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Council confirms 'heavy' leisure price increases
Ipswich Borough Council has announced significant price increases across its sports and leisure facilities, with some fees rising by more than 50% from 1 November 2024.
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Youth-led dance festival returns to Jerwood DanceHouse this weekend
Four young dancers are leading the charge to unite Ipswich's youth through movement and creativity, as they prepare to host the third annual DanceEast YouthFest tomorrow.
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Everything you need to know about road and car park closures on Remembrance Sunday
Drivers in Ipswich should prepare for temporary road closures and a car park closure on Sunday 10 November due to Remembrance Sunday events.
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Free train travel for Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday
Greater Anglia is offering free travel to military personnel and veterans attending official Remembrance Day services on 10 November. The offer includes travel to London for the Cenotaph service and local ceremonies across the region.
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Ipswich to honour fallen at Remembrance Sunday service
Ipswich residents are invited to join veterans, civic leaders, and armed forces members for the annual Remembrance Sunday service on 10 November at the Cenotaph in Christchurch Park.
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How to apply for Suffolk's new interest-free home improvement loans
Suffolk residents looking to cut their energy bills can now access interest-free loans for home improvements. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply and what the money can be used for.
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New £40k street lighting project to brighten Ipswich Waterfront
Street lighting along Ipswich Waterfront is set to be extended towards DanceEast in a £40,860 upgrade. The project will continue previous improvements made at Albion Wharf, Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchor Street Apartments.
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Police make 59 arrests in Ipswich crime crackdown
A major police operation targeting serious crime and violence in Ipswich has led to 59 arrests and the seizure of dangerous weapons, including knives and a crossbow.
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Last chance to have your say on local pharmacy services
Residents have until tomorrow to share their views on local pharmaceutical services as the county-wide consultation draws to a close.
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Trading Standards warns of WhatsApp scam targeting Ipswich parents
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting residents about criminals using WhatsApp to impersonate children and ask parents for money. The scammers typically claim they're using a new phone number after losing or damaging their device.
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From medicine to music: The doctor who swapped surgery for swing is coming to Ipswich
Mike Paul-Smith was a qualified doctor with a PhD in gene therapy when he decided to follow his passion for music. Now he conducts a 30-piece orchestra touring the country with their Christmas spectacular, coming to Ipswich this December.
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Suffolk businesses lose 2.1 million working days to sickness each year
As Suffolk County Council launches a new workplace health programme, figures from the council reveal the true cost of employee sickness to local businesses, with over 2 million working days lost annually.