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Ipswich to honour fallen at Remembrance Sunday service
Ipswich residents are invited to join veterans, civic leaders, and armed forces members for the annual Remembrance Sunday service on 10 November at the Cenotaph in Christchurch Park.
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Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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£88,000 emergency hotel contract approved as homeless numbers rise
Rising homelessness in Ipswich has forced the council to spend £88,810 on emergency hotel accommodation. The contract extension at the Copdock Best Western comes as local housing services struggle with "insufficient capacity."
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust launches £373,000 nature recovery scheme
Suffolk Wildlife Trust has launched a new initiative to help communities protect local wildlife, backed by £373,356 in public funding over three years.
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Ipswich Mayor announces Sri Lankan-themed charity ball for 2025
The Mayor of Ipswich has revealed plans for next year's Charity Ball, which will support two local charities with a unique Sri Lankan-themed evening at the Corn Exchange.
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Blue badge holders offered drive-thru Christmas lights experience in Ipswich
Blue badge holders will be able to view Ipswich's Christmas lights from their vehicles during a special drive-thru event on December 1.
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Charity seeks £4,000 funding boost to help SEND families in North West Ipswich
A Suffolk charity is requesting nearly £4,000 in funding to expand its support for families with children who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in north west Ipswich. The North West Area Committee will consider the application at a meeting on Thursday 7 November at 7.00pm.
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Café Nos Terra on Norwich Road faces immediate licence suspension after drugs raid
Suffolk Constabulary has called for urgent action following multiple incidents at the café, including a large disturbance involving 10 people.
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Council apologises for confusion as bin collection days remain unchanged despite 'website glitch'
Ipswich residents have been assured their bins will be collected on the usual collection days after a technical fault with the council's online bin day checker caused confusion over the weekend.
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Holywells Park closes suddenly with no explanation
One of Ipswich's most popular parks has been closed to the public without warning or explanation. Ipswich Borough Council announced the closure of Holywells Park on Thursday morning.
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Police launch new plan to tackle Tavern Street anti-social behaviour
Police officers in Ipswich have begun developing a strategy to address street drinking, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime on Tavern Street. Multiple agencies are joining forces to find long-term solutions.
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Police urge Ipswich drivers to lock vehicles as thefts continue
Suffolk Constabulary and Ipswich Borough Council have joined forces to tackle vehicle theft across Ipswich, warning that most crimes involve thieves targeting unlocked cars.
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Police go litter picking amid 'intensified action' against county lines drug gangs
Ipswich Police launched a joint-litter picking mission with Ipswich Borough Council in Gippeswyk Park today, leaving some to wonder if this is the best use of resources in the fight against serious crime.