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Ipswich road overhaul starting this month with new bridge in the works

A major programme of road improvements is set to begin in June in Ipswich, ahead of a new bridge being built.

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'Large police presence' on town road after search warrant issued

Suffolk Police turned up with a search warrant to Flindell Drive, in Bramford, and found drugs.

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Chaos on A14 roundabout near Ipswich after breakdown

Drivers are being delayed on the A14 at Copdock after a breakdown.

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Opening date for refurbed Burger King revealed with 1,000 free meals up for grabs

The freshly revamped Burger King restaurant will open its doors at the Copdock Interchange in June 2026.

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Long-awaited works to 'eyesore' seafront hotel finally begin

Photos show that work has finally begun at the Marlborough Hotel in Sea Road, Felixstowe

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Three in four council-owned clocks not working

Three of the four clocks owned by Ipswich Borough Council are not operational.

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Owner of land set for Ipswich homes fined more than £400,000

Persimmon Homes, a housing developer that owns land earmarked for 400 homes near Ipswich has been fined hundreds of thousands of pounds.

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Crackdown on boarded-up shops to be expanded

A crackdown on boarded-up shops is being rolled out as part of a national regeneration drive.

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National Trust estate shut as police search for missing 61-year-old man

The National Trust's Ickworth Estate is closed as police continue to search for a missing man who is believed to have travelled to Suffolk.

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‘He died in front of them’ - grieving dad’s plea after cat hit by 'speeding' car

Ipswich dad Colin Parks is raising awareness about a petition to change the law after his cat Pumpkin died when hit by a car in Britannia Road.

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Approval for tattoo and nail salon to be built in garden of Ipswich home

Plans have been approved to build a new nail salon and tattoo studio in the garden of a home in Melbourne Road, Ipswich.

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Ipswich's City of Culture bid takes next steps

Ipswich Borough Council are set to meet and discuss plans to form a new company that would help lead the town's City of Culture bid.

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Zelensky's plea after Ukraine flag removed from Suffolk council building

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes Reform UK councils - including Suffolk - will rethink their decision to take down his country's flag.

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Drug-taking barber caught out at petrol pump

Volkan Rencber, owner of Look Sharp Turkish Barbers in Felixstowe, was brought to court for drug driving after his car came to a stop on the A14 at Ipswich.

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New courts open at popular sporting venue as expansion nears completion

The expansion of The Warehouse in Ipswich is nearing completion with the addition of pickleball courts and a new padel court.

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World Cup fever hits Ipswich pubs as they prepare to cheer on England

Ipswich pubs are gearing up to host fans for the World Cup showing games on large TVs.

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Spa near Ipswich aiming to 'redefine' industry following £6million renovation

A well-known spa on the outskirts of Ipswich is aiming to 'redefine the traditional experience' with the launch of its new treatments.

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Drivers faced delays on A14 as tire blows out on van

Drivers were facing delays on the A14 near Creeting St Mary after a tire blew out on a van.

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Bungalow blaze sparks callout in seaside town

Firefighters tackled a fire in the roof of a bungalow in Upperfield Drive, Felixstowe.

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Mystery surrounds fly-tipped furniture in car park bushes

Mystery surrounds a fly-tipped sofa bed which has been dumped in bushes by the Wolsey Theatre car park in Ipswich.