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Suffolk New College to host careers fair for 3,000 students
Around 3,000 students will explore career opportunities with Suffolk's leading employers next month as Suffolk New College hosts one of the region's largest careers events.
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Ipswich Hospital confirms no changes to parking charges or free 30 minutes under new operator
Ipswich Hospital has clarified that parking charges, payment methods, and the free 30-minute period will remain unchanged following today's switch to the new car park operator, Group Nexus.
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Walk-in flu jabs available for Suffolk children this half-term week
Parents can get their school-aged children vaccinated against flu at walk-in clinics across Suffolk between 27-31 October, with some pharmacies also offering appointments for two and three-year-olds.
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Ipswich Witches to celebrate historic title win at town centre event on Friday
Fans can meet the Premiership-winning speedway team on the Town Hall steps at 12:30 on Friday, 31 October, as Ipswich celebrates its first championship since 1998.
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Why delayed SEND reforms matter for Suffolk's struggling council
The government's decision to delay long-awaited special needs reforms until 2026 comes as Suffolk faces a £161 million deficit in its schools budget, while grappling with soaring demand that has seen the county deliver 2,289 more education and health care plans than the previous year.
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Five young producers bring free festival of dance and creativity to Ipswich
A team of five young producers who grew up dancing in Ipswich are creating a space where creativity, community and passion come together, offering a free festival that celebrates the power of dance to connect people.
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Colleagues rally around NHS worker facing secondary breast cancer
When Julie Kerridge shared the devastating news that her breast cancer had returned and spread, her NHS colleagues responded with an outpouring of support, raising £679 through a cake-baking event whilst celebrating her resilience and continued advocacy for early detection.
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Clarke's late strike secures vital three points against West Brom
A hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion saw Ipswich Town claim three crucial points at Portman Road on Saturday, with Jack Clarke's 80th-minute goal breaking the deadlock in a match that lacked spark but delivered results.
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Suffolk's top finance and professional services firms recognised at inaugural awards
Beckett Investment Management Group, Suffolk Building Society, and Abbeygate Accountancy were among the winners at the first FIPS Business Awards, held at Suffolk New College on Thursday, 23 October, celebrating excellence across the county's financial, insurance and professional services sectors.
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From injury to inclusion: The ACL tear that built a football club
When Bruno Fernandes ruptured his ACL in 2022, ending his playing career with Achilles FC, he could have walked away from football entirely. Instead, he and fellow Portuguese émigré João Cruz turned personal setback into community opportunity, founding what would become Ipswich United FC.
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New dental educator appointed to tackle workforce shortages in Suffolk
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has appointed a Dental Educator Lead to attract more dental professionals to the region and improve long-term retention in the local workforce.
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Suffolk grantmaker changes approach to winter support for older people
Suffolk Community Foundation has shifted its annual Surviving Winter campaign away from direct fuel payments to older individuals, instead offering grants of up to £5,000 to charities and community groups running practical winter support projects.