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Gym manager's childhood inspires hospital toy appeal
A Martlesham gym manager who spent much of her childhood in hospital has launched a toy appeal that has collected nearly 150 Christmas gifts for young patients at Ipswich Hospital.
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Lighting expert's festive display supports St Elizabeth Hospice
A 6,500-LED Christmas light show is lighting up an Ipswich home for the 12th year, with thousands of synchronised lights dancing to music while raising funds for local hospice care.
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Driver caught towing trailer more than four times legal weight limit
A driver was stopped in Ipswich last week, towing a 3,500kg trailer despite only being licensed to tow 750kg, highlighting the dangerous risks some motorists take on Suffolk's roads.
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The Mill inches closer to resolution after 15 years of delays and safety concerns
After more than a decade of false starts, safety scares and worthless properties, Ipswich's tallest building is finally approaching the start of remedial works that could see 215 occupied flats made safe and 85 new apartments completed within 18 months.
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Police appeal for witnesses after Pearl Road burglary
Detectives are investigating a burglary at a home on Pearl Road in Ipswich on Monday evening, where jewellery and bank cards were stolen and used fraudulently.
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What the government's 'game-changing' new youth strategy means for Ipswich
The government has published its first National Youth Strategy in 15 years, outlining how it plans to give every young person "someone who cares, somewhere to go, and a community they feel part of" through over £500 million of investment over the next decade.
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Suffolk gets £26.8m bus boost but details remain unclear
Suffolk has secured a significant funding increase for its bus network – more than doubling from £11.6 million over the past three years to £26.8 million over the next three. But the county council cannot yet guarantee service continuations or confirm fare reductions.
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Teen judo star targets Olympics via British Championships
A Suffolk New College student ranked first in his regional category is chasing an Olympic dream that could see him compete at Brisbane 2032, starting with this weekend's national championships.
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Local pupils debate policies and run mock election for UK Parliament Week
From increased fines for littering to the great homework debate, Ipswich primary school pupils demonstrated "the very best of Ipswich" as they formed political parties, designed manifestos and participated in a mock election hosted by their local MP.
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UK's 'largest carbon-neutral' logistics park planned for former quarry
Plans to triple the size of a Great Blakenham logistics park into what the developer calls the UK's largest carbon-neutral hub have promised thousands of jobs but drawn warnings from residents over traffic, pollution and countryside loss.
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Four arrested for drug-driving during Ipswich police operation
Four people tested positive for drug-driving during a multi-agency day of action in Ipswich last week, with police warning it remains an "ever-growing issue," particularly among men.
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Ipswich boutique owner appointed President of East of England Co-op in board reshuffle
Ipswich entrepreneur Mandy Errington, who runs a popular boutique in the town centre, has been appointed President of the East of England Co-op. Former mayor John Cook will become Vice-President.