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Stoke Bridge transformation complete
A two-week regeneration project at Stoke Bridge Wharf has been completed, with new seating, planters and heritage information now in place at the waterfront gateway to Ipswich.
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College students work on Jimmy Doherty's ITV show
Media students from Suffolk New College have been given the opportunity to work on the set of Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast thanks to a partnership between the college, Jimmy Doherty and Rock Oyster Media.
Opinion
Council's £20m car park that reduces spaces is a gamble the town cannot afford
Ipswich Borough Council has approved a £19.7m multi-storey car park at Portman Road that delivers fewer spaces than currently exist, funded by borrowing and enterprise zone money that could address more urgent needs.
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Brighten The Corners Festival to take break after its most successful year yet
Despite attracting thousands of attendees and over 70 performances in 2025, Brighten The Corners Festival organisers say a pause in 2026 will allow them to focus on new large-scale projects and ensure the festival returns with greater ambition in 2027.
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Council approves budget for £19.7m Portman Road car park
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive has approved a £19.7m budget for a new 718-space multi-storey car park at Portman Road, marking the first phase of an ambitious infrastructure project that could enable a future Aquatics Centre and possible football stadium expansion.
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Suffolk Police reports 97 arrests and major crime reductions during summer operations
Suffolk Constabulary made 97 arrests during an extra 3,829 hours of patrols this summer, with overall crime falling by 17% in non-hotspot areas and nearly 39% in targeted hotspot areas compared to last year, according to Chief Constable Rachel Kearton.
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From Crown Pools to Olympic glory: University to recognise Ipswich swimmer's remarkable journey
A swimmer who called Ipswich home for over 20 years and went on to become Britain's first female World Champion will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Suffolk next month.
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Council approves Ipswich taxi fare rise
Ipswich Borough Council has approved a 2.55% increase in hackney carriage fares, bringing the cost of a two-mile daytime journey to £8.00 from November.
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Police seize £500,000 of cocaine and weapons including ninja swords in Gipping and Westgate wards crackdown
A new policing strategy that has brought together 28 local partner organisations has seized approximately £500,000 worth of cocaine and weapons, including ninja swords and crossbows, in the Gipping and Westgate wards of Ipswich since March.
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Suffolk fire service making cultural improvements ahead of inspection
Suffolk's fire service is improving its culture as an inspection nears, the chief officer has said, following serious concerns raised about hostile and toxic behaviour by senior staff.
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Ed Garratt to lead new NHS Norfolk and Suffolk health board
Ed Garratt OBE has been appointed Chief Executive designate of the new NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, which will be created next April when the current Suffolk and North East Essex and Norfolk and Waveney ICBs merge.
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Government to give councils new powers to block 'fake' barbers and unwanted vape shops
Councils across England and Wales will be encouraged to use new powers to prevent unwanted betting and vape shops, along with "fake" barbers and other businesses suspected of being fronts for criminal gangs, under the government's new Pride in Place programme.