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Council's PR machine generates record number of positive news stories amid local frustrations
Ipswich Borough Council is reporting record levels of positive media coverage despite many ongoing concerns from residents about key local issues.
Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver is the Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. He previously spent 15 years growing some of the country's biggest media companies and working in a range of C-suite and advisory roles at growth-stage tech companies operating in the media space.
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Ipswich café near Portman Road up for sale
Cool Beanz, a well-established coffee shop on Russell Road near Ipswich Crown Court, has been put on the market for £84,995 as the current owners are looking to pursue opportunities in different sectors.
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Suffolk Building Society calls for diverse housing solutions in new bill
Suffolk Building Society has outlined suggestions to address UK property market challenges in response to the recently announced Planning & Infrastructure Bill, emphasising the need for self-builds, bungalows, and stamp duty reform.
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Police thank public as Lynn Murray is found
Police have confirmed that Lynn Murray, the 65-year-old woman reported missing from the Withersfield area on Tuesday, has been found safe.
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Police appeal for help to find missing Withersfield woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Lynn Murray, 65, who was last seen this morning in Withersfield.
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Man arrested after stabbing in Christchurch Park
A 48-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Ipswich's Christchurch Park. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries in what police believe was a targeted attack.
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Post-mortem results inconclusive in Anita Rose murder investigation
Police are continuing to investigate the death of Anita Rose in Brantham as a murder after a post-mortem examination failed to establish a cause of death.
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Albanian man jailed for returning to UK after deportation
An Albanian national has been sentenced to six months in prison after breaching a deportation order and possessing false identity documents. Edison Dautaj must also serve the remainder of a previous sentence for cocaine supply.
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Ipswich apprentices reach prestigious national skills competition finals
Two apprentices from Suffolk New College have qualified for the national finals of WorldSkills, a prestigious vocational competition.
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Suffolk County Council launches new strategy to support autistic people of all ages
Suffolk County Council and local health boards have unveiled a joint strategy and action plan aimed at improving the lives of autistic people across the county.
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"Magic bullet" cancer treatment now available to Ipswich residents at Colchester Hospital
A specialist treatment for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) is now being offered at Colchester Hospital. The "magic bullet" therapy was previously only available in London or Cambridge.
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Suffolk expands EV charging network with 60+ new community sites
Suffolk County Council is supercharging its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, adding over 60 new community venues to its "Plug In Suffolk" project.