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Teanndra Shank found safe in Ipswich

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Teanndra Shank, the 25-year-old woman from Leiston who went missing on Saturday, has been located safely by police in Ipswich.

Key details:

  • Teanndra was found safe on Tuesday evening, 20 August

  • She was located in Ipswich by police officers

  • Teanndra had been missing since her appointment at Ipswich Hospital on Saturday, 17 August

Why it matters: The successful resolution of this case highlights the importance of public and media cooperation in missing person investigations.

What happened:

  • Teanndra was reported missing after an appointment at Ipswich Hospital on Saturday

  • Police issued multiple appeals for information over the following days

  • The search included requests for CCTV and dashcam footage from specific areas

Police gratitude: Officers have thanked members of the public and media for their assistance during the search.

The bottom line: The safe discovery of Teanndra brings relief to her family and the community, and demonstrates how collaboration between police, public, and media is vital for positive outcomes in missing person cases.

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Where have the boats gone? Ipswich Marina empties ahead of contentious £2m upgrade

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Dozens of boats are disappearing from their long-term berths at Ipswich Marina as owners scramble to find new moorings within a two-week deadline. The relocations come as Associated British Ports (ABP) prepares to begin a £2m upgrade of the northern side pontoons.

Why it matters: The exodus of 39 vessels marks a significant change for the waterfront landscape, temporarily altering the character of one of Ipswich's most distinctive areas.

The big picture: ABP says the existing pontoons on the northern side have reached the end of their "usable life", necessitating urgent relocations ahead of the winter period. The company plans to create new pontoons in front of Coprolite Street and the main university building.

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By the numbers:

  • 39 boats need to relocate

  • £2m investment approved by ABP's board

  • 2 weeks given for vessels to move

  • 11 years some boat owners have been moored at the marina

What's happening: While some vessels will move to the opposite side of the wet dock, others may leave Ipswich entirely as the marina's established community faces disruption during the redevelopment.

Behind the scenes: The revised plans, submitted in July, followed compromises ABP says it made with boat owners. The company is now awaiting approval from Ipswich Borough Council, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

What they're saying: ABP's divisional port manager Paul Ager describes the £2m investment as a "strong vote of confidence" in the marina's future. The company says it has received "strong support" for upgrading the berthing facilities.

The bottom line: While the marina temporarily loses its familiar flotilla of vessels, ABP maintains the disruption is necessary for essential safety upgrades. The development marks the latest chapter in the ongoing transformation of Ipswich's waterfront.

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