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Drama continues in Chantry as man climbs onto building exterior
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Chantry where a man has climbed onto the exterior of a building and is refusing to come down.
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Suffolk County Council launches £500,000 fund to boost local culture
Suffolk County Council has unveiled a new £500,000 Culture Project Fund to support arts and museum projects across the county. The initiative offers grants ranging from £1,500 to £50,000 for various cultural endeavours.
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Ipswich Wanderers appoint Joe Garnham as co-chairman
Joe Garnham has been named co-chairman of Ipswich Wanderers Football Club, joining Stephen Boyle in the leadership role.
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Benefit cap hits more Ipswich families as calls grow to scrap policy
The number of Ipswich households affected by the government's benefit cap has risen 77% since February. Charities are urging the policy to be abolished, saying it contributes to poverty and homelessness.
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Outstanding Ipswich Half Marathon draws thousands
The Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon returned on Sunday, drawing thousands of runners and spectators.
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Teenage stabbing reignites Ipswich knife crime strategy debate
The stabbing of a teenager in Ipswich town centre on Saturday night has reignited debate over the council's approach to tackling knife crime, just days after a heated council discussion on the issue.
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Teenager stabbed in Ipswich town centre
A man in his late teens was stabbed in St Stephen's Lane, Ipswich, on Saturday night. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault.
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Driver arrested after car crashes into Ipswich businesses
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a car collided with two businesses in Ipswich town centre early this morning.
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Black people in Suffolk are 3.5 times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act
Hundreds of people were detained under the Mental Health Act in Suffolk and North East Essex last year, with significant racial disparities evident in the figures.
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Local firefighters aim for world records in Ipswich Half Marathon charity challenge
Four Suffolk firefighters are set to attempt three world records at the Ipswich Half Marathon on September 22nd, raising money for charity while running in full firefighting gear.
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Suffolk Police warn of pension fraud as county's most vulnerable lose £688k last year
Suffolk residents lost nearly £688,000 to pension scams last year, and police are urging vigilance against fraudsters targeting retirement savings.
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University of Suffolk drops 18 places in national rankings
The University of Suffolk has fallen 18 places in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, ranking 124th out of 131 UK universities.