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'Mass of smoke' billows from roof in house fire

Four fire engines have been called to a house fire in Shotley

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Four fire engines are currently at the scene of a house fire in Shotley.

Chris Sharman is owner of the woodfired pizza company, Dough & Co, which is opening a new branch in Halstead Picture...

3 new eateries for you to try as Covid rules ease

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A white police forensics tent at the scene of the shooting in Friends Walk, Kesgrave. Picture: SARAH

Kesgrave shooting: Trial set to start as boy, 16, denies attempted murder

Jane Hunt

Children waiting for the gates to open at Mannings Amusement Park free rides day in Felixstowe in April 1982

Nostalgia

Did you dash for free rides at Manning's in 1960s-80s?

Judy Rimmer

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A number of caravans have pitched up at the Portman Road car park in Ipswich

Caravans pitched at Portman Road car park

Oliver Sullivan

Luton Town's Sonny Bradley (left) and Watford’s Joao Pedro during the Sky Bet Championship match at

Football

Ipswich Town lead the chase to sign Luton skipper Sonny Bradley

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Balfour Place

First look at golf club's multi-million pound coastal homes development

Katy Sandalls

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The Orwell Bridge is now open after being shut for 19 hours Picture: GREGG BROWN

A14

A14 delays as police deal with incident near Orwell Bridge

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Paul Cook watching the warm up before the match against Northampton Town

ITFC stories of the week: Youth Cup journey ends, Mark Detmer's first...

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Injured skipper Luke Chambers makes a heart with his hands ahead of the Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough

Football

Luke Chambers: 'To be brutally honest, I didn't think I would be leaving...

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See who was jailed in Suffolk this week

Jailed in Suffolk: See the three men locked up this week

Michael Steward

Felixstowe beach hut

Felixstowe beach hut goes on sale for record price

Katy Sandalls

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James Stoten pulling a pint. Oakes Barn pub in Bury are preparing to re-open Picture: CHARLOTTE BON

How are pubs gearing up for May 17 reopening?

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Lisa Bastiani will have to wait until December next year for her trial at Ipswich Crown Court Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Man admits illegally bringing Albanian immigrants into the country

Jane Hunt

Layden-Grant Seymour inside Seymours Aldeburgh, which is opening soon Picture: LAYDEN-GRANT SEYMOUR

Investigations

Boss who boasted of lavish lifestyle is bankrupt with £100k debts

Tom Bristow And Emily Townsend

Emma and Chris Sciortino, owners of Kesgrave Kitchen, in front of their new coffee van. Picture: Sa

Kesgrave Kitchen praised by local MP after 'fantastic' transformation

Oliver Sullivan

GCSE results day at Taverham High School. Headteacher Carol Dallas giving a celebratory hug to Georg

Coronavirus

Covid rules - what can you do from May 17?

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Covid rules - what can you do from May 17?

GCSE results day at Taverham High School. Headteacher Carol Dallas giving a celebratory hug to Georg

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As the country enters the next stage of the governments coronavirus roadmap next week more restrictions will be eased.

Liane Stone spent five months in Ipswich Hospital before being transferred to Caroline House in Norwich.

Stroke survivor cut off from family in lockdown returns home

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street

Boris Johnson - Time between Covid jabs cut in response to Indian variant

Aaron McMillan

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ESNEFT is to restrict visitors amid fears of spreading coronavirus Picture: RACHEL EDGE

Region's hospitals see decrease in number of Covid-19 patients

Oliver Sullivan

Suffolk and Essex doctors' surgeries have started rolling out the vaccine

Suffolk and North East Essex remain among top 5 most vaccinated areas

Oliver Sullivan

A student at Stoke High School in Ipswich has tested positive for coronavirus Picture: RACHEL EDGE

Stoke High School praised by Ofsted in response to Covid-19 pandemic

Oliver Sullivan

A view of Hill Farm, Martlesham, which is being offered up for sale for the first time in 60 years

‘Unique’ farm in coveted river setting hits market for first time in 60...

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Niall Horn will go on trial at Ipswich Crown Court

Man denies stealing goods worth £250k from Ipswich warehouse

Jane Hunt

The Leaping Hare

Food and Drink

How many of these 11 award-winning Suffolk food businesses do you know?

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Suffolk covid cases: Latest coronavirus infection rates have been revealed Picture: SARAH LUCY BROW

Data

Google data shows Suffolk's movements ahead of latest lockdown easing

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Becky Kidd-Stanton

'Privilege to serve' - dedicated police inspector retires after 30 years

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Assistant Chief Constable from Suffolk police Rob Jones speaking with students from Suffolk New College

Suffolk Constabulary

What do Suffolk's police officers really think of Line of Duty?

Michael Steward

The Brickmakers Arms darts team in 1974

Nostalgia

Did you enjoy nights out at the Brickmakers Arms in the 1970s?

Judy Rimmer

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Felixstowe beach hut

Felixstowe beach hut goes on sale for record price

Katy Sandalls

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Layden-Grant Seymour inside Seymours Aldeburgh, which is opening soon Picture: LAYDEN-GRANT SEYMOUR

Investigations

Boss who boasted of lavish lifestyle is bankrupt with £100k debts

Tom Bristow And Emily Townsend

The Orwell Bridge is now open after being shut for 19 hours Picture: GREGG BROWN

A14

A14 delays as police deal with incident near Orwell Bridge

Johnny Griffith

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Balfour Place

First look at golf club's multi-million pound coastal homes development

Katy Sandalls

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Film crews in the car park of St Nicholas Street in Ipswich on Tuesday 10th May. Picture: Sarah Luc

Film crews spotted in Ipswich town centre

Oliver Sullivan

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

Meet the Ipswich teenage singer who gave £17.5k away to charity

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The burglars took drills, airguns, a wallet and keys from the home in Hitcham Picture: ARCHANT

Police identify man in CCTV images after 'spitting' incident

Oliver Sullivan

police photo of drug dealer

Duo jailed after 63 bags of cocaine found in hotel room

Jane Hunt

News

Did you dash for free rides at Manning's in 1960s-80s?

Children waiting for the gates to open at Mannings Amusement Park free rides day in Felixstowe in April 1982

Nostalgia

Judy Rimmer

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Do you remember queuing for free rides at Manning's Amusement Park in Felixstowe in the 1960s, 70s and 80s?

A number of caravans have pitched up at the Portman Road car park in Ipswich

Caravans pitched at Portman Road car park

Oliver Sullivan

Chris Sharman is owner of the woodfired pizza company, Dough & Co, which is opening a new branch in Halstead Picture...

3 new eateries for you to try as Covid rules ease

Johnny Griffith

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Four fire engines have been called to a house fire in Shotley

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

'Mass of smoke' billows from roof in house fire

Johnny Griffith

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A white police forensics tent at the scene of the shooting in Friends Walk, Kesgrave. Picture: SARAH

Kesgrave shooting: Trial set to start as boy, 16, denies attempted murder

Jane Hunt

Ipswich Town FC

ITFC stories of the week: Youth Cup journey ends, Mark Detmer's first interview and news of Paul Cook's cull

Paul Cook watching the warm up before the match against Northampton Town

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The season may have finished, but it's been a busy week of Ipswich Town news. So here's a recap.

Luton Town's Sonny Bradley (left) and Watford’s Joao Pedro during the Sky Bet Championship match at

Football

Ipswich Town lead the chase to sign Luton skipper Sonny Bradley

Stuart Watson

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Injured skipper Luke Chambers makes a heart with his hands ahead of the Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough

Football

Luke Chambers: 'To be brutally honest, I didn't think I would be leaving...

Mike Bacon

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Football

More semi-final heartache for Ipswich Town's U18s

Mike Bacon

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Luke Chambers celebrates with the fans at Blackpool

Football

'Things might have been very different'... outgoing skipper Chambers...

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Things to do

How many of these 11 award-winning Suffolk food businesses do you know?

The Leaping Hare

Food and Drink

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

It’s been a tumultuous 14 months...especially for anyone involved with hospitality and retail. As we prepare to launch the 2021 Suffolk Food & Drink Awards, we shine a light on our 2020 winners, who have been through so much in the past...

A low fat low sugar chocolate cake served on a wooden platter with chocolate almond spread

Food and Drink

Recipe: Lower sugar, low fat chocolate loaf

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

The Sheep Show in action at Stonham Barns

Farming

Rural event set to roll into action with stunt displays and a sheep show

Sarah Chambers

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Four actors from The Snow Queen singing in a line

Theatre

Curtain up! What's on at Suffolk theatres as they reopen

Andrew Clarke

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Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds is one of the independent cinemas gearing up to reopen this week

15 unmissable films to watch at Suffolk's independent cinemas

Danielle Lett

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Lifestyle

Did you dash for free rides at Manning's in 1960s-80s?

Children waiting for the gates to open at Mannings Amusement Park free rides day in Felixstowe in April 1982

Nostalgia

Judy Rimmer

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Do you remember queuing for free rides at Manning's Amusement Park in Felixstowe in the 1960s, 70s and 80s?

A view of Hill Farm, Martlesham, which is being offered up for sale for the first time in 60 years

‘Unique’ farm in coveted river setting hits market for first time in 60...

Sarah Chambers

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A couple enjoying a massage at Bedford Lodge

Suffolk spas you can visit from May 17

Danielle Lett

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A march past of Royal British Legion standards at the Suffolk Show in 2004

A century of service - Suffolk joining Royal British Legion celebrations

Judy Rimmer

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Portrait of Jo Flack .

'I don’t think there’s a substitute for meeting up face-to-face'

Danielle Lett

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Business

How many of these 11 award-winning Suffolk food businesses do you know?

The Leaping Hare

Food and Drink

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

It’s been a tumultuous 14 months...especially for anyone involved with hospitality and retail. As we prepare to launch the 2021 Suffolk Food & Drink Awards, we shine a light on our 2020 winners, who have been through so much in the past...

Emma and Chris Sciortino, owners of Kesgrave Kitchen, in front of their new coffee van. Picture: Sa

Kesgrave Kitchen praised by local MP after 'fantastic' transformation

Oliver Sullivan

A couple enjoying a massage at Bedford Lodge

Suffolk spas you can visit from May 17

Danielle Lett

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Felixstowe beach hut

Felixstowe beach hut goes on sale for record price

Katy Sandalls

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Shoppers turned out in Ipswich on Monday ahead of the second national lockdown. Picture: SARAH LUCY

Shoppers in Ipswich not yet spending as much as pre-pandemic

Angus Williams

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