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News and updates from the county of #Suffolk, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now happily here on Bluesky - Updates from the county include Ipswich, Woodbridge, Bury St. Edmunds, Stowmarket, Lowestoft, Sudbury, and more

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Travel agency boss 'anxious' and 'losing sleep' over Iran war Lee Hunt, founder of Deben Travel in Woodbridge, says he has around a dozen customers who cannot get back from Thailand and Australia.

Travel agency boss 'anxious' and 'losing sleep' over Iran war

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10.03.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Classic car rally with 500 vehicles to close promenade in town A classic car show with 500 vehicles will make its way from Ipswich to Felixstowe promenade, is coming this Spring.

Classic car rally with 500 vehicles to close promenade in town

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10.03.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Traditional pub with modern twist among UK's cosiest The Boot in Freston, near Ipswich, has been named one of the cosiest pubs in the UK by Design My Night.

Traditional pub with modern twist among UK's cosiest

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10.03.2026 01:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Car 'abandoned' on Ipswich roundabout for week after drink driving crash An 'abandoned' Vauxhall Corsa continues to sit on an Ipswich roundabout in Larchcroft Road after a woman crashed and was charged with drink driving.

Car 'abandoned' on Ipswich roundabout for week after drink driving crash

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10.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strong winds expected to bring snowfall to Suffolk Weather charts are showing that more snow could fall in Suffolk on Saturday, March 14 after days of warmer weather.

Strong winds expected to bring snowfall to Suffolk

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10.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Lovejoy put Suffolk on the map - BBC Sounds A new TV adaptation of the much loved detective novels is in the pipeline

How Lovejoy put Suffolk on the map

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10.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All aboard the 137 year old survivor - BBC Sounds The only known surviving coach that was used on the original line

All aboard the 137 year old survivor

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10.03.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clearance signs appear as future of high street retailer remains uncertain Clearance signs have appeared in the windows of TG Jones in Ipswich amid uncertainty as to whether the high street shop will be closing.

Clearance signs appear as future of high street retailer remains uncertain

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10.03.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Drivers warned of delays ahead of 56 tonne abnormal load travelling on A14 and A12 Drivers are being warned ahead of a 56 tonne abnormal load travelling on the A14 and A12 in Suffolk.

Drivers warned of delays ahead of 56 tonne abnormal load travelling on A14 and A12

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09.03.2026 23:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jaden Philogene: Ipswich Town winger set to resume full training Kieran McKenna is hopeful winger Jaden Philogene will rejoin the squad in the near future following a knee injury as they look to close the gap on the Championship's top two.

Philogene set to resume full training

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09.03.2026 23:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jaden Philogene: Ipswich Town winger set to resume full training Kieran McKenna is hopeful winger Jaden Philogene will rejoin the squad in the near future following a knee injury as they look to close the gap on the Championship's top two.

Philogene set to resume full training

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09.03.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out The Hampton by Hilton hotel at Stansted Airport was evacuated after a fire broke out on the third floor.

Hotel evacuated after fire breaks out

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09.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ipswich food hall appears closed β€” what do you want to see replace it? Tower Street Food Hall in the town centre of Ipswich appears closed but what would readers of the Ipswich Star like to see replace the closed…

Ipswich food hall appears closed β€” what do you want to see replace it?

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09.03.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More than 1000 unsafe baby sleeping products detained at port More than 1,150 unsafe baby sleeping products have been detained in the past year at the port of Felixstowe.

More than 1000 unsafe baby sleeping products detained at port

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09.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Drivers urged to stop non-essential journeys as fuel prices rise in Suffolk The AA is urging drivers to cut back on non-essential journeys as fuel prices are expected to rise across Suffolk and the country.

Drivers urged to stop non-essential journeys as fuel prices rise in Suffolk

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09.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Suffolk Police forecasts Β£4.2m budget underspend Many of the force's costs were lower than expected while income exceeded expectations.

Suffolk Police forecasts Β£4.2m budget underspend

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09.03.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Students in Bury St Edmunds give their views on politics Students tell the BBC how politicians are failing to connect with young people.

'MPs look like grandparents using mobiles for first time'

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09.03.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cyclist taken to hospital after crash A cyclist was taken to hospital after a crash in Landseer Road on Friday, March 6.

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

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09.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pick of the stats: Stoke City v Ipswich Town BBC Sport highlights some of the key statistics and facts for the Championship match between Stoke City and Ipswich Town.

Pick of the stats: Stoke City v Ipswich Town

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09.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Contracts worth more than Β£30K a year awarded for council depot upkeep Contracts worth more than Β£30,000 annually have been awarded for the upkeep of Ipswich Borough Council's depot in the Hadleigh Road industrial…

Contracts worth more than Β£30K a year awarded for council depot upkeep

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09.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge 53-mile diversion to continue as A14 closure remains in place A lengthy diversion remains in place while essential work is completed on the A14 near Stowmarket in Suffolk.

Huge 53-mile diversion to continue as A14 closure remains in place

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09.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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European glory on show as Lionesses’ trophy heads to Ipswich The UEFA Women's Euro trophy will be at Portman Road ahead of Ipswich Town Women's Women's Super League 2 clash with Southampton on March 28.

European glory on show as Lionesses’ trophy heads to Ipswich

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09.03.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Suffolk man admits fraud over retirement and care investments A man admits an Β£11m fraud as investigators say elderly people's savings were "simply wiped out".

Retirement investment scheme defrauded 115 victims

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09.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LNER tribute to one of first women to be a train guard Lesley Cook says her mother, one of the first female train guards, would have been proud to have been recognised.

Work of female train guard celebrated with star

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09.03.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Police searching for man thought stabbed in Haverhill fight Officers believe Warren Hunsdon was seriously injured and needs medical attention.

Hunt on for seriously injured man after 'stabbing'

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09.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'My son spotted I had MND before my doctors did,' says Suffolk dad Dad-of-two Nick Apperley, who is living with Motor Neurone Disease, "gets up every morning positively" to try and make a difference.

'My son spotted I had MND before my doctors did'

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09.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Female farming students inspired by Clarkson's Farm's Harriet We find out what has prompted a rise in female students at a Suffolk farming college.

Why are so many young women going into farming?

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09.03.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Week in Pictures Suffolk: World Book Day and McKenna's 100 wins Life in Suffolk is captured during a week where one school celebrate World Book Day a little differently.

This Week in Pictures: Suffolk

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09.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Suffolk college champions role in community The spotlight has turned on the vital role colleges play in communities.

Suffolk college champions role in community

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09.03.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ipswich padel club expansion approved despite neighbour objections The planned expansion of Ipswich Padel Club, in Henley Road, has been approved by Ipswich Borough Council despite neighbour objections.

Ipswich padel club expansion approved despite neighbour objections

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