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How volunteers are rebuilding Suffolk's Anglo-Saxon treasure using 7th century techniques

A team of 160 volunteers in Woodbridge are painstakingly reconstructing the Sutton Hoo burial ship using authentic Anglo-Saxon methods, aiming to launch the 88-foot vessel by 2026.

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Tuesday, 21 January, 2025

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Opinion

The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Manchester City

The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's humbling 6-0 defeat to a revived Manchester City at Portman Road on Sunday, 19 January.

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Ipswich drug dealer ordered to repay £51,000 of criminal gains

A drug dealer must repay more than £51,000 of his criminal earnings or face additional jail time, a court has ruled. Alper Basoglu, who is currently serving a seven-year sentence, was given three months to pay the sum.

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Community garden project aims to bring Ipswich residents together

An Ipswich charity is launching free courses to help residents build connections and develop new skills through gardening and nature-based activities at two community gardens.

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Suffolk drug seizures fall despite national record haul

Suffolk has seen a 7% decrease in drug seizures despite national figures hitting a record high, new data reveals.

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St Mary le Tower becomes Ipswich Minster in historic ceremony

St Mary le Tower church has been redesignated as Ipswich Minster, joining the ranks of York and Westminster. The Grade II* listed church received its new status in a ceremony led by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

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Suffolk Mind and ITFC partner to highlight hidden mental health crisis at Portman Road

Mental health charity Suffolk Mind used Sunday's high-profile match against Premier League champions Manchester City to highlight the scale of mental health challenges facing local communities.

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Suffolk firms secure £100m in Sizewell C contracts during first year

Suffolk-based companies have won more than £100m in contracts during Sizewell C's first year of construction, with Ipswich-based Jackson Civil Engineering securing a £19m deal for road improvements.

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Two local hospices grow money from trees

A joint initiative between St Elizabeth Hospice and East Anglia's Children's Hospices has marked its fourth year by collecting a record number of Christmas trees while raising vital funds for patient care.

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How University of Suffolk is embedding green skills in next generation of workers

As businesses face growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, the University of Suffolk's innovative approach to apprenticeship training is gaining national recognition.

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Monday, 20 January, 2025

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