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Ipswich man given suspended sentence for arson and stalking
A 62-year-old man from Ipswich has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to arson and stalking offences at Ipswich Crown Court.
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Major local employers unite behind Northern Bypass in bid to end Ipswich's traffic 'stalemate'
Nine major employers have broken their silence on the town's transport crisis, declaring the current situation "simply not acceptable" for a region of such economic significance as they unite behind an Ipswich Northern Bypass bid.
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Council tax rebate scammers target Ipswich residents
Doorstep callers claiming to help residents get council tax rebates have been reported in Ipswich and Nacton, with fraudsters charging 35% fees for free services.
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Steam engines to return to Ipswich streets this weekend
The Ransomes Return road run will see vintage steam engines travel from Nacton Works to Ipswich Waterfront on Saturday, 5th July, with a static display at the Transport Museum on Sunday.
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How Suffolk Pride built a year-round community from a one-day event
Faced with the exhausting cycle of fundraising all year for one expensive day, Suffolk Pride organisers asked a simple question: what if we spread that impact across 12 months instead? The answer has transformed Pride in Suffolk.
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Second Ed Sheeran mural appears at popular Ipswich dining spot
Tower Street Food Hall has joined the town's pink celebration with a specially commissioned artwork by local artist Narin Naseri.
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Join the pink party: Ipswich businesses urged to go pink for Ed Sheeran homecoming
From displaying posters to hosting themed events, here's how Ipswich businesses can get involved in the town's "turn the town pink" celebration ahead of Ed Sheeran's homecoming concerts.
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Needham Market teen wins award for anti-knife crime and youth mental health work
DJ Mudziviri, 18, received a community champion award from Eastern Education Group for setting up Better Youth UK to help young people avoid gang violence and drugs.
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Indie retailer marks first birthday with free fashion show on Cornhill next weekend
Threads for All is hosting a fashion show featuring local retailers, live music and dance performances on Saturday, 19 July, as it celebrates its first year of trading.
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Marinero Lounge opens at Ipswich Waterfront
The new café, bar and restaurant has opened its doors in the converted Burton and Sons warehouse at St Peter's Wharf, shortly after closing the Cosy Club lounge in the Buttermarket Centre.
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Suffolk uni launches Bloomberg Lab as fintech demand grows
The University of Suffolk's investment in professional-grade financial technology reflects growing demand for skilled graduates in the expanding fintech sector.
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Jamaica Blue set to welcome first customers this Friday
Australian coffee chain Jamaica Blue will open the doors to its new Ipswich store this Friday, 4 July, less than two months after construction began on the historic Cornhill building.