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Local experts discuss pension inheritance shake-up to hit Suffolk families in 2027
A major government tax change is prompting people to rethink their pension strategies, with some now drawing funds early to avoid "punitive" inheritance charges.
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Suffolk school suspensions hit record high amidst national 'crisis of bad behaviour'
In May, teachers at Ipswich's Westbourne Academy went on strike over pupils throwing scissors and chairs. Today, we reveal that Suffolk schools handed out 15,188 suspensions last academic year.
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Are you one of 25,828 Premium Bond winners in Suffolk missing out on £927k in unclaimed prizes?
More than 25,000 unclaimed Premium Bond prizes worth nearly £1m are waiting to be collected by Suffolk residents, with the highest prize worth £10,000.
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Drug dealer with false documents caught hiding under van chassis jailed
A 27-year-old man who tried to evade police by concealing himself beneath a Royal Mail van has been jailed for drug offences.
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Fourth West Midlands man jailed for Suffolk cannabis factories
Arber Dashi, 27, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for his role in a cannabis production line in Ipswich and Felixstowe worth over £200,000.
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Adnams appoints new CFO, doubles down on profit-focused growth strategy
Suffolk brewery Adnams has named Andy Driscoll as its new Chief Financial Officer, with the appointment forming a key part of the company's growth strategy for 2025 and beyond.
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Council to seek public opinion on new planning application rules
Ipswich Borough Council will ask residents and developers to comment on updated requirements for planning applications during an August consultation.
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Innovate Suffolk appoints new chair and announces November hackathon
Christine Geeson has been named as the new Chair of Innovate Suffolk, with the organisation also revealing plans for a three-day hackathon at SuffolkOne in November.
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Police warn vehicle sellers after bonnet inspection trick thefts
Two cars have been stolen by fake buyers in Ipswich and Colchester, prompting police to issue a countywide warning to anyone selling a vehicle.
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How to book tickets for Ipswich's new book festival this October
The inaugural, multi-venue book festival takes place between 3-5 October, featuring bestselling authors and local voices, with tickets priced up to £12 for adults and a number of free and low-cost events for children.
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Ipswich.co.uk turns one: Our first year in numbers and five pledges to our readers
Twelve months ago, Ipswich.co.uk didn't exist. Today, it celebrates its first anniversary, having been visited more than half a million times and nominated for an international media award for best local news website.
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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Charlton
Ipswich Town marked their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly-promoted Charlton Athletic at Colchester's Jobserve Community Stadium, with Jack Clarke's brilliant solo effort and Ali Al-Hamadi's composed finish securing the win.