'John Prescott left me feeling foolish in 2001 - but you have to smile now!'
Paul Geater has recalled his experience interviewing John Prescott in Ipswich during the 2001 general election campaign.
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Paul Geater has been writing about politics in Ipswich and Suffolk for more than 30 years. He also writes about transport issues - especially rail and road...
Paul Geater has been writing about politics in Ipswich and Suffolk for more than 30 years. He also writes about transport issues - especially rail and road...
Paul Geater has recalled his experience interviewing John Prescott in Ipswich during the 2001 general election campaign.
Marks and Spencer is to build a new store on the Toys R Us site at Copdock - but will retain a shop in Ipswich town centre in a multimillion deal.
In his opinion column this week, Paul Geater discusses Suffolk County Council's decision to cancel plans for a new high school in Ipswich.
Plans to create a major visitor attraction to show of St Edmundsbury Abbey beside Suffolk's cathedral have taken a step forward on St Edmund's Day.
Latest punctuality and reliability figures from the rail industry shows Greater Anglia remains at the top of the league with services in Suffolk and Essex.
Discount stores Aldi and Lidl have launched a tasty new battle in Ipswich as they try to bring in the most dough in the run-up to Christmas.
Tributes have flowed in for former EADT business editor Duncan Brodie who has died suddenly at his Suffolk home at the age of 65.
The trust which runs Ipswich Hospital has promised to improve blood services for Suffolk patients after claims of a two-tier service emerged.
What is happening to Suffolk libraries? And could the final decision on the future of the service be kicked away until after next year's election?
This year's Surviving Winter campaign in Suffolk is likely to be more important than ever as more people are set to need support with their energy bills.
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