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Ipswich chef's duck dish beats competition to win £4,000 prize
A complex dish featuring miso-glazed duck breast, wild mushroom-stuffed cavolo nero and crispy gizzard sauce has earned an Ipswich chef national recognition and a cash prize.
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From Viking banks to Norman fires: Local archaeologist's 40-year mission to uncover Ipswich's hidden history
For over 40 years, Keith Wade was "in the right place at the right time" to excavate Ipswich's archaeological treasures, from 7th-century cemeteries to Viking defences, preserving the town's remarkable Anglo-Saxon heritage in a stunning new publication.
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Suffolk County Council unveils £63m A12 upgrade plans
Suffolk County Council has submitted a full planning application for a major package of highway improvements worth £63 million along an 11km stretch of the A12 between Seven Hills Junction in Ipswich and Woods Lane north of Woodbridge.
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Milsoms appoints general manager to oversee Dedham venues
Milsom Hotels & Restaurants has created a new role overseeing all its Dedham operations, appointing Jess Counsell to lead Talbooth Restaurant, Talbooth House & Spa and milsoms in Dedham for the first time under a single management structure.
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Disabled patients face confusion and delays under Ipswich Hospital's 'farcical' new parking system
Disabled patients at Ipswich Hospital have described a new parking system as "farcical" and "disadvantaging", amid mounting complaints over technical failures, poor communication and barriers to access.
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Mystery 'prestigious retailer' lined up for former Monsoon unit in town centre
A prominent Grade II listed building in Ipswich town centre is under offer, with agents confirming a new tenant has been secured for the former Monsoon site before Christmas.
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Suffolk single unitary plans debated in Parliament ahead of Government consultation
James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, hosted a debate in Parliament on Thursday, 30 October, on Suffolk County Council's proposals for local government reform, as the Government prepares to launch its consultation next month.
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Remembrance Sunday in Ipswich: Everything you need to know about timings, routes and road closures
A military parade will march through Ipswich town centre from 10:15 on Sunday, 9 November, ahead of the Remembrance service at Christchurch Park, with rolling road closures affecting several streets and car park B on Portman Road closed for the day.
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Riverhills spa team shortlisted after £6m fire rebuild
More than two years after a fire damaged Riverhills Health Club & Day Spa, the team behind its £6 million rebuild is now up for a national award.
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Ipswich launches bid for £10m UK City of Culture prize
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has fired the starting gun on Ipswich's bid for UK City of Culture 2029, after the Government announced a £10 million prize for the winning town or city.
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Griff Rhys Jones to launch Ipswich waterfront AR experience next week
Actor and heritage enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones will visit Ipswich on Tuesday, 4 November at 14:00 to celebrate the opening of Stoke Bridge Wharf and launch 'Dock Stories', an augmented reality trail revealing the voices and characters behind one of England's most historic ports.
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Private providers 'profiteering' as Suffolk struggles with children's care costs
Suffolk County Council is being forced into expensive private sector care packages costing up to £25,000 per week due to a shortage of foster carers and council-run children's homes, with the authority's executive director warning of "huge profiteering" by some organisations.