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Person taken to hospital after motorbike and pedestrian crash
A person has been taken to the hospital after a crash between a motorbike and a pedestrian in Ipswich.
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Fire calls in Suffolk double as concern rises about lack of rainfall
Suffolk Fire and Rescue has had twice as many calls so far this spring as last year - and there are fears that the continuing dry spell could make things worse.
Man dies after air ambulance called to medical incident
A man has died following a medical incident in Ipswich which called out the air ambulance.
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On this day: Exhibition featuring Marvel costumes wins national award
On this day in 2023, the Ipswich Star reported that the Power of Stories exhibition at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich had received an accolade at the Museum and Heritage Awards.
'I hope a new shop moves in': MP shares sadness as Poundland closes
James Cartlidge MP has reacted to the news that Poundland in the Copdock Mill Interchange just outside Ipswich will be closing on May 20.
Charity shop 'may have to close' over town centre traffic rules
A manager has expressed fears that Fresh Start & Coffee in Carr Street may have to close because of the new Ipswich Borough Council loading rules.
Man denies dealing class A drugs in Ipswich
Mentor Brati appeared before Suffolk Magistrates’ Court where he denied being concerned in the supply of cocaine in Ipswich.
Ipswich MP 'considering viewpoints' before final Assisted Dying debate
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has said that he is "considering all viewpoints" ahead of the crunch debate on Assisted Dying in the House of Commons.
Opinion: Instead of investing in local talent companies looked abroad
Instead of investing in homegrown talent - in the thousands of kids here in Ipswich’s schools, colleges and university - companies were incentivised to look abroad before they looked locally.
Historic building set to go to auction again with a lower price
Grade-II listed East Suffolk County Hall in Ipswich set to go up for auction again.
Fire at fish and chip shop in Ipswich
A single storey fish and chip shop is currently on fire in Fircroft Road in Ipswich.
Baby deer rescued after becoming stranded in reservoir near Ipswich
A baby muntjac deer has been rescued by the RSPCA and fire service after getting stuck in a reservoir near Ipswich.
Boy, 13, arrested near Ipswich school after 'threatening messages' sent to pupil
A teenage boy has been arrested by Suffolk police after a student at Copleston High School in Ipswich received threatening messages.
Ipswich man, 24, celebrates engineering status achievement
An engineer from Ipswich is celebrating after achieving Incorporated Engineer status only five years after completing sixth form.
Much-loved pub closed for a year 'on track' to open under new owners
The Black Tiles, in Martlesham, is undergoing renovations, and the owners have shared their excitement to be on track for a July opening.
Jobs advertised for new store on Ipswich outskirts
Clothing and homeware store, Next, has started advertising for roles at the Copdock Interchange, outside of Ipswich.
Ipswich man jailed for two months for ‘flagrant’ breaches of court order
A 36-year-old man from Ipswich has been jailed for two months after failing to comply with his community order.
Suffolk seed company prepares to light up Chelsea with colourful veg display
Two women behind She Grows Veg - an heirloom seed company at Capel St Mary, near Ipswich, Suffolk - are heading to the Chelsea Flower Show
Staff remember 'traumatic' day baby's body was found at recycling centre
Colleagues from Sackers Scrap Metal and Waste in Needham Market visited the grave of Baby S at Millennium Cemetery Ipswich
Nine new homes in east Ipswich take another step towards completion
Nine new homes off Gwendoline Road in Rushmere have taken another step towards completion after East Suffolk Council approved new documents.