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To thrive, or not survive – that is the question
Ipswich's high street must evolve beyond traditional retail or risk disappearing completely, local leaders warn at the Digital Ipswich Innovation Showcase launch event.
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Local cancer survivor to abseil Ipswich Hospital this May
Ipswich man Joe Alexander will join fellow adrenaline junkies to abseil down the maternity tower at Ipswich Hospital on 3-4 May, raising funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.
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New research reveals a not-so-sleepy Suffolk
New research from Suffolk Mind suggests that the percentage of Suffolk residents getting enough sleep has plummeted from 36.7% to 19.7% in just one year.
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Attwells named finalist at Modern Law Awards
Attwells Solicitors has been recognised for its client care excellence at the Modern Law Awards 2025.
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Missing teenage girls found safe
Two teenage girls who went missing from Hitcham have been located, Suffolk Police confirm.
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Suffolk police launches online portal to help find missing vulnerable people
Suffolk Constabulary has introduced a digital version of the Herbert Protocol, allowing carers to provide crucial information online to help locate vulnerable missing people.
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Shotley woman who repeatedly kneed neighbour in unprovoked attack sentenced
Callan Brett from Shotley, who attacked a woman unloading groceries from her car, has been given a suspended prison sentence and will be monitored via GPS tag.
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Lifesaving defibrillators installed at all Ipswich sheltered housing schemes
Ipswich Borough Council has installed public access defibrillators outside all 15 of its sheltered housing schemes, available for use 24/7.
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Meet the organisation turning vacant high street buildings into thriving communities
Community Hub Ipswich, affectionately known locally as CHIp, is a nonprofit organisation that takes over empty buildings and transforms them into community hubs. By facilitating creative events, and offering space for local artists to sell work, they have fostered a sense of inclusion and community.
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Ipswich takeaway's hygiene rating jumps from one to four stars
Chop Suey House has significantly improved its food safety standards after receiving a poor rating earlier this year.
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Breaking barriers: How Kim Trotter is empowering Ipswich women
From helping women escape domestic violence to celebrating apprentice-of-the-year winners, Future Female Society has changed hundreds of lives in Ipswich. We share founder Kim Trotter's personal journey from isolation to creating lasting community change.
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Digital Ipswich Innovation Showcase opens this week at the Buttermarket
Ipswich residents can explore the future of the high street at the Buttermarket Shopping Centre from Thursday through Saturday.