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Police hunt suspect after elderly woman loses £600 in Ipswich distraction burglary

An elderly woman lost hundreds of pounds after a man posing as a tradesman entered her Kelly Road home on Tuesday afternoon, in a distraction burglary that follows similar incidents across Suffolk.

5 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Suffolk charity expands domestic abuse support after police commission new service

Anglia Care Trust has been commissioned by Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner to provide support for all 'Standard' risk domestic abuse cases identified by police, expanding its services beyond its existing 24-hour helpline.

5 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Last chance for Suffolk firms to share Budget impact

Suffolk businesses have until Monday to share how they're responding to Rachel Reeves' £26 billion Budget through the Chamber's quarterly survey.

5 December, 2025

Matt Stott

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Sampson Green open day showcases new affordable homes on former industrial site

Legal & General is holding an open day on Saturday, 13 December, at its new Sampson Green development, where 71 homes are available through Shared Ownership from £125,000 for a 50 per cent share.

5 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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What's on in Ipswich this Christmas: Your guide to festive shows

From traditional pantomimes at the Regent and New Wolsey Theatre to dance adaptations of classic tales and cinema screenings, Ipswich venues are offering entertainment for all ages throughout the festive season.

5 December, 2025

Matt Stott

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Persimmon Homes buys land for 465 new homes in Ipswich

Persimmon Homes Suffolk has completed the purchase of land at Henley Gate, marking the housebuilder's return to Ipswich after several years, with plans to deliver 465 new homes.

5 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Stowmarket sex attack suspects released on bail as police continue appeal

Two people arrested on Wednesday in connection with a serious sexual assault in Stowmarket last month have been bailed, as detectives continue to appeal for information about the attack on a female runner.

5 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Candidates brand 'appalling' mayoral election delay a 'sorry mess' as Labour defends decision

The government has postponed "fast-tracked" elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor for two years, prompting fury from candidates who have branded the decision "appalling" and a "sorry mess".

4 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Suffolk fire service making progress on culture but must 'do more', 'disappointed' inspectors say

His Majesty's Inspectorate has found that Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is making progress on addressing serious cultural failings identified last year, but warned that improvements are not yet consistent across the organisation and significant work remains.

4 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Ipswich Town ownership restructured at reported £350m valuation

Ipswich Town is reported to be valued at approximately £350m – a Championship record – following an ownership restructure described internally as a "reshuffling of the pack".

4 December, 2025

Matt Stott

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Ipswich man jailed for five years after rape conviction

Leon Thomas, 53, formerly of Farina Close in Ipswich, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman he knew.

4 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Two arrested over Stowmarket sexual assault two weeks after attack

A 34-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a female runner in Stowmarket, as the investigation enters its third week.

4 December, 2025

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Police hunt suspect after elderly woman loses £600 in Ipswich distraction burglary

Suffolk charity expands domestic abuse support after police commission new service

Last chance for Suffolk firms to share Budget impact

Sampson Green open day showcases new affordable homes on former industrial site

What's on in Ipswich this Christmas: Your guide to festive shows

Persimmon Homes buys land for 465 new homes in Ipswich

Stowmarket sex attack suspects released on bail as police continue appeal

Candidates brand 'appalling' mayoral election delay a 'sorry mess' as Labour defends decision

Suffolk fire service making progress on culture but must 'do more', 'disappointed' inspectors say

Ipswich Town ownership restructured at reported £350m valuation

Ipswich man jailed for five years after rape conviction

Two arrested over Stowmarket sexual assault two weeks after attack

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