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Londoner prosecuted for misusing disabled parking badge in Ipswich
A man from London has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 after being caught using someone else's Blue Badge to park in a Norwich Road car park.
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Gusford Primary School sees Ofsted success under new leadership
Gusford Community Primary School has achieved 'good' ratings across most areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its "outstanding" personal development and ambitious curriculum, marking significant progress since 2022.
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Your chance to nominate Suffolk's next honorary graduates
Members of the public can now nominate inspirational individuals for University of Suffolk honorary degrees. The university is seeking nominations for people who have made exceptional contributions to society, overcome disadvantages, or enhanced the region's educational and cultural wellbeing.
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Major roads around Ipswich hit by three crashes causing severe delays
Three separate crashes have brought traffic to a standstill around Ipswich this morning, with both the A12 and A14 affected by closures and delays.
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Ipswich and Colchester hospitals hit 2,000 robotic surgeries milestone
A clinical nurse specialist has become the 2,000th patient to undergo robotic surgery at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals.
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Stroke survivor's lived experience inspires Suffolk's first Disability Pride event
A life-changing stroke and a powerful experience at Chester's Disability Pride sparked a Suffolk couple's mission to bring disability celebration and awareness to Felixstowe's seafront.
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'Chaotic and disorderly' Ipswich nursery turns around 'inadequate' rating in five months
Twizzle Tops Day Nursery on Cavendish Street has transformed its Ofsted rating from 'inadequate' to 'good' in just five months, showing significant improvement across all areas following a series of interventions.
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Suffolk charity hits £100,000 winter support target, urges more to apply
Suffolk Community Foundation has raised more than £100,000 to help older residents stay warm this winter, but says more people should come forward to claim the support.
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Ipswich MP backs government's plan to clear 57,000-patient hospital backlog
Ipswich MP and East of England Mission Champion Jack Abbott has fully endorsed new government plans to tackle NHS waiting lists, as figures reveal more than 57,000 local patients are waiting longer than 18 weeks for treatment.
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Why local solicitors could be the better choice for personal injury claims
As the number of personal injury law firms falls across the UK, choosing a local solicitor over national panel firms could lead to better outcomes for injury claims, say local solicitors.
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Suffolk County Council reveals blueprint for improving Suffolk's SEND services
A comprehensive 177-page report analysing Suffolk's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services has been published, providing detailed recommendations for immediate improvements to the system.