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Delays on main road off A14 after near Ipswich

There are delays on a main road in Great Blakenham, building back to a junction for the A14.

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Yellow weather warning for ice issued as temperatures to plunge

The Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in Suffolk.

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Seven-bed HMO extension approved despite neighbour objections

An application to extend the HMO at 95 Grove Lane has been approved by Ipswich Borough Council despite neighbours objecting to the plans.

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Town centre road begins transformation ahead of greening project

Work has begun on Princes Street in Ipswich town centre for the greening project.

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Family of Strictly star speak of 'profound sadness' after suicide ruling

The family of Robin Windsor from Ipswich has spoken out following the coroner's court inquest into his death this week in London.

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Charity dragon boat race returns with plans to be bigger and better than ever

A charity dragon boat race is returning with plans to be bigger and bolder than ever.

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Spike in county knife crime prompts calls for 'more to be done'

Leaders in Ipswich have said that 'more needs to be done' to address the rise in knife crime in Suffolk.

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New Ipswich school praised by Ofsted for 'ambitious lesson plans'

Redstone Hall School in Ipswich has been praised by Ofsted ahead of it opening later in February.

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Fatal blow struck by teenager manslaughter trial told

A fatal blow which led to the death of a 42-year-old Ipswich man was struck by a teenager, a manslaughter trial has heard.

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Major road with around 80 reports of potholes to be fixed within weeks

Suffolk Highways is set to fix the potholes in Main Road in Kesgrave after around 80 reports were made.

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Is a lack of HMOs to blame for major increase of Ipswich rough sleepers?

A lack of specialist accommodation - including HMOs - might be to blame for the 38% increase of rough sleepers in Ipswich in the last year.

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Events across Suffolk cancelled after days of heavy rain

Banger racing in Mildenhall and Parkruns in Beccles and Stowmarket are some of the events cancelled due to rain this weekend.

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Major lines blocked after vehicle hits railway bridge

Train lines are currently blocked on the mainline after a vehicle hit a bridge in Needham Market.

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Officers issue update after two men arrested following police chase

Officers have issued an update after two people were arrested following a police chase in Ipswich.

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Strictly star took his own life after years of 'heartache'

Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, who was from Ipswich, took his own life, a jury has found.

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Sister of murdered teenager wants to end Steve Wright link

The sister of a teenage girl murdered in the 90s wants to end the link to Steve Wright, the Suffolk strangler.

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Cycle Revolution files Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators

Cycle Revolution - which has stores in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex at Ipswich, Colchester and Norwich - has filed Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators

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Beavers manage to raise hundreds for Ipswich charity by having a silent lunch

Twelve Beavers completed a sponsored silence to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

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Familiar faces return as beauty salon reopens at former premises

Familiar faces have returned to open Sapphire Tanning & Beauty in Garrick Way in Ipswich.

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Why GP surgeries across Suffolk are closing this afternoon

Several GP surgeries are closing this afternoon in Ipswich and Suffolk. Here's why.