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Recap as A14 is closed in both directions after crash
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A14 likely to be closed for 'some time' outside Ipswich after crash
The A14 is likely to be closed for "some time" on the outskirts of Ipswich after a crash. Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway, near to junction 54 for Sproughton, at about 5.45pm on Tuesday following reports of a collision
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Ipswich man took money for holidays which never happened, court told
A 43-year-old has appeared in court charged with 26 counts of fraud relating to taking money for holidays, clothes and camping equipment which they never received. Donald O’Leary, of Bramford Road, appeared before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on
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Plans to build 660 homes in Ipswich REFUSED
Plans to build 660 homes in north Ipswich have been refused. Ipswich Borough Council received an outline planning application for a site to the rear of Humber Doucy Lane and Tuddenham Lane by developers Barratt David Wilson and Hopkins Homes in
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Ipswich man in court following police paedophile sting
A 62-year-old man accused of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a 13-year-old girl who was actually an undercover police officer has appeared at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court. Thomas Hatherall, of Wherstead Road, Ipswich, is charged
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Crack cocaine and heroin dealer jailed for four years
An Ipswich drug dealer who ran a drug line supplying crack cocaine and heroin in the town has been jailed for four years and three months. Thirty-one-year-old Akeem Long had sent out bulk messages advertising the sale of heroin and crack cocaine
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Ipswich artist selling work to take over independent framing business
An Ipswich artist is selling her work to help fund taking over a 40-year-old independent frame workshop and gallery in the town centre. Kelly Will will take over the running of Frame Workshop and Gallery on St Nicholas Street from Robin Peters,
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21-year-old admits supplying cocaine in town
A 21-year-old man has admitted to being involved in drug dealing in Ipswich. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday (June 4) was Ervin Goci of no fixed address. He had denied being concerned in the supply of cocaine on January 2 this year and
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Two terraced homes may be turned into HMOs near Alexandra Park
Two sets of plans that may see two terraced houses turned into small houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) have been submitted. Applications have been made by London-based Madison and Harper Capital for two residential streets near Alexandra Park
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Series of roadworks to affect Ipswich drivers this week
Five roads in Ipswich are set to be closed for repairs this week. Carriageway resurfacing will be taking place along Reynolds Road, Shannon Road, Turner Road, Romney Road and Cotman Road. Suffolk Highways said the work will be completed in
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Former Ipswich Co-op converted into 15 affordable homes
A former store in Ipswich has been converted into 15 affordable homes. Work on the Co-op site in Prince of Wales Drive began in 2021, after developers SEH French applied to Ipswich Borough Council to convert this building into 15 affordable homes
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Major roads in Ipswich to be closed for festival this month
A number of Ipswich roads will be closed later this month for a festival. The Sikh Nagar Kirtan parade will be taking place in Ipswich on Sunday, June 23. Rolling road blocks will be in place along the following roads while the procession
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XL Bully owner denies dangerous dog charge
A 49-year-old woman from Ipswich has denied being in control of a dangerous dog that injured two people last summer. Joanne Robinson, of Hayman Road, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates’ Court over the charge relating to an alleged dog attack
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22-year-old racing driver from Ipswich creates competition history
A 22-year-old from Ipswich is part of a historic first claiming a podium place at a national championship. Lydia Walmsley has been racing since she was 14, having lived near Foxhall Stadium and seen her father race since she was a child. Last
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See inside the new 24/7 gym now open at Ipswich retail park
A new gym in an Ipswich retail park has officially opened its doors to the public. JD Gyms opened its new branch in Suffolk Retail Park at 10am today, with gym goers able to access the state-of-the-art facility. The gym chain has opened in
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Local driver afraid by how taxi landscape in Ipswich may soon change
An Ipswich taxi driver fears his business will be negatively impacted by two changes set to come to the town. Ali has been driving Hackney Cabs within Ipswich for the past five years and said he was annoyed when he heard Ipswich Borough Council
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St Francis Tower residents 'face difficulty' registering for general election
Residents living away from their homes in an Ipswich tower block have spoken of the difficulty they face in registering to vote for the general election. Those living in St Francis Tower have been out of their flats for nearly a year now, due
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'We would rather take our time': Landlord ready to push on with plans to reopen pub
A determined landlord says "everything is ready to go" as he pushes on with his plan to reopen a town pub. The Inkerman on Norwich Road is undergoing a full internal and external renovation in the hope of reopening at some point soon. The business
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It's the last chance for readers to subscribe to the Ipswich Star with our exclusive offer of just £4 for 4 months or over 40% off an annual subscription if they sign up by July 4. You can get unlimited access to our trusted political coverage
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Who will win the Kevin Beattie Foundation Charity Cup this year?
Two football matches will mark the Kevin Beattie Foundation Charity Cup this year - the annual celebration by Ipswich Town fans to honour the memory of the man many believe to have been our greatest ever player. The event takes place on July 13