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Two people treated after early morning house fire

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called at 12.45am to Croft Street in Ipswich on Friday.

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Christmas market in Ipswich to go ahead after last year's cancellation

The Saints Christmas market held in St Peter's Street and St Nicholas street in Ipswich will go ahead later this month after the event was cancelled last year.

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Ipswich tanning salon to close doors in February after 11 'amazing' years

Topaz Ipswich in Garrick Way has announced it will close its doors in February 2026 after 11 "amazing years".

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Groups urged to get Broomhill Lido restoration 'over the line'

Mark Ling of Ipswich's Broomhill Lido Trust has urged groups to come together to 'get the project over the line' in the the report of this year's meeting.

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Councillors call for 'urgent progress' installing CCTV on Suffolk seafront

Calls have been made for urgent progress on "long-awaited" measures for CCTV cameras to improve safety on a Suffolk seafront.

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Ipswich pub's 'magical' Christmas light switch on coming later this month

Ryan Scott, the landlord of the Golden Hind in Nacton Road in Ipswich has said that this year's Christmas light switch on will be 'even bigger and better'

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Kesgrave road a 'prime site' for fly-tipping as further rubbish appears

Doctor Watson's Lane in Kesgrave is a "prime spot" for fly-tipping in the town confirms East Suffolk councillor.

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Knife-wielding robber restrained by public after violence spree jailed

A knife-wielding man who went on a violent rampage in Ipswich town centre has been jailed for four years and eight months.

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OPINION: We must deliver homes for armed forces and their families

In his column this week, Ipswich MP Jack Abbott remembers Ipswich's veterans and the support required now to support veterans and their families.

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Former deputy mayor joins resignation spree at council

Bill Wilson is the fourth councillor to stand down from Hadleigh Town Council after the absence scandal which saw one member living in Thailand.

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Ipswich woman 'thrilled' as law in mum's honour passed onto Health Department

Chloe Hickman, who started a petition calling for Louise's Law in honour of her mum, has confirmed that the law has been passed onto the Health Department.

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National Farmers' Union members divided over support for Suffolk farmer protests

The National Farmers' Union has defended its decision not to become directly involved in protest actions at a meeting near Ipswich, Suffolk

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Nine flats and a gym proposed to be built in town centre offices

Ipswich Borough Council has received plans for nine flats in Lower Brook Street in Ipswich.

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Family 'feels sick' as teen £1150 short from driving school closure

Toby Shea, 18, has been left out of pocket after the closure of NxtGen Driving Academy, registered with NG Driving Group Ltd, based in Stowmarket.

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New cafe in Suffolk seaside opened with a bang on Fireworks Night

A new cafe - Toast - has had a soft launch to "test the waters" as it opened in the former premises of Crescent Cafe in Felixstowe.

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Seaside pub announces reopening date after six-figure refurbishment

The Grosvenor in Felixstowe has announced when it hopes to reopen after a six-figure refurbishment.

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Tractor protest to miss morning and evening rush hour as farmers take to roads

Suffolk farmers and other industries will be taking to the roads on November 24 to protest against farm inheritance tax - starting at Wherstead, Ipswich

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Four-bedroom house with modern wood-burner up for £850,000

A four-bedroom house with a modern wood-burner and in a tucked-away setting in Pinewood is up for £850,000.

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Appeal for 80 new homes in north Ipswich dismissed

An appeal for 80 new homes in Mitford Close in Ipswich to be built has been dismissed by Ipswich Borough Council.

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Busy Ipswich street to close for three days next week

A busy street is set to be closed for three days next week by Anglian Water to carry out essential work.