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Owners 'committed' to future of 'eyesore' land
The owners of a unused site that has been described by the community as an "eyesore" say they are "committed" to its future and exploring options. The land, which is just off Derby Road, has been vacant since at least 2009 when the John Grose garage
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Woman tells court she was 'petrified' during sexual assault by Ipswich man
A woman who was sexually assaulted by an Ipswich man has told a crown court of how “petrified” she felt during the attack. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Friday was Steven Waddy, of Reading Road in the town, who previously pleaded guilty to sexual
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Driver of overturned oil tanker named as inquest opens
An inquest into the death of a lorry driver who died after his oil tanker overturned on the A12 in April has been opened. Michael Meehan, who lived in Grays in Essex, has been named as the man who died after his oil tanker overturned on Copdock
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Second World War bomb shelter museum and experience reopens in Ipswich
A Second World War home front experience and museum has reopened at the back of a primary school in Ipswich. The Clifford Road Tunnels, an experience where people can go into the bomb shelters which are under the playground at Clifford Road Primary
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All of the road closures in place for town's Remembrance Sunday service
Thousands of people will gather across Suffolk to bow their heads in remembrance of fallen soldiers. Ipswich Borough Council will hold its annual service on Remembrance Sunday on November 10. Youth organisations and military representatives
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Ipswich primary school opens new pantry to help support the community
A primary school in Ipswich has opened a pantry which it hopes will be available 24 hours to help the school community. The Willows Primary School in Downing Close, part of the Orwell Multi Academy Trust, is offering parents the chance to use their
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Why town is an up and coming hotspot for foodies
With a number of new restaurants opening alongside proposals for a food hall serving cuisine from around the world, it's clear that Ipswich is fast becoming a destination for food lovers. While many regard the offerings in Bury St Edmunds, Long
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Ipswich café that sells potatoes and toasties to close to 'look at other premises'
A café in a shopping centre in Ipswich which sells filled jacket potatoes is set to close its doors after almost four months. Potatoes & More in Sailmakers Shopping Centre in Ipswich will close from October 13. The café reopened on June 20
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Pathologist explains post mortem findings to murder trial
A pathologist has told a murder trial there is no evidence that any natural disease would have caused the death of a two-year-old girl. Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell and Scott Jeff are currently on trial for the murder of Isabella Wheildon, who was
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Concerns Ipswich neighbourhood left in 'poor state' due to uncut verges
Residents frustrated by uncut grass verges say lack of maintenance is leaving the area in "quite a poor state". Terry Shamming, from Blyth Close, said there are a number of poorly maintained verges along Stoke Park Drive and the nearby area, creating
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Applause tribute planned to honour beloved Ipswich Town electrician and fan
The family of an electrician who used to shinny up the floodlights of Portman Road hope his fellow Blues fans will join in during a moment of remembrance next week. At Ipswich Town’s match against Everton on October 19, a round of applause is planned
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Three Ipswich roads to close for three days for resurfacing
Three Ipswich roads will be closed for three days for resurfacing works, it has been announced. Belstead Road, Stoke Park Drive and Oaklee in south-west Ipswich will close from 9am on Monday, October 28 to 4pm on Wednesday, October 30. The
