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'This must never happen again': Ipswich disability campaigner's fight reaches Parliament
Ivan Ambrose, who developed PTSD from the pandemic's constantly changing rules and has not left his house since the pandemic, saw his campaign for autism-friendly emergency support debated at Westminster on Tuesday, 2 December, after nearly five years of tireless advocacy.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Mayor hails Kevin Sinfield's 'outstanding' MND challenge
The Mayor of Ipswich has praised Kevin Sinfield's "outstanding effort" after the rugby legend completed the first leg of his seven ultramarathons in seven days challenge in the town.by
Matt Stott
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Council leaders clash (again) over financial projections in Suffolk reorganisation debate
District and borough council leaders backing a three-council proposal for Suffolk have, again, accused the county council of misleading the public over the financial impact of their One Suffolk plan, claiming detailed analysis shows it would cost an extra £81.8m over five years rather than delivering promised savings.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich's youngest councillor on why his generation ignores local politics
Young people are passionate about national politics. Yet most cannot name their local councillor, let alone tell you what they do. Nathan Wilson is the exception. Elected to Ipswich Borough Council aged just 18, he has spent four years learning why his peers stay away.Feature
Budget 2025: Who wins and who loses in Ipswich
From frozen tax thresholds to scrapped benefit caps, the chancellor's latest Budget will reshape the finances of thousands of Ipswich households and businesses. We break down exactly who benefits and who pays the price.byOliver Rouane-WilliamsandMatt Stott
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Have your say on how £1.5m should be spent on Ipswich town centre
Residents are being invited to complete a survey telling Jack Abbott which projects should receive funding through the Pride in Place programme, from restoring empty buildings to improving public spaces and youth facilities.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich MP welcomes government ban on ticket reselling above face value
Jack Abbott has welcomed new laws making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above their original cost, which the government says will save fans an estimated £112 million per year.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich retailer 'honoured' to share small business concerns with Chancellor at No11
The founder of independent upmarket fashion retailer James St Peter's was among business owners from across the country invited to share first-hand experiences of running SMEs with Chancellor Rachel Reeves at Downing Street.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Independent councillor launches bid to become Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk
David Beavan, an independent councillor at East Suffolk Council, has announced he will stand in May's mayoral election, promising to "get stuff done" after being left unimpressed with other candidates.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich launches bid for £10m UK City of Culture prize
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has fired the starting gun on Ipswich's bid for UK City of Culture 2029, after the Government announced a £10 million prize for the winning town or city.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk businesses map strategy to influence new regional mayor
Over 125 business and political leaders gathered on Friday, 24 October, to hold MPs accountable for delivering on economic priorities and shape how Suffolk will work with the Norfolk and Suffolk mayor once elected next year.byMatt Stott
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