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How Ipswich's football heritage inspired modern take on £7.8m masterpiece
As Ipswich Town prepares to face Manchester United, a local artist has connected the town's football history with one of Britain's most valuable sporting artworks.
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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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Greater Anglia claims top spot for UK train punctuality for sixth consecutive quarter
Greater Anglia has maintained its position as the UK's most punctual train operator, according to its latest performance figures. The company reports seven of its routes are achieving over 95% punctuality rates.
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Ipswich man charged with intentional sexual touching
A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been charged with intentional sexual touching following an incident in June. Lee Proctor will appear before magistrates in December.
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Ofsted praises 'excellent' behaviour and 'high standards' at Whitehouse Primary
Co-headteachers Andrea Hall and Anna Siddall have successfully maintained high standards at Whitehouse Community Primary School, a new Ofsted report reveals. The inspection found the school has taken effective action to maintain the quality of education identified in its previous assessment.
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'Fantastic news for Ipswich': Council leaders back M&S expansion plans
Local leaders have welcomed M&S's commitment to Ipswich as the retailer announces plans to maintain its town centre presence while opening a new store at Copdock. The development will support Suffolk farmers and create new jobs.
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How the Wolsey 550 project has transformed local history education in Ipswich
From Tudor gaming to legal career workshops, an 18-month heritage project has used Cardinal Wolsey's remarkable rise from humble Ipswich beginnings to inspire thousands of local students.
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Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage after female cyclist sustained serious head injuries in a collision at Copdock
Suffolk Police are urging witnesses and drivers with dash cam footage to come forward following a serious collision between a cyclist and car at Copdock on Sunday.
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Community invited to discuss anti-social behaviour with police at Anglia Retail Park
Ipswich residents can meet with with their local police officers and anti-social behaviour teams at an informal drop-in session being held at Anglia Retail Park.
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Christmas trees to help bears at Jimmy's Farm in hospice recycling scheme
Used Christmas trees from across Suffolk will be turned into woodchip for bears at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, thanks to an initiative by two local hospices. The 'Tree-cycling' scheme brings together volunteers from major companies to support vital hospice care in the region.
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Suffolk fire crews attended nearly 3,000 false alarms last year
Suffolk's fire and rescue service was called to 2,907 false alarms in 2023-24, the highest number in 13 years. Seven in 10 calls were due to faulty equipment.
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Most men who die by suicide had sought help, Suffolk Mind reveals
Eight out of ten men who die by suicide had previously contacted mental health services, Suffolk Mind's Head of Mental Health Education has revealed. The statistic challenges the common belief that men don't seek help for mental health issues.
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Ipswich man, 92, charged with murder and rape of Louisa Dunne
A 92-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with murder and rape in connection with a 1967 cold case. Ryland Headley of Clarence Road appeared before magistrates via video link following a forensic review of evidence.