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Orwell Bridge repairs to be accelerated but no talk of long-term solution

Repair works on two joints of the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich will start earlier than planned, the Department for Transport has announced. The acceleration comes after emergency repairs closed the bridge for nearly two weeks in September.

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Increased police presence in town continues as part of Safer Business Week

Police have continued to step up operations in the town centre as part of Safer Business Week, targeting anti-social behaviour and supporting local businesses.

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Health minister dodges meeting request on north Ipswich GP expansion plans

Health minister Stephen Kinnock has sidestepped a request to meet with Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer about expediting plans to expand primary care services in north Ipswich and surrounding villages.

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Slow traffic as A12 reopens after police incident near Marks Tey

The A12 was closed in both directions near Marks Tey following a police incident involving concerns for a woman's welfare. The road has since reopened but delays are still expected.

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Large police convoy including search and rescue team spotted in Bramford

A police convoy was seen moving through Ipswich on Wednesday, catching the attention of many local residents and drivers before stopping in Bramford.

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Concern as 99.5% of Suffolk stalking cases go unprosecuted

Stalking prosecutions in Suffolk dropped by over 40% last year, contrasting sharply with a record high across England and Wales. Experts warn this could deter victims from coming forward.

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Less than 1% of football arrests last season involved Ipswich Town fans

Ipswich Town supporters accounted for just 0.6% of all football-related arrests last season, despite a small increase in incidents.

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Diabetes cases among young people in Suffolk rise by a third

The number of under-40s with type 2 diabetes in Suffolk and north east Essex has increased by 34% since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new NHS figures reveal.

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Ipswich drug dealer jailed for cocaine supply and fake ID

A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 31 months in prison for drug dealing and providing fraudulent documents to police in Ipswich.

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Police seize car in Ipswich after driver found without insurance

An uninsured driver in Ipswich had their car seized today after initially being stopped by police for parking issues.

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Police go litter picking amid 'intensified action' against county lines drug gangs

Ipswich Police launched a joint-litter picking mission with Ipswich Borough Council in Gippeswyk Park today, leaving some to wonder if this is the best use of resources in the fight against serious crime.

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Police warn of dangers and prosecutions as 'urban exploring' rises in Ipswich

Over 70 reports of young people trespassing in derelict buildings and on rooftops have been made to Ipswich Police since January. Officers are now issuing warnings and considering prosecutions for repeat offenders.