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Elderly man dies after car crashes into wall in Needham Market
A man in his 70s has died following a collision in Needham Market, with police believing he suffered a medical episode before the crash.
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Historic St Nicholas Church tower set for urgent repair works
Plans have been submitted to repair the falling masonry at one of Ipswich's oldest churches. Due to safety concerns, the tower of St Nicholas Church requires immediate strengthening work.
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German Doner Kebab seeks 3am weekend licence
A kebab restaurant in Ipswich town centre has applied to extend its opening hours until 03:00 at weekends. The Westgate Street eatery, opened by reality TV star Joey Essex in 2018, currently closes at 23:00.
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Plans submitted to turn former Ipswich police station into 15-bed HMO
A developer has submitted plans to convert a former police station in Museum Street into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) with 15 bedrooms, changing previously approved plans for apartments.
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Stamp duty changes to cost Ipswich homebuyers thousands more from April 2025
From April 2025, homebuyers in Ipswich will face paying thousands more in stamp duty as the government prepares to introduce new thresholds that will particularly impact first-time buyers.
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New restaurant coming to Buttermarket as retail unit goes under offer
The former Time2Vape unit will be home to a "new culinary experience" at Ipswich's Buttermarket later this year.
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Wake Up Coffee closes doors after just four months
A coffee shop that opened in Ipswich town centre last September has suddenly shut down just four months after opening.
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Man arrested after hit-and-run leaves two women injured in Ipswich
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a hit-and-run collision in Ipswich left two women injured, with one suffering head injuries and fractures.
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Ipswich families affected by dementia invited to share experiences at care home event
A care home in Ipswich is creating a space for local people to discuss dementia, seek support and share their experiences over coffee and cake at a free community event.
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East of England homelessness programme shortlisted for national award
A programme that helps homeless people across East Anglia rebuild their lives, including 65 households in Ipswich, has been nominated for a prestigious national award that could bring £5,000 to expand its vital work.
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Ipswich law firm Ellisons expands with two senior appointments
Ellisons has appointed two new Partners to its Private Client and Employment teams, bringing its total number of Partners to 34.