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'Ipswich is a busking friendly town' says council in call for street performers
Ipswich Borough Council is promoting the town centre as an ideal location for street entertainers seeking supportive performance spaces.
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Monday, 27 January, 2025
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Police granted extra time to question teenager suspected of murdering Billy McNicholl
Detectives investigating the death of William "Billy" McNicholl have been granted an additional 24 hours to question a teenage murder suspect. The extension was approved by Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 January.
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Ipswich MP demands 'no more excuses' over potholes but council yet to receive details from Department for Transport
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and Suffolk County Council have offered contrasting views on new road repair funding announced by the government. While Abbott welcomes a "huge funding uplift", the council emphasises the need to understand allocation details before making commitments.
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'Eyesore' no more: Buttermarket entrance makeover complete
After months of disruption, the scaffolding is down and the Buttermarket shopping centre's St Stephen's Lane entrance has been transformed with updated signage and new greenery.
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New bottomless pizza restaurant Moto Pizza opens on Fore Street
Essex-based chain Moto Pizza has opened its first Ipswich restaurant, offering unlimited pizza and 50% off deals to celebrate its launch.
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Police seek driver after hit-and-run at Ipswich zebra crossing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car struck a bicycle at a zebra crossing in Grimwade Street and failed to stop at the scene.
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Sizewell C launches skills charter to create 2,600 local jobs
A new skills charter launched by Sizewell C aims to create at least 2,600 jobs for East Anglian workers during the nuclear power station's construction. The charter, developed with industry and local authorities, promises to prioritise local recruitment and training.
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How the murder of Anita Rose was weaponised by the far-right on Elon Musk's X
As friends and family mourned the loss of Anita Rose and police hunted for her killer, Anita's story became a lightning rod for far-right hate on X after a verified news account falsely claimed that she was stalked, robbed and murdered by two Somali immigrants.
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Ipswich print supplier reports 11% growth despite paperless trends
An Ipswich-based printer and photocopier supplier has reported strong growth over the past three years, challenging the notion that businesses are moving entirely away from printed materials.
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Local talent to headline youth-managed gig at The Baths
Tune Up's latest cohort of young event managers will bring four rising stars to The Baths stage for Independent Venue Week.
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Join fellow Traitors fans for dramatic finale screening in Ipswich
As The Traitors' most successful series yet draws to a close, St Stephen's Church will host a free community screening of the finale that's expected to draw millions of viewers nationwide.