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Veteran broadcaster Rob Chandler returns to Suffolk radio roots
Four decades after starting his career at Radio Orwell in Ipswich, renowned local broadcaster Rob Chandler is coming home to present a new show on Gen X Radio Suffolk.
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Local firm's window donation saves homeless support organisation £5,000
The Bus Shelter Ipswich has received a significant donation of surplus windows from Allglass Anglia, saving the homeless support organisation thousands of pounds on their container conversion projects.
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Friday, 17 January, 2025
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Ipswich's twelfth device repair shop to open on Buttermarket
A new phone and laptop repair shop is set to open its doors on Ipswich's Buttermarket, bringing the total number of similar businesses in the town centre to twelve.
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From Christmas dips to Santa dashes: How Suffolk came together for hospice appeal
Local businesses and community members have helped raise over £158,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice through various festive fundraisers, including the Christmas Day Dip, Santa Dash and Christmas Jumper Day.
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Police hunt owner of beige greyhound as woman bitten by dog on Chesterfield Drive in Ipswich
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog while walking in Ipswich yesterday afternoon, causing injury to her knee.
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Suffolk police chief warns of service cuts without 5% tax rise
Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore says police services could face cuts unless residents accept a 5.1% increase in the policing portion of council tax, as government funding falls short of meeting rising costs.
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Police request public's help find missing Edward Osborne's blue Skoda
Police searching for missing Framlingham man Edward Osborne are asking the public to look out for his blue Skoda around Ipswich and Woodbridge's rivers and woodland areas.
Opinion
Jack Abbott: MP for Ipswich or the East of England?
In recent months, Jack Abbott has taken on a dual role that deserves closer scrutiny. While elected to represent Ipswich, he's now also serving as Mission Champion for the East of England – but what does this actually mean, and should we be concerned?
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Ipswich is one of the best places to live, says Omid Djalili ahead of Regent show
Award-winning comedian Omid Djalili has praised Ipswich as "one of the best places to live in the whole of the country" ahead of his performance at the Regent Theatre. The actor and comedian made the comments during a BBC interview before his upcoming show.
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"She's an absolute trooper": Ten-year-old Charlotte's story captures hearts, and a national award nomination
A remarkable ten-year-old girl who refuses to let a rare muscle condition define her has become the star of an award-nominated film. 'Charlotte's Story', captured by local filmmaker Kevin Burch, showcases the vital work of East Anglia's Children's Hospices.
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Plans for historic Ipswich Waterfront House to be unveiled today
Developers are set to reveal proposals for a new visitor experience at one of Ipswich's oldest waterfront buildings at a public consultation today.