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Warning issued as vulnerable resident targeted in driveway cleaning scam
A person with dementia was driven to a cash machine and pressured to withdraw £500 for unnecessary driveway cleaning work in Rushmere St Andrew last week.
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Black people nearly six times more likely to be stopped and searched by Suffolk police
Suffolk Police stop and search practices show significant racial disparities, according to new Home Office figures.
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Ipswich pub granted earlier alcohol serving time
Ipswich Borough Council has given The Station Hotel in Ipswich the nod to serve alcohol from 8am.
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University of Suffolk secures £422,000 for new apprenticeships
The University of Suffolk has won government funding to launch new degree apprenticeships in 2025, addressing regional skills gaps and supporting local growth projects.
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Your chance to realise that life-long ambition to walk on fire barefoot
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on brave soles in Ipswich to participate in a fundraising firewall at Ipswich Rugby Club this October.
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Police seek potential witness in Tesco Express armed robbery investigation
Suffolk police have released an image of a man they believe may have witnessed the recent armed robbery at Tesco Express in Ipswich.
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Tonight: Free spoken word event celebrates National Poetry Day
A free open mic night will mark National Poetry Day 2024 at The Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich this evening.
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Police believe missing Ipswich teenager Maryam Darbous may be in London
The search for a missing 15-year-old girl from Ipswich has taken a new turn as police now believe she may be in London.
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11-year-old raises over £23,000 for hospice in memory of mum
Harli Dixon, aged 11, has surpassed her fundraising goal for St Elizabeth Hospice, raising more than £23,300 to honour her late mother. The young fundraiser has secured a leaf on the hospice's Memory Tree as a lasting tribute.
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Where to pick your perfect pumpkin near Ipswich this Halloween
Grab your wellies and prepare for some autumnal fun – pumpkin picking season is here. We've rounded up the best patches near Ipswich so that you can find that perfect jack-o'-lantern.
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Suffolk council leaders raise alarm over government's housing targets
Suffolk County Council has expressed concerns about the government's proposed planning reforms for England, highlighting a lack of clarity around infrastructure provision for new housing developments.
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Suffolk sees surge in long-acting contraceptive use, mirroring national shift away from the pill
More than half of women in Suffolk using contraception opt for long-acting methods, new NHS data reveals. This trend mirrors a national shift away from the pill.