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Council warns minister over 'ill-informed' infrastructure decisions
Suffolk County Council has urged the government to prevent the closure of a key Civil Aviation Authority department that helps protect local airfields and communities.
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Freeport East signs deal to boost funding for green businesses
Freeport East has partnered with advisory firm greenCrowd to help small and medium-sized businesses access funding for sustainable projects. The collaboration aims to unlock new investment opportunities through a dedicated impact fund launching in 2025.
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Combat2Coffee launches UK's first portable coffee roastery in Ipswich
Combat2Coffee, an Ipswich-based veterans' support enterprise, has unveiled the UK's first portable coffee roastery to expand its operations helping former service personnel.
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Man jailed for 19 years for sexual offences against children in Suffolk and Essex
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for sexual offences against children in Trimley St Martin and Essex. Darren Hornsby was given a 15-year jail term with an additional four years on extended licence.
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Last chance to have your say on Suffolk council tax and spending
Ipswich residents, businesses, and community groups have until Monday to share their views on potential Council Tax changes and council spending priorities before the county's budget consultation closes.
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Suffolk's rising pet abandonment numbers reflect worrying national trend
Suffolk's 15% increase in abandoned pets mirrors a concerning pattern across England and Wales, with RSPCA figures showing winter abandonments have jumped by 51% in three years.
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Suffolk County Council to discuss Ipswich-specific knife crime action plan
A new motion calling for an Ipswich-specific knife crime strategy has been tabled at Suffolk County Council. The proposed strategy has previously faced opposition from borough councillors.
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Suffolk police say new digital desk cuts response times and boosts satisfaction
Suffolk Constabulary says it has improved its communication with the public through a new digital contact team, with 91% of users rating the service as good or very good.
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Ipswich author shares her 26-year journey from depression to happiness
An Ipswich woman who overcame decades of depression is sharing her journey to happiness in a new book. Samantha Brook spent 26 years on anti-depressants before finding alternative approaches to wellbeing.
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Reports of domestic abuse crimes in Suffolk fall by 17%, only 8% lead to charges
Suffolk has seen a significant drop in reported domestic abuse crimes, with 7,612 cases recorded in the year to March 2023, down from 9,215 the previous year. However, only one in 12 of these crimes resulted in charges being brought.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre to close for seven months in major makeover
Planning permission has been granted for a major refurbishment of Ipswich's Grade II listed Regent Theatre. The venue will close from May 2025 until December 2025, with shows relocating to the Corn Exchange during works.
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Council backs £2m marina upgrade as pontoon concerns revealed
Plans to replace 93 pontoons with 15 new ones at Ipswich's marina have received unanimous approval from the borough council. Planning officers cited the "poor state" of existing structures as a key factor in their decision.