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New Wolsey Theatre opens applications for Associate Artists scheme
The Ipswich theatre is seeking diverse talent across East Anglia, but especially within Ipswich, for its 18-month programme, with applications closing on 15 September.
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New 24-hour taxi rank opens at Ipswich Waterfront
A six-vehicle Hackney Carriage stand near the Old Customs House begins operating today, providing round-the-clock transport in one of the town's busiest hospitality areas.
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How new policing strategy aims to end the revolving door of crime in Ipswich
Spanning the area west of the town centre, bordered by Norwich Road and Bramford Road in the north, Yarmouth Road in the west and West End Road in the South, this three-phase approach focuses on clearing criminals, and building long-term community resilience against organised crime.
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Why Upper Brook Street is closed and what works are planned
The road closure will enable the construction of new footway areas, carriageway reconstruction, drainage works, and relocation of parking and bus facilities. Businesses are open as usual.
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Agency social worker branded 'fraudster and thief' by judge after defrauding council of £17,669
A former Suffolk County Council social worker has been sentenced for dishonestly claiming full-time pay from multiple authorities, with the judge making scathing comments about her deception.
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Construction well underway as new Chantry Park play area set to open this Friday
A redesigned play space for children aged 0-14 will open at 11:30 on Friday, 22 August, featuring 120 play features across four themed zones.
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Police identify man found in River Deben, Waldringfield, issue new appeal for information
Officers want to hear from anyone who saw a man on a black Cube bicycle wearing a khaki shirt and a baseball cap on Saturday or early Sunday around Waldringfield.
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Eight-man Ipswich drugs gang jailed for 46 years total
A gang that sold more than 5kg of Class A drugs, including cocaine and MDMA, through their "CD Boutique" operation, have been sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court.
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Disgraced ex-Met officer who took photos of murdered sisters now runs tattoo parlour in Ipswich
Jay Lewis, the co-owner of Graceful Tattoo Collective on College Street has been revealed as Jamie Lewis, the former Metropolitan Police officer jailed for 33 months in 2021 for taking photos of murdered sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman.
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Pub manager excited to welcome back familiar and new faces following 6-figure renovation
Sean McCoy says the team is "thrilled" to show off the fresh look and looks forward to serving customers from "across Ipswich and beyond".
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Body recovered from River Deben at Waldringfield
Police are working to identify a man whose body was found in the River Deben yesterday morning after being recovered by the Coastguard.
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Tim Passmore named Conservative candidate for combined mayor
Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has been announced as the Conservative party's candidate for the Norfolk and Suffolk combined mayoral role.