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Man jailed after stealing camera equipment from home

A Lowestoft man has been jailed after he entered a empty home in St Peter’s Street, stealing camera equipment along a wallet and alcohol.

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'Dangerous' dealer jailed for five years during double sentencing

Nathan Wright, 24, from Felixstowe has been jailed for more than five years, his co-defendant Jordan Bullock was also sentenced.

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Warnings after Suffolk victims targeted by criminals using WhatsApp

Trading Standards is warning Suffolk residents after victims were targeted on WhatsApp by criminals pretending to be someone they know.

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Driver, 75, freed after two lorry crash closes road

The A1071 is closed near Pigeon Lane, in Hintlesham, following a crash involving two lorries. Emergency services are on the scene.

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Ipswich Society call for fewer flats to be built to protect view of historic church

Ipswich Society has said proposals for a three-storey block of flats close to a historic church should be scaled down.

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Town legends to support veterans remembrance event at Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's fixture with Leicester City will see a special veteran’s event at Portman Road to mark Remembrance Day.

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Suffolk law firm bolsters its wills team with the appointment of lawyer to lead it

Ellisons Solicitors has strengthened its wills, trusts and probate team in Ipswich, Suffolk by appointing two new lawyers

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Lidl says Ipswich one of 10 new stores to open by Christmas

Supermarket giant Lidl have confirmed that the long awaited store at Ipswich's Anglia Retail Park will open before Christmas

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Hospital staff to see price hike as hospital unveils new car parking charges

Ipswich Hospital in Heath Road has announced plans to significantly increase the amount NHS staff pay to park at the hospital.

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Police call for closure of cafe following large disturbance

A café on Norwich Road in Ipswich is facing a review of its licence following a large disturbance

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App called to clear 'outstanding debts' as taxi businesses say payments withheld

Ipswich-based taxi companies say they have not been paid by taxi comparison app Minicabit.

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Inquest into death of mum, 42, hears communication between hospitals 'very difficult'

The inquest into the death of Denise Johnson from Ipswich has resumed at Suffolk Coroners Court.

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£9k bid to add additional session for new parents and pregnant women in Chantry

StartStrong Fitness has applied for more than £9,000 to add an additional session supporting pregnant women and parents in south west Ipswich.

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Saviour may have been found for popular chip shop that closed after 40 years

A saviour may have been found for the Orwell Fish Bar in Felixstowe, which closed in May after the previous owners retired due to family commitments

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Coastguard helicopter called to incident in Ipswich

Emergency services were called to Ipswich following a concern for welfare in the early hours of Monday morning.

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Bar ordered to introduce more door staff after licence review

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a number of conditions following a review of A Listers at Aurora licence.

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Man jailed for three years after involvement in cocaine drug supply

A London man has been jailed for cocaine related drug offences after being arrested in Newmarket.

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Buses to be diverted as resurfacing works begin this week

Station Street and Webb Street in Ipswich will close for resurfacing works on Friday, November 1.

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'I never murdered her': Arrest footage of murder accused played to court

An exchange recorded on a police officer's body camera during the arrest of Scott Jeff for the murder of Isabella Wheildon has been played to the court.

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Ipswich Debenhams store owner says long-stay parking will be good for shoppers

After the approval of 190 long-stay spaces in Ipswich town centre car park, the owner of the former Debenhams site says this will help shoppers.