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Ipswich man charged with intentional sexual touching
A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been charged with intentional sexual touching following an incident in June. Lee Proctor will appear before magistrates in December.
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Ofsted praises 'excellent' behaviour and 'high standards' at Whitehouse Primary
Co-headteachers Andrea Hall and Anna Siddall have successfully maintained high standards at Whitehouse Community Primary School, a new Ofsted report reveals. The inspection found the school has taken effective action to maintain the quality of education identified in its previous assessment.
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'Fantastic news for Ipswich': Council leaders back M&S expansion plans
Local leaders have welcomed M&S's commitment to Ipswich as the retailer announces plans to maintain its town centre presence while opening a new store at Copdock. The development will support Suffolk farmers and create new jobs.
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How the Wolsey 550 project has transformed local history education in Ipswich
From Tudor gaming to legal career workshops, an 18-month heritage project has used Cardinal Wolsey's remarkable rise from humble Ipswich beginnings to inspire thousands of local students.
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Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage after female cyclist sustained serious head injuries in a collision at Copdock
Suffolk Police are urging witnesses and drivers with dash cam footage to come forward following a serious collision between a cyclist and car at Copdock on Sunday.
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Community invited to discuss anti-social behaviour with police at Anglia Retail Park
Ipswich residents can meet with with their local police officers and anti-social behaviour teams at an informal drop-in session being held at Anglia Retail Park.
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Christmas trees to help bears at Jimmy's Farm in hospice recycling scheme
Used Christmas trees from across Suffolk will be turned into woodchip for bears at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, thanks to an initiative by two local hospices. The 'Tree-cycling' scheme brings together volunteers from major companies to support vital hospice care in the region.
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Suffolk fire crews attended nearly 3,000 false alarms last year
Suffolk's fire and rescue service was called to 2,907 false alarms in 2023-24, the highest number in 13 years. Seven in 10 calls were due to faulty equipment.
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Most men who die by suicide had sought help, Suffolk Mind reveals
Eight out of ten men who die by suicide had previously contacted mental health services, Suffolk Mind's Head of Mental Health Education has revealed. The statistic challenges the common belief that men don't seek help for mental health issues.
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Ipswich man, 92, charged with murder and rape of Louisa Dunne
A 92-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with murder and rape in connection with a 1967 cold case. Ryland Headley of Clarence Road appeared before magistrates via video link following a forensic review of evidence.
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Suffolk to receive £9m government funding boost for bus services
Suffolk is set to receive nearly £9 million in government funding to improve local bus services. The investment aims to enhance popular routes, protect rural services and increase bus use across the county.
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Council gets new powers to auction empty Ipswich shops
Ipswich Borough Council will gain new powers next month to auction off long-term empty shops in the town centre. The High Street Rental Auctions scheme aims to tackle the problem of persistently vacant properties by allowing local authorities to step in.