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Co-op to close doors at the end of next month
An Ipswich food store has announced it will close its doors at the end of August. The East of England Co-op in Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, has announced due to changes within the business its last day of trading will be August 31. Notices
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Major health brand to open in former Carphone Warehouse in town centre
A major health brand is set to open another shop in the town as signs have gone up around the outside of a building which has been left vacant for several years. Holland & Barrett, a health food shop which has more than 1,300 stores in 16 countries
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Strictly stars announce 'emotional and uplifting' tour with Ipswich date
Stars of a hit BBC dance show have announced an "emotional and uplifting" tour including a date in Ipswich. Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu have teamed up for the Reborn tour across England next spring.
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Fuel leak causes tractor blaze on rural road
Smoke was seen billowing from a tractor after reports of a vehicle fire this afternoon. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were sent to Rede Lane, Claydon, just before 2pm and received the stop call an hour later at 3pm. Three appliances were
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250 receive free tattoo in studio's bid to end stigma around mental health
An Ipswich tattoo team have completed more than 200 tattoos in 13 hours in their bid to tackle stigma around mental health. Lucky 13 Tattoo Studio in St Margaret’s Street held an event offering people the chance to get a free tattoo on Saturday
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Where you can find a famous comedian in Ipswich this week
A famous comedian returns to Ipswich this week after a two-year hiatus from stand-up. John Bishop, comedian, tv presenter and actor is getting "Back At It" for 46 tour dates - including two nights at the town's Regent Theatre. The 'Back At
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Ipswich Amnesty celebrates milestone with special service
A thanksgiving service has been held to mark the 50th anniversary of Ipswich Amnesty. After the service held at the Unitarian Church, the mayor of Ipswich councillor Elavalakan planted a celebratory rose and plaque. Key figures including Paulette
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Man admits punching, kicking and biting his former partner
A violent 33-year-old Ipswich man who punched, kicked and bit his former partner on the arm will be sentenced next month after he admitted assaulting her. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday was Antanas Tamosaitis of Chevalier Street, Ipswich.
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Police ashamed of 'appalling abuse of trust' by officer guilty of misconduct
The Deputy Chief Constable of Suffolk police said he is ashamed of the "appalling abuse of trust" by an Ipswich-based officer who was found guilty of misconduct. Ryan Althorpe, of Meadow Crescent in Ipswich, was found guilty by a jury on two counts
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Over 10,000 attend festival despite downpours, thunder and lightning
More than 10,000 people enjoyed Ipswich's annual music festival despite the downpours. Ipswich Music Day was held on July 7, with performers taking to six stages across the park. Thousands of people enjoyed music, entertainment, food, drink
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Police officer facing jail over sexual messages to alleged rape victim
A Suffolk police officer who had sexually inappropriate conversations with an alleged rape victim has been warned he faces an immediate prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of misconduct. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday was 33-year-old
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We meet the newest polar bear calling Ipswich home
Last week, a popular wildlife park near Ipswich welcomed a fourth polar bear to its reserve to reunite the aurora of polar bears back together. On July 1, it was revealed that Hope the polar bear had moved from Peak Wildlife Park near Stoke-on-Trent
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ASDA store forms guard of honour in memory of great grandmother of 27
An 86-year-old great-grandmother-of-27 with a "kind heart and infectious smile" has been given a special guard of honour by staff at her local ASDA. May Allinson used to go to the Stoke Park-based superstore every Saturday, to do her weekly shop
