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5 things readers would bring back from Ipswich's past
From department stores to beloved nightclubs, here are five things Ipswich Star readers would bring back from the past. 1. Grimwades Grimwades was built on the corner of Westgate Street (Image: Newsquest) Once located on the Cornhill,
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470-tonne transformer to move along A14 tomorrow
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on the A14 tomorrow as another transformer is escorted through Ipswich. The 470-tonne abnormal load is the final abnormal load to be moved to Bramford Substation in Bullen Lane. The loads have taken
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Britain's poshest train serving luxury champagne lunch to stop in Suffolk
The country's poshest train will once again be making stopping in Ipswich twice later this year. The Northern Belle will be departing from Ipswich Railway Station on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. On the Friday the train will
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Theatregoers donate 70 crates worth of donated goods to help the homeless
An Ipswich theatre has been able to donate hundreds of items gifted by its audience to help tackle homelessness. Those watching the West End show Come From Away donated food and personal items to the Ipswich Housing Action Group (ihAg) charity
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Famous faces coming to Ipswich in the next few months
Some famous faces are due to perform in Ipswich at the town's Regent Theatre soon - can you guess who they are? Graham Norton (Image: Matt Crossick/PA) When: September 9 Tickets: From £50.60 Graham Norton is back as he tours his
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'Karate Kid' Lauren to represent England at World Championships
A teenager from Ipswich has been selected to represent her country at a world championships in October, just months after her 14th birthday. Lauren Berry will represent England at the World Karate Championships in Venice in Italy at the end of
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£25k grant to clear town of chewing gum litter
A council has received a £25,000 grant to tackle a sticky issue across Ipswich and local areas. Established by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Chewing Gum Task Force Grant Scheme is open to councils across the UK who
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Did you watch England at Euro 2020 in an Ipswich pub?
As England football fans wait patiently and prepare for Sunday's game against Spain, take a look at the last time the Three Lions competed in the European Championship. Euro 2020 was delayed to the summer of 2021 because of the Covid pandemic,
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New therapy service introduced to boost mental health in Suffolk
The NHS board for Suffolk has announced plans for a new therapy service to boost mental health in the county. NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) will be starting Talking Therapies from September 1 and will be in place
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Tennis clubs celebrate rise in 'Wimbledon warriors' heading to the courts
As Wimbledon nears its end, tennis clubs in and around Ipswich are reporting seeing a rise in numbers coming to them. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), who look after local tennis clubs in the UK, believes that June and July are the time for "
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Jailed in Suffolk: The criminals put behind bars this week
A man who stole tools worth £17,000 and a drug dealer who illegally returned to the UK after being deported were among those jailed in Suffolk this week. Leroy Clarke Leroy Clarke was sentenced to 16 months (Image: Suffolk police) Ipswich
