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A&E waiting times improve but fall just short of national targets
The latest data from the NHS reveals that 74% of A&E patients were seen within 4 hours at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, falling just short of national targets.
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott demands action from train operator that runs no services in Suffolk
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has written to train operator CrossCountry, demanding improvements to its train services despite the operator not running any services in Suffolk.
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Police hunt for escaped Ipswich man facing sexual offence charges
Suffolk Police are searching for Daryl Taylor, a 33-year-old Ipswich man who escaped custody while receiving medical treatment at Ipswich Hospital. Taylor, who was wanted on recall to prison, had been charged with seven sexual offences before his escape.
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Five fire crews have been deployed to Elmsett following reports of an incident with a light aircraft
Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service received a call today at 14:22 about an incident involving a light aircraft.
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Discarded battery likely cause of major Ipswich scrapyard fire, investigators say
A fire investigation has concluded that a discarded battery was the probable cause of the significant blaze at Sackers recycling centre in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich, on Thursday, August 8.
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Ipswich Traitors star to trek Machu Picchu for charity – more than £1,700 raised already
Fay Greaves, known for her appearance on The Traitors, will embark on a challenging trek to Machu Picchu in September to raise funds for several charities. The expedition aims to support organisations focused on youth development and mental health.
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Nearly 89,000 patients awaiting routine treatment in East Suffolk & North Essex
The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is facing growing waiting lists, with almost 89,000 patients waiting for non-urgent elective operations or treatment at the end of June.
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From horses to healthcare: An unconventional career journey
Harriet Aitchison, 35, has swapped her riding boots for scrubs in a career change that's taken her from the stables to the wards of Ipswich Hospital.
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One in three offenders back to crime within a year as reoffending rates in Ipswich hit 4-year high
Nearly a third of criminals in Ipswich reoffended within a year of their conviction or release from prison, according to new Ministry of Justice figures. This marks an increase from the previous year's rate.
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Cardinal Medical Practice: Three years on, have over 30,000 Ipswich patients been let down?
Three years after its controversial formation and more than two years after a Care Quality Commission inspection found the practice "requires improvement," our investigation reveals persistent issues and a practice that still appears to be struggling to meet patient needs.
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Ipswich Town unveils Ed Sheeran-inspired third kit for 2024/25 season
Ipswich Town FC has launched its third kit for the 2024/25 season, designed in collaboration with Ed Sheeran.
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"Contagious smile lit up any room": Family remembers Ipswich stabbing victim Courtney Mitchell
The family of Courtney Mitchell, 26, who died following a stabbing in Ipswich on Tuesday, has released a heartfelt tribute describing her as a "beautiful daughter, granddaughter, mummy and sister".