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Multiple residents have reported receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to offer a "living allowance" from the UK Government. Local authorities are urging caution as these messages are part of a scam.
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Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a £150,495 contract to Granicus for a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The three-year deal aims to improve customer service and streamline processes across council services.
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Get the lowdown on last week's highlights, including a sellout crowd reliving the '90s with Definitely Oasis, and see what's coming up this week in Ipswich.
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Over 60 people from all communities gathered in Ipswich last Saturday for a Black History Month celebration. The event, organised by the BME Suffolk Support Group, featured educational workshops, quizzes, poetry, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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Anglian Water reports that its Cliff Quay water recycling centre in Ipswich removed 91 tonnes of improperly disposed items from sewers last year, equivalent to nearly one blue whale in weight.
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A property on Wherstead Road has sparked a mixture of amusement and bemusement after the owner carried out exterior renovations using what appears to be a material designed only for internal work, leaving debris all over the street.
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Suffolk County Council is seeking public feedback on its new Local Transport Plan, while business leaders demand immediate solutions for persistent Orwell Bridge disruptions.
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Suffolk police hosted a forum to address retail crime, bringing together law enforcement, businesses, and community organisations. The event showcased collaborative efforts to protect staff and combat theft.
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Suffolk Waste Partnership is participating in Recycle Week 2024, aiming to save four commonly overlooked recyclable items from ending up in rubbish bins.
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Crimestoppers has announced a £20,000 reward for crucial information leading to a breakthrough in the Anita Rose murder investigation in the hope the incentive will encourage people to come forward with vital details about the case.
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Ipswich Borough Council has approved a five-year contract with Xn Leisure Systems for a new digital leisure management system. The £156,000 deal aims to improve the operation of Sport & Leisure Services across the town.
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited Ipswich on Friday to announce a major expansion of school attendance support. The government scheme will target 10,000 more children across 10 new areas, including Ipswich.
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