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Electrical fault caused Otley school fire, investigation finds
An investigation has determined that an electrical fault sparked Monday's fire at Otley Primary School, which required eight fire crews to tackle the blaze.
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Man, 80, likely to die in jail for child sex offences in Ipswich
An 80-year-old Ipswich man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults against children dating back to the 1970s.
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Grant Thornton awarded £10,000 Council housing audit contract
Ipswich Borough Council has reappointed Grant Thornton to conduct its annual housing capital receipts audit for 2023/24, with the £10,000 contract approved under special provisions.
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Ipswich Hospital faces perfect storm as winter illnesses surge
A sharp rise in flu, Covid and norovirus cases has pushed East Suffolk and North Essex Trust, which runs Ipswich Hospital, to near capacity, with 97% of beds now occupied. Healthcare leaders warn this could be the most challenging winter in NHS history.
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Otley Primary School remains shut as investigation launched
Fire investigators are set to determine the cause of Monday's blaze at Otley Primary School, which saw eight fire crews respond to the scene.
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Law firm Ellisons moves to new Ipswich office in 260th year
One of East Anglia's oldest law firms has relocated its Ipswich operations to new premises at Connexions on Princes Street, bringing its previously split teams under one roof.
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Kesgrave scoops double victory at Suffolk community awards
Kesgrave's commitment to sport and recreation has been recognised with two awards, with Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre named Active Community of the Year and the Town Council securing Most Active Town honours.
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Meet the everyday heroes making Suffolk a better place to live
A woman who saved and transformed Suffolk's Meals on Wheels service and a bridge teacher who created a thriving community of over 100 members are among three Suffolk residents honoured for their exceptional service to the county.
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Major emergency response as fire spreads through Otley school building
A significant fire and rescue operation is underway at Otley Primary School, where flames have spread from toilets to the roof of the building.
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Ipswich man charged with attempted murder after Pinewood stabbing
A 23-year-old man from Hawthorn Drive in Ipswich has been charged with attempted murder following a burglary in which a woman was stabbed in her Pinewood home.
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Police join Ipswich schoolchildren for online safety hackathon
Police officers, community group leaders, volunteers, and Suffolk County Council chair Liz Harsant joined pupils from two Ipswich primary schools today for a workshop on internet safety and digital wellbeing.