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Ipswich's Ryan Meikle to face Fallon Sherrock in World Darts Championship opener
Local darts star Ryan Meikle will face 'Queen of the Palace' Fallon Sherrock in the first round of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace tonight.
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Council's recycling scheme raises £11,600 for Cancer Support Suffolk
Ipswich Borough Council has presented Cancer Support Suffolk with a £11,600 donation, generated through a national metal recycling scheme for cremation ashes.
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E-bike charging among new Christmas fire risks, warns Suffolk Fire Service
As more households own e-bikes and e-scooters, fire officials are highlighting the specific risks of battery charging alongside traditional Christmas hazards.
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Tuesday, 17 December, 2024
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Suffolk walking and cycling project extended after helping 300 residents
A Suffolk County Council wellbeing project that encourages residents to walk and cycle has been extended until 2026 after helping more than 300 people. The £1.495 million scheme was initially launched in 2022 as a three-year pilot.
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Ipswich faces major shake-up as government reveals council reform plans
Sweeping changes to local government announced on Monday could transform how Ipswich is governed, as ministers plan to replace district and borough councils with new regional "strategic authorities" serving populations of 1.5 million or more.
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'Beautiful friendship' forms between students and care home residents
A heartwarming partnership between young students and elderly residents at a Framlingham care home is helping break down barriers and create lasting connections across generations.
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Christmas Eve police station encounter inspired mum of five to foster
A chance meeting with a two-year-old boy at a police station on Christmas Eve sparked one family's journey into fostering, as Suffolk County Council calls for more local residents to consider helping transform the lives of children in care.
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Christmas markets draw big crowds to Ipswich town centre
Ipswich town centre was bustling this weekend as two Christmas events attracted shoppers and families to enjoy festive entertainment and support local makers and retailers.
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Herts police hunt Ipswich man wanted on recall to prison
Police are appealing for help to find Patrick Clark from Ipswich, who is wanted on recall to prison for conspiracy to burgle.
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Converted: A first-timer's family trip to DanceEast
As someone who knows nothing about dance but has a daughter who loves it, last weekend's trip to see The Little Prince at DanceEast was a step into the unknown. Here's how I found the experience and why everyone should give dance shows a go.
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More than 200 women gather at Portman Road to tackle construction industry gender gap
A Christmas networking lunch has brought together more than 200 women from East Anglia's construction sector to help address the industry's gender imbalance.