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Bulldog, Mabel, seeks forever home after 130 days in charity care

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Blue Cross Suffolk is appealing for a new owner for Mabel, a four-year-old bulldog that has been in their care for over four months.

Why it matters: Mabel's long stay highlights the challenges some rescue dogs face in finding suitable homes, especially those with specific needs or from breeds with potential health issues.

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Mabel is a four-year-old bulldogBlue Cross

The big picture:

  • Mabel is described as a "laid-back girl" who enjoys slower-paced walks and playing with toys.

  • She needs a patient owner due to occasional wariness around unfamiliar people.

  • As a flat-faced breed, Mabel may require special care for potential health issues.

What they're saying: "Mabel is a real homebody, and there's nothing she loves more than spending time in our indoor spaces," said Sadie Hollinsworth, Assistant Manager at Blue Cross in Suffolk.

Details:

  • Mabel is toilet trained and settles well in indoor environments.

  • She requires a home where she is the only pet, though play dates with social, confident dogs may be possible.

  • Blue Cross recommends researching flat-faced breeds before adopting or purchasing.

How to help: Potential adopters can visit bluecross.org.uk to learn more about Mabel.

The bottom line: With the right home, Mabel could finally find the loving family she's been waiting for. Come back tomorrow for our roundup of all dogs looking for new homes in Suffolk.

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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?

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The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.

Why it matters: Ipswich Town Football Club has applied for a variation of its licence at Portman Road. The application has requested boxing or wrestling entertainment to take place between 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, as well as 12:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

West Stand at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
West Stand at Portman Road stadium in IpswichHolly Woodard-Williams

What they're saying: Speaking with the BBC, an ITFC spokesperson said: "Following infrastructure improvements to Portman Road over the past couple of years, it will not be uncommon for the stadium to apply for various licences to host events across different sectors; this is just one of many that will start to appear."

For context: British heavyweight champion and Ipswich Town fan Fabio Wardley said it was his "dream" to fight at the ground.

In October 2024, Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk he wanted to fight at Portman Road, saying: "It's still the dream and it's on the cards".

"If anything it's closer than ever now because being with Frank Warren my promoter, he's done stadium shows before and he knows how to put them on.

"When it happens is still a massive question but pieces are definitely falling into place for this."

Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in IpswichAlamy

The bigger picture: Ipswich Town chief executive, Mark Ashton, said in November 2024 that the club had been in discussion with Wardley about appearing at the ground and that it was in the "pipeline" but not "imminent".

The details: The club has also requested to be permitted to include live music performances, playing of recorded music, dance performances as well as alcohol sales and late night refreshments.

Portman Road underwent a series of improvements last summer to prepare the ground for Premier League football, including new media facilities, more executive boxes and the introduction of safe standing areas at the ground for the first time.

What's next: Posters advertising the change have been put up in the area around the ground with people able to have their say on the change until 24 April.

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