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Two people are currently on trial for the murder of two-year-old Isabella Wheildon

Ipswich Crown Court

Judge begins summary in Ipswich toddler murder trial

Ipswich taxi companies accuse app of 'daylight robbery'

Ipswich taxi companies accuse app of 'daylight robbery'

Taxi firm accuses app of 'daylight robbery' after being issued seven fines

Left to Right: Helena Road/ Anchor Street and Cathy Frost.

Left to Right: Helena Road/ Anchor Street and Cathy Frost.

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Early morning 'honkathon' among anti-social behaviour frustrating neighbours

The bleed control kit at Otley Village Hall is the 60th to have been installed in the county since 2022.

The bleed control kit at Otley Village Hall is the 60th to have been installed in the county since 2022.

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Campaigners celebrate arrival of 60th bleed control kit in Suffolk

Buttermarket Shopping Centre has recorded an increase in footfall compared to last year

Buttermarket Shopping Centre has recorded an increase in footfall compared to last year

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Buttermarket records 21% increase in footfall for start of Christmas activities

A new Ed Sheeran mural is going up in Sir Alf Ramsey Way

A new Ed Sheeran mural is going up in Sir Alf Ramsey Way

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Mural tribute to Ed Sheeran painted near Portman Road

A new podcast has launched documenting the revival of Ipswich Town

A new podcast has launched documenting the revival of Ipswich Town

New podcast launched documenting Ipswich Town's revival

Cara Lawrence at the Kesgrave parkrun last Saturday.

Cara Lawrence at the Kesgrave parkrun last Saturday.

Woman to run every parkrun in Suffolk to reduce the fear around cervical screenings

HMP Norwich, where the incident happened

HMP Norwich, where the incident happened

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich man jailed again after punching a prison officer in the face

Royal Hospital School will host its popular Christmas Fayre featuring over 50 stalls

Royal Hospital School will host its popular Christmas Fayre featuring over 50 stalls

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Hugely popular Christmas Fayre to return to Holbrook with over 50 traders

An Ipswich man has been charged with the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne in 1967

An Ipswich man has been charged with the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne in 1967

Avon and Somerset Police

Ipswich man charged with 1967 murder and rape of Louisa Dunne

Ed Sheeran gave a surprise performance at an event in The Baths to showcase careers in the live music industry to young people

Ed Sheeran gave a surprise performance at an event in The Baths to showcase careers in the live music industry to young people

Ed Sheeran performance to 200 youngsters helps showcase possible music careers

Toys, boxes, mattresses and rubbish have repeatedly been dumped down an Ipswich road

Toys, boxes, mattresses and rubbish have repeatedly been dumped down an Ipswich road

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'It’s never ending!': Anger as rubbish repeatedly dumped in Ipswich road

Ricardo P Lloyd rubbed shoulders with the stars at the premiere of Gladiators 2

Ricardo P Lloyd rubbed shoulders with the stars at the premiere of Gladiators 2

Actor hits red carpet with stars for Gladiator 2 and earns spot on best dressed list

James Martin's live tour is coming to Ipswich Regent Theatre.

James Martin's live tour is coming to Ipswich Regent Theatre.

Celebrity chef's new live tour coming to Ipswich

Liam Senior appeared in court for a spate of thefts he committed in September.

Liam Senior appeared in court for a spate of thefts he committed in September.

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich man stole wine, chocolates and women's fragrances, court told

Councillor John Cook welcomed the decision for the pub's licence to be revoked

Councillor John Cook welcomed the decision for the pub's licence to be revoked

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'Totally correct': Decision to revoke pub's licence backed by community leader

Ed Sheeran performed a surprise act at a showcase for students

Ed Sheeran performed a surprise act at a showcase for students

Ed Sheeran surprises students with performance at music showcase

Illuminate Ipswich is moving into Holywells Park to transform it into a winter spectacle

Illuminate Ipswich is moving into Holywells Park to transform it into a winter spectacle

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Ipswich park prepares to be transformed into a winter spectacle as work starts

A Suffolk café is hosting wreath making workshops later this month

A Suffolk café is hosting wreath making workshops later this month

Kesgrave café to host wreath making workshops

A 92-year-old man from Ipswich has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967

A 92-year-old man from Ipswich has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967

Suffolk Constabulary

Who was Louisa Dunne? Details emerge of woman murdered in 1967

The Suffolk Christmas Farmers Market is coming to Trinity Park

The Suffolk Christmas Farmers Market is coming to Trinity Park

Top food influencer to elevate festive feasts in line-up for Christmas market

Leaders to discuss selling new business units that could create 1,000 jobs.

Leaders to discuss selling new business units that could create 1,000 jobs.

Planning and development

Bid to fill final plot at industrial park that will create over 900 jobs

Vehicle windows were smashed as intruders gained entry to cars parked in Ipswich

Vehicle windows were smashed as intruders gained entry to cars parked in Ipswich

Suffolk Constabulary

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Windows smashed and money stolen during spate of thefts from vehicles

Jonathan O'Brien was one of two men caught assaulting a man in his 50s in Colchester

Jonathan O'Brien was one of two men caught assaulting a man in his 50s in Colchester

Ipswich Crown Court

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Ipswich teen avoids jail for serious assault of man in his 50s

Louisa Dunne was found dead in 1967

Louisa Dunne was found dead in 1967

Avon and Somerset Police

Ipswich man, 92, arrested on suspicion of 1967 murder

'Left in absolute darkness': Residents call for lighting to be installed quicker

'Left in absolute darkness': Residents call for lighting to be installed quicker

Local government

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Calls for lighting to be installed quicker as residents 'left in absolute darkness'

Something's cooking - a new bakery at Ipswich's Europa Way Aldi.

Something's cooking - a new bakery at Ipswich's Europa Way Aldi.

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Bunfight for Ipswich shoppers as Aldi and Lidl launch store wars

Joseph Reeve, of Philip Road, was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court

Joseph Reeve, of Philip Road, was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with child

A man was taken to hospital after a crash between a police car and a motorcycle at an Ipswich junction.

A man was taken to hospital after a crash between a police car and a motorcycle at an Ipswich junction.

East of England Ambulance Service

Man in hospital after police car and motorcycle crash in Ipswich

The conversation around how to deal with knife crime continues.

The conversation around how to deal with knife crime continues.

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Debate on how Ipswich should tackle knife crime rumbles on

A woman was injured after a three-vehicle crash at a key Ipswich junction.

A woman was injured after a three-vehicle crash at a key Ipswich junction.

Suffolk Constabulary

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Woman injured after three-vehicle crash at Ipswich junction

Wayne Clarke did not attend the hearing at Ipswich Crown Court

Wayne Clarke did not attend the hearing at Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court

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Builder who defrauded customers in Ipswich area fails to attend confiscation hearing

An application has been submitted for cladding work Ipaxis flats in Ipswich

An application has been submitted for cladding work Ipaxis flats in Ipswich

Ipswich Crown Court

Application submitted for cladding work on Ipswich flats block

Blue Cross rehoming centre in Wherstead is hosting a Christmas fair for pets

Blue Cross rehoming centre in Wherstead is hosting a Christmas fair for pets

Christmas market for pets and people to host festivities this weekend

A man was fined and handed a suspended sentence after burglary offences

A man was fined and handed a suspended sentence after burglary offences

Suffolk Magistrates Court

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Ipswich man fined hundreds and handed suspended sentence for burglary offences

Ipswich town centre has seen a rise in the number of vacant units

Ipswich town centre has seen a rise in the number of vacant units

Ipswich Borough Council

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Almost 100 vacant shops in town centre as footfall plummets by 30 per cent

Two people are currently on trial for the murder of two-year-old Isabella Wheildon

Two people are currently on trial for the murder of two-year-old Isabella Wheildon

Ipswich Crown Court

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Trial of pair accused of toddler's murder enters final stages

Mama Bears Cake Bar is celebrating its first birthday in Ipswich

Mama Bears Cake Bar is celebrating its first birthday in Ipswich

Chance to win free cake for a year as bakery celebrates first birthday

An Ipswich man has been convicted of stalking and making threats to kill a woman

An Ipswich man has been convicted of stalking and making threats to kill a woman

Suffolk Constabulary

Ipswich man convicted of stalking and making threats to kill

A new Waterfront store has applied for advertising permission before moving in.

A new Waterfront store has applied for advertising permission before moving in.

Planning and development

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New Waterfront store applies for advertising before moving in

Promotional material for the Call Me Ted project.

Promotional material for the Call Me Ted project.

Ipswich fan art transforming vacant town centre shops with gig style posters

An Ipswich man has been sentenced

An Ipswich man has been sentenced

Suffolk Magistrates Court

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Ipswich man sentenced for driving whilst disqualified

A woman was airlifted to hospital in serious condition after a crash near Ipswich.

A woman was airlifted to hospital in serious condition after a crash near Ipswich.

East of England Ambulance Service

Cyclist airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash near Ipswich

Plans have been submitted for the former Beautiful Designs shop to be converted into a takeaway

Plans have been submitted for the former Beautiful Designs shop to be converted into a takeaway

Ipswich Borough Council

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Former dress shop in Norwich Road could become takeaway after plans submitted

Ipswich Borough Council leader Neil MacDonald outside the EpiCentre in Haverhill.

Ipswich Borough Council leader Neil MacDonald outside the EpiCentre in Haverhill.

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OPINION: The new Suffolk Business Board is here and will take businesses forward

Can you see yourself in the gallery?

Can you see yourself in the gallery?

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Can you see yourself in our Christmas light switch-on gallery?

'Sorry that the NHS let you down' says town leader on cancelled clinic.

'Sorry that the NHS let you down' says town leader on cancelled clinic.

Planning and development

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Apology issued to 30,000 patients 'let down' by cancellation of super surgery

Ella Cooke from Ipswich will compete at the Ultimate International Miss competition in Virginia Beach next year

Ella Cooke from Ipswich will compete at the Ultimate International Miss competition in Virginia Beach next year

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Ipswich teen to compete for ultimate miss title at international beauty pageant

A woman was sexually assaulted at a bus stop in Nacton Road during the early hours of Sunday

A woman was sexually assaulted at a bus stop in Nacton Road during the early hours of Sunday

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Community 'horrified' after woman sexually assaulted at bus stop

Laura And Sumer Marsh with Nikki and Amelia Shelley enjoy the Christmas light switch on.

Laura And Sumer Marsh with Nikki and Amelia Shelley enjoy the Christmas light switch on.

Crowds brave the rain to watch town 'come alive with the magic of Christmas'

Seven things that have changed in the three years since I left Ipswich

Seven things that have changed in the three years since I left Ipswich

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The 7 biggest things that have changed in Ipswich since I left

Unemployment has risen both nationally and in Ipswich.

Unemployment has risen both nationally and in Ipswich.

Local government

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Unemployment in Ipswich above the national average

Social Prescribing Adviser Russell Gant.

Social Prescribing Adviser Russell Gant.

Local government

What are the big issues affecting Citizens Advice Ipswich 50 years on?