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Local students cook up dream jobs at Michelin-starred restaurants
Suffolk New College students from Kesgrave and Ipswich are joining the ranks at some of Britain's most prestigious restaurants after catching the eye of Tom Kerridge's team.
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East of England Co-op opens second Ipswich store in two weeks
The regional retailer has opened a new Food Store on Woodbridge Road, just two weeks after launching its Ipswich Station branch on 4 June.
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Former Ipswich taxi driver fined £2,160 for unlicensed driving
Ticu Dan Calin was found guilty in his absence at Ipswich Magistrates Court on Monday after continuing to operate a hackney carriage without a valid licence.
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Driest year since 1950s puts Ipswich sports pitches at risk
Schools and sports clubs in Ipswich are being urged to access free expert support as the driest conditions in 70 years make it difficult to maintain safe playing surfaces.
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Ten years on in Ipswich: A nostalgic meander down memory lane
After moving away in March 2023, Town columnist Barbara Norrey swaps Portman Road for Norwich Road as she returns to her former stomping ground to see how it's changed over the years.
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Ipswich Council secures £27,500 gum cleaning grant for fourth year
Ipswich Borough Council has received funding to tackle chewing gum on our streets, becoming one of only six councils nationwide to secure the grant for four consecutive years.
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Popular Suffolk Dog Day announces 2025 return with early savings
The much-loved annual celebration of man's best friend is back this summer, and now's the pawfect time to pick up your early bird (dog?) tickets.
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What's for lunch? The pupils redesigning school meals their way
A shy Suffolk pupil who once dreaded speaking up in class is now redesigning her school's menu and teaching adults about food waste. She's one of hundreds of children across ASSET Education's schools who've been handed real power to solve a problem that affects them every day.
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Woodbridge Road Academy receives outstanding Ofsted ratings
The SEND school, which opened in 2022, achieved outstanding ratings in three of four categories during its first Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising staff for helping pupils make "huge strides" in resilience and self-confidence.
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AI test identifies heart disease before symptoms show, study finds
A 10-minute test using artificial intelligence has achieved an 80% positive predictive accuracy in detecting cardiovascular disease in asymptomatic patients, according to new research led by a professor at the University of Suffolk.
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Fire pods and gang awareness workshops grip Ipswich pupils
This year's Crucial Crew featured interactive scenarios on everything from online safety to criminal exploitation, with the smoke-filled Fire Pod proving most popular.
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Ellisons achieves top STEP accreditation for staff development
The Ipswich-based law firm has been awarded platinum status under the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Employer Partnership Programme, the highest level of recognition available.