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Two convenience stores granted alcohol licences with further licences to be discussed
Two off-licences in the town have been granted alcohol licences to sell alcohol until 11pm on select days, while other applications are yet to be decided. Penalty at 2 St Margaret's Plain and Sandi Sweets in Lloyds Avenue have both had their alcohol
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It's beginning to look like... Christmas? Festive filming in town centre
Christmas decorations have been put up in Ipswich town centre while filming takes place. At least six Christmas huts, christmas trees and decorations have been spotted in the Cornhill. The huts have been fenced off and are currently all facing
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45,000 children now a part of Crucial Crew as scheme marks milestone birthday
A scheme which has helped more than 40,000 youngsters learn important safety and life lessons has marked a landmark birthday. Crucial Crew has been run by Ipswich Borough Council's Community Safety Team since 1994 and brings students aged 10 and
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'Steppin' out!' - Swanky 'Posh Club' for over 60s comes to Ipswich
Ipswich Town Hall was packed to the rafters as it was transformed into the Posh Club ready for hundreds of guests dressed to the nines to dance the afternoon away. Around 250 people, aged over the age of 60, attended the event on Tuesday making
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Three men arrested after man's face cut during assault in Ipswich
Three people have been arrested after an assault where a man suffered cuts to his face. Officers were called to Upper Brook Street at about 5pm on Tuesday following reports of an assault. A man in his 20s was found to have been involved in
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Police cordon and forensics spotted in Ipswich
A police cordon and forensics were spotted in Ipswich town centre. A small cordon was in place near to Sainsbury's in Upper Brook Street at about 6pm on Tuesday (June 4). A police forensics van blocked the road as officers carried out work
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Trial begins in absence of care worker who denies sexually assaulting woman
A 24-year-old Ipswich care worker grabbed a woman’s breasts and her bottom, it has been alleged. Mihai Preda had also touched the woman’s thigh and lifted her up by her neck and tried to kiss her, Ipswich Crown Court was told on Tuesday. Nicola
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Brighten The Corners festival prepares for live music weekend with special launch
Brighten The Corners Festival officially started the countdown towards the anticipated weekend of live music with a special launch gig at one of the festivals venues. The Brighten The Corners Festival returns to Ipswich on June 14 and 15, with
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Tom Hunt confirms he will contest Ipswich for Tories after Reform UK speculation
Ipswich Conservative candidate Tom Hunt has confirmed he will be contesting the seat for the party despite days of speculation linking him with Reform UK. It is understood he had an argument at the start of the week with Conservative Party Chairman
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Emergency road closure near Ipswich primary school TODAY
An emergency road closure will be in place in an Ipswich road today. Drivers are being warned as Main Road in Bucklesham is expected to be closed from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesday. The road will be closed close to the turning with Brightwell
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A14 reopens more than 10 hours after crash
The A14 has reopened after being closed for more than 10 hours due to 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. READ
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'Furious' owner calls for cleaner parks after dog gets sick from left behind mess
A "furious" dog owner has issued a warning to other walkers using an Ipswich park after it picked up an illness due to left behind dog mess. Andy King, 42, takes his dog Lily for a walk every evening and alternates between Newbury Road Recreational
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Councillor 'appalled' by 'heinous crime' as damage caused at historic house
A councillor has said he is "shocked and appalled" after intruders caused hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage to a Grade II listed mansion. Damage was caused to Belstead House near Ipswich over the weekend after intruders broke-in. Valuable
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Primary school given green light for base to support students with additional needs
More than 20 students with complex needs will benefit from a new resource centre after it was approved by education bosses. Langer Primary Academy in Felixstowe made an application to the Department for Education to open two resource bases for
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Care home staff celebrate 90 years of service
Three workers at Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich have celebrated an astounding 90 years of service together. Housekeeper Beryl Heskett, laundry assistant Doreen Harding, and general manager Ruth Garnham have all contributed to the home since