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Orwell Bridge REOPENS after day of traffic chaos and major delays
A busy Suffolk road has reopened after a day of traffic chaos and delays around Ipswich. National Highways announced this morning (December 1) that the A14 heading eastbound between junctions 55 for Copdock and 57 for Nacton would remain closed
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Medical emergency in Ipswich home prompts large emergency response
A medical emergency in Ipswich prompted a large medical response this afternoon. Witnesses spotted the air ambulance landing at Chantry Academy in Mallard Way around midday. A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said: "We
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Santa visit cancelled due to Orwell Bridge closure
A chance to meet Santa and Rudolph tonight has been cancelled due to traffic caused by the closure of the Orwell Bridge. The event, run by Ipswich Greyfriars Round Table, was due to set of from the Golden Hind pub in Gainsborough at 6.30pm.
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Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars last month
A thief who stole £50,000 worth of jewellery after smashing the window of a jewellers in Ipswich and a murderer who stabbed a man to death out of jealousy were among those jailed in Suffolk last month. David Dixon David Dixon, 37 and of
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Orwell Bridge remained closed while recovery vehicle travels 250 MILES to scene
The A14 heading eastbound has reopened this evening after National Highways confirmed that a broken-down inspection vehicle could only be fixed with a specialist machine from North Yorkshire. Drivers were warned to allow extra time for their journey
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MP Tom Hunt speaks in Parliament about 'cladding purgatory' at The Mill
An Ipswich MP claims residents of a Waterfront block of flats have been left in "cladding purgatory". Tom Hunt MP raised the matter in the House of Commons and highlighted the cladding issue at The Mill on the Waterfront in Ipswich. And he
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Recap after the Orwell Bridge was closed
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Parts of Suffolk wake up to snow as weather warning continues
Parts of Suffolk have woken up to snow this morning as a cold snap hits the county. Ipswich residents reported a light dusting on Friday after it fell during the early hours. Snow has been seen near to Ipswich Waterfront, as well as in east
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Thomas Wolsey returns to Ipswich to celebrate Christmas near birthplace
Ipswich's Thomas Wolsey Pub in St Peter's Street is preparing for a Tudor Christmas celebration next week - including a visit from the great man himself! The pub is believed to be the nearest to Wolsey's birthplace 550 years ago - and hours of
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OPINION: Ipswich's independent businesses and our events will help revive town
The run up to Christmas is always an important time for small businesses in Ipswich, but it feels especially crucial this year. It has been an incredibly challenging period for many, with a combination of inflationary pressures and the unabating
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OPINION: New report into block cladding means we can know plan to fix the issues
This week I have been focused on my constituents at The Mill on the Waterfront who are in “cladding purgatory”, in some cases, for over 10 years. I continue to meet with residents every week to give updates on what the Government is doing to help
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Mum worries about her daughters' health after living in mouldy flat for a year
A desperate mum-of-two said her family cannot live a normal life due to mould in her flat that she fears has caused health problems for one of her daughters. A year ago, Chelsea Hirst was provided with a place to live by one of the largest housing
