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Flooding off the A14 causes emergency road closure in Ipswich

Sproughton Road in Ipswich has been closed due to flooding

Suffolk Live

Matthew Earth

An emergency road closure is in place in Ipswich after a carriageway off the A14 was flooded.

Ipswich council has confirmed orders banning dog fouling. Picture: ARCHANT

Ipswich Borough Council

302 complaints about dogs off lead in Christchurch Park

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Sonny Carey tries to get Lynn on the front foot. Credit - Ian Burt

Ipswich Town Transfer News

Ipswich Town transfer rumour: Blues 'in £100,000 tug-of-war' for...

Andy Warren

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People queue up outside Barclays Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Ipswich town centre Barclays closes after rain water leaks into branch

Matthew Earth

Essex traffic: A busy stretch of the A12 near Marks Tey is shutting every weekend until Christmas Pi

Traffic at standstill on A12 between Ipswich and Colchester

Matthew Earth

Callum Page has signed for Ipswich Town after a successful trial

Football

How a late night phone call and nine months of hard work led to Page...

Andy Warren

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Full-size astro turf tennis court with clean line markings fenced off in front of large brick-built 1930s family home

£1.4m home with swimming pool and tennis court for sale on edge of Ipswich

Rebecca MacNaughton

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Ipswich MP Tom Hunt is pleased to see an end to the national lockdown - but warned: 'This isn't the end of the struggle.'...

Opinion

Tom Hunt MP: Why I opposed Ipswich's city status bid

Tom Hunt

Police helped pull the England fan out of the water at the Ipswich Waterfont

Euro 2020 | Video

WATCH: England fan pulled out of water at Ipswich marina

Oliver Sullivan

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Undated handout photo of Scotland fan Chris Millen, 37, from Livingston, and his wife Laura Millen,

Suffolk Live

Bragging rights at stake for Ipswich couple in England vs Scotland match

Matthew Earth

Great grandmother Patricia Hughes died as the result of a serious fire Suffolk Coroners Court heard

Suffolk Coroner's Court

'Happy-go-lucky' mum died in Ipswich days after news of second lockdown

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Work is underway for the new Microshops in the former Peacocks premises in Carr Street, Ipswich. Pi

Opening date confirmed for new indoor market in Ipswich's former Peacocks

Matthew Earth

Police have urged the public not to share images or video related to the Kesgrave shooting incident

Kesgrave shooting: Teenager 'unintentionally' pulled trigger, defence says

Jane Hunt

More than 80 suspected stolen dogs were seized following a raid at West Meadows travellers site on the outskirts of Ipswich.

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Man and woman charged in connection with the theft of 85 dogs

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Wet weather and storms are predicted to arrive in Suffolk from Wednesday evening

Suffolk Live

Suffolk braced for wet weekend - with poor weather expected into next week

Matthew Earth

An air quality education workshop at St Pancras Primary School by Ipswich Borough Council

Environment News

Children at 225 Suffolk schools forced to breathe in polluted air

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Ipswich Town co-owner Brett Johnson says the plan is to 'keep around 10%' of last season's squad.

'We're keeping about 10% of the roster' - Johnson on Ipswich squad overhaul

Stuart Watson

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Latest Coronavirus News

Vaccine drive forging ahead as young people sign up for jabs

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

Oliver Sullivan

More young people in Suffolk and north Essex have been vaccinated against Covid than almost anywhere else in the country.

School girl practising mindfulness at Holbrook Primary School

Should more teachers be encouraging pupils to practise mindfulness?

Suzanne Day

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Hadleigh Richard Shepherd receiving his pfizer vaccination at Hadleigh Group Practice. Picture: SAR

Two Suffolk centres offering walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations tomorrow

Oliver Sullivan

Emma White, who owns Small World Kindergarten in Ipswich, is opening a new nursery at Kersey Mill near Hadleigh.

Ipswich nursery rated as 'outstanding' by inspectors

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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WRD - wedding venues

'Major headache' for wedding planners despite lifting of guest number limit

Matthew Earth

The rubbish was discovered by Helen Burrows on Thursday morning

Anger as piles of rubbish left on Ipswich Waterfront

Matthew Earth

Mihai Nichitoi was jailed at Ipswich Crown Court

Drug courier delivering cocaine in Ipswich is jailed

Michael Steward

Katie Hazell is due to marry her partner of 10 years, John, in nine days.

'Stressed' bride forced to cut guest list just over a week before wedding

Sophie Barnett

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Ipswich Town and Lincoln City have both received investment from Arizona

Football

Get ready for League One's 'Arizona Derby' as Lincoln follow Town with...

Andy Warren

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The Orwell Bridge

Body of man, 22, found in River Orwell

Judy Rimmer

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Rod Stewart Concert at Portman Road in Ipswich.
Pic Wendy Turner 3/7/07
EADT 4/7/07

Gallery

Did you see Rod Stewart or Neil Diamond at Portman Road?

Matthew Earth

Police stock image. Picture: LUCY TAYLOR

Two men arrested following vehicles stolen in Mid Suffolk

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Dan Somers representative of MANUP?

'We must break the stigma' - Men speak out about mental health

Sophie Barnett

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Police helped pull the England fan out of the water at the Ipswich Waterfont

Euro 2020 | Video

WATCH: England fan pulled out of water at Ipswich marina

Oliver Sullivan

Work is underway for the new Microshops in the former Peacocks premises in Carr Street, Ipswich. Pi

Opening date confirmed for new indoor market in Ipswich's former Peacocks

Matthew Earth

Great grandmother Patricia Hughes died as the result of a serious fire Suffolk Coroners Court heard

Suffolk Coroner's Court

'Happy-go-lucky' mum died in Ipswich days after news of second lockdown

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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More than 80 suspected stolen dogs were seized following a raid at West Meadows travellers site on the outskirts of Ipswich.

Updated

Man and woman charged in connection with the theft of 85 dogs

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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The Orwell Bridge

Body of man, 22, found in River Orwell

Judy Rimmer

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The Pizza Hut restaurant in Anglia Retail Park, where Tim Hortons look to open a restaurant

Tim Hortons restaurant in Ipswich given green light

Oliver Sullivan

Tom Marjoram, 27, was due to marry his fiancé Molly Patchett, 26, in May next year.

'Kind and loving' husband-to-be dies of lymphoma aged 27

Sophie Barnett

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Marlon Aitkens from Ipswich is wanted by police

Ipswich man wanted for theft and fraud offences

Holly Hume

News

Ipswich town centre Barclays closes after rain water leaks into branch

People queue up outside Barclays Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Matthew Earth

The Ipswich town centre Barclays branch has been forced to close after leaking rain water damaged the bank's electric light fittings.

Ipswich council has confirmed orders banning dog fouling. Picture: ARCHANT

Ipswich Borough Council

302 complaints about dogs off lead in Christchurch Park

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Sproughton Road in Ipswich has been closed due to flooding

Suffolk Live

Flooding off the A14 causes emergency road closure in Ipswich

Matthew Earth

Undated handout photo of Scotland fan Chris Millen, 37, from Livingston, and his wife Laura Millen,

Suffolk Live

Bragging rights at stake for Ipswich couple in England vs Scotland match

Matthew Earth

An air quality education workshop at St Pancras Primary School by Ipswich Borough Council

Environment News

Children at 225 Suffolk schools forced to breathe in polluted air

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Ipswich Town FC

How a late night phone call and nine months of hard work led to Page turning pro with Ipswich

Callum Page has signed for Ipswich Town after a successful trial

Football

Andy Warren

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The 19-year-old has signed a two-year deal at the club, with the Blues holding a 12-month option, following a long but ultimately successful trial period.

Sonny Carey tries to get Lynn on the front foot. Credit - Ian Burt

Ipswich Town Transfer News

Ipswich Town transfer rumour: Blues 'in £100,000 tug-of-war' for...

Andy Warren

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Ipswich Town co-owner Brett Johnson says the plan is to 'keep around 10%' of last season's squad.

'We're keeping about 10% of the roster' - Johnson on Ipswich squad overhaul

Stuart Watson

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Ipswich Town and Lincoln City have both received investment from Arizona

Football

Get ready for League One's 'Arizona Derby' as Lincoln follow Town with...

Andy Warren

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Lee Evans signs for Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town Transfer News

'If offers are higher elsewhere, so be it' - Wigan CEO on losing Evans

Andy Warren

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Things to do

7 campsites to try if you are a first time camper

Camping at Trinity Park, Ipswich

Days Out Guide

Natalie Sadler

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Camping is undergoing a revival as families shelve their Spanish beach holidays and instead seek adventures closer to home.

Louisa Baldwin enjoys a day out on the Northern Belle from Norwich Station.

Review

Britain's poshest train came to Norwich and Ipswich and it was pure luxury

Louisa Baldwin

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The Saints Street Market is set to return to St Peter's Street, Ipswich, this weekend

Saints Street Market returning to Ipswich this weekend

Judy Rimmer

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Stone Lodge Academy artwork at the Whistler Gallery in Jerwood DanceHouse

Ipswich Waterfront

Ipswich SEN school art bought at exhibit when not up for sale

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Rachel Laws from Stowmarket at the Recreation Ground in Stowmarket

Suffolk

Hundreds of parents back mum's petition for splash park

Suzanne Day

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Lifestyle

£1.4m home with swimming pool and tennis court for sale on edge of Ipswich

Full-size astro turf tennis court with clean line markings fenced off in front of large brick-built 1930s family home

Rebecca MacNaughton

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A five-bedroom home with a tennis court and swimming pool has come up for sale on the edge of Ipswich. The property is for sale with Jackson-Stops at a guide price of £1.4m and sits in almost seven acres of land off Foxhall Road. The original...

Raft races at Woodbridge Regatta from July 1981

Did you set sail in these regattas around Suffolk?

Judy Rimmer

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Suffolk stunt rider William "Billy" Dawes taking on a daring stunt through a wall of fire in July 1967

Nostalgia

Do you remember these spectacular biking stunts?

Judy Rimmer

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A night out at the Curve Bar in Ipswich in 2002

Gallery

Curve Bar nights out and special events - are you in these photos?

Judy Rimmer

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Fans watching England v Croatia in 2003

When England played Croatia at Portman Road - were you there?

Judy Rimmer

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Business

Opinion: Credit cards can become financial nicotine

Mature woman using credit card making online payment at home. Successful old woman doing online shop

Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Predominantly green and red, my first credit card featured a large ‘A’ to the front, a reminder that it bestowed upon those lucky to possess it access to a line of credit denied those less fortunate, hence the card’s name: Access. Initially...

A Suffolk MP has called for "appropriate development" to help fix the county's affordable housing problems.

'Appropriate development' needed to fix affordable housing crisis, MP says

Angus Williams

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Steve Brown says he is unable to hire staff as his business seeks to expand

Boss blames furlough scheme for hiring woes

Angus Williams

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The Pizza Hut restaurant in Anglia Retail Park, where Tim Hortons look to open a restaurant

Tim Hortons restaurant in Ipswich given green light

Oliver Sullivan

Lorry crushed by container at Felixstowe port

Lorry 'not seen' by crane operator in container crush, port say

Angus Williams

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