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What Ofsted found at Ipswich's First Base Academy
Inspectors have published their first report on First Base Ipswich Academy under the new framework — here is what they found across each area of the school's provision.
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Suffolk starts Armed Forces Week with county council pledge
Suffolk County Council has renewed its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant as Armed Forces Week gets underway, with the county's Lord Lieutenant and council leader among those gathering to mark the occasion.
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Ipswich MP 'deeply disappointed' as Starmer quits
Jack Abbott, the MP for Ipswich, has said he is "deeply disappointed" by Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister and Labour leader, paving the way for the recently-elected Makerfield MP and former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to succeed him.
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Ipswich man charged with attempted murder after Fircroft Road attack in court today
A 20-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with attempted murder and dangerous driving after a man was left with life-changing injuries when a car was allegedly driven at him on Fircroft Road.
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Major road closures hit four Ipswich streets today
Drivers in east Ipswich face eight weeks of road closures from Monday, 22 June, as Suffolk Highways and Cadent begin a major joint programme of highway and gas main improvements.
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Ipswich man fined £5,600 for running unlicensed pub on Wherstead Road
A man has been found guilty of operating a pub in Ipswich without a premises licence after the borough council brought a successful prosecution against him.
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Road works start on key roads near Waterfront
Drivers and residents near Ipswich's Waterfront should expect overnight road closures and traffic changes this summer as Suffolk Highways carries out a major programme of improvements ahead of the new Prince Philip Lock Bridge.
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Four Suffolk champions receive the county's highest honour
Four individuals who have shaped Suffolk's public life, culture and communities were awarded the county's most prestigious accolade on Sunday — the Suffolk Medal.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre wins Muddy Stilettos award for third year running
The Ipswich Regent Theatre has been named best Arts, Culture & Theatre venue in the Suffolk & Cambs Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 for the third consecutive year, with nearly half a million votes cast nationally.
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Fox's Yacht Sales acquired by Morgans Group
Fox's Yacht Sales, which operates from Fox's Marina in Ipswich and Woolverstone Marina, has been acquired by Morgans Group – the company behind Fox's Marina & Boatyard and Fox's Chandlery.
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Two men held on attempted murder charge after Ipswich car attack
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 20-year-old was left with life-changing leg injuries when a driver allegedly deliberately drove a car at him outside a Co-Op in Ipswich.
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'Bold, brave and fun': Ipswich Book Festival is back
A year after arriving with 46 events, nine sell-outs and more than 1,000 tickets sold, the Ipswich Book Festival team has set its sights higher still – announcing 54 events, new venues, a dedicated Schools Week and a theme that promises to go far beyond the page.