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Local students get hands-on experience at Ipswich housing development
A visit to Gipping Construction's Hawke Road site gave five aspiring construction workers insight into the various career paths available in the industry.
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Council-owned parking operator refuses to disclose number of fines issued at car park with known payment machine faults
Council-owned parking operator Ipserv is refusing to disclose the number of penalty notices it issued at Duke Street car park, stating its commercial interests outweigh public transparency, despite knowing that payment machines were broken.
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66-million-year-old ammonite unearthed at Ipswich Museum, metres from façade that depicts it
Groundworkers have discovered a 14-inch ammonite fossil while excavating at Ipswich Museum, which will now join the museum's extensive collection.
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From Afghanistan to Ipswich: How cricket is helping young asylum seekers rebuild their lives
The Blue Tigers project offers more than sport to 18 young Afghan asylum seekers, providing friendship, routine and belonging after they arrived in Suffolk without family or support.
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Hundreds don pyjamas for midnight charity walk through Ipswich
Trinity Park, the hospice grounds, and Ipswich Waterfront were illuminated with over 740 participants for the annual St Elizabeth Hospice fundraiser on Saturday night.
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Man charged after serious assault in Chantry area of Ipswich
A 39-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent and affray following a Friday night altercation in Chantry that left another man hospitalised.
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St Elizabeth Hospice launches fundraising bike ride alongside summer art trail
A 50 or 75-mile cycling challenge will take place on 29 June, allowing participants to enjoy Suffolk scenery and view sculptures from the Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 art trail.
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Assan Panel breaks ground on £45m manufacturing hub at Gateway 14
A leading international manufacturer began construction this week on a major sustainable building materials facility at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket.
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'My feet have always been firmly on the ground' – until now
Chris Bush and his brothers Sam and Jonathan Broom will swap solid ground for a 13,000ft freefall to support their sister's work at Suffolk mental health charity.
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Ipswich Buses named third best in UK for customer satisfaction
The local operator scored 92% in a national survey on customer satisfaction with bus services, placing it among the top performers from 61 major UK bus companies.
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Vacant since 2004, historic County Hall building heads to auction block
The Grade II listed landmark on St Helen's Street is being sold at auction with planning permission for residential conversion already approved, at a guide price of £895,000.
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'Unshakeable commitment to nation and service' honoured at Ipswich VE Day events
The Orwell Bridge was illuminated with images of the Union Jack and a lit beacon as Ipswich joined nationwide celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.