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Delays on A12 outside Ipswich after van crash
There were delays on the A12 outside of Ipswich this afternoon after a van crashed into a verge. Police were called to the single-vehicle collision, between the Seven Hills Interchange and Foxhall, at about 4pm on Wednesday. A spokesman for
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Thief stole more than £530 worth of groceries from Ipswich Sainsbury's
A man has pleaded guilty to stealing more than £530 worth of groceries from a Sainsbury's supermarket in Ipswich. Rad Dorey, of Brendan Drive in the Suffolk town, was caught taking the goods from the shop without paying on December 30, 2022, according
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Fraudster who claimed £20,000 in social care funds sentenced
A man who falsely claimed more than £20,000 in social care funds and paid them to himself has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence. Andrew Leacock, formerly of Coronation Road in Ipswich, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court for creating
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Ipswich's Hank's Dirty closes its doors after investment problems
Ipswich's best-known vegan pub and restaurant Hank's Dirty has been forced to announce its immediate closure after delays with a new investment. The business also has a popular takeaway outlet at Beach Street in Felixstowe - and has been operating
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'We're like family' - Felixstowe Lung@Heart group celebrates 10th birthday
A Felixstowe group started by a nurse who wanted to help her husband has celebrated its 10th anniversary. On Tuesday, more than 50 people came together at the Spa Pavilion in Undercliff Road West to wish Lung@Heart a happy birthday. When Valerie
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Ipswich is 'home town' for new mayor Elango Elavalakan after globetrotting work
Elango Elavalakan has come a long way before being confirmed as Ipswich's First Citizen - but he's in no doubt about what this means for himself and the town. He is the first person born in Sri Lanka to become mayor of Ipswich and he has lived
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Former Ipswich police station put on the market for £650,000
Strong interest is expected in a former Ipswich police station, which has a guide price of £650,000. Eddisons has been appointed by the police and crime commissioner for Suffolk, Tim Passmore, to handle the sale of the former station in Museum
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Ipswich family 'disgusted' after receiving ticket for 28-hour stay they did not do
An Ipswich family has been left feeling "frustrated" and "disgusted" after receiving a mistaken ticket for 28 hours of parking. Grace Harley, from Ipswich, said her car is fitted with a black box which shows she was driving during the hours covered
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21 acts announced for Brighten The Corners Festival
The winners of a competition to play at Suffolk’s biggest multi-venue music festival have been announced. There are 21 artists who will be playing across venues including the Cornhill stage over the weekend of Friday June 14 and Saturday, June
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Eye signs are popping up across the town - here's why
New signs with eye designs are popping up all over the town in an attempt to reduce anti-social behaviour. The signage has been added to CCTV spots in Ipswich, and there are plans to install more over the coming years. The design follows worldwide
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E-scooter seized from teenager in Ipswich for riding with no licence
Police in Ipswich seized an e-scooter after the rider was caught without a driving licence. Officers were carrying out patrols in the area of Station Street and Maidenhall Approach on Tuesday night. During the evening, they stopped a teenager
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Birth trauma report highlights need for change, says Suffolk midwife
Time is the most valuable and sought after commodity in giving birth says a Suffolk midwife following a new national report into birth trauma. Monday saw the launch of the first ever Birth Trauma Inquiry which called for many improvements to stop
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'I think we thought it wouldn't happen': Husband reacts to wife's killer's sentence
The husband of a Suffolk mum-of-two who was stabbed to death in Australia has said he does not feel “completely happy” with the sentence given to the killer. A 19-year-old, who cannot be named, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for murdering
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Fire damage will 'cost a lot of money' says car wash business after alleged arson
A fire started at a car wash in a car park in Ipswich town centre has caused “serious damage” to the business. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire in the Tacket Street car park just before 9pm on Monday. One engine
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Company director denies offences relating to safety at Ipswich flats
The trial of a property company director accused of offences relating to alleged safety breaches at an Ipswich town centre block of flats will start later this month. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday for a case management hearing was Edward
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Childcare hero earns national recognition at Downing Street
An Ipswich childcare hero has been honoured with an invitation to 10 Downing Street. Lisa Brown, manager of Happy Tots Pre-school, was nominated by Tom Hunt, the town's MP, as a 'Childcare Champion'. The accolade was given in a reception organised
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DanceEast charity breaks barriers with new dance initiative
A dance company is aiming to shatter misconceptions about contemporary dance and engage a new audience. DanceEast, an Ipswich-based organisation, plans to focus its efforts on making performances more accessible, inclusive, and affordable to all