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Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver spent 15 years growing some of the UK's largest and most influential local and national news and media companies before packing it all in to start Ipswich.co.uk.
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Woman fighting for life after hit-and-run on Burrell Road
A woman is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being hit by a car whose driver fled the scene on Burrell Road in Ipswich this morning, with a man in his 30s now arrested in connection with the incident.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich councillors back 1,000-home plan despite £4.7m school funding row
Ipswich Borough Council has approved plans for up to 1,020 homes at Red House Farm despite Suffolk County Council's formal objection over a £4.7 million shortfall in education funding.by
João SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Driver caught towing trailer more than four times legal weight limit
A driver was stopped in Ipswich last week, towing a 3,500kg trailer despite only being licensed to tow 750kg, highlighting the dangerous risks some motorists take on Suffolk's roads.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The Mill inches closer to resolution after 15 years of delays and safety concerns
After more than a decade of false starts, safety scares and worthless properties, Ipswich's tallest building is finally approaching the start of remedial works that could see 215 occupied flats made safe and 85 new apartments completed within 18 months.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The untouchable parking firm fining an Ipswich pensioner £700 for using her own drive
Every time 66-year-old Denise Downing reverses out of her private parking space behind her Christchurch Street flat in Ipswich, an automatic number plate recognition camera captures her registration. Within days, another Parking Charge Notice drops through her letterbox, demanding £100 for parking at her own home.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police appeal for witnesses after Pearl Road burglary
Detectives are investigating a burglary at a home on Pearl Road in Ipswich on Monday evening, where jewellery and bank cards were stolen and used fraudulently.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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What the government's 'game-changing' new youth strategy means for Ipswich
The government has published its first National Youth Strategy in 15 years, outlining how it plans to give every young person "someone who cares, somewhere to go, and a community they feel part of" through over £500 million of investment over the next decade.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Local pupils debate policies and run mock election for UK Parliament Week
From increased fines for littering to the great homework debate, Ipswich primary school pupils demonstrated "the very best of Ipswich" as they formed political parties, designed manifestos and participated in a mock election hosted by their local MP.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Four arrested for drug-driving during Ipswich police operation
Four people tested positive for drug-driving during a multi-agency day of action in Ipswich last week, with police warning it remains an "ever-growing issue," particularly among men.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich teen launches fundraiser to keep basketball dream alive after injury
A 17-year-old Ipswich basketball player is fundraising for private surgery after tearing his ACL and cartilage, with NHS waiting times threatening to derail his dream of playing professionally in America.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver Rouane-WilliamsandJoão Santos
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