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F1 giant coming to Ipswich on access-all-areas tour
An F1 giant and star of a hit Netflix docuseries is coming to Ipswich later this year. Guenther Steiner will entertain audiences with an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes in the world of Formula 1 in an access-all-areas
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New 420-place school 'cannot come soon enough' as plans approved
The creation of a new primary school in Ipswich town centre "cannot come soon enough" as plans around works were unanimously approved. Construction of the new 420-place primary school in Carr Street that was accepted in 2021 was put on hold by
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'Unviable' fees waived to allow former County Hall to become flats
The town's county hall which has sat vacant for nearly 20 years will turn into 40 homes after 'unviable' costs were waived. Plans for the new flats were originally approved in January 2020, but only in April this year have conditions to renovate
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School team celebrates winning national trophy at a Championship ground
A school football team has shown they are the best in the country after winning 7-0 in a final played at the home of Championship giants. Holbrook Academy U13 boys team won the PlayStation Small Schools' Trophy after beating St Patrick's RC College
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Controversial Victoria Nurseries care home plans approved on third attempt
A controversial 70-bed care home at the site of a former garden nursery has been approved after a third attempt. Ipswich Borough Council discussed plans submitted by First Care Homes to build homes on the grounds of the former Victoria Nurseries
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Why you may spot a top comedian in Ipswich this week
There is a chance you may spot one of the UK's top comedians in Ipswich this week. Jimmy Carr is performing two shows at Ipswich Regent Theatre on Saturday, June 1 with performances at 7pm and 9.30pm. It is the continuation of his Laughs
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Range Rover stolen from driveway in Ipswich by thieves
A Range Rover has been stolen from a driveway close to Ipswich town centre. Police are appealing for information to the theft, which took place in Bolton Lane, near Christchurch Park, in the early hours of Monday, May 27. Thieves are alleged
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School praised for SEND support and impeccable behaviour as it retains good rating
SEND support, impeccable behaviour and wide ranging opportunities are amongst the things an Ipswich primary school has been praised for after retaining its good Ofsted rating. St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, in Victory
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'Rundown' broken feature in Christchurch Park finally fixed
An Ipswich resident is celebrating after a neglected exercise feature in Christchurch Park was finally fixed after months of looking "rundown". Peter Wright first called for the restoration of the equipment, which is on the footpath near the bridleway
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First look at hit Broadway and West End musical coming to Ipswich
An award-winning musical which stunned audiences on Broadway and the West End is coming to Ipswich. Come From Away will be at the Ipswich Regent Theatre from Tuesday, July 2, to Saturday, July 6, as part of its first UK and Ireland tour.
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Drivers face delays on A14 as thousands travel to Suffolk Show
Drivers are facing long delays on the A14 near Ipswich this morning as the Suffolk Show kicks off. Queues are forming in the eastbound carriageway from the Nacton Road turn-off to back past the Copdock Interchange on Wednesday morning. Thousands
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All that happened on day one of the Suffolk Show 2024
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Drunk Ipswich man, 31, sexually assaulted teenage girl on bus
A drunk Ipswich man who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl on a bus has been given a suspended prison sentence. Arturs Vitols approached the teenager at about 10.30pm on March 10 last year and told her he wanted to have sex with her, Ipswich
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Hospitals sign up to implement Martha's Rule to improve patient safety
Hospitals across Suffolk are among 143 sites which will roll out 'Martha's Rule' later this year. NHS England has implemented the rule to provide a consistent and understandable way for patients and families to seek an urgent review if their or
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Photographer snaps newborn owlets in Christchurch Park
A keen photographer has spotted a newborn set of owlets in an Ipswich park, making them the latest residents to make the town their home. Paul Sherman, who has been following wildlife in Christchurch Park since 2012, has photographed many generations
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LAST CHANCE to subscribe to Ipswich Star for £3 for three months
Readers who want to subscribe to the Ipswich Star can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. Wednesday is your last chance to take advantage of this offer. A digital
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Crackdown on number of HMOs in Ipswich to come into effect on June 1
A new policy and planning rule is to come into effect to crack down on the number of houses of multiple occupation (HMO) opening in Ipswich. Ipswich Borough Council is to enforce an Article 4 direction relating to HMOs from Saturday, June 1.