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Wallet and bank cards stolen from car on Ipswich driveway
Police are investigating after a thief stole a wallet and bank cards from a vehicle parked on a driveway in Everton Crescent during the early hours of Monday, 20 October.
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New company to manage Ipswich Hospital car park as trust confirms £3.5m parking profits
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed a new provider will take over management of Ipswich Hospital's car park from Tuesday, 21 October, as figures reveal the trust made £3.5 million profit from parking charges last year – a 25% increase on the previous year.
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Ipswich HIV diagnoses rise slightly as national cases fall
Ipswich recorded nine new HIV diagnoses last year – a slight increase from eight in 2023 – bucking the national trend as cases across England fell by 2 per cent, amid the rollout of a new long-acting prevention injection.
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Buttermarket pumpkin patch returns next week with Halloween activities
Families can select their perfect pumpkin at the Buttermarket next Tuesday, with face painting and a month-long pumpkin trail offering Halloween activities throughout October.
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Indigenous Taiwanese dancers bring moving story of nature and resilience to Ipswich
An immersive and emotional dance production that tells the story of a community confronting the power of wind and waves comes to DanceEast this Friday, as Taiwan's premiere contemporary dance company makes its UK debut.
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Residents asked if Ipswich needs new town or parish council
As Suffolk prepares for sweeping local government changes, Ipswich Borough Council is seeking public views on how the town can maintain its civic identity and ensure residents have hyper-local representation when unitary authorities replace existing councils in 2028.
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Council launches budget consultation, faces 'difficult decisions' as demand outpaces funding
Suffolk County Council has opened a budget consultation as it grapples with rising demand for services that is outstripping available public funding, with particular pressure on adult and children's services.
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Ipswich School secures sports kit sponsorship deal with wealth firm
Ipswich School has announced a new sports kit sponsorship with Brooks Macdonald, a UK wealth management firm, which will support the school's four focus sports: cricket, hockey, netball and rugby.
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Cost of living tops concerns for East of England voters ahead of budget
The economy and rising cost of living has emerged as the most important issue for East of England voters, with 60% demanding government action in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to new polling data.
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'Incredible honour': Ipswich audiologist wins national recognition
Karen Finch, who has dedicated her career to ensuring people across the UK receive the best hearing care, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to audiology.
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St Joseph's College to host 39th National Schools Rugby Festival
St Joseph's College in Ipswich will host the 39th National Schools Rugby Festival from Friday, 17 October to Sunday, 19 October, featuring teams from across the UK competing in what the school describes as one of the most prestigious events in the school sport calendar.
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Zeb Soanes to be installed as Chancellor during graduation week
Broadcaster Zeb Soanes will become University of Suffolk's new Chancellor next week, as more than 4,000 students graduate during a week of ceremonies at Ipswich Waterfront.