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Live updates as shops evacuated in town centre
Shops have been evacuated on Carr Street, in the centre of Ipswich, following an ongoing incident.
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Shops evacuated as emergency services attend incident in town centre
Emergency services are on the scene of a fire at a charity shop fire in Ipswich town centre.
Suffolk could see MORE snow and freezing temperatures in coming weeks
After nearly two weeks of relatively warm weather, Suffolk could be hit with more freezing temperatures and a chance of snow.
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More objections lodged over plans to expand HMO in Ipswich
More objections have been lodged by residents opposed to plans to expand a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) in Grove Lane in Ipswich.
Popular sandwich shop 'extremely excited' after announcing new location
Watts for Lunch in Ipswich town centre will open in the former Jacey's Coffee House changing its name to Watts Cafe.
Investigation ongoing after car driven in wrong direction on A14
Investigations are ongoing after a car was driven in the wrong direction on the A14 in Sproughton.
Tenants of 12-storey Ipswich tower block asked to leave
Tenants of Cumberland Towers, a 12-storey Ipswich tower block, have been told they will have to leave their homes whilst improvement works take place.
Hospital announces critical incident with former nurse slamming health leaders
A former nurse has slammed health leaders after ESNEFT announced a critical incident due to winter pressures on hospitals and freeing up beds.
'Excited to meet some new faces' - American diner on move to Ipswich pub
Zaks, an American diner has said they are 'excited to meet some new faces' ahead of a move to the Smock Pub in Maidenhall Approach in Ipswich.
Remembering Ipswich’s Mr Entertainment, Ron Markwell
We are bidding farewell to a man who never failed to bring a smile the faces to the people of Ipswich.
Armed trio who battered victim in 10 minute attack jailed
Three men, from Ipswich and Norwich, have been jailed after attacking a man at his home by hitting him with a golf club and chair leg.
Council backs plans for new CCTV upgrade and new cameras
An upgrade to CCTV cameras in Felixstowe has moved a step closer to fruition after being backed by town councillors.
Memorial date set for Town director whose death left friends devastated
A memorial service for Ipswich Town director and ex-Suffolk Show director Peter Over will take place at St Mary’s, Bury St Edmunds, in February.
Pub reopens with fresh look and new menu
The Rampant Horse, in Needham Market, has reopened following a refresh and a new menu.
New health clinic in town centre to specialise in treating veins
A new clinic is set to open within the next month in Ipswich town centre, specialising in veins.
Attempted murder trial to get underway this summer
The trial of a 55-year-old Ipswich man accused of attempting to murder his neighbour in Station Street last year will take place in August.
Hospice welcomes capital funding boost
A hospice has welcomed a share of £25 million in new government funding.
Work on six-figure pump track near Ipswich to start next month
Work on the six-figure Kesgrave Pump Track near Ipswich is set to start at the end of next month more than a year after plans were first approved.
Plans approved for retailer to be added to supermarket east of Ipswich
Plans have been approved for service retailer Timpson to be added to Tesco's car park in Anson Road, Martlesham.
Marcus Stewart's family sends support to dad, 39, diagnosed with MND
Kimi and Ryan Horsfall from Old Newton, near Stowmarket, are being supported by the family of Ipswich Town's Marcus Stewart.