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Giant observation wheel installation progresses at Ipswich Waterfront
Work has started on a 144ft observation wheel just outside the James Hehir building at the University of Suffolk. It's set to open this Saturday.
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'Women are dying every day': Family's plea after Ipswich man sentenced for murdering Courtney Mitchell
The family of murdered mother Courtney Mitchell vows to fight domestic violence as her killer, 27-year-old Logan Burnett, begins his minimum 24-year sentence.
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Logan Burnett jailed for life for the 'personal execution' of Courtney Mitchell
The mother of three reported physical and verbal abuse before she was fatally stabbed by Logan Burnett, 27, who will serve at least 24 years in prison for her murder.
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Anonymous band member boosts cancer charity's share of £7,000 fundraiser
The generous donation by an anonymous band member topped up funds raised by three Ipswich bands during 40 festive performances supporting local cancer services.
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Suffolk HPV vaccine uptake falls for second year
Only 83.1% of year 8 girls received the HPV jab in 2023-24, down from 84.7% the previous year.
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Four Ipswich cultural projects share £64,000 from county arts fund
Four Ipswich-based organisations will deliver projects focused on racial equality, youth offending, and making the arts more accessible to disabled and disadvantaged children as part of Suffolk's £500,000 cultural funding boost.
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Ipswich stone firm fined £6,500 after workers injured by falling slabs
Bespoke Stone in Ipswich has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in fines and costs after two workers were struck by falling quartz slabs, leaving one with life-changing injuries.
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Ipswich alt-rockers Helix to drop new single after BBC Introducing success
Following their BBC Introducing Suffolk featured track 'Robot Boy', Ipswich alt-rock quartet Helix are set to release their latest single at BurySOUND 2025 next month.
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Orwell Challenge marks 47 years of Suffolk charity fundraising
Ipswich East Rotary Club's flagship event returns with new features including group discounts and the first King Charles III Coastal Pathway.
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Suffolk schools issue 365 suspensions for racist abuse, no permanent exclusions
Schools across Suffolk handed out 365 suspensions for racist abuse over the past 10 academic terms, with numbers rising from 33 to 46 between autumn 2020 and 2023.
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Suffolk Police to trial facial recognition in Ipswich town centre
Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed in Ipswich on Saturday, 22 February, to locate suspects wanted for serious offences.
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Woodbridge farmer fined £27,000 over dead sheep discoveries
A farmer has been ordered to pay £27,000 after Trading Standards officers found multiple dead sheep carcasses left on his land over a 10-month period.