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Police issue E-FIT image of alleged Stowmarket sex attacker
Detectives have released a computer-generated image of a man they want to trace after a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted while running in Stowmarket last week.
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Budget 2025: Who wins and who loses in Ipswich
From frozen tax thresholds to scrapped benefit caps, the chancellor's latest Budget will reshape the finances of thousands of Ipswich households and businesses. We break down exactly who benefits and who pays the price.
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Man arrested after early morning break-in at Bramford Co-op
Police have arrested a man in his 40s following a burglary at the Co-op store on The Street in Bramford during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Why are our pets paying the price of tough economic times?
Animal cruelty and abuse has reached record levels, especially following the pandemic in 2020, when many of us experienced loneliness and declining mental health, leading us to buy pets to help cope.
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Free business support programme helps Ipswich startups beat survival odds
Over 90% of entrepreneurs in Ipswich backed by Start, Build & Grow, a free business support programme, are still trading after their first year – a survival rate far above national averages.
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Woman suffers potentially life-changing injuries in Ipswich collision
A woman in her 60s remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Woodbridge Road last Friday evening.
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Suffolk teacher's book offers hope to veterans and families affected by PTSD
A Suffolk primary school teacher has written a book offering hope to military veterans and their families struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with backing from ex-England captain Terry Butcher, who lost his son to a condition linked to the disorder.
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How one Ipswich lunch club turned eight members into a family of 30
What started with eight members in 2007 has grown into a thriving community of 30 people who gather every Tuesday, proving that a simple hot meal can transform lives and build lasting friendships.
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Former Ipswich religious teacher jailed for 12 years for sexual offences against children
A 71-year-old former Islamic teacher has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting six young girls in Ipswich between 1985 and 1999.
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White foam on River Gipping prompts Environment Agency probe
The Environment Agency is investigating after white foam appeared on the River Gipping between Needham Market and Sproughton over the weekend, spreading downstream into Ipswich. It comes as Anglian Water announces its ‘Excellent’ ratings for bathing waters in Suffolk.
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Bank cards stolen from car in early morning theft on Norwich Road
Police are appealing for witnesses after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle on Norwich Road in the early hours of Monday and used fraudulently.
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Does volunteering actually work for young people?
Volunteering is booming in Ipswich, with organisations like Volunteering Matters pushing it into the spotlight. The question is: does it work? Can giving your time for free really help you navigate an increasingly brutal job market?