Reece Hanson

Suffolk

Deputy Editor at East Anglian Daily Times

A Mackem lost in Suffolk. Deputy Editor at @EADT24 and @IpswichStar24. Previously editor at @lowjournal and @BBJournal24. All views my own.

Articles

Young Town fans show their colours ahead of Premier League kick-off

Aug 16, 2024 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

28 1/1 The boys are back in town, and Town are back in the big time. Ipswich fans have been counting down the days until the 2024/25 season kicks off, with Premier League football back in Suffolk for the first time in 22 years. Ahead of Liverpool's visit to Portman Road today, we called on young Blues fans to show their colours, with dozens of Tractor Boys and Girls donning their shirts in support.
Ipswich fans urged to show their colours ahead of Liverpool

Aug 12, 2024 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

An Ipswich Town fan ahead of an open-top bus parade in Ipswich to celebrate promotion to the Premier League. (Image: PA) It's never too early to back the Blues. Success on the pitch is all some young Tractor boys and girls have known, with Ipswich Town recording back-to-back promotions to reach the Premier League. The countdown is now on for their first top-flight game since 2002, with Liverpool coming to town on Saturday, August 17.
Opinion: Senseless Sunderland thugs will not divide Suffolk's people

Aug 2, 2024 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Violence unfolded in Sunderland on Friday night, with cars and a police station set on fire. Image: Daniel Hordon/Northern Echo (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) Sunderland, my hometown, is a beautiful place. I've lived in Suffolk for nearly six years now. It's easily the longest I've been in one place since I left my childhood home. I'm settled here and have made a life for myself in this great part of the world.
Anita Rose dies days after being attacked in Brantham

Jul 28, 2024 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Anita Rose has died following an attack in Brantham. (Image: Jude Holden/Suffolk police) A woman who was found injured and unconscious has died days after being attacked. Emergency services were called to a track near to Rectory Lane in Brantham on Wednesday morning, July 24, shortly before 6.30am.
Prime Minister's Suffolk visit one of only five to 'at risk' seats

Jun 29, 2024 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Rishi Sunak with Therese Coffey at Sizewell B nuclear power station in June 2024. (Image: PA) Rishi Sunak's Suffolk visit was one of only five he has made to dozens of constituencies where cabinet members and other prominent Tory politicians are at risk of losing their seats, according to an analysis of his campaign route.
Ipswich man's drug charges withdrawn at court

Apr 10, 2024 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Egzon Bardhi, from Ipswich, appeared at Norwich Crown Court on March 21. (Image: Newsquest) An Ipswich man has had several drug charges against him dropped. Egzon Bardhi, of Foxhall Road, appeared at Norwich Crown Court last month, having previously been charged with being concerned in the production of a cannabis and possession with intent to supply amphetamine, as well as possessing criminal property - namely £4,500.
Why 'Love and respect' is secret to long and happy marriage

Apr 7, 2024 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Andy Musgrove and his wife Miriam celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary (Image: Glebe House Care Home) A Suffolk couple say the secret to a long and happy marriage is "love and respect", as they mark their diamond wedding anniversary. Andy and Miriam Musgrove marked the special occasion at Glebe House Residential Care Home, in Hollesley, where Andy moved last month.
Ipswich man charged after serious town centre assault

Mar 9, 2024 | ipswichstar.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Paul Andrews has been charged following a serious assault outside the Plough pub in Ipswich (Image: Jude Holden) A man has been charged after a serious assault in the early hours of Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to Dogs Head Street, in Ipswich, at 4.13am after a man in his 30s suffered a suspected serious head injury outside The Plough pub.
Move over Paul the octopus, there's a new mystic in town and he's backing the Blues

Dec 14, 2023 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Forget Paul the octopus, there may be a new football mystic on the scene. Like many of the staff and students at Suffolk New College and Suffolk Rural, two residents of the latter's animal unit have backed Ipswich Town to beat Norwich City in the eagerly-anticipated East Anglian derby this weekend. Bob the rabbit and Yoshi the tortoise were tasked with picking the winner ahead of Saturday's clash, with both choosing the Tractor boys.
Santa is a Tractor Boy ahead of Ipswich Town vs Norwich City

Dec 13, 2023 | eadt.co.uk | Reece Hanson

Santa has officially nailed his colours to the mast ahead of the most important day of the year. Forget red and white, for old Saint Nick will be cheering on the Blues in the East Anglian derby this weekend. Santa, or 'Farmer Christmas' from Suffolk Rural College, revealed the bombshell news during his annual tour of primary schools this week.