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Comedian with an 'unapologetic voice' to perform at Suffolk venue
A comedian, known for presenting game shows and controversies is set to perform at the Spa Pavilion next year.
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Drivers to face delays as major Ipswich road to close
Drivers are set to face delays as a major road in Ipswich is set to close.
'Thank you and goodbye' - Resident judge makes farewell address to town
Judge Martyn Levett has left Ipswich Crown Court, where he has been resident judge since 2017, in order to serve as a circuit judge.
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Ipswich food hall to close temporarily in January to allow for renovation work
Tower Street Food Hall in Ipswich is to close temporarily in January for renovations to take place.
Wildlife park near Ipswich submits plans for accommodation near lion enclosure
Jimmy's Farm, a wildlife park near Ipswich has submitted plans for tents to be built in and around the new big cat enclosure for visitors to stay overnight.
Government 'minded to cancel' new 420-place school in Ipswich
Central Ipswich Free School, a new 420-place school in the former Co-op department store is likely to be cancelled after a government announcement.
Greggs customer says he was 'shouted at' over assistance dog
Greggs customer Chris Buswell left the Felixstowe branch in Hamilton Road "embarrassed" after being told his assistance dog could not enter.
Ipswich cannabis grower told deportation 'highly likely'
Quang Nguyen, of Lavender Hill, Ipswich, was found guilty of growing cannabis in Ipswich and was warned that it is highly likely he will be deported.
Owners of play café 'incredibly excited' after announcing new events for next year
The owners of Cub, a play café in Ipswich, are "incredibly excited" after announcing new events for next year.
Which pharmacies will be open over Christmas and New Year?
From Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich, here are the pharmacies that will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
One of Ipswich's longest-standing businesses to close in the new few months
Clothing brand Millets is to close in Carr Street in Ipswich in February 2026, after 54 years in the town centre.
Sex offender who carried out 'horrific' crimes jailed for 28 years
Sex offender James Hawker from Felixstowe was jailed at Ipswich Crown Court for a string of sexual crimes against children.
Town restaurant closes just five months after opening
Blue Fig, which opened in Woodbridge in Market Hill in July and has another restaurant in Bury St Edmunds, has closed due to financial pressure.
Search and rescue operation underway in River Orwell
Emergency services have been taking part in an operation in the River Orwell near Ipswich.
Changes to Kesgrave Pump Track approved by East Suffolk Council
A redesign of the planned Pump Track in Kesgrave has been approved by East Suffolk Council more than a year after planning was first granted.
Ex-hotel staff member contacts bailiffs over unpaid wages
A former events manager at the Orwell Hotel in Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, said he had still not been paid more than £2,000 in wages.
Fire breaks out at recycling centre days after new safety message
A battery fire broke out at a recycling plant in Stowmarket, just days after a new initiative began.
Warning of 'severe disruption' over Christmas as 400 workers set to strike
Around 400 Certas tanker drivers are set to go on strike over Chritsmas and into the New Year, causing "severe disruption".
Salon has 'noticeable' surge in bookings after winning award
The owner of Amber Aura, a salon in Felixstowe, has said they have had a "noticeable surge in bookings" since winning a Beauty Full Award 2025.
Ex-IT entrepreneur launches wine business after getting fed up with retirement
After 40 years working in corporate IT in the financial sector, Curtis Johnson of Ipswich, Suffolk, retired - then decided to set up his own wine business.