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Suffolk Wedding Show celebrates its 18th year this weekend

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Ipswich couples planning their big day can find everything under one roof this Sunday at the Suffolk Wedding Show.

Why it matters: Wedding planning can be overwhelming. The Suffolk Wedding Show offers a one-stop shop for couples to meet vendors, get ideas, and potentially book services for their special day.

The big picture: The event, celebrating its 18th year, brings together over 50 local suppliers:

  • The show runs from 10:30 to 15:00 on Sunday, 22 September at Venue 16

  • Attendees can meet local florists, photographers, cake makers, and other wedding professionals.

  • Live musicians will perform, giving couples the chance to scout potential wedding entertainment.

The Suffolk Wedding Show founder Melissa Neisler Dickinson and Jamie Smith of Venue 16
The Suffolk Wedding Show founder Melissa Neisler Dickinson and Jamie Smith of Venue 16Lee HayesLee Hayes Photography

What to expect:

  • Over 50 local wedding suppliers showcasing their services

  • Live music performances

  • A café and bar for refreshments

  • Opportunities to book vendors on the spot

What they're saying: Founder Melissa Neisler Dickinson, who started the show after being disappointed by existing events when she was planning her own wedding in 2006, said: "I wanted to support local wedding suppliers and create an event where couples could find everything they need without travelling to major cities."

The team of Vintage Dream Wedding Cars
The team of Vintage Dream Wedding CarsLee HayesLee Hayes Photography

How to attend: Tickets are available at www.thesuffolkweddingshow.co.uk

The bottom line: Whether you're just engaged or finalising plans, this long-running local show offers a wealth of inspiration and resources for Ipswich couples.

Former Ipswich Town striker charged in £600k cannabis smuggling case

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Former Ipswich Town striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through a UK airport.

The big picture: The 33-year-old, who spent two seasons at Portman Road from 2011 to 2013, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers in Scotland following the seizure of approximately 60kg of the drug at Stansted airport.

Jay Emmanuel Thomas playing for Ipswich Town
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas playing for TownAlamy

Key details:

  • Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested Wednesday in Gourock, Inverclyde.

  • He's accused of attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted airport.

  • Border Force officers found approximately 60kg of the drug in two suitcases from Bangkok.

  • Emmanuel-Thomas is set to appear at Carlisle magistrates court Thursday, charged with importing class B drugs.

60kg of cannabis
60kg of cannabis was seizedNCA

JET's Ipswich career: The journeyman joined Ipswich in 2011 for £1.1m from Arsenal, scoring nine goals in 75 appearances for the Tractor Boys. He left Ipswich in 2013 in a swap deal with Bristol City. He most recently played with Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

The bottom line: The NCA warns that cannabis smuggling into the UK carries a maximum 14-year prison sentence, contradicting misinformation some couriers receive about facing only fines.

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