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Plans submitted to convert town centre offices to three flats
Plans have been submitted for an historic grade II-listed building in Ipswich town centre to be converted into three flats, returning the building to its original use. The building, which is situated in Lower Brook Street, currently has permission
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Ipswich rapist left woman feeling 'frightened and trapped' after attack
The victim of an Ipswich rapist who has been jailed for eight years has said she felt “frightened and trapped” when she was attacked. On Friday at Ipswich Crown Court, Abdulay Espirito-Santo, of Rendlesham Road in Ipswich, was found guilty of raping
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New laws to come into force at Ipswich parks
Ipswich’s new park laws have been approved after being unchanged for more than 40 years. Councillor Lucy Trenchard, who is responsible for parks and climate change, proposed the first changes to the byelaws since 1983 during the borough’s full
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A14 reopens in both directions after car fire
The A14 was closed in both directions following a vehicle fire. Emergency services were called to the blaze in a layby off the westbound carriageway near Nacton at about 10.50am on Friday. A spokesman for Suffolk police said both carriageways
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Ipswich road to be closed for urgent works
Drivers are being warned of emergency roadworks in a busy Ipswich route later this month. Fore Street, near Ipswich Waterfront, will be closed from 7pm and 5am from Monday, July 29 to Wednesday, July 31 while Suffolk Highways carries out urgent
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OPINION: We aim to improve economy, make people better off and mend public services
This week, the King’s Speech, a regal affair which officially marks the start of the new parliamentary year, took place. There was no shortage of pomp and ceremony, with the morning filled with rituals and traditions, some of which go back hundreds
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New car parking charges announced across town for autumn
Car park users will not be priced "out of town" leaders said during a debate to increase charges from the autumn. On Tuesday, Ipswich Borough Council executives discussed a proposal by councillor Jane Riley to raise tariffs at council-owned car
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Seven HMOs being investigated by planning officers following crackdown
Crackdown measures on multiple-occupant houses in Ipswich has seen seven possible breaches since new rules came into effect. Ipswich Borough Council will discuss current enforcement action at a planning committee meeting next Wednesday, June 24
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New fried chicken takeaway to open in former town centre cafe
Signs have gone up in the town centre for a new takeaway restaurant which specialises in fried chicken. Ipswich Chicken Way signage has been spotted in Tacket Street in the town centre. The takeaway restaurant states it will sell fried chicken
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Jury retires in trial of Ipswich man, 35, accused of rape
The jury in the trial of a 35-year-old Ipswich man accused of raping a woman and grabbing by the neck and hair during the alleged attack has retired to consider its verdicts. Abdulay Espirito-Santo and the women had kissed before he allegedly lifted
