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Childhood development in Suffolk still falling just short of pre-pandemic levels
New figures show fewer young children in Suffolk are meeting expected development levels compared to before the pandemic.
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New law bans 'zombie' knives as police launch surrender and compensation scheme
Suffolk Constabulary welcomes new legislation to outlaw certain types of 'zombie' knives and machetes from 24 September. For current owners, a surrender and compensation amnesty scheme will run from 26 August to 23 September.
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The Old Times in Ipswich up for sale
The Old Times, a traditional, wet-led community pub in Ipswich, has been put on the market by its current publicans for £45,000.
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Suffolk tech pioneer Mike Lynch confirmed dead in yacht tragedy
The body of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, considered by many to be the UK's greatest-ever tech entrepreneur, has been recovered from a sunken yacht off Sicily, but his daughter remains missing. Suffolk's Lord-Lieutenant has paid tribute to the "inspirational" figure.
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Record number of 'no-fault' evictions in Ipswich
Ipswich saw its highest number of 'no-fault' evictions last year, with 111 accelerated possession orders submitted to county courts.
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John Grose launches new OMODA franchise
Local dealership John Grose is officially launching its OMODA showroom on Saturday, August 31, a few weeks after it opened it's doors to the public.
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Construction firm opens new Ipswich office to support major infrastructure projects
Fortel Group has launched a new office in Ipswich town centre to support upcoming infrastructure projects in East England, creating up to 50 new jobs.
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Hospice launches gardening group in Woodbridge to support long-term carers
St Elizabeth Hospice has started a new wellbeing gardening group in Woodbridge for people involved in long-term care.
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Ipswich residents missing out on potential Suffolk solar panel scheme savings
A community-led initiative for purchasing solar panels has gained traction across Suffolk, but Ipswich residents have been slow to adopt. The scheme aims to boost renewable energy use, cut carbon emissions, and reduce energy bills.
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Spate of vehicle thefts in Ipswich prompts police warning to residents
Police have arrested a teenager and are urging residents to be vigilant after a series of vehicle thefts across Ipswich over the past week.
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Planning for derelict Wherstead Road site to be converted into flats approved
Ipswich Borough Council has unanimously approved plans to transform a long-abandoned office building on Wherstead Road into 24 flats.
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Family pays tribute to Ipswich man with a "heart bigger than Ipswich", who died following incident at Felixstowe seafront
The family of Charlie Greaves, 25, who died following an incident in Felixstowe, have described him as an "affable young man" with a "heart bigger than Ipswich".