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Two teens arrested after knife incident at Suffolk New College
Police have arrested two teenage boys following reports of individuals brandishing knives outside Suffolk New College in Ipswich last week.
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Suffolk Chamber slams Orwell Bridge closure as "bad for business"
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has criticised the partial closure of Orwell Bridge, calling it "reputationally embarrassing for Suffolk" and demanding action from policymakers.
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Ipswich illustrator Sammi Wong wins international award
Sammi Wong, a University of Suffolk graduate from Ipswich, has won a prestigious World Illustration Award for her project celebrating Ipswich.
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DanceEast receives £50,000 grant to commission acclaimed dance artists
DanceEast has been awarded £50,159 by the Jerwood Foundation to support its commissioning programme over the next 18 months.
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Fewer people in Ipswich are cycling weekly than before the pandemic
The number of people in Ipswich cycling at least once per week has decreased from 9.9% in 2022 to 7.1% in 2023, while Suffolk as a whole has maintained more stable levels, putting Ipswich below both county and national averages.
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Last chance to dive into history as Broomhill Lido opens for Heritage Open Days
Ipswich residents will have a final opportunity to explore the iconic Broomhill Lido before its £10.25 million restoration begins during the Heritage Open Days event on 14-15 September 2024.
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Applications open for 2025 school places in Ipswich, parents urged to apply before deadline
Parents and carers in Ipswich and Suffolk can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2025.
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Ipswich MP calls for Ipswich transport task force and Northern Bypass revival amid fresh Orwell bridge chaos
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has called for the re-establishment of the Ipswich Transportation Task Force (ITTF) following severe disruption caused by the partial closure of Orwell Bridge.
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Ipswich MP buoyant, Suffolk County Council furious as government scraps £500m Suffolk devolution deal
The government has scrapped a proposed devolution deal for Suffolk that would have brought over £500 million in funding and new decision-making powers to the county over 30 years.
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Former Ipswich police officer jailed for misconduct after a "flagrant abuse of trust"
A former Suffolk police officer has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for two counts of misconduct in public office, including attempting to engage a woman in sexually inappropriate conversations and failing to record her rape allegation.
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Sackers recycling centre expansion faces opposition amid fire concerns
At least 30 residents have objected to plans to expand a recycling yard in Great Blakenham that has experienced three serious fires.
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Full overnight closures announced for Orwell Bridge repairs
National Highways have confirmed that the westbound carriageway of the Orwell Bridge will face full overnight closures next week as repair works begin, according to Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.