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Britain's poshest train arrives in Ipswich for luxury dining trip

A sold out number of passengers embarked on a luxury trip on the Northern Belle, the poshest train in Britain, which stopped in Norwich and Ipswich.

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Meet the sensei whose father brought jiu-jitsu to Suffolk

Tom Starling is a sensei, a jiu-jitsu expert who teaches all over the world. He now teaches at Castle Hill Community Centre in Ipswich.

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Couple 'shocked' after car stolen from outside home

A Chantry couple's car was stolen from their home overnight amid a number of car related crimes in Ipswich in recent months.

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Hospital bosses agree to review ways to reduce health and safety incidents

The trust that runs Ipswich and Colchester discussed the findings of an annual report on health and safety incidents at its sites.

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Trial date set for man accused of murdering 25-year-old in seaside town

A trial date has been set for Daniel Martin, who has been charged with murder following the death of Charlie Greaves in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

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5 unspoilt villages to visit in Suffolk

There are a number of unspoilt villages that are well worth a visit in Suffolk, including Long Melford, Thorpeness, Lavenham and Dunwich.

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Woman's heartbreak as offender who 'violently shook' baby set for early release

A woman whose baby was left paralysed after being "violently shaken" has said she is "heartbroken" at the offender being released early due a new law.

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Suffolk seaside town set for busy weekend of events including Tour of Britain

Felixstowe in Suffolk is set for a busy weekend of events with the finish of the Tour of Britain, the Coastal 10 run and the Love Green Felixstowe Festival.

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Lane closure on Orwell Bridge to take place

A westbound lane of the A14 at Orwell Bridge, near Ipswich in Suffolk, will close for an inspection on Friday evening.

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Suffolk landscaping business applies to expand its store

Suffolk landscaping business, Lumberjack Ltd has submitted an application to Ipswich Borough Council for an expansion to its store.

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Tory county councillor defects to Reform

Suffolk county councillor Christopher Hudson, of Belstead Brook, has confirmed he has resigned from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK.

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Suffolk MP welcomes chance to vote on winter fuel payment cuts plan

Suffolk MP Patrick Spencer has welcomed an upcoming vote on the new government plan to cut winter fuel payments for some pensioners.

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Football match in memory of former Suffolk childminder attended by 421

A football match between Felixstowe and Walton United's under-18s and Felixstowe Wanderers helped to raise more than £5,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice.

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Woman taken to hospital after lorry crash on A14

Police are appealing for information after a collision involving a lorry and a car on the A14 in Trimley St Martin, near Felixstowe in Suffolk.

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Housebuilder's 'UK first' as it creates estate of homes offering zero energy bills

Hopkins Homes of Woodbridge, Suffolk, thinks it's the first housebuilder with a 10-year Zero Energy Bills guarantee at its Bramford estate near Ipswich.

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Suffolk Chamber members upbeat as Bank of England expert reveals economic trends

Suffolk businesses took full advantage of a recent opportunity to hear from a Bank of England expert on the institution’s economic projections.

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Woman in 20s arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash

Police were called to a crash in Ransome Crescent in Ipswich, Suffolk, on Wednesday after reports of a multiple-vehicle crash.

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Trial date set for pair accused of murdering two-year-old in Ipswich

The trial date has been set for a man and woman accused of murdering Isabella Wheildon in Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Welcome to Rushmere: Community's 'excitement' for eight new signs

An 104-year-old resident will among the guests at a ceremony unveiling the first of eight new signs in Rushmere St Andrew in Ipswich.

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'An Adastral Park legend' - Remembering Dr Bruce Boxall

Dr Bruce Alistair Boxall worked at Adastral Park in Martlesham for 35 years, and even chose the colour to paint the iconic BT tower.