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Plans submitted for nine-bed HMO near Ipswich railway station
Plans have been submitted for a property near Ipswich railway station to be converted into a nine-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO), suitable for up to 12 people. The plans, submitted by Wharf View Capital based in Pinewood, would convert
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Tobacco and sweet shop applies for licence to sell alcohol until 11pm
A shop selling tobacco, sweets, vapes and snacks in Ipswich town centre has applied to expand its offering and sell alcohol until 11pm everyday. Sandi Sweet in Lloyds Avenue, opposite the Club 3000 Bingo hall near Tower Ramparts bus station, opened
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Ipswich man lied to police by claiming to be taxi driver involved in crash
An Ipswich man who lied to police to help a friend following a collision between a taxi and a motorcyclist in Colchester has been given a suspended prison sentence. Fifty-eight-year-old taxi driver Samuel Obeng had panicked after the collision
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Thief who repeatedly stole Stella Artois from Ipswich Sainsbury's sentenced
A prolific thief who admitted repeatedly stealing Stella Artois beer from Sainsbury's in Ipswich has been handed a suspended sentence. Ryan Grey, of Black Horse Lane in the town, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates' Court on April 25. The 35
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Work to start today on cutting back 'Jumanji Junction'
Overgrown foliage at an A14 roundabout on the outskirts of Ipswich is set to be cut. The Seven Hills Interchange has been branded "Jumanji Junction" by locals in recent weeks due to tall grass blocking visibility for those joining the carriageway
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Disabled football team gets boost to go to tournament thanks to bus company
A disabled football team have been helped with a donation from a bus company to go to a national tournament. Claydon FC's disabled team have been playing local Sunday tournaments throughout the year, but this weekend they have been allowed to
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The best pubs for a bank holiday pint as chosen by the people of Ipswich
With the bank holiday weekend and good weather coming up many will flock to pubs across the town for a pint - but where is the best place to go? Here are five of the best pubs in Ipswich according to our readers. The Greyhound Where: 9
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Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals locked up this week
A man found with a quantity of class A drugs and another who ran a drug line into Suffolk were among those jailed this week. Daniel Anderson Daniel Anderson has been jailed after he was stopped by police in Bury St Edmunds last year.
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Carpenter and office worker died from asbestos exposure, inquest finds
Two people from Ipswich who were exposed to asbestos died in January, a court heard. On Friday, the openings and conclusion readings of several inquests were read aloud at Suffolk Coroners’ Court in Ipswich. One of those was the case of Julie
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Robber with more than 100 convictions to be sentenced for targeting two shops
A 55-year-old man with 123 previous convictions has admitted robbery at the Dunelm store in Ipswich and an attempted theft at an off licence. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday for a plea hearing was Mark Ely of Milton Street, Ipswich.