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More than 200 women gather at Portman Road to tackle construction industry gender gap
A Christmas networking lunch has brought together more than 200 women from East Anglia's construction sector to help address the industry's gender imbalance.
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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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Ipswich school joins growing movement teaching pupils breathing techniques
An Ipswich primary school has become part of a nationwide initiative helping children manage their emotions through breathwork, as schools explore new ways to support pupils' mental wellbeing.
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Suffolk police 4.5 times more likely to use force on black residents
While police forces across England and Wales are 3.2 times more likely to use force against black people, Suffolk's rate is 4.5 times higher – pointing to a wider disparity in the county than the national picture, new Home Office figures show.
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Monday, 16 December, 2024
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Man jailed for life for 'monstrous' murder of Ipswich toddler
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a two-year-old girl in Ipswich, while the child's mother has been jailed for 10 years for allowing her death.
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Preston man charged with cocaine supply after being pulled over on London Road, Ipswich
A 20-year-old Lancashire man has been charged with drug supply offences after police stopped a car in Ipswich. Azizbek Egamshukurov was remanded in custody following a court appearance yesterday.
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Elderly woman critical after Ipswich flat fire rescue
An elderly woman is in critical condition after being rescued from a ground floor flat fire in Ipswich during the early hours of Friday morning.
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Suffolk police programme cuts domestic abuse reoffending by 80%
A new programme helping domestic abuse perpetrators change their behaviour has seen 80% of participants avoid reoffending, Suffolk police have revealed.
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Ipswich hospital's Parkinson's app wins national healthcare award
A smartphone app helping local Parkinson's patients monitor their symptoms has won a prestigious national award. The app, developed by Neu Health in partnership with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT), received the Health Service Journal's Digitising Patient Care Award.
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East of England Co-op appoints Andy Rigby as acting CEO
The East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as its acting CEO for a minimum of 12 months, bringing over 40 years of retail leadership experience to the role.
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St Stephen's Church plays host to record fair and makers market this weekend
Vinyl enthusiasts and Christmas shoppers can enjoy a packed weekend at St Stephen's Church, as Brighten the Corners brings both a makers market and record fair to the venue.
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Council warns minister over 'ill-informed' infrastructure decisions
Suffolk County Council has urged the government to prevent the closure of a key Civil Aviation Authority department that helps protect local airfields and communities.