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Ipswich railway stations see 200,000 fewer passengers than pre-pandemic
Railway stations in Ipswich recorded 3.1 million entries and exits in the year to March, showing a 7% drop from pre-pandemic levels of 3.3 million.
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Suffolk's winter warmth scheme aims to reduce pressure on NHS
A £45,000 investment in winter warmth packs could help reduce hospital admissions and ease pressure on Suffolk's health services as the council responds to the Government's withdrawal of the Winter Fuel Allowance.
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Government promises named police officers for every Ipswich neighbourhood
A new government initiative will give every neighbourhood in Ipswich a named, contactable police officer. The plan also includes funding for 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers, PCSOs, and special constables across England and Wales.
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Ipswich publican reveals true impact of Budget on local hospitality sector
An Ipswich publican has laid bare how employment cost increases will affect their business as industry bodies call for government action to protect jobs.
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Friday 06 December, 2024
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Ipswich man to appear in court for filming fatal A14 crash scene
A 38-year-old Ipswich man will appear in court next week accused of filming and sharing footage of a fatal collision on social media while driving.
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Drug dealer jailed after police seize £6,000 in Ipswich raid
A drug dealer who sent an average of 175 messages per day coordinating cocaine supply across Suffolk has been jailed for four years following a police operation.
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Weekly wellbeing café unites Ipswich's Ukrainian community
Bridge Communities and Together for Ipswich have joined forces to create a welcoming space for Ukrainian refugees, offering both practical and emotional support through a new weekly café as the war continues to devastate families back home.
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Community urged to share appeal for missing Ipswich resident
The Ipswich community is being asked to spread the word about missing resident Gurbaksh Singh Sually. Police have renewed their public appeal after the 37-year-old was last seen in London on 24 November.
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How Ipswich Town's new £15 parking fee compares to other football clubs
Ipswich Borough Council's new £15 matchday parking charge, which came into effect on Tuesday, ranks among the highest in English football, contradicting the council's claim it aligns with other Premier League clubs' rates.
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Record-breaking ship makes history at Port of Felixstowe
The deepest draught vessel ever to visit a UK port has successfully docked at Felixstowe, following a £130 million channel deepening project.
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The Very Suffolk Christmas festival is coming to Ipswich town centre – here's what you need to know
A new Christmas festival celebrating Suffolk culture will take over Ipswich's Cornhill later this month, featuring local food, crafts and a tractor trail – all while raising money for mental health.