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Roadworks causing rush-hour delays on A12

A lane closure on the A12 at the Foxhall Road roundabout, near Ipswich, is causing rush hour delays.

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Thousands raised to rescue bears from South Korea and bring them to Suffolk

Thousands has been raised to bring moon bears from South Korea to Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park near Ipswich in just two days.

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Shop fined more than £4,000 for repeatedly selling vapes to children

The Orange Shop in Norwich Road, Ipswich, was ordered to pay more than £4,000 for selling vapes to children.

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'Overreaction' or 'shameful'? Readers have their say on Farage's Portman Road visit

Readers have been divided by a publicity stunt carried out by Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party during a recent visit to Portman Road in Ipswich.

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Plans approved to change Grade II listed building north of Ipswich

Plans to make alterations to Old Brick Barn, of Mockbeggars Hall, Paper Mill Lane, Claydon, have been approved by Mid Suffolk District Council.

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Pollster predicts Reform UK to take control of county council

Pollsters are predicting Reform UK will take control of Suffolk County Council in May at the elections, with the Conservatives facing near wipe-out.

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Ipswich supermarket applies for 24 hour licence

Waitrose in Crane Boulevard in Ipswich has applied for a 24 hour licence.

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Renovated Suffolk pub looks ahead to summer after revamp

The Black Tiles, in Martlesham, has revealed its new improvements ahead of the warm summer weather as progress is made.

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Potential strikes could cause disruption at major airport

Flights operating out of London Stansted Airport in Essex could face delays next month as workers who assist passengers with disabilities ballot for strike action.

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Five-bedroom home with swimming pool on market for £1.75 million

A detached, five-bedroom property in Nacton with a heated outdoor swimming pool is up for sale at £1.75 million.

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Struggling paramedic left without mental health support for two months, inquest told

On the second day of the inquest into the death of Ipswich paramedic Rebecca McLellan it was heard she had not had her case reallocated.

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Former town star's baby nephew died due to 'unsafe' sleeping position

The four-month-old nephew of former Ipswich Town defender Alex Bruce died after being placed in an "unsafe sleeping position" by an unregulated nurse

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How Nigel Farage came to be pictured at Portman Road as ITFC fans voice their concern

Ipswich Town Football Club supporters are voicing their concern at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage using Portman Road as part of his latest drive for publicity.

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WATCH: Farage 'fighting to win' in upcoming elections

The Reform UK leader spoke to this paper at Trinity Park in Ipswich after leaving a walkabout in Felixstowe following a protest.

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Plans to split garden and build two new homes rejected by council

Plans to build two new homes in Whitton Leyer, Bramford, have been rejected by Mid Suffolk District Council after several neighbour objections.

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Teaching concerns raised as Ipswich nursery receives Ofsted rating

Early Years at Highfield Nursery School, in Chesterfield Drive, has met expectations in its recent Ofsted review.

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Where to see one-of-a-kind flypast over Suffolk next month

To celebrate 90 years since the Spitfire's first flight, the aircraft will be taking to the skies of Suffolk in April.

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LIVE Ipswich paramedic had no care coordinator for 2 months, inquest told

We are once more reporting live from the inquest of Rebecca McLellan, a paramedic from Ipswich. We have already heard evidence that Miss McLellan was receiving some support for her mental help, but had was trying to access further help. Yesterday, we heard that she called NSFT numerous times but did...

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Dental surgery officially opens in new premises after relocating to former Co-op

Mydentist has completed its relocation from Nacton Road to Rosehill Centre.

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Standstill traffic on A14 and Orwell Bridge

Drivers are facing severe delays on the A14 and Orwell Bridge this morning following reports of a crash near Ipswich, Suffolk.