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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.
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Residents warned of living allowance text scam
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.