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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Burstall A1071 crash
A motorcyclist in his 60s has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a car on the A1071 in Burstall, near Ipswich.
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Suffolk school fines soar as 90% linked to term-time holidays
Parents in Suffolk faced an unprecedented 11,784 fines for unauthorised school absences last academic year – up 19% from the previous year, with nine in 10 penalties issued for term-time holidays.
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Suffolk farmers to stage second A14 tractor protest over food imports
Motorists should plan for delays on the A14 between Levington and Bury St Edmunds on Monday, 3 February, as farmers stage another slow-moving tractor convoy to protest against food import standards.
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Trading Standards seizes 1,800 dangerous batteries and chargers in East of England
More than 1,800 dangerous replacement batteries and chargers have been removed from sale following a major Trading Standards investigation across the East of England.
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Established Thai restaurant in Ipswich town centre up for sale at £39,995
Bangkok Heightz, a well-established Thai restaurant located in Orwell Place, has reduced its asking price as owners seek a buyer for the business.
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The 'everyday' drink driver: Suffolk Police target post-work pub trips
A month-long police campaign targeted "everyday" drink drivers who had "just a few" after-work drinks, with police confirming 160 people were arrested for being under the influence over Christmas.
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Lorry breakdown causes more traffic misery on A14 near Ipswich
Drivers are facing significant delays on the A14 near Ipswich after a lorry suffered a tyre blowout near the Seven Hills Interchange.
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Suffolk fraud officer: 'Even knowledgeable people fall victim to these scams'
These aren't just vulnerable people being targeted – the criminals are professionals who know exactly what to say, warns Suffolk Constabulary's Fraud Assessment Unit.
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Air pollution drops 15% outside Ipswich school after traffic ban
A scheme to restrict traffic outside an Ipswich primary school has led to a significant drop in harmful air pollution, alongside other benefits for pupils and local residents.
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New Iraqi and Kurdish restaurant to open in Ipswich's Tacket Street
A new restaurant offering Iraqi and Kurdish cuisine will open "in the next couple of weeks" in Ipswich town centre.
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Freeport East adds three new officers to drive local business growth
Freeport East has appointed three new Project Delivery Officers to strengthen its support for regional economic growth and business engagement.
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PM agrees to ministerial talks on Ipswich's Northern Bypass
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to arrange a meeting about Ipswich's Northern Bypass, responding to mounting pressure over the town's traffic problems and a stark warning about the Orwell Bridge's future.