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Suffolk's new eco-friendly gritting fleet ready for action

Suffolk County Council has deployed 36 new gritters that run on environmentally friendly fuel as temperatures are set to drop this week. The vehicles will treat over 2,102 miles of the county's roads this winter season.

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Ed Sheeran makes surprise appearance at Ipswich school event

Global superstar Ed Sheeran surprised more than 200 Ipswich students with an impromptu performance at The Baths on Tuesday, joining local artists at a music industry careers showcase.

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Romanian community joins police to tackle anti-social behaviour

Members of Ipswich's Romanian community joined police and council officials on Cornhill today as police look to tackle anti-social behaviour in a week-long campaign.

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Ipswich man, 92, arrested over 1967 Bristol murder

A 92-year-old man from the Ipswich area has been arrested in connection with an unsolved murder and rape case from 1967. The arrest follows a forensic review of the death of Louisa Dunne, 75, who was found dead in her Bristol home.

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Local classic car firm switches competition prizes to green fuel

A Suffolk classic car restoration company has announced all its competition prize vehicles will now run on environmentally friendly synthetic fuel, reducing their carbon footprint by 80%.

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Naima Bock, The Hanging Stars, The Grey, Joe & The Sh*tboys performing in Ipswich this week

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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ActivLives boss wins award as charity marks successful year at AGM

The CEO of Ipswich charity ActivLives has been named Activity Champion of the Year, as the organisation celebrates the dedication of its long-serving volunteers at its 11th annual general meeting.

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Ipswich bingo caller crowned national champion

Issy-Mae Hunt, who previously worked at Buzz Bingo in Ipswich, beat six other finalists to claim the title of National Bingo Game Caller of the Year.

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Three Ipswich Aldi stores recall 'vegetable' bao buns found to contain duck meat and sesame

Supermarket chain Aldi has recalled its Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns after discovering they contain undeclared duck meat and sesame, affecting all date codes of the product.

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Ipswich Town legend opens up about hearing loss

Ipswich Town FC legend Russell Osman has shared how overcoming his pride about wearing hearing aids has transformed his life. The former defender says he wishes he'd sought help years earlier.

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Record gap between rich and poor Suffolk students reaching university

A widening education gap has emerged in Suffolk, with just 18.3% of disadvantaged pupils reaching university compared to 41.3% of their better-off peers. The disparity comes as university fees are set to rise by £285 from 2025.

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Ipswich man found guilty of stalking and death threats

A 40-year-old man has been convicted of stalking and making threats to kill after targeting a woman in Ipswich.