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Town centre businesses unite as Christmas tree takes pride of place on Cornhill
Ipswich's 40ft Christmas tree was installed on the Cornhill this morning, marking an early start to the town's festive season.
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Heavy load: HGV driver caught watching porn while driving 44-tonne truck
A lorry driver has been caught watching porn while driving one of the heaviest vehicles permitted on Suffolk's roads.
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Specialist police team conducts large operation at property near Norwich Road
Operation Sentinel officers were spotted carrying evidence following a large operation at a property near Norwich Road, Ipswich, as part of an "ongoing investigation" on Tuesday.
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Police seize car at Morrisons after antisocial driving report
A vehicle was seized at Morrisons in Sproughton after police spotted antisocial driving and discovered the driver had insufficient insurance documentation.
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Council awards Stowmarket dog rehoming centre £180,000 contract for stray dog services
Ipswich Borough Council has awarded a five-year contract worth £180,000 to West End Rehoming Limited to handle stray dogs in the town. The Stowmarket-based company will provide collection and kennelling services from October 2024.
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Home Instead marks a decade of Christmas gift-giving to elderly
A local care company is celebrating its 10th year of bringing Christmas cheer to isolated elderly residents. Home Instead's 'Be a Santa' campaign has distributed hundreds of presents annually to older people who might otherwise go without.
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One in 38 Suffolk children now missing half their school lessons
New figures show that the number of Suffolk pupils missing at least half their school lessons has more than doubled since before the pandemic. Government data reveals that 2.6% of the county's schoolchildren were "severely absent" in spring 2023.
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Ipswich law firm highly commended at national apprenticeship awards
Attwells Solicitors has been recognised for its commitment to apprenticeships at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards. The Ipswich-based firm received a highly commended award in the SME Employer of the Year category for the East of England.
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Ipswich MP hails Budget's SEND funding boost in Commons speech
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has praised the government's £1 billion investment in special educational needs during a House of Commons debate on the Budget. The Labour MP said the funding marks an important "statement of intent" to fix what he described as a "national crisis".
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Former phone-hacking inquiry chair Sir Brian Leveson speaks at University of Suffolk
Sir Brian Leveson, who led the landmark inquiry into press ethics following the phone-hacking scandal, has addressed students and guests at the University of Suffolk's annual law lecture.
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Environmental fines in Ipswich rise to maximum levels
Environmental offenders in Ipswich will face tougher penalties as the council increases fines to their maximum legal levels. Fly-tipping fines will rise to £1,000 while littering penalties will increase to £500 from 1 November.
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Comedy star adds second Ipswich date after tickets sell fast
Following exceptional demand for his March show, comedian Chris McCausland has announced a second Ipswich performance of his "Yonks!" tour at the Regent Theatre.