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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.
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Residents warned of parking fine text message scam
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting Ipswich residents to a new scam involving fake parking fine text messages purporting to be from the local council. Officials are urging people not to click any links in these messages.
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One witness identified in Anita Rose murder investigation, police still seek second
Suffolk Police have identified one of two potential witnesses in the Anita Rose murder investigation in Brantham. The search continues for the second individual, who police believe may hold crucial information about the case.
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Man jailed for vehicle interference in Chantry
A 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for vehicle interference and related offences in Ipswich.
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Two teens arrested after knife incident at Suffolk New College
Police have arrested two teenage boys following reports of individuals brandishing knives outside Suffolk New College in Ipswich last week.
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Suffolk Chamber slams Orwell Bridge closure as "bad for business"
The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has criticised the partial closure of Orwell Bridge, calling it "reputationally embarrassing for Suffolk" and demanding action from policymakers.
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Ipswich illustrator Sammi Wong wins international award
Sammi Wong, a University of Suffolk graduate from Ipswich, has won a prestigious World Illustration Award for her project celebrating Ipswich.
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DanceEast receives £50,000 grant to commission acclaimed dance artists
DanceEast has been awarded £50,159 by the Jerwood Foundation to support its commissioning programme over the next 18 months.
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Fewer people in Ipswich are cycling weekly than before the pandemic
The number of people in Ipswich cycling at least once per week has decreased from 9.9% in 2022 to 7.1% in 2023, while Suffolk as a whole has maintained more stable levels, putting Ipswich below both county and national averages.
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Last chance to dive into history as Broomhill Lido opens for Heritage Open Days
Ipswich residents will have a final opportunity to explore the iconic Broomhill Lido before its £10.25 million restoration begins during the Heritage Open Days event on 14-15 September 2024.
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Applications open for 2025 school places in Ipswich, parents urged to apply before deadline
Parents and carers in Ipswich and Suffolk can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2025.
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Ipswich MP calls for Ipswich transport task force and Northern Bypass revival amid fresh Orwell bridge chaos
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has called for the re-establishment of the Ipswich Transportation Task Force (ITTF) following severe disruption caused by the partial closure of Orwell Bridge.