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First Buses confirms withdrawal of return tickets in Ipswich and Suffolk

First Buses, which operate services in Ipswich and Suffolk have withdrawn the option of return tickets after changes to the bus fare cap.

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Ambulance service say only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency amid flu rise

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) have asked the public to continue to only call 999 in a life threatening emergency.

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Ipswich Waterfront looking 'sad and unloved' as port owner denies pollution

Associated British Ports (ABP) has responded to claims of pollution after it began removing 93 pontoons from Neptune Marina in Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Lorry driver says he didn't see biker before fatal crash on A14

A lorry driver accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist on the A14 said he didn't see the biker on the road outside Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Man from Ipswich fined and banned after pleading guilty to drink driving

A man from Ipswich has been fined hundreds of pounds and banned from driving after being caught while double the alcohol limit.

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Two Royal Hospital School pupils celebrate musical success

Two pupils at the Royal Hospital School in Holbrook, south Suffolk, have celebrated outstanding musical achievements.

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Suffolk County Council 'not going bust' despite £358m funding gap

 Suffolk County Council says it is not at risk of going bust - despite a looming £358million funding gap.

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Mum, 40, tells of heartbreak of stage four cancer diagnosis after shoulder pains

An Ipswich mum is on a mission to help others after waiting four months before being diagnosed with cancer despite numerous complaints to her doctors.

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Dog reportedly pushed against a wall and beaten outside library

The RSPCA say they are investigating a report of a dog being beaten outside Gainsborough Community Library in Clapgate Lane.

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Residents to be given say on which Ipswich historical buildings should be protected

Ipswich Borough Council will ask residents for their views on what historical buildings in the Suffolk town should be protected.

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'Change is long overdue': Momentous moment as council seeks fast track bid

Suffolk county councillors have voted to postpone this year’s elections to join the Government’s devolution fast-track programme.

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'What do we want? Democracy!' - Protest over plans to postpone local elections

Suffolk councillors gather outside Endeavour House in Ipswich to protest plans for postponing upcoming local elections.

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Van found as search for missing man continues

A van believed to have been driven by missing 38-year-old Chris Caesar from Ipswich has been found in Felixstowe.

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Two Ipswich roads get the 'green light' for traffic upgrades

Bramford Road and Sproughton Road in Ipswich will have upgraded traffic lights by next week, Suffolk Highways said.

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Thief who stole speaker from HMV ordered to pay back cost

Martyn Brimicombe, of Cavendish Lodge in Ipswich, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates' Court, having stolen from Sainsbury's and HMV.

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Sexual violence victims' voices heard in project aimed at stepping up support

A project run by the University of Suffolk will map all services for victims of sexual violence in Suffolk, aiming to improving support and conviction rates.

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Emergency services called to medical incident at Ipswich Waterfront

Emergency services are at the scene of a medical incident at Ipswich Waterfront.

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Police continue to search for missing person as coastguard called in to assist

Police are continuing to search for a missing person in Felixstowe after the coastguard helicopter was spotted circling the Suffolk town.

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Former officer guilty of assaulting woman to face misconduct hearing

A former Suffolk Police officer is set to face a misconduct hearing next week after allegedly assaulting a woman.

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Ipswich barbershop opened by Sam Morsy celebrates thriving first year

Hairluzz Barbers in St Nicholas Street in Ipswich has celebrated its first anniversary, one year on from being opened by Town skipper Sam Morsy.