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Suffolk Fire Service creates 17 new specialist roles
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service will advertise 17 new non-operational positions over the coming months as part of a £1.6 million investment to strengthen the workforce.
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Nearly 500 school children learn about air quality during council visits
Environmental Protection officers visited four primary schools during Walk to School Week and this week, teaching pupils about air pollution and encouraging them to make personal pledges.
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Artist behind iconic Ipswich mural launches legacy collection
John D Edwards, who has lived in Ipswich since 2009, will use exhibition proceeds to establish a permanent gallery of his 50-year career at the Ipswich Institute.
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Local NHS trust issues hot weather health advice as temperatures set to hit 30°C
Local health bosses are urging residents to take extra precautions as temperatures are predicted to reach almost 30 degrees over the next few days.
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Local students cook up dream jobs at Michelin-starred restaurants
Suffolk New College students from Kesgrave and Ipswich are joining the ranks at some of Britain's most prestigious restaurants after catching the eye of Tom Kerridge's team.
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East of England Co-op opens second Ipswich store in two weeks
The regional retailer has opened a new Food Store on Woodbridge Road, just two weeks after launching its Ipswich Station branch on 4 June.
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Former Ipswich taxi driver fined £2,160 for unlicensed driving
Ticu Dan Calin was found guilty in his absence at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Monday after continuing to operate a hackney carriage without a valid licence.
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Driest year since 1950s puts Ipswich sports pitches at risk
Schools and sports clubs in Ipswich are being urged to access free expert support as the driest conditions in 70 years make it difficult to maintain safe playing surfaces.
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Ipswich Council secures £27,500 gum cleaning grant for fourth year
Ipswich Borough Council has received funding to tackle chewing gum on our streets, becoming one of only six councils nationwide to secure the grant for four consecutive years.
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Popular Suffolk Dog Day announces 2025 return with early savings
The much-loved annual celebration of man's best friend is back this summer, and now's the pawfect time to pick up your early bird (dog?) tickets.
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Woodbridge Road Academy receives outstanding Ofsted ratings
The SEND school, which opened in 2022, achieved outstanding ratings in three of four categories during its first Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising staff for helping pupils make "huge strides" in resilience and self-confidence.
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AI test identifies heart disease before symptoms show, study finds
A 10-minute test using artificial intelligence has achieved an 80% positive predictive accuracy in detecting cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic patients, according to new research led by a professor at the University of Suffolk.