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New Wolsey Theatre supports 5,000 people through community programme
Over 5,000 local residents have benefited from the New Wolsey Theatre's Creative Communities Programme this year as the venue announces its new season.
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Modular homes give fresh start to Ipswich homeless
In its first year of operation, a modular housing project in Ipswich has helped people move from homelessness into employment and private housing.
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Special education system faces £4.6bn deficit as Ipswich MP warns of 'desperate' situation
A damning report has revealed England's special educational needs system is "financially unsustainable" and failing to deliver better outcomes for children, as Ipswich's MP warns local families have "utterly lost faith" in the service.
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Suffolk sees drop in religious hate crime as national figures hit record high
While religious hate crimes have more than quadrupled across England and Wales over the past decade, Suffolk recorded just 25 incidents last year – down from 32 the previous year.
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Holywells Park reopens following 'police incident' this morning
Holywells Park has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a 'police incident', Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed.
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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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Free tickets to screening of new film Layla available now
Ipswich moviegoers can watch an exclusive preview of the new British film Layla for free at two local cinemas next month as part of a nationwide cinema initiative.
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Public scrutiny meeting to examine Suffolk Police powers
Residents are invited to share their views on Suffolk Police's use of powers at a public scrutiny meeting at Suffolk One College on 27 November.
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Ipswich smoking rates fall to lowest level since records began
Fewer people in Ipswich smoke than ever before, with new figures showing that just 9.4% of adults now smoke – down from 13.7% last year.
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Murder suspect remanded in custody over death of Anita Rose
Roy Barclay has appeared in court charged with the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham. The 55-year-old man of no fixed abode was remanded in custody following hearings at both Ipswich Magistrates' Court and Crown Court on Wednesday.
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Multi-vehicle crash causing major delays on A12 between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt
Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned lorry on the A12 northbound between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt, with motorists facing significant delays.
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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.