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Tribute to 'caring and loving' Ipswich father after Scottish Highlands death
A man who grew up in Ipswich has been described as a "caring and loving father" after he died alongside his 12-year-old son in the Scottish Highlands. Tom Parry, 49, and his son, Richie, are believed to have died from a fall while hillwalking
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Ipswich nurse sentenced for possessing more than 100 indecent images of children
A nurse from Ipswich has been given a suspended sentence for viewing images of child abuse. The National Crime Agency (NCA) was alerted to 43-year old Anand Chinnathamby after he uploaded 10 indecent images of children to his Gmail account.
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Landmarks in town centre were lit up this week - here's why
The Town Hall on the Cornhill in Ipswich was brightly lit up in many colours this week, and hare statues spotted outside, to mark a charity art trail. The landmark was lit up on Tuesday, May 28 in honour of the St Elizabeth Hospice Hop to It! art
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Superstore in Ipswich nears opening as signs go up outside building
New signs have been placed outside the former Poundland in Ipswich town centre as the opening of a new superstore draws nearer. Ipswich Bazaar signs have been placed outside the front of the building situated in Carr Street in Ipswich. This
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'Just Potatoes' in Sailmakers up for sale just three months after opening
After just three months in business, a potato shop in Ipswich's Sailmakers marker is up for sale. 'Just Potatoes' opened its doors in the shopping centre on February 16, taking up the former Harry’s Handcrafted Doughnuts unit, next to Vitamin
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Drivers warned as temporary traffic lights to be in major Ipswich road
Drivers are being warned of delays while temporary traffic lights will be in place in a west Ipswich road. Anglian Water will be carrying out works along Bramford Road for three days next week. Multi-way signals will be in place near the
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Ipswich dancer narrowly misses out on Britain's Got Talent final
A dancer from Ipswich who was part of a dance group has narrowly missed out on the final of Britain's Got Talent - despite moving all the judges to tears. Samuel Phillippo-Clapp was part of the Phoenix Boys dance group who performed in Thursday
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Ipswich property company 'lied' about fire risks court hears
"Lies" were told about the flammability of cladding in an Ipswich apartment block, a court has been told. Edward Ottley, a property director of Home from Home Property Management, is on trial for allegedly failing to comply with fire safety requirements
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Loss of rape crisis group is 'devastating' and 'gut-wrenching'
The closure of an organisation that helps women and girls who have been victim to sexual violence and rape has been described as "gut-wrenching". Suffolk Rape Crisis (SRC) has helped thousands of women and girls over the last 13 years, giving them
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'Women will be safer with you in prison': Sex attacker admits robbery offences
A “dangerous menace" serving a 15 year jail sentence for attempting to rape two young women in Ipswich also carried out terrifying late night violent attacks in the town, a court has heard. Sentencing 25-year-old Adiley Pires, Judge Emma Peters
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'People clearly want change': Ipswich election candidate begins campaign
A Labour candidate hoping to become Ipswich's next MP has begun his campaign ahead of voters heading to the polls on July 4. Jack Abbott will be standing for the Ipswich seat in this parliamentary election and on Thursday set out his hopes for
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New light trail coming to Ipswich for Christmas
A new illuminated light trail will arrive at an Ipswich park later this year to bring the Christmas spirit to town. Illuminate Ipswich will be coming to Holywells Park throughout parts of November and December this year. The trail is meant