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Adult gaming store will now open for 24 hours after approval from council

Ipswich Borough Council has approved an application from adult gaming store Admiral Casino, in Upper Brook Street, to open for 24 hours a day.

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More overnight closures scheduled for Orwell Bridge

Overnight closures have been scheduled for the A14 Orwell Bridge, near Ipswich in Suffolk, after the main works to replace the joints were completed.

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Suffolk Building Society 'sorry' to see joint agency with insurance broker close

Drayton Insurance Services will be closing the agency it operates with Suffolk Building Society in Capel St Mary, near Ipswich, from October 31.

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Broken-down vehicle caused delays on A14

There are delays on the A14 near Claydon, by Ipswich in Suffolk, after a vehicle broke down at about 10.30am on Friday.

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Ipswich man dies in powerboat crash

A man who died in a powerboat crash in Oulton Broad in east Suffolk has been named locally as Ipswich's Brett Duncan.

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Woman accused of sending herself messages she claimed were from her ex

An Ipswich woman will stand trial for allegedly sending herself messages which she claimed were from her ex-partner.

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East of England Co-op store reopens after major facelift

East of England Co-op's food store in Barham, near Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, has reopened following its involvement in the retailer’s ongoing refurbishment programme.

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OPINION: By 2028 we make life changing difference to children

The last Labour Government took half a million children out of poverty – tackling this scourge was its driving force.

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On this day: Suffolk heroes recognised for their kindness during Covid

On this day in 2021, the Ipswich Star reported that community heroes in Suffolk were recognised for their efforts during the Covid pandemic with the launch of new rainbow pin badges.

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Man seven times drug limit towed unsecured 'mini digger' along A14, court told

A man admitted drug driving along the A14 at Wherstead in November last year, and was sentenced by Suffolk Magistrates' Court.

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Villagers unite against plans for new quarry north of Ipswich

Community leaders, villagers and business managers have united in their opposition to plans for a new quarry in Westerfield, north of Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Warning over high levels of E. coli in River Fynn

Villagers to the north of Ipswich have been warned not to bathe or allow dogs into a section of the River Fynn after high levels of E. coli were recorded.

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Suffolk Police officers supporting Trump’s Scotland golfing tour

Suffolk Police will be supporting Donald Trump on his “private” visit to Scotland this Friday.

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Major retailer with two Suffolk stores could collapse within weeks

River Island stores in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds are at risk as the major chain could collapse within weeks.

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Truck dealer launches new premises in Suffolk with major investment

Ipswich-based DAF Dealer Chassis Cab has relocated one of its sites from Isleham to Newmarket, Suffolk, after a major investment

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Former private school staff member in court after incident at ex's house

A man who previously worked for Ipswich High School found himself in court after an affair with another member of staff.

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Stonegate Group 'working hard' to reopen pub with new landlords

The owner of the Belstead Arms in Ipswich has said it is working hard to reopen the pub after it closed.

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Police and Crime commissioner to attend meeting of Ipswich Waterfront residents

The Police and Crime commissioner for Suffolk, Tim Passmore, will attend a meeting of Ipswich Waterfront Residents on Tuesday, July 29.

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Car crashes into traffic light pole in busy road

A car has crashed into a traffic light pole in a busy Ipswich road.

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New footage released in case of dog walker murder

New footage shown to the jury during the trial of Roy Barclay, who has been convicted of murdering Brantham dog walker Anita Rose, has been released to the public.