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County council pays out £340k as SEND complaints soar
Suffolk County Council paid out more than £340,000 to families during the past year as complaints about children's services increased by 40%, with most relating to special educational needs.
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NHS board reveals stark differences in workplace harassment between staff groups
Black and minority ethnic staff at Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board experience significantly higher rates of workplace harassment from colleagues than white staff, according to annual survey data discussed by board members yesterday.
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Ipswich man convicted of attempted murder after Pinewood stabbing
Elliott Mallett, 24, of Hawthorn Drive, was found guilty at Ipswich Crown Court today following a three-week trial for stabbing a woman eight times in her own home on Admiral Road last December.
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Former Co-op store to become new dental practice
East of England Co-op has agreed to lease its former Rosehill food store to mydentist, with the new dental practice set to open in spring 2026.
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Ipswich resident's six-month battle with Anglian Water over unfixed leak
Despite multiple reports over six months about a persistent water leak outside their Burrell Road home, one frustrated resident is still waiting for Anglian Water to fix the problem after engineers admitted yesterday they could find no record of previous complaints.
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Suffolk County Council brands Ipswich 'selfish' over 'blocked' parish funding
Suffolk County Council has accused Ipswich Borough Council of taking a "selfish attitude" after it said Ipswich "blocked" an £80,000 programme to help parish councils across Suffolk deal with major infrastructure projects like Sizewell C and solar farms.
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University of Suffolk to plug regional talent shortage with new pharmacy degree
The University of Suffolk will launch a new Master of Pharmacy degree from September 2026, aiming to address skills shortages with around 40 students in its first year.
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Council tax 'harmonisation' explained as councils prepare to submit devolution proposals to Westminster
Suffolk's six county, district and borough councils will cease to exist by May 2028 and be replaced by unitary authorities, triggering a 'harmonisation' process that will bring all residents' council tax to the same level within new authority boundaries.
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Spooky market brings Halloween thrills to The Walk next Sunday
Ghosts, ghouls and local crafts will fill The Walk next Sunday as a Halloween-themed market offers families free spooky entertainment alongside handmade gifts and face painting.
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Century-old Ipswich library set for biggest upgrade in decades
The Grade 2 listed library that has served Ipswich for 100 years could see its most comprehensive modernisation yet, with plans to create flexible community spaces, maker spaces, and a 'Library of Things' to meet evolving local needs.
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Man arrested after six-hour Ipswich rooftop standoff
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after climbing onto a roof in Charles English Close and remaining there for over six hours before the situation was safely resolved.
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Everything you need to stay healthy this winter at free Ipswich event
From flu vaccinations and benefits advice to mental health support and housing guidance, a comprehensive winter health event this Wednesday aims to help Ipswich residents prepare for the challenging months ahead.