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Suffolk Trading Standards has issued urgent safety guidance for residents putting up Christmas decorations this weekend, with a particular warning about electrical items and novelty decorations containing button batteries.
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In another step forward for Ipswich's high street, Sports Direct has opened its new 25,000 sq ft store in Ipswich's Buttermarket, bringing four major retail brands under one roof.
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More than half of accidental deaths in the UK occur in homes, prompting safety experts to warn Black Friday shoppers about dangerous goods. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) says breathing hazards have increased 17% in a decade.
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Three retailers in Suffolk have been reported to Trading Standards after selling knives to underage customers during police checks. The failed test purchases were part of Operation Sceptre, a week-long knife crime initiative.
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Students at Suffolk Rural College are working to turn their wildlife conservation dreams into reality, launching an innovative adoption scheme to fund a life-changing trip to South Africa. The initiative comes as the college pursues its ambition to become a licensed zoo.
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Local business owners are coming together to create a new festive shopping experience in one of Ipswich's historic thoroughfares as The Walk hosts its first Christmas market from 10:00 to 16:00 this Sunday, 01 December.
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A 21-year-old man will be sentenced after admitting assaulting two police officers and carrying a knife in Ipswich. Xander Butler was remanded in custody following his court appearance.
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A newly formed campaign group against proposed quarry development near Ipswich drew hundreds of residents at its first public meeting. More than 350 objections have already been lodged against plans for extracting 1.7 million tonnes of material from the Fynn Valley.
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Trading Standards is calling on Suffolk residents to help protect vulnerable neighbours from rogue traders who may try to exploit recent storm damage for profit.
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Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service has appointed Henry Griffin, a 20-year veteran of the service, as its new Deputy Chief Fire Officer following a competitive selection process.
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A new economic strategy for Suffolk aims to build on the county's renewable energy and nuclear power sectors to expand its role in clean technology. The plan seeks to attract £4 of private investment for every £1 of public funding.
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Discount supermarket chain Lidl has opened its third Ipswich store at Anglia Retail Park, creating more than 30 new jobs and continuing the brand's expansion in the town.
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