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Two arrested on suspicion of human trafficking during Ipswich police operation
Two people were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and two others detained for immigration offences during a multi-agency day of action in Ipswich last week.
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Ipswich firm buys vital shower covers for cancer patients
Cancer patients at Ipswich Hospital will no longer have to buy specialist covers to protect their treatment lines while showering, after a local family business donated almost £4,000 to provide them free of charge.
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Where to find one-of-a-kind gifts at Ipswich vintage market
Shoppers seeking Christmas gifts with character can browse handmade jewellery, restored furniture, vintage fashion and retro collectables at The Walk's festive street market this Sunday, 14 December.
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'For the love of God, yes': Residents back M&S plans for derelict Toys R Us site
Plans to transform the former Toys R Us building that has stood empty for seven years into a £31m M&S store have received unanimous support from local residents, with officers recommending approval despite concerns about footfall diversion from the town centre.
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Student pressure today: Does it create diamonds or burnout?
I know what student pressure feels like – I'm living it. Across the UK, students like me are facing unprecedented levels of pressure, whether that be financial, academic or emotional, and the consequences are becoming impossible to ignore.
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First look at New Wolsey's Beauty and the Beast panto
New Wolsey Theatre has released production images for Beauty and the Beast, giving audiences a first glimpse of the Rock'n'Roll pantomime which has been drawing rave reviews and packed houses since opening on 21 November.
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Ipswich man jailed for 30 years for stabbing woman in her home
Elliott Mallett, 24, of Hawthorn Drive in Ipswich, was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment with an additional five-year licence period at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday, 8 December, after being found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated burglary.
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Ipswich School tops Sunday Times regional rankings for decade
Ipswich School has held its position as the highest-ranked independent school in Suffolk and North Essex for the tenth consecutive year in The Sunday Times Parent Guide 2026.
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Ipswich secures £9.8m for River Gipping heat network project
Ipswich has secured £9.8 million in government funding to develop a heat network that will harness naturally occurring heat from the River Gipping to supply low-carbon energy to around 40 buildings across Ipswich.
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The community organisations helping thousands in Suffolk access mental health support outside the NHS
Twenty-two local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Suffolk have worked together through a two-year NHS-funded programme to provide mental health support, demonstrating how community organisations complement statutory services in addressing serious mental health challenges.
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Nativity Festival returns to St Mark's Church this Saturday
Parishioners are invited to bring their own nativity sets to display at St Mark's Church on Saturday, 14 December, from 10:00 to 13:00, with Saint Nicholas set to make a special appearance.
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Portman Road rocks as Town end Coventry's unbeaten Championship run
West Stand Senior Barbara Norrey watched Ipswich Town dismantle the Championship's form side with a performance that had Portman Road rocking from start to finish.