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Taxi rank to be halved as pedestrianisation plans approved
The number of taxi spaces in a town centre street will half under new pedestrianisation plans. Council leader Neil MacDonald acknowledged those that had raised concerns about the cuts to the nearby taxi bay in Lloyds Avenue but the council could
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'I just want more bins': Calls to address overflowing dog poo bins
Overflowing dog poo bins are causing a stench in a part of north west Ipswich. The limited bins in the walkway between Bramford Road and Europa Way have meant that rubbish overflows two days after the council collects it, according to a resident
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High school named 'centre of excellence' for inclusion
An Ipswich high school has been made a Centre of Excellence for its inclusivity. Northgate High School and Sixth Form College have been awarded an IQM (Inclusion Quality Mark) with the Centre of Excellence. The award was established in 2004
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Ipswich men who admitted drug dealing jailed
Two Ipswich men who were found in possession of more than 500 pouches of cannabis and nearly £3,000 in cash have been each jailed. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday were Ermal Dragjoshi, 21, and Klajdi Kordhaku, 20, both of Vernon Street.
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Emergency services called to crash involving pedestrian
A pedestrian is receiving treatment after a collision with a car on a busy Ipswich road. Suffolk police were called by the East of England ambulance service on Wednesday to Wherstead Road. A car crashed into a pedestrian on Wherstead Road this
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Ipswich man, 27, to be sentenced for dealing heroin and cocaine
A 27-year-old Ipswich man will be sentenced at court next month after admitting drug dealing. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday was Kyle Montana, who is of Stone Lodge Lane West in the Suffolk town. He pleaded guilty to possessing heroin
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Ralph takes first steps to becoming guide dog thanks to business
A "sweet and charming" guide dog puppy is being able to put his best paw forward thanks to a Suffolk business. Chris Gilmore, who lives near Ipswich, has been sponsoring guide dog puppies since 2021 and is now supporting his second puppy. Ralph
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Locked motorbike stolen from outside Ipswich garage
Police are appealing for information after a locked motorbike was stolen in Ipswich. The vehicle was stolen from outside a garage on Maidenhall Green in the town at some point between 7am and 7pm on Friday, July 12. It comes after a laptop
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£3.45m plan to renovate Ipswich's 'jewel in the crown' approved
Plans to invest £3.45m in renovating the "jewel in the crown" of Ipswich have been approved by Ipswich Borough Council's executive committee. On Tuesday, July 16, the borough council's executives discussed refurbishments planned for Ipswich Regent
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Investigation launched into theft of Honda motorbike
An investigation has been launched after a Honda motorcycle was stolen from an Ipswich road. The theft took place at some time between 7am and 7pm on Friday, July 12 outside a garage at Maidenhall Green in south Ipswich. READ MORE: CCTV images
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£100,000 secured to bring a new street art trail to Ipswich
Ipswich town centre's Business Improvement District has plans to bring a new art trail to town after securing large funding. Ipswich Central, in association with Art Eat Events and The Subversiv Collectiv have secured £100,000 in funding from
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School 'proud' of young cricketers after successful season
Youngsters from a school on the Shotley peninsula are celebrating an extraordinary season for the girls’ under-15s A cricket squad, marked by outstanding performances and historic achievements. The Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Holbrook, near
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Concerns plans for Ipswich Waterfront will 'destroy' marina
Concerns have been raised that plans to remove dozens of pontoons at Ipswich Waterfront could "destroy" the marina, residents have said. Plans were announced last week by Associated British Ports (ABP) to remove 93 existing pontoons and replace
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'Lovely and bubbly' 25-year-old had 'very difficult childhood', inquest hears
A 25-year-old Ipswich mechanic who died last year had a "very, very difficult childhood", an inquest heard. Gemima Christodoulou-Peace was found dead in her home in Ipswich on July 31 last year. The "lovely and bubbly" woman was found after
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Annual charity motorcycle ride anticipates record-breaking fundraising
An annual charity motorcycle ride, attracting more than 200 bikers, is set to raise substantial funds for Ipswich Hospital's cancer services. Founder Richard Collins, inspired to action after his brother's 2020 death from a brain tumour, stated