Rise in Suffolk Covid cases as UK reaches record high

Coronavirus cases have risen sharply, as Wednesday recorded the highest number of positive tests at any point during the so far during the pandemic. This news item is sourced from https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/health/suffolk-covid-rates-in-the-county-8568002. Support your local news media.

Matchday Live: Town trail 2-0 at Barrow

Ipswich Town take on League Two side Barrow in an FA Cup second round replay at Holker Street tonight (7.45pm ko). This news item is sourced from https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/barrow-itfc-live-match-updates-8567856. Support your local news media.

First case of Omicron confirmed in Suffolk with 16 more

One case of the Omicron coronavirus strain has been confirmed in Suffolk, County Council public health bosses say. This article originally appeared on https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/health/covid-omicron-strain-detected-in-suffolk-8546584

Russell Watson performance in Suffolk village postponed

Russell Watson's concert in Lavenham near Sudbury, Suffolk has been postponed after the singer has become unwell. This article originally appeared on https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/russell-watson-lavenham-performance-postponed-8546774

One person ‘unaccounted for’ after Ipswich house fire

Fire fighters are currently battling a house fire in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crews were called to the semi-detached property in Clapgate Lane just after 4.45pm This article originally appeared on https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/fire-crews-battling-house-fire-in-ipswich-8547816

Will it be another lockdown Christmas?

Angus William's opinion this week around lockdown at Christmas as the country faces the new Omicron variant. This article originally appeared on https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/health/will-there-be-another-lockdown-8536824

Wigan boss ‘surprised and devastated’ by Cook sacking

Wigan Athletic manager Leam Richardson says he was 'surprised and absolutely devastated' to hear that Paul Cook had been sacked by Ipswich Town. This article originally appeared on https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/ipswich-town/wigan-boss-devastated-by-itfc-sacking-cook-8542776

Town centre has had it tough but there is something

In his opinion column, David Ellesmere said while it has been tough for Ipswich town centre, there is something for all in the town this Christmas. This article originally appeared on https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/local-council/david-ellesmere-christmas-boost-for-ipswich-8540716