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New rules come into force for Ipswich parks
Visitors to Ipswich's parks and green spaces will need to follow new rules as the council introduces its first updated byelaws in 40 years.
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From part-time cleaner to COO: Tributes pour in for Adnams' Karen Hester
Tributes are being paid to Dr Karen Hester, the former Adnams chief operating officer who rose from part-time cleaner to become the company's first female executive director.
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'One of the worst examples of parking' brings town centre car park to standstill
A black BMW caused chaos at Ipswich's Tower Ramparts car park on Thursday afternoon after being parked almost entirely outside its designated bay, blocking some drivers in and forcing others to break the one-way system to exit.
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Cinderella set to christen newly renovated Regent Theatre in 2025
Fresh from a record-breaking run of Jack and the Beanstalk, Ipswich Regent Theatre has announced Cinderella as its 2025 Christmas pantomime, which will be the first major show following the venue's £10+ million transformation.
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Culture secretary hails Ipswich as model for UK grassroots music scene
The Culture Secretary has praised Ipswich's music ecosystem as a potential blueprint for towns across the UK. Lisa Nandy told MPs the success of homegrown talent like Ed Sheeran shows how local venues can nurture future stars.
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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Brighton
The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's 2-0 defeat to Brighton at Portman Road on Thursday, 16 January.
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Veteran broadcaster Rob Chandler returns to Suffolk radio roots
Four decades after starting his career at Radio Orwell in Ipswich, renowned local broadcaster Rob Chandler is coming home to present a new show on Gen X Radio Suffolk.
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Local firm's window donation saves homeless support organisation £5,000
The Bus Shelter Ipswich has received a significant donation of surplus windows from Allglass Anglia, saving the homeless support organisation thousands of pounds on their container conversion projects.
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Friday, 17 January, 2025
Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices and a roundup of yesterday's news in case you missed it.
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Ipswich's twelfth device repair shop to open on Buttermarket
A new phone and laptop repair shop is set to open its doors on Ipswich's Buttermarket, bringing the total number of similar businesses in the town centre to twelve.
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From Christmas dips to Santa dashes: How Suffolk came together for hospice appeal
Local businesses and community members have helped raise over £158,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice through various festive fundraisers, including the Christmas Day Dip, Santa Dash and Christmas Jumper Day.
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Police hunt owner of beige greyhound as woman bitten by dog on Chesterfield Drive in Ipswich
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog while walking in Ipswich yesterday afternoon, causing injury to her knee.