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Relief as government pledges support for Churchmans House cladding repairs
The government has promised action to support residents of Churchmans House in Ipswich, following concerns raised by local MP Jack Abbott.
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Ipswich unveils East Anglia's largest mural, complete with poetic tribute
A stunning new mural, the largest in East Anglia and one of the biggest in the UK, now graces Ipswich's waterfront, accompanied by an unexpected poetic tribute.
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Sizewell C launches artist residency programme to document nuclear history
Artists from the region are invited to capture the past, present, and future of Sizewell's nuclear power in a new three-year creative programme.
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New owners seek to revitalise Ipswich's Sailmakers Shopping Centre
Sailmakers Shopping Centre in Ipswich is under new management, with plans to attract fresh retailers and breathe new life into the town centre destination.
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Orwell Bridge to close overnight for urgent repairs
A full westbound carriageway closure on the Orwell Bridge will be in place for the next two evenings to repair a potential defect discovered during a routine inspection.
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Number of children accessing mental health support triples in five years
NHS figures show a sharp rise in young people accessing mental health services in Suffolk, mirroring a national trend experts say is driven by pandemic impacts and societal pressures.
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Comedian Josh Widdicombe to perform at Regent Theatre in new stand-up tour
The Last Leg and Parenting Hell star Josh Widdicombe has announced a return to stand-up comedy with a new tour, including a stop in Ipswich in spring 2026.
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One in five Suffolk pupils persistently absent last year in truancy "epidemic"
Suffolk schools are facing a truancy crisis, with one in five pupils persistently absent last year, reflecting a nationwide "epidemic" that has education officials alarmed.
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Twenty lives saved this year by Greater Anglia rail staff
Greater Anglia is expanding its suicide prevention training among its workforce. The initiative builds on successful interventions that have already saved 20 lives this year.
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NHS waiting lists in East Suffolk and North Essex Trust continue to grow
In July, almost 100,000 patients were waiting for routine treatment at East Suffolk and North Essex Trust, and thousands faced long delays for key procedures.
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2024 General Election: Dozens turned away from polls in Ipswich due to voter ID rules
New figures reveal that 95 voters in the Ipswich and Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituencies did not return to vote after being initially turned away for lacking proper photo ID in the July general election.
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Thousands of young people to attend FutureSkills Fair in Ipswich
A major careers event aimed at inspiring 14-16 year olds is set to take place at Suffolk New College on 4 November, with 3,000 youngsters already signed up to attend.