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Government launches consultation on Suffolk council reorganisation
Suffolk residents have until 11 January 2026 to have their say on proposals that could see the county's six councils replaced by either one or three unitary authorities.
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Ipswich sisters face off in European final as both claim gold medals
For the first time in their karate careers, 16-year-old twin sisters from Ipswich had to fight each other in a gold medal match at a European tournament – marking an extraordinary moment in their journey from training together at age three to competing at the world stage.
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Ipswich helping Ipswich: Town rallies to support Jamaican namesake after Hurricane Melissa
One Ipswich community is coming to the aid of another 4,800 miles away, as local organisers coordinate a donation drive to support the Jamaican neighbourhood's recovery following Hurricane Melissa.
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Search for missing woman expands to Nacton after new CCTV footage emerges
Police have widened the search for Christine Murton, 78, to include Nacton and Levington after CCTV footage captured her walking along a footpath near Decoy Wood on the afternoon she disappeared one week ago.
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One in seven billion: The toddler with a genetic mutation nobody has seen before
Oli-Jay's genetic test results revealed something doctors had never encountered – a DNM1L gene mutation so rare that he is the only person in the world with this exact variant. Now his family is racing to fund specialist research that could unlock answers for their son and others who may follow.
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Man dies after car hits parked lorry on A14 at Stowmarket
A 70-year-old man has died and a woman suffered life-changing injuries after a car collided with a parked lorry on the A14 on Sunday afternoon. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses.
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Hospices launch Christmas tree recycling scheme across Ipswich
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Anglia's Children's Hospices are accepting registrations for their fifth annual tree-cycling initiative, which collects Christmas trees from homes across 19 postcodes in Ipswich and the surrounding area.
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How to support local causes at your nearest Co-op store this winter
Customers can donate to dozens of local charities across Suffolk by popping into their nearest East of England Co-op store, where colleagues are running fundraising activities including collection pots, fancy dress events and tombolas until 31 January.
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Ipswich Town chairman takes NHS Health Check to encourage fans to do the same
Mark Ashton has undergone a free NHS Health Check in a bid to encourage supporters and local residents to prioritise their health.
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Police ask residents to check outbuildings as search continues for missing woman
Officers are urging residents in Rushmere St Andrew to check their outbuildings and gardens as the search intensifies for Christine Murton, 78, who disappeared on Wednesday morning and is known to enjoy long walks.
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Blue plaque unveiled for Ipswich's first mayor from Indian sub-continent
A blue plaque was unveiled on Saturday at the former home of Kavas Jamas Badshah OBE, who made history 100 years ago as the first Mayor of Ipswich from the Indian sub-continent.
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'We are stronger when we stand united': Ipswich to celebrate diversity with rally and concert
Local trade unions and campaign groups are urging residents to join a unity rally at Ipswich Town Hall on Saturday, 22 November, following a concert by ska legends The Downsetters the night before, as the town stands together against racism and division.