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Scammers target schools and local authorities claiming to be EADT

Scammers purporting to be the East Anglian Daily Times are targeting schools and local authorities in Suffolk.

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Opening date of Ipswich's newest bar revealed

Hatton Court, a new wine bar and late night venue in Ipswich has revealed it will open its doors for the first time on Saturday, April 25.

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Everything you need to know a month from Suffolk’s elections

The polling stations open on May 7. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming elections in Suffolk.

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Live updates as broken down HGV causes long delays on A14

Heavy traffic as broken down HGV causes delays on A14

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Suffolk victims fleeced out of £4.2m in investment scams

More than £4 million has been lost to investment fraud in Suffolk.

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Severe delays on A14 as traffic near standstill

Drivers are facing severe delays as one lane is currently blocked on the A14 eastbound near Copdock, in Ipswich.

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Neighbours support new vehicle repair workshop in Ipswich plans

Plans have been supported by neighbours to create a new vehicle repair shop in Wright Road in Ipswich.

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Plans to turn barn into vehicle repair garage rejected by council

Plans to convert an agricultural barn in Vicarage Lane, Wherstead, into a vehicle repair garage have been rejected by Babergh District Council.

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Long delays as van blocks lane on A12

There are long delays building on the A12 at East Bergholt, heading towards Ipswich due to a broken down vehicle.

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Council to discuss ways of supporting seaside town after traders body scrapped

Councillors will be discussing ways to support a seaside town after businesses voted to scrap a traders body that organised events and other promotions.

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Future of Suffolk stores revealed as major chain announced 23 closures

The future of Suffolk stores has been revealed after Topps Tiles announced it is closing 23 branches.

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Man seriously injured in suspected A14 hit-and-run

A man has been arrested after a suspected hit-and-run closed the A14 in Felixstowe for nearly ten hours.

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Man released under investigation in relation to gold jewellery theft

A man in his 50s has been released under investigation after allegedly stealing thousands of pounds worth of gold jewellery.

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New beauty salon to open in premises formerly occupied by eco-friendly store

New beauty salon Velura is set to open in Felixstowe specialising in Swedish body massage and face sculpting.

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Former care home sold after failing to sell at auction for £550,000

The former Trimley Residential Home, known as Brierfield, has sold after failing to sell at auction.

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Next steps approved for new homes at former Ipswich pub after 10 years

Next steps for new homes at the Maypole Inn in Ipswich's Norwich Road have taken have been approved, nearly 10 years after plans were first submitted.

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Drivers warned of delays as stretch of A14 to close

Drivers are being warned of delays as a major stretch of the A14 is closed between Copdock and Sproughton near Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Property home to Oxfam lowers asking price after failing to sell at auction

A property home to a Oxfam Books charity shop in Ipswich has lowered its asking price by more than £20,000 after failing to sell at auction.

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Crews battle fence fire that spread to neighbouring properties

Crews were called to battle a fence fire that had spread to neighbouring properties in Newton Road, Ipswich.

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Ipswich bar that is the go to spot for a fun-filled night out in town

Ipswich Star Pub of the Week is Boom Battle Bar in Buttermarket Shopping Centre in Ipswich.