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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Crystal Palace
The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's difficult night at Portman Road as they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace on Tuesday, 03 December.
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Controversial 'digital street hubs' installed across Ipswich town centre
BT has installed three of its controversial digital street hubs in Ipswich town centre. The 75" digital advertising boards with built-in public services have faced opposition in other parts of the country, with many councils rejecting multiple planning applications.
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Church food shops feeding hundreds in Ipswich as university study reveals wider community impact
A network of 10 Anglican churches in Ipswich is helping tackle food poverty and social isolation through its Top Up Shops scheme, which new research by the University of Suffolk shows is "filling a gap in public sector provision."
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Green light for Suffolk's £14bn economic strategy – but can it deliver?
Suffolk County Council has approved a new £14 billion economic strategy, marking the start of an ambitious journey to reshape the county's future. The plan's success will depend on attracting substantial private investment and developing the local workforce.
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One in nine Suffolk residents cannot get an NHS dentist
New figures reveal that 12% of people in Suffolk and North East Essex do not have access to a dentist, as health leaders warn NHS dentistry has "ceased to exist" for new patients.
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Popular Ipswich music venue to reopen under new management
The Music Room, a 400-capacity venue on Wykes Bishops Street, is set to reopen this Saturday under new ownership after closing in November.
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Four in ten Suffolk children in care placed miles from home
New figures from the Department for Education reveal 374 children in care in Suffolk are being placed more than 20 miles from their homes, as charities warn the care system is struggling to cope.
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Tavernetta Italian restaurant in Ipswich up for sale at £96,000
Tavernetta on St Peter's Street in Ipswich has been put on the market. The Italian restaurant and takeaway business is being sold with an asking price of £96,000.
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Wednesday 04 December, 2024
Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices, events and a roundup of yesterday's news – in case you missed it.
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Health Minister meets Ipswich MPs over cancelled surgery plans
The government minister responsible for primary care has met with Ipswich's MPs to discuss the cancelled development of a 'super surgery' in north west Ipswich.
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This week's gigs: Scott Matthews, Pixelh8, Undercover Pangolin, Bon Jovi Experience and Ecto Peach
Brighten the Corners' Sadie Rycraft reviews last week's best live music performances in Ipswich and gives you the low-down on this week's must-see gigs.
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Latest wave of vehicle break-ins hits 16 Ipswich streets
Police are investigating after receiving 20 reports of attempted vehicle break-ins across Ipswich, with 12 successful thefts including a car stolen from Radcliffe Drive. The incidents occurred between Friday evening and Sunday morning.