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Five fire crews have been deployed to Elmsett following reports of an incident with a light aircraft

Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service received a call today at 14:22 about an incident involving a light aircraft.

They have mobilised the following fire appliances:

  • 1 from Princes Street

  • 1 from Needham Market

  • 1 from Hadleigh

  • 1 from Bury St Edmunds

  • 1 from Newmarket

This is a breaking story and we will provide updates as we have them.

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Police appeal for witnesses after Pearl Road burglary

Detectives are investigating a burglary at a home on Pearl Road in Ipswich on Monday evening, where jewellery and bank cards were stolen and used fraudulently.
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What the government's 'game-changing' new youth strategy means for Ipswich

The government has published its first National Youth Strategy in 15 years, outlining how it plans to give every young person "someone who cares, somewhere to go, and a community they feel part of" through over £500 million of investment over the next decade.
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Suffolk gets £26.8m bus boost but details remain unclear

Suffolk has secured a significant funding increase for its bus network – more than doubling from £11.6 million over the past three years to £26.8 million over the next three. But the county council cannot yet guarantee service continuations, confirm fare reductions, or specify how many electric buses will be purchased.
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Teen judo star targets Olympics via British Championships

A Suffolk New College student ranked first in his regional category is chasing an Olympic dream that could see him compete at Brisbane 2032, starting with this weekend's national championships.
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Local pupils debate policies and run mock election for UK Parliament Week

From increased fines for littering to the great homework debate, Ipswich primary school pupils demonstrated "the very best of Ipswich" as they formed political parties, designed manifestos and participated in a mock election hosted by their local MP.
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UK's 'largest carbon-neutral' logistics park planned for former quarry

Plans to triple the size of a Great Blakenham logistics park into what the developer calls the UK's largest carbon-neutral hub have promised thousands of jobs but drawn warnings from residents over traffic, pollution and countryside loss.
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Farida Rouane of Upside Finance

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Based in Ipswich, Upside Finance provides expert mortgage, insurance and pensions advice, with a focus on making financial services accessible and straightforward.
Russell Osman having his ears checked by All About Hearing audiologist and co-director, Karen Finch

Exceptional hearing care with a personal touch

Suffolk’s independent hearing specialists, combining expert care, cutting-edge technology and personalised service to help you hear at your best.
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This family-run construction company has delivered quality services across commercial building, fire protection, diamond drilling, health and safety, and asbestos removal for over 30 years.
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