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'I promise he's changed' - Daughter's messages to mum before toddler's death
A woman accused of murdering her two-year-old toddler told her mum her partner was “not like he used to be”. Excerpts of messages exchanged between Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell, her mother Ann Mitchell and her partner Scott Jeff were read aloud at
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Sex offender who hid abuse books in wardrobe jailed for two years
A child sex offender who has previously admitted fantasising about kidnapping, raping and murdering children has been jailed for two years for smuggling child sex abuse books into his accommodation. Stuart Merry, 45, bought a number of books from
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Ex-mayor who took part in Obama election win on Trump's 'foreign interference' claim
A row has blown up after Ex-President Donald Trump claimed the Labour Party was interfering in US politics by sending supporters to help his opponent Kamala Harris in the presidential election. But there's nothing new in this - former Ipswich mayor
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Broomhill Lido campaigner awarded honorary degree by University of Suffolk
A campaigner for the revival of the Broomhill Lido in Ipswich has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community with an honorary degree from the University of Suffolk. Michael Read MBE, who has dedicated 22 years of his life
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Plans for former joinery workshop in Westerfield Business Centre given go-ahead
Plans to convert a former joinery workshop into five business units at the Westerfield Business Centre can go ahead despite concerns for a colony of bats. East Suffolk Council had approved the plans, which include an upward extension, refurbishment
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Ashton: 'Forget Wrexham and Birmingham... this is the best story in world football!'
Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton insists the club's rise to the Premier League is 'the best story in world football'. The storied Suffolk club - top flight, FA Cup and UEFA Cup winners in the 60s, 70s and 80s respectively - found itself in the
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Signs appear for new family-run food store
Signs have appeared for a new family-run food store due to open in Ipswich. Imperio Food Stores, which is opening in the former Just A Day Bridal Shop in Norwich Road, will serve a variety of European foods. Work has been progressing at the
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Man arrested after incident in Ipswich town centre
A man has been arrested after police were called to an incident in Ipswich town centre. Officers were called to Tavern Street in Ipswich at about 7pm on Tuesday. A spokesman for Suffolk police said an arrest was made after a man was robbed
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Three men jailed after police find cocaine in dealer's underwear
A drug dealer who hid cocaine in his underwear is among three men to be jailed for a combination of six years. Antonio Dimitrov, Aleks Dimitrov and Penko Pishmishev were each jailed for two years for supplying cocaine at Ipswich Crown Court.
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Pub able to reopen after temporary closure notice
An Ipswich pub has been allowed to reopen after enforcement action was taken by the police at the weekend. Supper Club, in Tacket Street, has been allowed to reopen by Suffolk Constabulary superintendent Andrew Martin. A new notice was posted
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Bakery returning to Ipswich high street with new shop
A bakery is set to return to the streets of Ipswich with a new store expected to open before the end of the year. Rachel Halls has been running BMC Cakery since 2017 and has owned many stores in the town. Her first shop was located in Woodbridge
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Bait and tackle shop rebrands after military ware captures customers attention
A former bait and tackle shop has rebranded following an increase demand for military wear and products. The BEX Bait and Tackle store in Sailmakers Shopping Centre has changed its name to The Military Unit. The shop, owned by Becky Eaks and
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Ipswich Town give Lowestoft legend a role at Playford Road
Ipswich Town have appointed Lowestoft Town boss Jamie Godbold as their new 'Coach Development Manager'. The former Stoke youth team player made more than 500 appearances for the Trawlerboys, helping them reach the FA Vase Final in 2008. He
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Woman taken to hospital following emergency which blocked road
A woman has been taken to hospital after being treated in Ipswich town centre. Police and paramedics were spotted in Dogs Head Street and Tacket Street at about 4.30pm on Tuesday. A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental to your health to form. With winter fast approaching, many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the
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Two shop premises go up for rent in bid to fill shopping centre
Two units in an Ipswich shopping centre have gone up for rent in the hopes of filling the centre. Both the Bargain Food Store unit towards the back of the centre and the White Label unit opposite Boots are available for new businesses to take over
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Doctor who worked at Ipswich Hospital struck off after misconduct hearing
A doctor who worked at Ipswich Hospital has been struck off following complaints about his conduct from colleagues. Dr Hosam Halim's medical registration has been suspended following a hearing of the Medical Practitioner's Tribunal Service (MPTS
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Ipswich Town Women star graduates with first-class degree from University of Suffolk
A star footballer who plays for Ipswich Town swapped her football kit for a graduation gown on Monday evening as she was among graduates from the University of Suffolk. Sophie Peskett, Town's first professional women's player, has juggled studying
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Ipswich MPs hope to meet ministers over Cardinal Medical Practice cancellation
Ipswich's two MPs have spoken about trying to set up a meeting with ministers to discuss the controversial cancellation of plans for new "super surgery" for the Cardinal Medical Practice. Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Patrick
