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Deesigner Hair celebrates 30 years at the Buttermarket Centre
One of Ipswich's longest-standing hair salons is marking three decades of service, with plans to remain for another 15 years after signing a new lease.
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County publishes full One Suffolk business case with £39.4m savings pledge and lower council tax for Ipswich
Suffolk County Council has published the full business case for its One Suffolk proposal, claiming it would save £39.4 million annually while cutting council tax bills and investing £40 million in market towns.
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Family launches fundraiser for 19-year-old found dead in Ipswich park
The cousin of Jade Larter, whose body was found in Sherrington Road Recreation Ground last week, has set up a fundraising appeal to help the family cover funeral costs after the teenager's sudden death.
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Tree destroyed 'deliberately and with force' by vandals as volunteers refuse to give up
Volunteers from Greener Ipswich CIC are vowing to continue their town centre environmental work after vandals deliberately destroyed one of their newly planted hornbeam trees on Tower Street over the weekend.
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Suffolk councils stand by merger savings as government reveals it didn't conduct its own analysis
Suffolk council leaders are backing their financial projections for council mergers as the Government faces criticism for relying on third-party analysis that originally promised £2.9bn in savings, but now suggests reorganisation could cost more money.
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Charlie Greaves' death 'was completely avoidable,' say Ipswich man's family after sentencing
The family of Charlie Greaves have thanked police for their support following the sentencing of Daniel Martin to four-and-a-half years in prison for manslaughter, saying their loved one "had a heart bigger than Ipswich" and his death could have been prevented.
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Council scraps variable parking charges after resident backlash
Ipswich Borough Council has abandoned plans to charge residents more for parking permits based on the size of their vehicle, following strong opposition during public consultation.
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Community spirit shines as Ipswich Colour Run breaks fundraising records
From families being showered in powder paint to touching tributes to lost loved ones, this year's sold-out Ipswich Colour Run showcased the best of community support for local NHS services, smashing previous fundraising totals.
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Suffolk brewer Adnams scoops five awards for Ghost Ship beers
Adnams has celebrated a string of accolades for its Ghost Ship beers, securing two category trophies in regional brewing awards and three honours at the World Beer Awards 2025, with the award-winning beers available locally at The Greyhound and The Butt & Oyster.
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A12 roadworks to close southbound lanes near Ipswich for six nights
National Highways will close sections of the A12 southbound between junctions 32a and 32b from Monday night for improvement works expected to last six nights.
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How to explore and experience Ipswich's thriving art scene this month
Ten venues across Ipswich will open their doors on 13-14 September for a free art trail featuring exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops where visitors can meet working artists and try mini art sessions.
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New pledge ensures sexual violence survivors in Suffolk get help wherever they turn
Six Suffolk charities have committed to a "no wrong door" approach that guarantees any survivor reaching out for support will be welcomed and connected to appropriate services, eliminating the risk of being bounced between organisations.