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Below inflation wage rises for staff as Suffolk's top companies struggle
Wages and profits took a hit as Suffolk's top companies navigated a tough trading year, a new Suffolk Ltd report by Grant Thornton and Birketts found
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Council purchases second road sweeper over £100k in two months
Ipswich Borough Council has spent £100,000 on a new road sweeper making it the second sweeper purchased in two months by the council.
Suffolk-based electronics firm acquires electric car charging platform business
Cogent Technology of Felixstowe, Suffolk, has acquired the commercial and residential EV charging hardware platform and manufacturing business formerly held by EO.
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Council buys £10k snow-plough to clear facility car parks
Ipswich Borough Council have decided to spend more than £10,000 on snow plough equipment to clear council facility car parks.
End of year sale! How readers can subscribe for just £6 for six months
How to subsrcibe to the Ipswich Star in this festive flash sale.
Company celebrates 10 years supporting local charities
A gifting platform is celebrating ten years in business.
Recap as A14 crash causes traffic chaos
Live updates as a three-vehicle crash near Copdock Interchange causes delays on the A14
Delays on A14 clear after crash
There is standstill traffic on the A14 near junction 55 for Copdock and Ipswich after a crash involving three vehicles.
Council reveals date Ipswich Museum redevelopment is set to be completed
The date of completion for the base works at Ipswich Museum has been revealed by Ipswich Borough Council.
Drivers to face 35-mile diversion while major road closed
Drivers are being warned of a long diversion while a busy road near Hadleigh in Suffolk will be closed later this month.
Disabled couple in despair after vital transport service to care centre cancelled
A disabled elderly couple have been left in despair after the changes were made to Dial-a-Ride leaving them unable to get to their Ipswich day care.
16,000-page pylon document labelled 'invasive' over personal data inclusion
Information about homeowners living in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex has been published.
Dental practice premises up for rent ahead of move to retail park
The building which is currenty home to Mydentist in Nacton Road in Ipswich has gone up for rent.
Man's room at care home was mouldy and 'always cold', inquest told
An inquest has started for Darren Walker, 55, a resident at the Sue Ryder Chantry centre from January 2020 until his death in November 2022 in Ipswich Hospital.
Popular Santa Fun Run set to return this month
The popular Santa Fun Run is set to return to Colchester Castle Park for the 16th year.
Health alert issued as temperatures plummet
A health alert has been issued for Suffolk as temperatures are set to plummet and reach new freezing levels in the county.
Sports club looks to convert car park for new £340k padel court and indoor facilities
Ipswich Sports Club has applied to build more indoor padel facilities on a bit of the car park at the site in Henley Road.
Attempted murder trial has jury discharged for 'legal reasons'
The jury has been discharged in the trial of Samuel Huggins from Ipswich, who was accused attempted murder.
New publicans reveal what makes them capable of turning venue around
The new publicans of Suffolk Punch in Norwich Road in Ipswich have spoken about what makes them the people to turn the fortunes around.
'Testament to town's diversity': Ipswich marks 100th anniversary of Indian mayor
The mayor of Ipswich was joined by the Ipswich Society in marking the 100th anniversary of the election of Kavas Jamas Badshah, the town's first Indian mayor.