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Suffolk police to receive £5.5m funding boost from government
Suffolk's police force is set to receive an extra £5.5 million in government funding next year, the Home Office has announced. The increase represents a 5.6% rise from 2023-24.
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St Stephen's Church opens doors to football fans and shoppers this Saturday
St Stephen's Church in Ipswich will transform into a pre-match venue and shopping retreat this Saturday, offering both football fans and Christmas shoppers a place to relax and grab a drink.
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How a River Gipping shopping trolley inspired Ipswich's latest novel
What started as a poem about a shopping trolley in the River Gipping has evolved into a full-length novel chronicling four decades of Ipswich's music scene.
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Award-winning community basketball project breaks down barriers with Ipswich's Roma and Gypsy community
As a six-week basketball initiative at Maple Park concludes, organisers are celebrating success on and off the court. The sessions, led by Sport Sense and supported by Community Praxis and Aspire Basketball, took place between October 1 and November 6.
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Friday, 20 December, 2024
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Farmer Christmas swaps sleigh for tractor in Witnesham school visit
For ten years, Suffolk Rural College lecturer John Attridge has been bringing festive cheer to Witnesham Primary School as Farmer Christmas, creating lasting memories for generations of pupils.
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Freeport East creates 1,800 jobs in a year of growth
Freeport East has attracted £250 million in private investment and created 1,800 jobs across its development sites in 2024, with international firms from Australia, Turkey and Germany choosing to invest in our region.
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New powers could see water company bosses face prison for pollution as Anglian Water announces £884m investment plan for Suffolk and Essex
Water company executives who allow sewage pollution could face prison sentences under new legislation introduced to Parliament, announced on the same day Anglian Water received approval for its £884m investment plan for Suffolk and Essex.
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New powers to tackle street drinking and boost town centre safety in Ipswich
Private security officers patrolling Ipswich town centre have been granted new powers to tackle alcohol-related nuisance, as part of ongoing efforts to create a more welcoming environment for shoppers and visitors.
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Council seeks EV owners with no driveways for street charging trial
Suffolk County Council is seeking residents to test innovative pavement charging solutions for electric vehicles in a 12-month trial. The project aims to help homeowners without driveways charge their cars safely and conveniently.
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Warning over fake Cadbury Christmas WhatsApp scam
Ipswich residents are being warned about a new WhatsApp scam that promises free Cadbury chocolate hampers but aims to steal personal information.
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Police urged to tackle crime as Waterfront residents unite against anti-social behaviour
Ipswich borough councillors have demanded police action over drug dealing and dangerous driving at the Waterfront, as residents launch a new community group to tackle growing concerns about crime in the area.