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Drug dealer is jailed for more than three years

An Ipswich drug dealer who was found in possession of cocaine worth £15,000 has been jailed for three years and eight months.

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Confiscation hearing discontinued after decision not to proceed

A hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act for three men who were involved in a violent, drug-related clash in Ipswich which ended in a man being stabbed with a machete has been discontinued.

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Neighbours object to 16-bedroom HMO shop conversion plans

Neighbours have objected to plans to convert two long-vacant shops in St Helen's Street in Ipswich into a 16-bedroom HMO.

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How this £13milllion boost to new medical centre could bring down wait times

A £13million boost to a new medical centre in Ipswich could allow up to 250 patients to be seen a day and will make a "real difference" in the town.

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Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

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Town fan charged after running onto pitch to join Derby Day celebrations

An Ipswich Town fan has been charged after he ran onto the pitch to join in the celebrations following the win at Carrow Road against Norwich City.

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Police plan in place ahead of rumoured fuel protest

Rumoured fuel protests may start today at the Port of Felixstowe and last for three days, due to rising fuel costs.

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Residents at retirement village object to plans for padel courts

Residents at a retirement village have objected to plans for new padel courts at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre near Ipswich over noise fears.

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Ipswich men given suspended prison sentence for attack on man in his home

Two Ipswich men who were involved in a violent incident at the home of a man have been given suspended prison sentences.

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Romanian grill restaurant in Ipswich set to reopen after rebrand

La Alex Grill, a Romanian grill restaurant in Ipswich is set to reopen after it rebranded and a changed its name from La Avram Grill

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Ipswich killer freed after 13 years behind bars for Spain murder

Ipswich killer Christopher Chittock has been granted parole after serving 13 of his 24 year sentence for the murder of Sarah Shields in 2010.

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The Ipswich area with most violent and sexual offences

The Ipswich area with the most violent and sexual offences has been revealed, with each ward ranked based on number of crimes in the month.

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Nuclear power station to host jobs fair for women in construction

Sizewell C is set to host its first-ever Women in Construction jobs fair at Sizewell Sports and Social Club in Leiston, Suffolk, on Wednesday, April 15.

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£3 million arts investment announced for Suffolk

Snape Maltings Concert Hall, near Saxmundham, New Wolsey Theatre and Ipswich County Library are receiving investment from the government.

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Elmswell man gets community order for causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Elmswell man given community order for causing serious injury by dangerous driving

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Trio locked up for Ipswich revenge attack

Three Ipswich men who were involved in a violent revenge attack on a man who stole drugs have been given custodial sentences totalling 12 years.

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Firms backing business show get tour of spa after major fire

Ipswich and Suffolk Small Business Association (ISSBA) held a sponsors' lunch at Riverhills Health Club & Spa on Monday, April 13.

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Plans to convert four barns into nine homes north of Ipswich approved

Plans to convert four agricultural barns into nine homes in Moat Farm in Lower Street, Baylham, have been approved by Mid Suffolk Council.

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Former café in Ipswich up for sale

The former site of Bonbon cafe in Ipswich town centre is set to go under the hammer, with a guide price for the empty building set at £100,000

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Major retailer confirms closure of Ipswich store

TG Jones has confirmed the store in Westgate Street, Ipswich, will be closing in June