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Ipswich teacher jailed for seven years for sex offences
An Ipswich teacher accused of having conversations about sex with girls he thought were as young as nine has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Richard Cook was previously found guilty of eight child sex offences and was before Ipswich Crown
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All the roads to close next month for Ipswich Christmas lights switch-on
One of the highlights of the festive season countdown will see Ipswich town centre illuminated with a sparkling display. Ipswich Borough Council has announced that from 4pm to 7.30pm on Sunday, November 17, the centre of Ipswich on the Cornhill
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Five arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after action day
Five people have been arrested following a day of action for the forces in Ipswich. The operation took place on Tuesday, October 22, aiming to disrupt and frustrate the activities of criminals, organised crime groups and people who commit offences
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Work to change car park at Ravenswood retail site ahead of Taco Bell move continues
Major changes to a site in south east Ipswich are continuing ahead of changing the car park layout to reduce the number of spaces. Work crews are still busy in Edith Cook Way Ravenswood, while they transform the site of the former Frankie & Benny's
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The Music Room in Ipswich SAVED to remain open after 'rollercoaster' week
All events have been saved at a 400 capacity live music venue in Ipswich after a "rollercoaster of a week". The Music Room in Wykes Bishop Street in Ipswich will no longer close after the organisers and managers worked hard to save it. On October
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Half term bonus tokens in the Ipswich Star to win sports equipment for your school
If you are collecting the Sports Equipment for Schools tokens from the Ipswich Star then don’t forget to keep collecting them over half term. From Monday 28 October to Saturday 2 November, there will be eight bonus tokens printed in paper every
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'Absolute disgrace' - anger after mattress fly-tipping in Ipswich alleyway
An Ipswich father of two says he is "disgusted" and "appalled" by recent fly-tipping in his area. On Friday, Carlos Methven noticed that a mattress had been dumped down his alley on Hartley Street in Ipswich. Mr Methven says the mattress was
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Vape shops warn of 'massive loss of earnings' under government's ban
Vape shops have stressed the need for a "deadline" as the government confirms its plan to ban the sale of disposable vapes from 2025. The sale of disposable vapes in England and Wales will be banned from next year - but those in the industry say
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Song, dance and ice skating announced for town's Christmas light switch on
Father Christmas, ice saking and more is planned for a town's annual light switch on next month. Kesgrave Town Council has revealed its plans for this year's event which will take place on Rupert Fison Square. The switch on will take place
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Spa to upgrade changing rooms as part of extensive redevelopment
A health club and spa has unveiled the latest phase as part of its extensive redevelopment plans. Riverhills Health Club and Day Spa is undergoing a significant refurbishment following a fire last summer. The blaze caused damage to the site
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Multiple lane closures planned along Ipswich one-way system
Seven days of lane closures have been planned along Ipswich's one-way system. Lane closures will be in place along Key Street, Salthouse Street and Fore Street from Friday, October 25 to Thursday, October 31. The first lane closure will take
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Drivers warned as Ipswich road to be closed
A busy Ipswich road will be closed for carriageway repairs. Webb Street will be closed between 8am and 6pm on Friday, November 1. To enable the works to take place Station Road will also be closed between Wherstead Road and Rectory Road,
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OPINION: We cannot afford to let these once-in-a-generation opportunities pass by
Across history, there are periods of time which define the very fabric of our society for generations to come. The Industrial Revolution, for instance, was seismic, marking the beginning of the modern age and our country’s transition to a modern economy
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Ipswich rents soar by almost nine percent amid 'out of control' rises
Renters are paying on average more than £900 a month in Ipswich as calls are made to end "exploitative rent rises". Private rents increased by nine per cent in the town according to ONS figures. It comes amid a national rise that Dan Wilson
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Work on new convenience store starts on Ipswich Waterfront
A new convenience store is set to come to Ipswich Waterfront. Work has been commencing at Albion Wharf in Ipswich, at the ground floor unit that was due to become Brewdog. The brewing company pulled out in December 2022, and the location has
