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Monday 09 December, 2024
Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices, events and a roundup of yesterday's news – in case you missed it.
Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver is the Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. He previously spent 15 years growing some of the country's biggest media companies and working in a range of C-suite and advisory roles at growth-stage tech companies operating in the media space.
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Man in his 20s arrested over Pinewood stabbing
Detectives investigating a violent burglary in Pinewood have arrested a man after a woman was stabbed when she confronted an intruder in her home on Saturday.
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UK's largest optical space research facility to be built in Martlesham
A £4.2 million space research facility, set to become the UK's largest optical research test range, will be built at BT's Adastral Park in Martlesham. The groundbreaking project will put Suffolk at the forefront of space-to-ground communications research.
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Museum renovation project turns construction site into public art gallery
The temporary scaffolding around Ipswich Museum has been transformed into an outdoor exhibition space, showcasing local artistic talent during its #MammothMakeover project.
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Tuddenham Road to close for four days due to power works
Tuddenham Road in north Ipswich will close for four days next week as UK Power Networks carries out essential electricity works affecting local homes and businesses.
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Rail services from Ipswich cancelled with "minor disruption" expected as debris blocks line
Some Greater Anglia services between Ipswich and London have been cancelled after debris became caught in overhead electrical wires. The disruption comes as Storm Darragh approaches the region with winds of up to 45mph forecast.
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Ipswich railway stations see 200,000 fewer passengers than pre-pandemic
Railway stations in Ipswich recorded 3.1 million entries and exits in the year to March, showing a 7% drop from pre-pandemic levels of 3.3 million.
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Suffolk's winter warmth scheme aims to reduce pressure on NHS
A £45,000 investment in winter warmth packs could help reduce hospital admissions and ease pressure on Suffolk's health services as the council responds to the Government's withdrawal of the Winter Fuel Allowance.
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Government promises named police officers for every Ipswich neighbourhood
A new government initiative will give every neighbourhood in Ipswich a named, contactable police officer. The plan also includes funding for 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers, PCSOs, and special constables across England and Wales.
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Ipswich publican reveals true impact of Budget on local hospitality sector
An Ipswich publican has laid bare how employment cost increases will affect their business as industry bodies call for government action to protect jobs.
Feature
Friday 06 December, 2024
Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices, events and a roundup of yesterday's news – in case you missed it.
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Ipswich man to appear in court for filming fatal A14 crash scene
A 38-year-old Ipswich man will appear in court next week accused of filming and sharing footage of a fatal collision on social media while driving.