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Emergency services called to medical incident
Paramedics have been called after a man was taken ill near an Ipswich hotel. Emergency services were sent to Duke Street at around 6.30pm on Tuesday. READ MORE: Two men arrested on suspicion of inappropriate communication Ambulance crews
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Annoying or makes sense? Young people on calls to stop under 21's carrying passengers
Young people have criticised calls from a motoring organisation to stop newly qualified drivers from carrying passengers their own age. The AA estimates that introducing a six month ban for new drivers under 21 could save lives and prevent hundreds
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We can't believe it's butter! Youngsters whip up a storm at Christchurch Mansion
Sleeves were rolled up and paddles were out at Christchurch Mansion, as Ipswich youngsters transformed into Victorian dairy maids. There truly is an art to everything, even though some crafts have stopped being commonplace in the hustle and bustle
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Lane closures announced for Orwell Bridge TONIGHT
Lane closures will be in place in both directions on the Orwell Bridge tonight. National Highways confirmed they will be carrying out repairs to the safety barriers on the bridge between 9pm on Tuesday and 5am on Wednesday. One lane on the
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New Ipswich drop off locations announced ahead of Christmas
The UK's biggest parcel delivery company has announced more drop off locations in Ipswich. Evri has added three more Post Office branches to the network, bringing it's total to 65 across the town. The courier service teamed up with Royal Mail's
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Police cordon in place in Ipswich town centre
A police cordon is in place in Ipswich town centre. Officers are currently blocking off the alleyway in Hatton Court just off Tavern Street. Police tape is in place on either side of the alleyway. Police tape is blocking the alleyway
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Town legends to support veterans remembrance event at Ipswich Town
A procession through town will be held as Portman Road will once again host Suffolk veterans for this weekend's dedicated Remembrance event. Not for profit company Combat2Coffee is organising the event at what is Ipswich Town's last home fixture
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Suffolk law firm bolsters its wills team with the appointment of lawyer to lead it
A legal office has boosted its wills, trusts and probate team with two new appointments. Ellisons Solicitors' Ipswich office has welcomed two experienced private client lawyers to the fold. Lorna Denton-Cardew joins as a partner and will lead
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Lidl says Ipswich one of 10 new stores to open by Christmas
A supermarket chain has confirmed its new Ipswich store will open before Christmas this year. Lidl has confirmed Anglia Retail Park is one of 10 new countrywide it aims to open before the end of year, although the chain did not confirm an exact
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Hospital staff to see price hike as hospital unveils new car parking charges
Ipswich Hospital is set to increase its daily car parking charges for staff from next month. According to information provided in a newsletter to staff and seen by The Ipswich Star charges are due to be increased from Monday, November 11. In
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Ipswich Society call for fewer flats to be built to protect view of historic church
Further calls have been made by the Ipswich Society to reduce the number of flats in the proposals for a three-storey block of flats close to a historic church. In August, Ipswich Borough Council received the application from Landex Ltd for the
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Police call for closure of cafe following large disturbance
A café on Norwich Road in Ipswich is facing a review of its licence following a large disturbance. Ipswich Borough Council's licensing and regulatory sub-committee will meet next Friday, to discuss Suffolk Constabulary's request to review Café
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App called to clear 'outstanding debts' as taxi businesses say payments withheld
Ipswich-based taxi companies have seen hundreds of pounds in payment withheld by a comparison app. The businesses, as well as Ipswich councillor Ruman Muhith have taken their complaints to social media against Minicabit. The website and comparison
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Inquest into death of mum, 42, hears communication between hospitals 'very difficult'
A 42-year-old woman developed pancreatitis following an "unfortunate complication" during a procedure, an inquest has heard. Denise Johnson, from Ipswich, died on November 24 2022 in Ipswich Hospital. Her inquest resumed at Suffolk Coroners
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Call for football pitches to combat anti-social behaviour in Chantry
A call has been made for football pitches in a town park for young people to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area. Stonelodge Park, which sits next to Chantry Library, has seen a rise in the number of incidents and concerns from councillors
