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Health Minister meets Ipswich MPs over cancelled surgery plans
The government minister responsible for primary care has met with Ipswich's MPs to discuss the cancelled development of a 'super surgery' in north west Ipswich.
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Latest wave of vehicle break-ins hits 16 Ipswich streets
Police are investigating after receiving 20 reports of attempted vehicle break-ins across Ipswich, with 12 successful thefts including a car stolen from Radcliffe Drive. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Sunday morning.
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Where have the boats gone? Ipswich Marina empties ahead of £2m upgrade
Dozens of boats are disappearing from their long-term berths at Ipswich Marina as owners scramble to find new moorings within a two-week deadline. The relocations come as Associated British Ports (ABP) prepares to begin a £2m upgrade of the northern side pontoons.
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NHS trust helps 41,000 patients with health and lifestyle changes
More than 41,000 patients have received support for healthier lifestyles through a new NHS programme in East Suffolk and North Essex. The Making Every Contact Count initiative has already helped thousands quit smoking and improve their diet.
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Serial waste offender faces High Court action after decades of illegal dumping
A man previously convicted of allowing cocaine production on his land has been ordered to stop illegal waste disposal activities at the same site, following multiple failed prosecutions over 20 years.
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Fresh questions raised over M&S's high street future in Ipswich
It has emerged there is no contractual agreement for M&S to maintain its high street store alongside the planned development in Copdock. The revelation comes after council leaders described the deal as "fantastic news for Ipswich" that "secures an ongoing M&S presence in Ipswich town centre." It do…
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Suffolk chaplains celebrate diverse roles supporting thousands across county
Dozens of chaplains gathered in Ipswich to showcase their work supporting people across sectors including prisons, healthcare, education and police services.
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Ellisons expands insolvency team to become region's largest
As businesses face mounting financial challenges, Ellisons Solicitors has expanded its insolvency team to seven specialists, making it the largest dedicated team in the region.
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Classic car convoy to deliver Christmas cheer to Ipswich care homes
Suffolk-based classic car restoration company Bridge Classic Cars is set to spread festive joy by delivering mince pies to four local care homes in a convoy of vintage vehicles this Thursday.
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"We are the next generation of leaders": Ipswich pupils tackle food poverty
Ten-year-old Lyla Fleming was one of 200 children who gathered at last Tuesday's Food Summit in Ipswich to tackle food waste, sustainability and poverty head-on, as part of a pioneering project led entirely by schoolchildren.
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Latest cannabis farm bust reveals sophisticated growing operation run by Ipswich man in quiet Hadleigh street
A man from the Ipswich area has been jailed for 10 months after police discovered a sophisticated cannabis growing operation spread across five separate areas of a Hadleigh home.