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Ipswich loses one in 10 cash machines since 2021
Ipswich has lost 11 ATMs in three years, with the total falling from 119 to 108 since June 2021, mirroring a nationwide decline in cash machines.
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The Oaks Primary School maintains outstanding standards in latest Ofsted inspection
The Oaks Primary School in Ipswich has maintained its high standards following an Ofsted inspection in October 2024. The school, which was previously rated outstanding in 2018, continues to provide excellent education, according to inspectors.
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Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre wins local charity award
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre (KWMCC) has been crowned Local Charity of the Year at the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's East Suffolk Business Awards, recognising three decades of service to the community.
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Suffolk's disability employment gap widens to 26%
The gap between employed disabled and non-disabled people in Suffolk has increased by four percentage points in the past year, new government figures show.
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Ipswich bucks national trend with drop in 'no-fault' eviction claims
While England and Wales recorded their second-highest rate of accelerated possession claims in nine years, new figures show Ipswich landlords filed 25% fewer claims in the latest quarter.
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Questions over true scale of honour-based abuse as Suffolk cases drop
While Suffolk has reported fewer honour-based abuse cases, experts warn the decrease might mask a concerning trend of under-reporting and misclassification of these serious crimes.
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Ipswich childhood obesity rate higher than England average despite improvements
While Ipswich has seen improvement in childhood obesity rates, the town's figure of 23.4% remains above the national average of 22.1%. Health experts warn economic inequality is driving the crisis.
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Fircroft Road Post Office and newsagents goes up for sale
A Post Office and newsagents located on Fircroft Road, Ipswich, has been put up for sale. The leasehold business is being marketed by Blacks Business Brokers with an asking price of £39,995.
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Local business leader Steve Flory to chair Ipswich Central
Lifelong Ipswich resident and Hudson Group boss Steve Flory has been named as the new chair of Ipswich Central, pledging to transform the town centre into a "safer, more welcoming place."
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Blues to sponsor sculpture in St Elizabeth Hospice art trail
Ipswich Town Football Club has announced it will sponsor one of the sculptures in St Elizabeth Hospice's upcoming Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 art trail. The news was revealed as the first trail sculpture was unveiled at Portman Road with Town legend Matt Holland.
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Ex-partner admits murdering Courtney Mitchell in Ipswich stabbing
A 27-year-old Ipswich man has pleaded guilty to murdering his former partner in a knife attack on Burrell Road earlier this year. Logan Burnett admitted killing Courtney Mitchell, 26, when he appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday.
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Police confident Woodbridge Road stabbing on Friday night was targeted attack
Suffolk Police have moved to reassure residents after a stabbing in Woodbridge Road on Friday evening, stating there is "no wider threat to the local community."