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Almost 150 pedestrians hurt or killed on Suffolk roads last year
Almost 150 pedestrians were hurt or killed on Suffolk's roads last year, new figures reveal, as road safety charities warn that road fatalities are not decreasing fast enough.
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Seven leading East Anglian theatres launch region's first touring consortium
Seven of East Anglia's leading theatre and arts organisations have joined forces to launch the East Anglian Touring Consortium, the first collaboration of its kind in the region, backed by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England.
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New programme tackles youth exclusion through creativity
With 755 young people aged 16-17 not in education, employment or training across Suffolk and national youth reoffending rates at 32.5%, a new alternative provision programme aims to prevent vulnerable young people from falling through the cracks by reconnecting them with learning through music.
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott backs Bridget Phillipson for deputy leader
Jack Abbott has announced his support for Bridget Phillipson in the Labour Party deputy leadership election, saying she is "giving children the best start in life".
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Christchurch Mansion to reopen five days a week after £126k grant
Christchurch Mansion will reopen to visitors five days a week from 30 October after Colchester + Ipswich Museums secured £126,200 from the government's Museum Renewal Fund.
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New platform celebrates young Ipswich changemakers
From litter picks to peer support networks, a new initiative aims to celebrate the often-overlooked contributions young people make to their communities by creating a searchable hub of youth-led action across Ipswich.
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End-of-life volunteer completes gruelling 21-mile hospital hike
A volunteer who supports families receiving end-of-life care at Ipswich Hospital has completed a challenging 21-mile charity walk, raising over £1,600 to help ensure no patient faces their final days alone.
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Extra 1,700 police hours deliver results in Ipswich crime hotspots
Officers have spent an additional 1,700 hours patrolling Ipswich town centre and surrounding areas in July and August, resulting in dozens of arrests and drug seizures as part of a renewed operation to tackle serious crime.
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Sizewell C funds programme for underrepresented youth
Sizewell C has funded a two-year programme designed to support young people from underrepresented communities across Suffolk into careers.
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Tickets still available for dance show exploring chaos, hope and humanity's bond with nature
Two internationally acclaimed choreographers have created contrasting visions of resilience and connection in a new double bill coming to DanceEast this Friday, with tickets still available.
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Struggling with the NHS app? Free Ipswich library sessions can help
People who find technology challenging can get friendly, one-to-one support using the NHS app at drop-in sessions launching at Ipswich County Library and other locations across Suffolk this month.
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Ipswich nurse's 'unwavering dedication' earns national recognition
Charlotte Brown's tireless work supporting colorectal cancer patients through what can be an incredibly difficult time has earned her one of the UK's most prestigious nursing awards, with judges saying she "truly goes above and beyond her nursing duties".