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Police seize e-scooter from rider on Bramford Road
Police officers have confiscated an e-scooter from a male rider on Bramford Road, Ipswich, after finding him using it illegally.
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Police clear litter from Hawthorn Drive basketball court
Officers on patrol collected three bags of rubbish, including empty vodka bottles and cider cans, from Hawthorn Drive basketball court in south-west Ipswich on Sunday.
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'You don't know what you've got till it's gone': Memories of Ipswich Caribbean Club preserved
Personal stories and photographs of a much-missed Ipswich community hub are being preserved for future generations in a new exhibition. The ICA Project aims to document the legacy of the former Caribbean Club that stood on Woodbridge Road for over 40 years.
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Concern as Port of Felixstowe loses major shipping routes to expanding London Gateway
The loss of major shipping routes to London Gateway highlights a growing infrastructure gap between Suffolk and Essex, with business leaders, experts and campaigners warning that the Port of Felixstowe's future depends on urgent transport improvements.
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Prostate cancer cases rise by nearly 20% in Suffolk and North East Essex
More than 1,200 men in Suffolk and North East Essex were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, marking a 19% increase from the previous year. The rise comes as health chiefs urge more men to get checked during Men's Health Awareness Month.
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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.