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New £12.8m ambulance hub takes shape in Ipswich
A steel signing ceremony has marked a key milestone in the construction of a new £12.8m ambulance hub in Ipswich, which will help keep more emergency vehicles on the road.
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Council cuts carbon emissions by 43% since 2019, but struggles with wider targets
Suffolk County Council has reduced its direct carbon emissions by 43% since 2019, but faces challenges meeting its 2030 net zero target due to emissions it says are outside its direct control.
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West End Road Burger King set to become first 24-hour branch in Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council has granted a 24-hour licence to the West End Road Burger King, making it the first in town that can serve food and drink around the clock.
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Castle Hill Infant School maintains good rating in latest Ofsted inspection
Castle Hill Infant School has maintained its 'Good' rating following its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its "broad, ambitious and inclusive" curriculum.
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How Suffolk businesses can access affordable mental health training
Local businesses looking to improve workplace mental health can now access more affordable training through Suffolk Mind's new packages, with options tailored to different organisation sizes and needs.
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'Golden Mile' town centre improvement scheme to begin in Ipswich next week
A programme of road and pavement improvements across Ipswich town centre will begin on Monday 27 January. The works will cover 11 locations, including Westgate Street, Princes Street, St Nicholas' Street, the Waterfront and bus station areas.
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Local theatre group brings inspiring true story of Calendar Girls to Henley
Henley Players are bringing the heartwarming tale of courage and friendship to life this May, while raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk.
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How volunteers are rebuilding Suffolk's Anglo-Saxon treasure using 7th century techniques
A team of 160 volunteers in Woodbridge are painstakingly reconstructing the Sutton Hoo burial ship using authentic Anglo-Saxon methods, aiming to launch the 88-foot vessel by 2026.
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Ipswich drug dealer ordered to repay £51,000 of criminal gains
A drug dealer must repay more than £51,000 of his criminal earnings or face additional jail time, a court has ruled. Alper Basoglu, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence, was given three months to pay the sum.
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Community garden project aims to bring Ipswich residents together
An Ipswich charity is launching free courses to help residents build connections and develop new skills through gardening and nature-based activities at two community gardens.
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Suffolk drug seizures fall despite national record haul
Suffolk has seen a 7% decrease in drug seizures despite national figures hitting a record high, new data reveals.