.

As we mark one year since the Kabul airlift, Farida and Abdul Quryshe have shared their story

UK Government

'Don't forget about us' - two refugees in Ipswich who fled Taliban tell...

Abygail Fossett

Tower Ramparts bus station

Ipswich Borough Council

Better news for buses - but late-night services depend on usage

David Ellesmere, Ipswich Borough Council Leader

For sale and sold house boards

Housing News

Mortgage repayments have more than doubled in last decade in 'worrying'...

Dolly Carter

James Cartlidge MP + pylons

James Cartlidge

Next step in pylon project as permission sought for land access

Dolly Carter

Ipswich Town FC

North Stander: With goals from elsewhere, do we need another striker?

Wes Burns turns to celebrate after giving Town a 1-0 lead.

Ipswich Town vs MK Dons | Columnist

Terry Hunt

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Ipswich Town fan and journalist Terry Hunt shares his thoughts on the Blues after their 3-0 thumping of MK Dons at Portman Road.

MK Dons head coach Liam Manning speaking to the press after his side were beaten 3-0 by Ipswich Town yesterday

Football | Match reaction

'A really strong side' - Manning praises Town after defeat

Mark Heath

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Ipswich Town fans in fine voice during their team's 3-0 win over MK Dons yesterday

Ipswich Town vs MK Dons | Match reaction

'It's not spoken about enough, how good he is' - Town fans on MK Dons win

Mark Heath

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Wes Burns opens the scoring for Ipswich Town in their 3-0 thumping of MK Dons

Football | Video

Watch all the goals as Town thump MK Dons to go top

Mark Heath

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Idris El Mizouni has joined Leyton Orient on loan

Football | News

'Excellent' El Mizouni makes instant impact on Orient debut

Andy Warren

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Things to do

Travel: A jaunt to Venice and Como

Hotel Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise

Eileen and Roger have twice the fun, combining a trip to Venice with a stop at Lake Como

The Roof Terrace bar at the Varsity Hotel in Cambridge

Travel Features | Review

Travel: Our night at boutique hotel with rooftop bar and incredible views

Mark Heath

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Folk East Organisers Becky and JOhn Marshall Potter PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

FolkEast celebrates 10 years of the best music, food, art and fun

Andrew Clarke

Charlotte's low-sugar blackberry crumble

Food and Drink

Recipe: Make our lower sugar blackberry crumble

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Woodstock '99 descends into chaos

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Lifestyle

Why I love Suffolk - Samantha Bennett

Samantha Bennett of Home & Hound in Lavenham

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

One of the owners of Home & Hound in Lavenham shares her favourite things about the county

The Globe Inn at Wells

TRAVEL: Is this East Anglia's ultimate dog-friendly hotel?

Emma Lee

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Suffolk historian and surname expert Charlie Haylock

35 more of Suffolk’s oldest surnames – is yours on the list?

Danielle Lett

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Victoria Petchy is hosting an art festival at Beach Street, Felixstowe, this September

New art festival aims to put Felixstowe on the map

Danielle Lett

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Sharon Morrison

'I was the ‘incredible shrinking woman’...until I took testosterone'

Sharon Morrison

Business

Sproughton farm to host second market after success of May event

David Carney and Joanne Hull from Applewood Acres at the Oak Farm Farmer's Market. Picture: Sarah

Aleksandra Cupriak

A family-run farm near Ipswich is gearing up to welcome hundreds of people to a farmers' market this weekend.

Lazy man on sofa watching TV

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Peter Sharkey

Construction has started on the East Anglia THREE windfarm, which is set to provide power for 1.3 million homes.

Renewable Energy

Building work starts on East Anglia THREE windfarm

Dominic Bareham

With the cost of energy rising rapidly, what should you do if you cannot afford to pay your bills?

Cost of Living

Cost of living crisis: What to do if you can't pay your bills

Owen Sennitt

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Nigel has helped countless veterans and inmates in Suffolk

Tom Hunt

Ipswich coffee shop owner receives award from PM

Aleksandra Cupriak