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Almost 60% of Ipswich School GCSE grades awarded at top level
Ipswich School celebrated GCSE results on Thursday, 22 August, with 139 students securing grades, including almost 60% of all grades awarded at 7-9.
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Ipswich gaming café named among UK's most loved businesses
Geek Retreat on Upper Brook Street has been recognised nationally for its inclusive community environment.
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New Blanche Street pharmacy gets council go-ahead
A vehicle storage unit in St Margaret's will be converted into a pharmacy after councillors granted planning permission on Wednesday, despite parking concerns.
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Council rejects Little Croft Street HMO
Ipswich councillors have refused planning permission for a six-person HMO at 8 Little Croft Street, overturning the recommendation for approval.
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Rogue Ipswich plumber jailed for £22,000 customer fraud
Grant Phillips was sentenced to 26 months in prison at Ipswich Crown Court today (Wednesday, 20 August) for taking money from 12 customers for work that was not completed or was substandard.
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New Wolsey Theatre opens applications for Associate Artists scheme
The Ipswich theatre is seeking diverse talent across East Anglia, but especially within Ipswich, for its 18-month programme, with applications closing on 15 September.
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New 24-hour taxi rank opens at Ipswich Waterfront
A six-vehicle Hackney Carriage stand near the Old Customs House begins operating today, providing round-the-clock transport in one of the town's busiest hospitality areas.
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How new policing strategy aims to end the revolving door of crime in Ipswich
Spanning the area west of the town centre, bordered by Norwich Road and Bramford Road in the north, Yarmouth Road in the west and West End Road in the South, this three-phase approach focuses on clearing criminals, and building long-term community resilience against organised crime.
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Why Upper Brook Street is closed and what works are planned
The road closure will enable the construction of new footway areas, carriageway reconstruction, drainage works, and relocation of parking and bus facilities. Businesses are open as usual.
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Agency social worker branded 'fraudster and thief' by judge after defrauding council of £17,669
A former Suffolk County Council social worker has been sentenced for dishonestly claiming full-time pay from multiple authorities, with the judge making scathing comments about her deception.
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Construction well underway as new Chantry Park play area set to open this Friday
A redesigned play space for children aged 0-14 will open at 11:30 on Friday, 22 August, featuring 120 play features across four themed zones.
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Police identify man found in River Deben, Waldringfield, issue new appeal for information
Officers want to hear from anyone who saw a man on a black Cube bicycle wearing a khaki shirt and a baseball cap on Saturday or early Sunday around Waldringfield.