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New owners of Hank's vegan pub 'amazed' by support after saving venue
The new owners of Ipswich's first vegan pub and restaurant say they have received "amazing" support from the town after stepping in to stop the venue from closing. Two weeks ago, husband and wife Shaun Warner and Elora Timms, who live in Ipswich
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Ipswich man performs well at disability bowls championship in South Africa
An Ipswich man with cerebral palsy has given a good showing but has not a medal yet at the disability bowls world championships. Alfie Orvis, 20, was selected to represent England at the world championship in Welkom, South Africa. Along with
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£750k secured in funding for new Ipswich town centre creative hub
A sum of £750,000 has been secured to transform an Ipswich town centre space into a creative hub, with proposals invited from potential partners to develop and operate inside. As a centre for ICT, tech, and digital creative businesses, the hub
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Police helicopter called to search for missing teenager in Ipswich
The police helicopter was called to help with the search of a missing teenage girl in Ipswich. The helicopter from the National Police Air Service was spotted over the town on Thursday evening. A spokesman for Suffolk police said officers
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Chantry Library reopening date pushed back two weeks due to legionella
Chantry Library will remain closed for longer than expected as test results show that more work is needed to make its water safe. The library in Hawthorn Drive closed to customers on May 8, after bacteria was found in the water supply in parts
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Top historians join the party for Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich's most famous son
As we head towards the summer months, the exciting Thomas Wolsey 550 programme has a packed programme of talks, walks, events, school’s activities and community projects. It’s a hectic pace! Over the last 15 months, since our project was launched
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OPINION: Time to build a new future
Finally, after months of dithering, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced the next General Election. His speech was a perfect metaphor for his premiership. Wet, miserable, and flat. It was a sorry sight. It is time for change. People
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Future of new school in town centre to be decided after asbestos discovery
The future of a new school building in the town centre is set to be decided by the council after asbestos was found at the site. Construction of the new 420-place primary school in Carr Street was put on hold by the discovery, along with concerns
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OPINION: Blood and Post Office scandals show we need a better process for slip ups
Healthy and well-functioning public services are fundamental to a healthy and well-functioning society. A civilised nation such as Britain relies on such services to maintain the high standard of living that said civilisation has cultivated.