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Fire breaks out at former Betty Ford's nightclub in Ipswich

Firefighters tackled a blaze at the former nightclub building in Ipswich town centre on Thursday evening, with no injuries reported.

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This is the second fire Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service responded to on Thursday, following an earlier incident at the Fisons building in Bramford.

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Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclub
Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclub
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Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclub

Firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were spotted by the Cornhill at about 20:30 on Thursday.

The road was cordoned off as crews dealt with the fire swiftly.

Firefighters at the scene said there were no reported injuries.

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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.
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Suffolk and Norfolk mayoral elections to be delayed by two years

The government is expected to announce today that it will postpone planned elections for a new Suffolk and Norfolk mayor from May 2026 to 2028, marking the second delay to democratic processes in the region this year.
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'I've got my life back': Ipswich woman reverses her diabetes in months

Susan Wolton from Ipswich has reversed her type 2 diabetes, lost over three stone and seen her IBS symptoms disappear after joining a free NHS programme that can be completed from home, with limited places remaining for local residents.
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College and university launch charity-business platform

Suffolk New College and University of Suffolk brought together over a dozen local charities and businesses in a new event designed to build partnerships beyond traditional fundraising. Organisers plan to make it an annual Christmas fixture.
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Attwells beats national rivals for apprenticeship award

Local solicitors Attwells has won the National Apprenticeship and Skills Award 2025 for SME Firms, beating national competition for its commitment to developing emerging talent.
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