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Business leaders warn economic situation is becoming 'alarmingly fragile'

“Most indicators are now flashing red”: report highlights deepening Suffolk business struggles

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Concern grows for man missing for nearly three months

Police have renewed an appeal for information as a man with links to Suffolk has been missing for nearly three months.

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Ipswich man accused of fracturing man’s jaw claims he was acting in self-defence

A 22-year-old Ipswich man accused of punching another man in the face, fracturing his jaw, has claimed he was acting in self-defence, a court has heard.

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Long delays clear on A14 near Ipswich

There are long delays on the A14 near the Copdock Interchange in Ipswich due to a broken down lorry.

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Up for sale Ipswich café lowers asking price after two months on the market

Audrey's cafe and sandwich bar in Northgate Street in Ipswich has lowered its asking price by £5,000 for a quick sale after being listed in November.

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Pensioner admits looking at indecent child images ‘out of curiosity’

John Last, 79 and from Ipswich, was before Suffolk Magistrates’ Court where he admitted three counts of making indecent images of children.

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Coffee shop closes only two years after opening in town centre

Golden Coffee Regent in St Helens Street has closed after two years in Ipswich town centre.

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Long delays on A14 after two-vehicle crash

Drivers are being warned of severe delays on the A14 after a two-vehicle crash.

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Domestic violence victim asks, ‘How long before women are believed?’

Camillo Douglas, formerly from Ipswich, was before Suffolk Magistrates' Court for assaulting his ex-partner and damaging her property.

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Male police officers win tribunal after being replaced in 'gender rebalance'

Two male police officers at Suffolk Constabulary have won an employment tribunal case after they were removed for gender rebalancing.

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Battle of the pizzas - The Pizza Joint vs Domino's, which comes out on top?

We tried the new pizza venue The Pizza Joint in Felixstowe Road in Ipswich to see which is better against Domino's.

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Fraudster who tried to scam business to pay £2,500 compensation

Ryan Buck from Ipswich was sentenced for fraud, after claiming to sell non-existent car parts through a company which was dissolved. He will pay compensation.

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Man denies raping woman he met on Tinder

A “bully” from Rushmere St Andrew who met a woman on an online dating app put his hands round her neck and raped her, it has been alleged

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Pub landlords in Ipswich welcome business rates U-turn but warn more must be done

Landlords of two pubs in Ipswich have said they welcome the incoming government U-turn over business rates but say that more needs to be done.

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Borough reveals plan for former Crown Court building in Ipswich

The former Crown Court in Ipswich is to go on the market after Ipswich Borough Council agreed it was the best option.

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Fireworks at May elections meeting as councillors called 'idiots'

Councillors were at Endeavour House in Ipswich to discuss the government's questions about postponing the May 2026 elections.

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Temporary traffic lights cause chaos at Ipswich railway station

There are delays near Ipswich Train Station as temporary traffic lights are set to stay.

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Major roadworks on A12 begin this week

National Highways are carrying out roadworks on the A12 between Copdock, near Ipswich, and Colchester.

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Person seriously injured after being hit by train

A person suffered life-changing injuries after being hit by a train on the Ipswich to London line.

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Debate on view of cancelling elections in Ipswich to be held on Wednesday

Ipswich Borough Council are set to decide on whether this year's local elections will take place, with Ipswich Conservative Group in favour them going ahead.