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Chantry Library closes until further notice due to legionella
Chantry Library is closed until further notice after bacteria was found in the water supply. A routine test of the water on Tuesday showed the presence of legionella resulting in part of the building closing to users. A spokesman for the library
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Canaries fan travels to Ipswich to pay promotion bet to Samaritans
A wager between rival football fans is set to make "the world of difference" to those suffering in silence in the ultimate act of good sportsmanship. Norwich City fan Tony Abigail, who lives in Worstead near North Walsham, came to Ipswich on Wednesday
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Top comedian and presenter announces new tour with Suffolk dates
One of the UK's biggest comedians and TV presenters is heading back on the road including two shows in Suffolk. Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits live tour will kick off in February 2025 celebrating his almost 30-year career in comedy as well
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Park's play area closes for major upgrade
An Ipswich play park will be closed for the next few months as it becomes the latest in an overhaul of the town's play areas. Whitehouse Park play area, off Norwich Road, is receiving an upgrade by Ipswich Borough Council under its multi million
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Why you might spot this chart-topping singer-songwriter in Ipswich today
There is a chance to spot a chart-topping singer-songwriter in Ipswich today. Paloma Faith embarked on The Glorification of Sadness Tour 2024 in April, travelling across the UK and Ireland for 26 dates, and on Wednesday evening she will arrive
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Man in hospital after attack by gang of three in Ipswich
A man was taken to hospital after being assaulted by three people in Ipswich. Police were called to Darwin Road in east Ipswich at about 11.45pm on Monday after receiving reports that a man had been assaulted. The victim, who was badly injured
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Plans submitted for nearly 200 houses in first phase of 815-home development
Plans to build 198 homes have been submitted to Ipswich Borough Council. These plans would make the first phase of the Westerfield Road development which includes 815 homes in North Ipswich. The council had approved in 2022 as a part of their
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'I can't take a shower without help': Man left without council support for 14 months
A man unable to get into the shower without assistance has been waiting for more than a year for council help. Stephen Mannering, 57, needs a wet room installed and said the idea was first raised by Ipswich Borough Council 14 months ago. He
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Orwell Bridge to close for planned works during May
The Orwell Bridge will be closed this month for planned maintenance works. National Highways have warned drivers that the bridge will be closed from Wednesday, May 22, to Friday, May 24, between 9pm and 7am. READ MORE: Delays on A14 near Ipswich
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Meet two of Ipswich's newest councillors following night of victories for Labour
A 25-year-old is among the newly elected councillors to join Ipswich Borough Council and hopes to show young people anything is doable. Holywells councillor Nic El-Safty took the seat from the Conservatives with a 337 vote majority. Labour
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Promotion to the Premier League could bring millions to town's economy
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League could bring millions to the town states an Ipswich business leader. Town were promoted to the Premier League after their 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town on Saturday May 4. They also had a promotion