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Orwell Nursing Home near Ipswich listed for sale for £900k
Orwell Nursing Home in Wherstead, near Ipswich in Suffolk, has been listed for auction for £900,000.
8-bedroom house share approved in Grove Lane, Ipswich
A five bedroom house share in Grove Lane, near Alexandra Park, Ipswich, granted permission to expand into an eight-bed HMO.
Suffolk County Council announces Business Board membership
Suffolk County Council has announced the members of Suffolk Business Board which will support and develop businesses in the county
Parking restrictions in Ipswich road during Suffolk Show
Drivers are being warned that parking restrictions will be in place in Bucklesham Road in Ipswich while the Suffolk Show takes place.
How you can get a free drink in Ipswich restaurants
Ipswich Central is backing a new campaign which has launched to encourage people to use various places in the Suffolk town to eat and drink.
Green Deborah Saw takes over leadership of Babergh
Suffolk now has three Green district council leaders after Deborah Saw took over the top job as part of a coalition agreement at Babergh.
Trimley woman fined for driving at 46mph on Orwell Bridge
A woman from Trimley St Martin fined £107 and given three penalty points for speeding on the Orwell Bridge.
Suffolk weather forecast: Thunderstorm warning issued
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are set to strike Suffolk this afternoon as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
Men rebailed after Ipswich Norwich Road baby death
Two men have had their bail extended again after the death of a baby in Norwich Road in Ipswich in December, Suffolk police said.
72 year old grandad wins Suffolk New College writing prize
A grandad in his 70s, who left school aged 12, has won the top prize at Suffolk New College's annual creative writing competition.
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Taxis react Uber receives licence to operate in Ipswich
Uber has received a full operating licence to begin service in Ipswich, Suffolk. Taxi firms have been reacting to the news.
Ex-partner in Sutton Heath murder trial tried to give CPR
The Sutton Heath murder trial heard evidence from the ex-partner of Richard Hunt at Ipswich Crown Court.
Yordan Eminov sentenced for Ipswich cooking oil thefts
Yordan Eminov, of London, was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates' Court for stealing cooking oil in Ipswich.
Inquest for Ipswich man with sepsis discussed at court
Colin King from Ipswich died aged 87 on July 21, 2023. It was heard at Suffolk Coroners' Court on Monday that Mr King had sepsis.
Felixstowe man died in road traffic collision, inquest told
An inquest into the death of Felixstowe motorcyclist Christopher Julians, who was killed in a crash in Bromeswell, concluded at Suffolk Coroners' Court.
Bury St Edmunds business aids Suffolk Council green ambition
Herd Hire Bury St Edmunds is supporting Suffolk County Council in its promise of reaching net zero by furnishing them with electric vehicles.
Avocet Court Ipswich fundraising raise for ActivLives
Care home Avocet Court in Ipswich in Suffolk held a series of activities to raise a total of £228 for the charity ActivLives.
Everything to know about Dental Treatment in Turkey
Teeth are an integral part of the oral system and health at large. Besides being an aesthetic feature on our faces, teeth determine the kind of diet we consume. In the past decade, there has been a rise in the number of people seeking treatments to fix their teeth.
Orwell Fish Bar in Felixstowe has closed after 40 years
A long-running Suffolk fish and chip shop - Orwell Fish Bar in Felixstowe - has closed down after 40 years.