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Sunlight Tattoo studio has opened in St Nicholas Street in Ipswich

New '70s feel' tattoo studio joins independent shops on bustling Ipswich street

Two Suffolk businesses have been named in a prestigious UK awards

Two Suffolk businesses have been named in a prestigious UK awards

Food and drink business

Three Ipswich businesses named in prestigious UK awards

Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell is currently giving evidence as she stands accused of murdering her daughter Isabella.

Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell is currently giving evidence as she stands accused of murdering her daughter Isabella.

Ipswich Crown Court

Mum claims partner kicked and stamped on toddler 'every day' before death

The Bell Hotel in Saxmundham has been won at the Good Food Awards

The Bell Hotel in Saxmundham has been won at the Good Food Awards

Suffolk's best foodie spots revealed at national food awards

The ultimate Tina Turner tribute returns to Suffolk

The ultimate Tina Turner tribute returns to Suffolk

The ultimate tribute to Tina Turner returns to Suffolk

Brunhilda has arrived in Suffolk after escaping war, corruption and political turmoil

Brunhilda has arrived in Suffolk after escaping war, corruption and political turmoil

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'Greed, money, power' - How Brunhilda the brown bear arrived in Suffolk

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning to venues.

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning to venues.

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'Action will be taken': Warning to venues after spate of licensing review calls

A Blue badge drive thru is happening this year in Ipswich for Christmas lights.

A Blue badge drive thru is happening this year in Ipswich for Christmas lights.

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Christmas lights drive thru for blue badge holders announced

Santa will once again be travelling around Ipswich this December

Santa will once again be travelling around Ipswich this December

Rudolph and Santa Sleigh routes around Ipswich revealed for 2024

Liam Collis has been jailed for thefts he committed in Woodbridge and Ipswich.

Liam Collis has been jailed for thefts he committed in Woodbridge and Ipswich.

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich 'prolific shop thief' jailed for stealing tuna, coffee and alcohol

Ref 7064-29-12AW Environment Agency

Ref 7064-29-12AW Environment Agency

Environment Agency ramps up regional workforce in crackdown on sewage works breaches

A Christmas fair will be taking place at Hintlesham Hall this month

A Christmas fair will be taking place at Hintlesham Hall this month

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Free shuttle bus to take people to huge Christmas fair

Delays are expected as a week of lane closures is planned for the Ipswich one-way system.

Delays are expected as a week of lane closures is planned for the Ipswich one-way system.

Week long lane closure planned for Ipswich one-way system

Richard, Sci and Liv, three generations of the same family, have all studied on the same course at Suffolk New College

Richard, Sci and Liv, three generations of the same family, have all studied on the same course at Suffolk New College

Suffolk New College

'It's great to be part of this family dynasty' - Three generations study chef course

Services from Ipswich to London have been disrupted this morning

Services from Ipswich to London have been disrupted this morning

Rail services from Ipswich affected after person hit by train

Diego will be joined by a female as Jimmy's Farm announced the arrival of a second brown bear

Diego will be joined by a female as Jimmy's Farm announced the arrival of a second brown bear

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Wildlife park announces arrival of second brown bear

Five abnormal loads drivers should be aware of this week

Five abnormal loads drivers should be aware of this week

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Five Abnormal loads travelling through Suffolk to be aware of next week

Hundreds of prisoners were released over the last year from Suffolk prisons including HMP Highpoint, pictured here.

Hundreds of prisoners were released over the last year from Suffolk prisons including HMP Highpoint, pictured here.

HMP Hollesley Bay

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'Completely Unacceptable' - Hundreds of prisoners released early in Suffolk

As mushroom season approaches, here is how to know if your dog has eaten a poisonous fungi.

As mushroom season approaches, here is how to know if your dog has eaten a poisonous fungi.

How to protect your dog from poisonous mushrooms and fungi

People were queuing to get on the former Ipswich and Lowestoft buses at the transport Museum.

People were queuing to get on the former Ipswich and Lowestoft buses at the transport Museum.

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Crowds head to Ipswich Transport Museum for bus journeys to the past around town

Thousands of people turned out to Christchurch Park to witness the festivities

Thousands of people turned out to Christchurch Park to witness the festivities

Christchurch Park

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12,000 turnout for Ipswich fireworks at Christchurch Park

Lulu (left) is coming to Ipswich on her extended UK tour later this month

Lulu (left) is coming to Ipswich on her extended UK tour later this month

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Why you may spot a music icon in Ipswich this month

Here are five public notices to be aware of this week

Here are five public notices to be aware of this week

Planning and development

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5 public notices to be aware of this week

People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk.

People have been paying tribute to their loved ones from all over Suffolk.

Death notices shared this week in the EADT and Ipswich Star

There are so many things people would miss if they decided to leave Suffolk

There are so many things people would miss if they decided to leave Suffolk

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5 things you would miss if you left Suffolk

Iain Johnston has submitted plans to convert Bucklesham Water Mill to a home

Iain Johnston has submitted plans to convert Bucklesham Water Mill to a home

Planning and development

Plans to convert historic 19th century Suffolk water mill to house

MPs from across Suffolk have congratulated new leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch

MPs from across Suffolk have congratulated new leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch

James Cartlidge

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Patrick Spencer and James Cartlidge 'delighted' by Kemi Badenoch win

Discover Felixstowe is exploring ideas for how to revive Felixstowe town centre

Discover Felixstowe is exploring ideas for how to revive Felixstowe town centre

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Suffolk business group exploring ideas to revive town centre amid footfall concerns

Shoplifting offences across Suffolk have risen but in Ipswich have stayed the same

Shoplifting offences across Suffolk have risen but in Ipswich have stayed the same

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Lifting the lid on the rise in 'desperation' shoplifting across Suffolk

Volunteering and well-being event at Novotel Ipswich

Volunteering and well-being event at Novotel Ipswich

Volunteering and well-being event at Novotel Ipswich Centre

Work on the Tower Street Food Hall is progressing well

Work on the Tower Street Food Hall is progressing well

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See inside former Yates as it reaches halfway point to transform into food hall

Harold Afflu, Ipswich International Church's longest serving minister is preparing to leave for another church in Ilford

Harold Afflu, Ipswich International Church's longest serving minister is preparing to leave for another church in Ilford

Ipswich church's longest serving minister moves on to 'new chapter'

A University of Suffolk lecturer has warned on the dangers of what the re-election of Donald Trump could mean for Suffolk

A University of Suffolk lecturer has warned on the dangers of what the re-election of Donald Trump could mean for Suffolk

US presidential election 2024

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'Costs could go up' - What the re-election of Trump could mean for Suffolk

Trevor Whymark was commemorated by Ipswich Town fans at Portman Road

Trevor Whymark was commemorated by Ipswich Town fans at Portman Road

Ipswich Town supporters celebrate the life of striker Trevor Whymark

Three restaurants in Suffolk that have introduced new menus for the season.

Three restaurants in Suffolk that have introduced new menus for the season.

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3 Restaurants in Suffolk with new menus that are worth a visit

Ex-racer greyhounds are looking for their forever homes

Ex-racer greyhounds are looking for their forever homes

Can you give these loveable ex-racer greyhounds a forever home?

Roads in Ipswich will be closed for the Remembrance Sunday service

Roads in Ipswich will be closed for the Remembrance Sunday service

All the Ipswich road closures on Remembrance Sunday

The MP for North West Essex has appointed the new leader of the Conservative Party

The MP for North West Essex has appointed the new leader of the Conservative Party

Conservative Party

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Conservative Party choose North West Essex MP Kemi Badenoch as new leader

Cultural attractions

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5 of the best attractions within an hour of Ipswich

Packard Avenue closed for three days

Packard Avenue closed for three days

Suffolk Highways

Diversion announced as road to close for three days

Felixstowe Beach Holiday Park is opening its indoor swimming pools to the public during the school term

Felixstowe Beach Holiday Park is opening its indoor swimming pools to the public during the school term

Swimming pool at Suffolk holiday park set to be opened to the public this winter

Some of the criminals put behind bars last month

Some of the criminals put behind bars last month

Jailed in October: The Suffolk criminals put behind bars last month

Lisa Angels to open in Bury St Edmunds this November

Lisa Angels to open in Bury St Edmunds this November

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5 changes happening in Suffolk this November

Constable Country in Suffolk has been included in a guide around England

Constable Country in Suffolk has been included in a guide around England

Global travel guide names parts of Suffolk in 'perfect' seven-day England trip

A Greater Anglia train at Cambridge - could East West rail services be extended to Ipswich.

A Greater Anglia train at Cambridge - could East West rail services be extended to Ipswich.

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Could we have direct trains from Ipswich to Oxford after the budget?

Here are some top tips to keep your dog happy around fireworks this weekend

Here are some top tips to keep your dog happy around fireworks this weekend

Dog expert offers top tips on how to support your dogs during fireworks displays

The criminals locked up in Suffolk this week.

The criminals locked up in Suffolk this week.

Ipswich Crown Court

Jailed in Suffolk: Criminals put behind bars this week

The Suffolk Community Foundation's Surviving Winter Appeal will go ahead

The Suffolk Community Foundation's Surviving Winter Appeal will go ahead

Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter support appeal will go ahead despite cuts as need likely 'greater' than ever

Mark Murphy misses old words like collywobbles and fiddlesticks

Mark Murphy misses old words like collywobbles and fiddlesticks

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Mark Murphy: I miss old words like dollop, collywobbles and fiddlesticks

Flannels has officially opened in Ipswich town centre

Flannels has officially opened in Ipswich town centre

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Luxury designer shop opens in Ipswich town centre in former BHS

Café Nos Terra in Norwich Road has just had its licence revoked.

Café Nos Terra in Norwich Road has just had its licence revoked.

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Norwich Road cafe has licence withdrawn after violence and drug dealing

Christmas lights have gone up in the town centre signifying the start of the festive season.

Christmas lights have gone up in the town centre signifying the start of the festive season.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as lights go up around town centre

A trapped pigeon was rescued by fire crews in Ipswich.

A trapped pigeon was rescued by fire crews in Ipswich.

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

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Pigeon trapped in netting rescued by fire crews

More than £1million was won by Suffolk residents in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.

More than £1million was won by Suffolk residents in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.

People in Suffolk win more than £1m in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw

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