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Police called to Ipswich primary school after reports of 'screaming and fighting'

Police attended an Ipswich primary school after a 'break-in' occurred in the school grounds last week.

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Masterplan proposed for major development south of Ravenswood

Plans could soon be drawn up that could pave the way for significant new development in the south-east of Ipswich.

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Landmark building to be transformed into a Creative Digital Skills Lab

A landmark building will be transformed into a Creative Digital Skills Lab.

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Ipswich man denies dishonestly obtaining £12,000 tax rebate

An Ipswich man dishonestly obtained a £12,000 tax rebate by providing false information on a self-assessment income tax form, it has been alleged.

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Recap after TWO crashes cause severe delays on A12

Two crashes are causing delays on the A12. The traffic is building near Stratford St Mary

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Rush hour delays on A12 after crash

Drivers are facing severe delays on the A12 at Stratford St Mary near East Bergholt in Suffolk after reports of a crash.

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Ipswich teenager accused of making neighbour’s life a misery

An Ipswich teenager made his neighbour’s life a misery by carrying out a six week campaign of threatening behaviour and damage to his Hawke Road property, it has been alleged.

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Fancy a drink while you play? Plans for alcohol license at padel club

Plans have been submitted for an alcohol license at a padel arena near Ipswich after a rise in popularity in the area.

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Neighbours woken by 'frightening' fire in Ipswich flat

People in Withipoll Street in Ipswich have said that they were woken by fire crews during a 'frightening' fire at a basement flat.

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I went to a pub perfect for families with cheap lunch deals - and I'd return

Ipswich Star Pub of the Week is The Swallow Brewers Fayre pub near Ravenswood and Ransomes Industrial Estate.

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'I nearly had to plan her funeral' says mum after child hit by van on walk to school

After her nine-year-old daughter was hit by a van outside her school, an Ipswich mum's calls for better safety measures has been backed.

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Family-run pizzeria to go up for sale after five years

After five years in Ipswich town centre, a family-run pizzeria is set to go up for sale.

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Another vendor at food hall in Ipswich confirms closure

A vendor at Ipswich's Tower Street Food Hall has confirmed that it has closed.

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Continuous parking problems 'dangerous' for residents near school

Continuous parking problems near Holbrook Academy near Ipswich dangerous for residents

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Tributes to former nightclub manager who was 'life and soul of the party'

Tributes have been paid to the former manager of First Floor Club in Ipswich's Maria Godfrey after her death.

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Why welcoming more women into trades could fix construction's skills shortage

Women in Construction Anglia wants to get more women jobs as builders, bricklayers, plumbers and electricians to east construction's skills shortage.

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Decision to be made on plans to replace town’s cremators

A decision is due to be made on plans to replace a town’s cremators at Ipswich Crematorium, in Cemetery Lane.

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Ipswich murder trial jury to retire

The jury in the trial of an Ipswich teenager accused of murdering 63-year-old Billy McNicholl whose badly beaten body was found in his flat is expected to retire to consider its verdict today.

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Traffic at a standstill on A14 near Ipswich

Drivers are facing severe delays on the A14 near Ipswich, Suffolk, after a vehicle with a trailer broke down.

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Town on the turn - Ipswich will never get Debenhams back but future 'is bright'

The days of Debenhams and its like are over for towns like Ipswich, says Steve Flory.