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Third of Ipswich children living in poverty, new research reveals
Ipswich has one of the highest child poverty rates in the East of England, with 33% of children living in relative poverty after housing costs are considered.
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Working fire alarm saves Ipswich Museum building from destruction
A fire that spread through ceiling voids at an Ipswich Museum store room this evening would have destroyed the building entirely without its automatic alarm system, fire crews have revealed.
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Missing 15-year-old girl found safe and well
Sasha, who was reported missing from Essex on Monday and believed to be in Ipswich, has been located by police.
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Sizewell C announces new post-16 college for Leiston
The nuclear power station developer will build a permanent Further Education college in partnership with Suffolk New College, aiming to open in September 2027.
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Co-op members to receive profit share as retailer bounces back
Over 70,000 East of England Co-op members will benefit from a £1m dividend payment following the retailer's return to profit.
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Police appeal for help to find missing 15-year-old girl
Suffolk Constabulary is searching for Sasha, who was reported missing from Essex on Monday but is believed to be in the Ipswich area.
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End of an era as 'impactful and cherished' Suffolk Libraries prepares for council return
After 12 years and nine months of charitable management, Suffolk's library service is returning to county council control having been transformed from the service that was inherited in 2012.
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Digital portal on Cornhill given council green light for October unveiling
Ipswich Borough Council has approved its plans for an interactive digital portal on the Cornhill that will create live visual connections between Ipswich and cities worldwide.
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Meet the forensic scientist who turned grief into a thriving comic shop
When grief struck twice in quick succession, Harry didn't retreat – he forged ahead with a childhood dream that's now bringing comic book and geek culture to Ipswich's Microshops on Carr Street.
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The Military Unit: The Walk's latest independent retailer hitting the mark
When Becky Eaks and Stuart Mill first noticed customers asking for camouflage trousers at their fishing tackle shop, they could hardly have imagined it would lead to a complete business transformation. Now, their military and outdoor store has found its new home on The Walk.
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Suffolk military show returns to Kesgrave this June
The Suffolk Aviation Heritage Group's annual military show will take place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025 at the old communications site on Foxhall Road.
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Norwich Road ITFC promotion mural painted over following Premier League relegation
The Norwich Road mural celebrating the Blues' promotion has been painted over following the club's relegation back to the Championship.