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The UK's largest Oktoberfest returned as thousands celebrated the German festival
Thousands descended on a park in Ipswich to take part in the UK's largest Oktoberfest event. Over two days and three separate sessions, Christchurch Park played host to Oktoberfest goers who were able to take part in the Bavarian tradition and
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Co-op confirms 'positive interest' in empty Rosehill Centre units in Ipswich
The land owners of a retail park in Ipswich says there is "positive interest" in the empty units in the centre. The empty units at the Rosehill Centre in Ipswich are generating interest from potential renters the East of England Co-op has said.
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Ugandan performing arts group to visit school near Ipswich for cultural exchange
Ugandan spirit is set to hit a school near Ipswich for a week of cultural exchange. Destiny Africa, a children's choir and performing arts group from Kampala in Uganda, will join Holbrook Academy for a week-long visit this week. The visit marks
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Prolific shoplifters to be targeted with help of local businesses
Suffolk police say they will be targeting prolific offenders who commit retail crime with the help of local businesses across the county. The first Suffolk Retail Crime Forum took place at Ipswich Town Football Club on Thursday with discussions
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'Inspiring' student Harrison overcomes health issues as he plots his career
A student at a sixth form has set his sights on "world domination" by consistently proving doubters wrong while living with health issues. Harrison Mayhew-Kemp currently studies a level three media course at Ipswich's One Sixth Form College, having
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Plans for 80 new homes in Ipswich to go before borough councillors
Proposals for a major new housing development in north Ipswich are to go before borough planners this week. The plans are for 80 new homes on land off Mitford Close, with 30% to be affordable houses. The proposals also include provision for
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Shop returns to Ipswich shopping centre for second year after successful 2023
A pop-up sensory shop has returned to an Ipswich shopping centre for the second year running. Sense Aroma has opened a kiosk in Sailmakers Shopping Centre once again, being located on the ground floor. The shop sells mini calming water features
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What the court heard in week one of the Isabella Wheildon murder trial
The trial of two people accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in a temporary housing block in Ipswich last summer began this week. Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell and Scott Jeff appeared before Ipswich Crown Court this week charged with the murder
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Mum-of-two opens first business to bring new baby shop to town centre
A new shop selling second hand baby and children products has opened in the town centre. Bears Box, selling clothes, sleepwear, toys, shoes, blankets, coats and buggies and prams, is the latest business to open in the Microshops in Carr Street.
