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A man jailed in August for stealing over £1,000 from Ipswich supermarkets is back in prison after being caught stealing again just weeks later, highlighting the challenges of repeat offending in the town centre.
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Despite two failed attempts to secure funding for one of Britain's finest lidos, the Broomhill Pool Trust chairman is urging stakeholders to "finally get the project over the line" – arguing the scheme is ready-made with planning permission, design approval, and unprecedented public support.
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Armed forces families in nearly 5,000 military homes across the East of England will benefit from a new Defence Housing Strategy that commits £9 billion over the next decade to upgrade and modernise military accommodation.
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A new heritage project will capture the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Suffolk, addressing a gap in historical records while challenging perceptions about inclusion and accessibility in communities today.
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More than 1,500 people across Suffolk have signed a petition urging the government to reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels.
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Thousands of residents in the Ipswich and Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituencies have signed a parliamentary petition opposing the introduction of digital ID cards, making it the most popular petition in the area.
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Phil Hubert, 87, performed The Last Post before leading veterans through Ipswich town centre to Portman Road on Tuesday, 4 November, in a moment that captured the spirit of Medals2Matches – an initiative that has helped veterans open up, connect, and speak about their wellbeing for four years.
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Shoppers at the Buttermarket Centre can donate new toys and food items to ensure no Ipswich family goes without this festive season, with donations accepted until 14 December.
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A Felixstowe man who created "grotesque" images of himself wearing horror masks alongside child sexual abuse material has avoided jail, receiving only a suspended sentence despite possessing more than 44,000 indecent images and videos of children.
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St Lawrence Church on Dial Lane will undergo restoration work to repair stonework and flint on its exterior after concerns that parts of the Grade II* listed building were at risk of falling onto the public below.
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The popular independent café near Christchurch Park will no longer offer everyday dining, instead focusing exclusively on private events and parties from November, as owners cite rising costs and financial pressures facing the hospitality industry.
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A complex dish featuring miso-glazed duck breast, wild mushroom-stuffed cavolo nero and crispy gizzard sauce has earned an Ipswich chef national recognition and a cash prize.