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New SEND unit opens at Ipswich Academy
A purpose-built Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) unit has officially opened at Ipswich Academy, providing specialist places for 24 students with cognition and learning difficulties.
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Government announce three unitary councils for Suffolk: How the battle for local democracy was won
After months of bitter argument, competing business cases and accusations of misleading the public, the government has made its decision — and Suffolk is getting three new unitary councils. We trace the journey that brought the county to this moment.
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Romanian Buttermarket shop closure order rejected by magistrates
A closure order sought by police against Magazin Bacau Romanian Supermarket on the Buttermarket has been rejected by Suffolk Magistrates' Court, despite a months-long investigation that led to the seizure of illicit alcohol, tobacco and prescription-only medication from the premises.
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From patience to patients to parliament: The Ipswich women taking the endometriosis fight to Westminster
Monica Thomas waited 17 years for a diagnosis. Faye Ramsey made 76 unanswered phone calls in a single week. Today, both women sat in Parliament as their MP made the case that their experiences must never happen again.
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Ipswich Town walked into a trap it could have (and should have) easily avoided
In case you didn't know, Nigel Farage visited Portman Road on Monday. He posed for photographs. He held up a shirt with his name on the back. He posted it all online. It was political genius from the Reform UK frontman, but it was a massive misstep from the club.
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Farage rally draws protests and ITFC row in Ipswich
Nigel Farage's Reform UK rally at Trinity Park drew 900-1,300 supporters on Monday night – but the evening was overshadowed by hundreds of protesters outside and anger from Ipswich Town fans after Farage used a stadium visit to pose for photos with a club shirt.
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Ipswich Thrive festival draws 2,000 visitors in second year
Ipswich's annual business festival attracted up to 2,000 attendees across more than 30 free events over two weeks in March, with a record-breaking jobs fair among the highlights.
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Ipswich's wildlife is still declining – can its new 10-year plan help?
Ipswich Borough Council is set to adopt a new 10-year strategy to protect and enhance the town's natural environment – and it wants residents to help deliver it.
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Arras Square revamp back on – after £313k and three lost years
It has taken more than six years and cost £313,000 of public money since the council first appointed Erect Architecture to redevelop Arras Square in 2020, but Ipswich Borough Council says its revamp is finally moving forward – this time for real.
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Suffolk councillors open up to help sexual violence survivors speak out
When Suffolk County Council voted unanimously to launch a campaign supporting sexual assault survivors, three of the councillors who stood up to speak did so from their own experience.
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Ipswich law firm shortlisted for two national probate awards
Ellisons has been shortlisted in two categories at the Probate Industry Awards 2026, recognising the Ipswich firm's work in estate administration and planning.
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Whitehouse secures £20m in Pride in Place funding
The Whitehouse area of Ipswich is set to receive £20 million in long-term government investment, with residents given the power to decide how the money is spent over the next decade.