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Two arrested in Ipswich drug operation as man climbs onto roof

Police have arrested two people in Cardinal Park today in relation to an investigation into drug dealing, with a separate incident seeing a man climb onto a roof in Charles English Close shortly afterwards.

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MP Patrick Spencer writes to Ipswich constituents on 'progress', omits staunch bypass opposition

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer has sent a letter to North Ipswich residents detailing his "progress" on local issues such as healthcare provision and crime.

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University of Suffolk climbs 27 places in national rankings

The University of Suffolk has risen 27 places to 97th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, earning runner-up recognition for both Teaching Quality and Student Experience.

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Join October's Hospital Hero Hike to support patients

Walkers can sign up for the 21-mile Hospital Hero Hike on Saturday, 4 October, raising funds to support patients and staff across East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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Suicide bereavement charity receives over £3,000 boost from Co-op community fund

Hope After Suicide Loss will provide four months of professional counselling to bereaved Suffolk families after receiving Co-op community funding.

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Residents warned of doorstep energy and cleaning scams targeting Ipswich

Suffolk County Council Trading Standards has issued fresh warnings about doorstep traders targeting Ipswich and Sudbury residents with energy deals and pressure washing services.

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Waterfront transformation gathers pace as pedestrian works follow Stoke Bridge viewing platform

The pedestrian improvements are set to begin on Monday and represent the latest phase in Ipswich Waterfront's ongoing regeneration, building on the Stoke Bridge viewing platform project that commenced this week.

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Hospice art trail raises £250k to support local care

A summer of creativity across Suffolk has raised more than £250,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice, showing how collective action can fund vital local care.

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Suffolk Rural welcomes first horse to equine centre

Staff and students at Suffolk Rural College have welcomed Quinn, their first-ever horse, as the equine department prepares for a new academic year with several exciting developments.

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Firefighters go the extra mile with stretcher challenge for local charity

Suffolk firefighters are pushing their limits by running 21km while carrying a weighted stretcher to support The Fire Fighters Charity and Stowmarket Saturday ASD Club, with a target of £1,000 for each cause.

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Sizewell C helps drive nuclear jobs to record high in East of England

Almost 3,000 people now work in nuclear across the East of England – the highest level ever – with jobs growing 15% in just one year, according to new industry figures.

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Fresh take on Romeo and Juliet explores what happens after 'happily ever after'

A clever blend of dance, theatre and comedy at DanceEast reveals the real story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers – they didn't die tragically young, they grew up and are now facing a mid-life crisis at 40.