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Search for stolen moped taken from communal car park

Police are appealing for information after a moped was stolen from a car park in Chantry in Ipswich.

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Road near Ipswich primary school to be closed for five days

Cedarcroft Road in Ipswich in Suffolk will be closed over five days to allow urgent work to be carried out.

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'I promised I'd do this every year': Tribute to cyclist killed by dangerous driver

Flowers and a small memorial have been placed on an Ipswich road in memory of a cyclist killed by a dangerous driver two years ago.

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Call for statue of ancient bishop to be created in Suffolk seaside town

A retired priest is calling for a statue of St Felix of Burgundy to be installed in Felixstowe

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Former Town coach to take leave from managerial role following death of son

Former Ipswich Town academy coach Liam Manning will take a period of absence as manager of Bristol City following the death of his baby son Theo.

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Orwell Bridge works set to be brought forward to 2025, government says

Remedial works to the Orwell Bridge are expected to begin before April next year, the government has confirmed.

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Council approve plans for a supermarket at former Lloyds Bank

Plans have been revealed to build a supermarket at the former Lloyds Bank site on Bramford Road in Ipswich.

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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

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'We see the benefits': Youth group backs school attendance support scheme

4YP, a youth charity in Ipswich, has said it sees the benefit of schemes trying to increase young people's attendance in school.

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'Incredibly positive about everything': Tributes to park run stalwart and adventurer

Marcia Hullis grew up in Felixstowe before moving to Ipswich. A lifelong adventurer, Marcia helped to set up the Ipswich Parkrun in Chantry.

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Ipswich park gets improved footpath following last winter's floods

Volunteers got together at Bourne Park in Ipswich to upgrade the footpath and enhance the wildlife.

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Petition launched to address healthcare services 'going backwards'

A petition has been launched by a Suffolk councillor, calling for better healthcare provision in Mid Suffolk villages around north west Ipswich.

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OPINION: Why government must act to protect Suffolk from flooding

In this week's Suffolk County Council column, Cllr Paul West looks at the impact of Storm Babet nearly 12 months on and what needs to be done.

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Man to face no further action in connection with murder probe

A 35-year-old arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following the death of Courtney Mitchell in Ipswich will face no further action.

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Concerns that derelict Suffolk railway station in danger of collapsing

The state of Trimley rail station has caused alarm on the social media site Facebook as the derelict building's future remains shrouded in doubt

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Toddler's injuries as 'severe' as being hit by vehicle, expert tells court

An expert has told Ipswich Crown Court the injuries to the pelvis of Isabella Wheildon, 2, were among the worst he'd seen in a child in his 40-year career.

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Stansted Airports reveals plans for £1.1billion renovation

The details for a £1.1 billion renovation of London Stansted Airport have been announced.

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Temperatures to hit 20C this week in Suffolk

Parts of Suffolk could see a 10C bump in temperatures this week during a short period of warmer weather, the Met Office has said.

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Suffolk Chamber calls for better co-ordination over 'never-ending' A14 delays

National Highways and Suffolk County Council experts came face-to-face with businesses concerned about closures on the A14 and the Orwell Bridge.