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Investigation launched over whether trees cut down belonged to pub
East Suffolk Council have begun an investigation into whether Denbury Homes were right to cut down trees by Barley Mow pub in Witnesham.
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Major rail disruption as emergency services called to incident
Passengers are facing major rail disruptions between Ipswich and London as emergency services have been called to an incident.
Watchdog opposes Lidl plans over sewage fears
The Environment Agency has objected to the planned Lidl supermarket in Lady Lane in Hadleigh due to sewage concerns.
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Man’s ‘childish’ threats to ex’s new boyfriend land him in court
Levi Harris, formerly of Ipswich, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates' Court after admitting harassing his ex-partner.
Bus service to be diverted as busy road closes for two weeks
Ipswich Buses is having to divert a route for two weeks while a road closure by Cadent Gas is in place on a busy residential road.
Village hall plans 'exciting opportunity' for live events
The Constable Memorial Hall in East Bergholt, Suffolk, has applied to Babergh District Council to extend its hours for live music.
'End of an era' as seaside party shop closes
Sonia Mayes, who runs That's Amore party and balloon shop in Felixstowe, said it was the "end of an era" as her store moved to Stonham Barns
'School parents fear a child getting killed' say homeowners tormented by drivers
Homeowners and school parents in Kitchener Road in Ipswich are calling for better safety measures as speeding drivers are 'putting lives at risk'.
Puppy who has spent half his life in rescue looking for a better start
The RSPCA is searching for a Suffolk home for a puppy who has spent half his life in rescue.
Community centre car wash plans rejected by council over safety fears
Plans to install a car wash at Murrayside Community Centre, in Nacton Road, has been rejected by Ipswich Borough Council.
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train at a Romford Railway Station police have confirmed, which cancelled trains to and from Ipswich.
Ipswich family 'incredibly emotional' as salons nominated for national awards
The De Lellis family have said they are 'incredibly emotional' after their salons, Francesco Hair Salon and Fircroft Hairdressing were nominated for awards.
'Intolerable, dangerous and damaging' A14 slammed in call for action
After a week of incidents on the A14 causing chaos on Ipswich roads, calls have been renewed for a Northern Bypass or reduced speed limit.
Pub owners furious as building developers cut down their trees
Michael Masters, owner of Barley Mow pub in Witnesham, has been left furious after Denbury Homes cut down trees on his land.
Plans to convert long-vacant town centre shops into 16-person HMO submitted
Plans have been submitted to convert two long-vacant shops in St Helen's Street in Ipswich into a 16-bedroom HMO.
Children and teachers don costumes for World Book Day 2026
Children and teachers across Ipswich celebrated World Book Day 2026 while wearing their favourite character costumes.
Fill your school’s library with books galore
Here at Ipswich Star we are thrilled to be launching an amazing chance for local schools to win a share of £12,000 worth of brilliant new books!
Rail services cancelled in Ipswich after person hit by train
Greater Anglian services travelling through Ipswich are delayed after a person was hit by a train between Shenfield and Ilford.
Staff remove equipment from closed food hall in Ipswich
Staff from kitchens at Tower Street Food Hall were seen removing equipment from site in Ipswich town centre as it looks unlikely to reopen soon.
QR codes being used to buy drugs in Ipswich
Stickers with QR codes that can be used to order drugs online have appeared on lampposts in Ipswich town centre.