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Sizewell C 'has high chance' of avoiding over-spend pitfall, report says

Developers of Sizewell C at Leiston, Suffolk, are confident that the project is progressing on time and to budget.

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New Sainsbury's store is set to open in late spring

The progress towards developing a new Sainsbury's in a former Co-Op premises in Hamilton Road in Felixstowe is highlighted in photo

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New 'culinary experience' coming to Ipswich high street

A brand new culinary experience is set to come to Ipswich's Butter Market, taking over the former Time 2 Vape premises.

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Ipswich man found not guilty of rape and strangulation

A 28-year-old man accused of raping a woman near the Waterfront in Ipswich has been found not guilty following a trial.

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Recap as Orwell Bridge and A14 closed

The A14 and Orwell Bridge is closed near Ipswich in Suffolk due to a police incident.

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More than £250,000 in grants for Ipswich projects approved

Ipswich Borough Council has agreed to more than £250,000 in grants for various community and voluntary projects across Ipswich.

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'This delay could cost lives': Parking warning after fire engine delayed

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has warned drivers after an Ipswich fire crew struggled to pass a number of parked cars.

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Orwell Bridge reopened after police incident

A stretch of the A14 including the Orwell Bridge in Ipswich is currently closed due to a police incident.

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Delays in busy Ipswich road after two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle crash is causing delays in Stoke Park Drive near the Asda Superstore in Ipswich in Suffolk.

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Workers seen inside former Cancer Research shop in Upper Brook Street

Workers have been seen inside the former Cancer Research UK premises in Upper Brook Street in Ipswich

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Former milkshake shop premises available for rent

The former Shakeaway premises in Ipswich town centre has gone up for rent following the closure of the milkshake chain in November.

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Sizewell B sees more energy-producing life ahead as it marks its 30th year

Sizewell B nuclear power station near Leiston, Suffolk, reaches its 30th year of operation on February 14 - Valentine's Day.

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Martin Lewis on the single biggest factor that’ll change your mortgage rate

Martin Lewis has shared advice for first time buyers on the importance of Loan to Value ratios for mortgage rates.

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Leader fears impact of approved parking tariff increase

Another round of parking tariff increase has been approved by Ipswich Borough Council, while one pleads to look for different avenues.

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Drivers in seaside town issued with warnings after careless driving clampdown

Several drivers in Felixstowe were issued warnings over the weekend after a clampdown on careless and inconsiderate driving.

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Toddler Isabella Wheildon was failed by agencies in four counties

A tragic toddler Isabella Wheildon was failed by poor communication between agencies in four counties - including Suffolk.

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Ipswich Catholic primary school set to join academy trust

A Catholic primary school in Ipswich has applied to join a Catholic led academy trust.

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Assisted living home dealing with anti-social behaviour following concerns

Robson House in Ravenswood in Ipswich, Suffolk, is dealing with anti-social behaviour after nearby residents raised concerns.

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Council tax rise of 2.98% approved by community leaders

Ipswich Borough Council's executive committee leaders have agreed to have its portion of the council tax increase by 2.98%.

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Mercedes and van driver involved in verbal altercation on A12

Police are appealing for information after two drivers had a verbal altercation on the A12 near Tesco Martlesham Heath.