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Two charged after four-storey cannabis factory found on Ipswich high street
Two men have been charged after police discovered a large-scale cannabis growing operation spread across four floors of a former shop building in Ipswich town centre.
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Police promise to address Ipswich Waterfront anti-social behaviour
Ipswich police have pledged to tackle vehicle-related anti-social behaviour at the Waterfront, announcing increased patrols and plans for new security measures.
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Suffolk faces 'historic decision' as council calls crucial devolution vote
Suffolk County Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on 9 January to decide whether to join the government's Devolution Priority Programme, as debate intensifies over the future of local democracy and governance.
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Ipswich construction firm donates £44,000 to 26 local charities in 2024
Barnes Construction has donated an incredible £44,291 to charities across East Anglia in 2024, with staff fundraising contributing £10,000 to support causes ranging from homeless shelters to wildlife trusts.
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Broomhill Pool restoration receives £10,000 community grant
The restoration of Ipswich's historic Broomhill Pool has secured an additional £10,000 in funding from NW Ipswich Big Local Trust. The grant will support ongoing plans to revive the Grade II listed lido.
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Housing group to plant 12,000 flower bulbs across Suffolk and beyond
A large housing provider is set to plant thousands of flower bulbs across East Anglia, including several locations in Ipswich, as part of a new biodiversity initiative.
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Jack Abbott welcomes £889m GP services reform plan
Ipswich residents could see major changes to local GP services under new government proposals that promise the biggest boost to GP funding in years. The plans aim to slash bureaucracy and ensure patients can see the same doctor at each appointment.
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Suffolk County Council to receive £44m boost for pothole repairs in 2025
Suffolk is set to receive £44 million to tackle potholes next year, including £11.7 million in new funding from the government's £1.6 billion national road repair scheme.
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Stowmarket paedophile given 17-year jail term for abuse of children as young as six
A Stowmarket man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexually abusing two children over a decade – with the offences beginning when he himself was 14 years old.
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Ed Sheeran watches Ipswich window cleaner lose to Dutch caravan salesman in World Darts Championship
Ipswich's Stephen Burton suffered a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Merkx in the first round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, with Suffolk superstar Ed Sheeran watching from the crowd.
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'Utterly disrespectful' Ipswich man fined and given penalty points for filming fatal A14 crash
An Ipswich motorist has been ordered to pay more than £1,300 and received six penalty points after filming and sharing footage of a fatal collision on social media.
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'My husband will never see me in my NHS uniform': Grandmother's bittersweet achievement
An Ipswich grandmother who lost her husband to cancer has spoken about achieving her 21-year journey to becoming an occupational therapist, sharing her story of perseverance through personal tragedy.