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Christchurch Mansion opening days to be reduced in bid to cut spending

Ipswich Borough Council has approved the plans in conjunction with the Ipswich and Colchester Museums Committee to reduce the opening times.

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'Our town deserves to be in the mix': MP welcomes backing for City of Culture bid

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has welcomed the growing number of organisations who would support a City of Culture bid for Ipswich.

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Last chance for Suffolk businesses to enter EADT Business Awards 2025

The entry deadline for the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards - judging the best businesses in Suffolk - is nearly upon us

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House fire breaks out in Ipswich

A house fire has broken out in St Helen's Street in Ipswich in Suffolk.

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Privatisation of 1,100 jobs in Ipswich and Colchester Hospital starts

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust's decision to privatise jobs at Ipswich Hospital, Colchester Hospital and other community sites begins today.

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Three charged after 87 bags of cocaine seized by police

Three men have been charged in connection with drug offences after bags of cocaine were seized by police in Ipswich.

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'There's no job quite like this one' - Owner of eco-friendly shop hands over reins

The owner of Lucy's Unwrapped & Refill in Woodbridge Road in Ipswich has handed over the reins of the business to new owners.

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Sale of Ipswich commercial property completed

Fuchsia Homecare has acquired the 490 sq m Suffolk House in Ipswich.

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Family's tribute to canoeing coach who 'would help anyone'

A Suffolk family asked for people to send over donations for neonatal services instead of giving flowers after a 55-year-old dad's sudden death.

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SEND services deficit to grow as council calls for rethink on funding

Suffolk County Council is calling for Government funding to keep pace with the increase in demand it faces for education services.

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On this day: Mother’s post box topper celebrates arrival of spring

On this day in 2023, the Ipswich Star reported that spring had officially arrived in Suffolk with the unveiling of a new postbox topper in Claydon.

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Fire safety issues 'were known 10 months before flat went up in flames'

A residential property tribunal heard that fire safety issues in Focus Apartments, Carr Street in Ipswich were known 10 months before a flat went up in flames.

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Sporting celebration marks a significant milestone

A sports celebration event in Ipswich celebrated a significant milestone.

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Football 'cannot be ruled out' as a factor in death of legendary Town striker

Football cannot be ruled out as a factor in the death of former Ipswich Town striker Trevor Whymark, a Norfolk Coroner's Court inquest has heard.

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Plans submitted for a new six-bedroom HMO in St John's Road

A planning application has been submitted for a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) for six people in St John's Street, Ipswich.

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New Armed Forces Commissioner appointed

A new Armed Forces Commissioner has been appointed in Suffolk.

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Woman jailed and issued restraining order after assault

A Norwich woman has been jailed for 16 months after assaulting a man in Felixstowe last year.

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Jury sent out in case of former army major accused of attempting to murder ex-wife

Jurors are considering their verdicts in the case of a former army major accused of the attempted murder of his ex-wife in a quiet Norfolk country lane.

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CCTV appeal after after theft of wallet from Asda store

A CCTV appeal has been launched after a wallet was stolen from Asda in Bury Road in Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Eight new homes take their next steps as report submitted

With the submission of a biodiversity report, eight new homes in Rushmere St Andrew, outside of Ipswich, have taken another step towards completion.