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Suffolk Building Society launches 175 charitable deeds campaign
All 170 staff at Suffolk Building Society are supporting local charities and communities as part of a new campaign marking the organisation's 175th anniversary.
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Suffolk free school meal eligibility hits record high of 23%
Suffolk has reached its highest recorded level of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting a national trend that has prompted Government intervention.
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Food growing project targets diverse communities with farming heritage
The "Diverse Communities, Diverse Crops" initiative is seeking individuals from non-UK backgrounds with experience in farming, growing, or cooking to share their knowledge.
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Police locate missing teenager following appeal
Kayci has been found following a public appeal launched earlier today after she was last seen in Cardinal Park in Ipswich yesterday evening.
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Search continues for missing teenager last seen im Ipswich
Police are concerned for the welfare of 13-year-old Kayci, who was last seen in Cardinal Park on Saturday evening, and are seeking the public's assistance in locating her.
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New bagel shop opens in Ipswich town centre
Eat Bagel has opened in the former Time2Vape unit on Butter Market, bringing a fresh dining option to the town centre after months of preparation.
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Striking surface art at Ipswich Waterfront could pave the way for more artistic interventions across the town
A new artwork will appear on the pavement at the gateway to Ipswich Waterfront this week, as street art specialists Art Eat bring their creative expertise to an innovative surface painting trial.
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Making space: How youth-led culture is changing Ipswich
Whilst Westminster debates youth engagement and councils struggle with consultation fatigue, something different is happening in Ipswich. Here, young people aren't waiting for formal invitations to civic life—they're creating their own spaces, literally and figuratively, through community action.
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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.