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'Beautiful' Ipswich offices to become homes again after 70 years
Ipswich Borough Council has approved plans to convert offices in Grimwade Street into nine homes, returning the Grade II listed building to residential use after seven decades.
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Ipswich Regent Theatre seeks local star for Cinderella panto role
The Ipswich Regent Theatre is calling for the public to audition for the lead role of Cinderella in its Christmas pantomime, with open auditions taking place on Sunday, 28 September.
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Ipswich student James Brown feeling good as adult students prove it's never too late to learn
A 34-year-old baker who improved from F to grade 4 in maths, and a mother who achieved a perfect grade 9 in English, are among the Ipswich adults celebrating their GCSE results at Suffolk New College today.
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Suffolk New College celebrates record GCSE results with 486 passes
An adult learner who passed his GCSEs to pursue his dream of becoming a nurse was among 486 Suffolk New College students celebrating results today, as the college recorded significant improvements in pass rates.
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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.