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Delays on A14 outside Ipswich clear after multiple incidents
There were delays on the A14 just outside of Ipswich after multiple incidents on the carriageway. At 3.30pm on Thursday police were called to reports of a broken down lorry near to the Orwell Bridge blocking the inside line. A spokeswoman
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Gymnastics group bids for permanent home as members prepare for Christmas shows
An aerial gymnastics group in Suffolk has applied for a permanent location and is preparing to perform in front of hundreds over the coming weeks. Aerial Suffolk Silks Squad, part of Fit Fusion located in Ipswich, is getting ready to entertain
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Repair chain pod coming to Sainsbury's car park for 'while you shop' services
A well-known key-cutting and repairs chain is expected to open in a pod at Sainsbury's car park in Ipswich for 'while you shop' services. Ipswich Borough Council approved the application, for the pod at Sainsbury's in Hadleigh Road, on Wednesday
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Christmas pop-up shop in Ipswich to stay open until Santa arrives
People in Ipswich will be able to get last-minute Christmas goods and gifts right up until the big day at a pop-up shop in the town centre. Christmas Supermarket opened in Westgate Street in October ahead of the festivities beginning. It
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Do you remember when Only Fools and Horses was filmed in Ipswich?
With the news that Sir David Jason is reportedly set to take part in a documentary about Only Fools and Horses, we have taken a look back at when the BBC sitcom headed to Ipswich. Film crews ventured to Seymour Road, near St Mary at Stoke Church
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Man seriously injured after suspected hate crime attack over his sexuality
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in a suspected hate crime incident in an Ipswich town centre pub. The incident took place at about 12.20am on Saturday, October 14 within the male toilets at the Cock & Pye
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Rick Wakeman to play in Ipswich church to raise money for stray dogs
Prog rocker Rick Wakeman CBE is to play a special Christmas charity concert at a church in aid of stray dogs. The concert will be at Ipswich’s civic church, St Mary Le Tower on Saturday December 23, and the keyboard maestro, composer and renowned
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New McDonald's outside Ipswich to open early next year
A new McDonald's restaurant on the outskirts of Ipswich will open early next year. Babergh District Council approved for the fast food chain to build a restaurant in the car park of Tesco Extra at the Copdock Interchange for the A12 and A14 back
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'I hold him responsible' - Ipswich woman blasts Boris Johnson's Covid apology
An Ipswich woman has described Boris Johnson's apology at the Covid inquiry as "meaningless" and holds him responsible for the death of her sister. Sandra Basham died aged 61 in January 2021 after contracting the virus. Ms Basham's sister Jane
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Opinion: Let's get real about closures of Ipswich's Orwell Bridge
Last week's partial closure of the Orwell Bridge caused traffic chaos around Ipswich - and provided the opportunity for some of the most epic political showboating we've seen for years! Let's get a few things straight. The number of closures
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Plans for new Ipswich 'ambulance hub' for vehicle safety and to help meet demand
Plans are being made for a new ambulance hub in Ipswich to help ensure ambulances are clean, stocked, and roadworthy. The East of England Ambulance Trust (EEAST) has applied to Ipswich Borough Council for a new ambulance hub including a ‘Make Ready
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Veteran who met his wife in Ipswich pub on VE Day turns 100
A veteran who met his wife on VE Day in an Ipswich pub after taking part in the D-Day landings has celebrated his 100th birthday. Douglas Pipe, known affectionately as Doug, marked the milestone on Friday (December 1). On the day itself, Mr
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Ipswich businesses owing over £300k in unpaid tax named in HMRC list
A trio of Ipswich businesses have been named on a government list by HMRC for more than £370,000 worth of unpaid tax. HMRC’s Publishing Details of Deliberate Defaulters (PDDD) scheme provides information about people and businesses given financial
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Ipswich teenagers deny charges of rape and sexual assault
Two teenagers have appeared in court charged with rape and sexual assault. Alazar Yohans, of Station Street, Ipswich, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday charged with rape and four counts of sexual assault. The alleged incident took
