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Ipswich's first wood-fired Turkish kitchen opens on Tacket Street
Wood-fired soups, Turkish pizza and a smoky open kitchen — Elfida Restaurant opens its doors in Ipswich town centre.
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'He'd be so proud': Local student to abseil Ipswich Hospital
A student from Martlesham will abseil down Ipswich Hospital to honour the grandad she lost two years ago, using her experience to help other families this Dying Matters Awareness Week.
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Young entrepreneur shortlisted for Next Generation Award
A 23-year-old Ipswich business owner has been recognised as one of the UK's most promising young franchisees, earning a place among just three national finalists at the Disruptive Franchise Awards.
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What is Jack Abbott's summer school – and how do you apply?
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has opened applications for his 2026 summer school, a free fortnight of workshops, campaigning and Westminster visits for young people aged 18 to 24.
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Ipswich's superhero walkers smash last year's hospice fundraising total
St Elizabeth Hospice's Midnight Walk pulled in over £100,000 from more than 1,000 costumed walkers on Saturday night – nearly £30,000 more than last year, with donations still coming in.
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Sizewell C signs final education partnership at Ipswich college
Sizewell C has signed its third and final Memorandum of Understanding with further education providers, formalising a fresh agreement with Eastern Education Group at One Sixth Form College in Ipswich.
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Bunkers, bad etiquette and big fines: Meet the construction team playing 72 holes in one day for charity
Four men from the Suffolk construction industry will walk more than 20 miles and play four full rounds of golf in a single day next month, all in aid of three charities supporting people with life-changing illnesses.
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Suffolk-raised creative leader returns to head landmark Ipswich arts programme
Melissa Matthews, who grew up in Suffolk and has built a 14-year career using creativity as a catalyst for social change, has been appointed Programme Director of Ipswich's £750,000 IP-Switched programme.
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How support workers stopped 'incredibly dangerous' arson attempt at Ipswich centre
Quick-thinking staff at a Museum Street support centre disarmed a woman pouring ethanol across the floor and threatening to "light them all up", police have revealed, as she was jailed for four years.
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Paedophile with 'no remorse' jailed for seven years over historic child sex abuse
A 55-year-old man who groomed a 13-year-old girl by buying her cigarettes in exchange for sex has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a trial at Ipswich Crown Court.
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Shoplift at Ancient House this week
A participatory artwork opening at The Ancient House this week will host a daily "Shoplift-o-clock" hour where pinching items is playfully welcomed – provided thieves are willing to discuss the ethics of theft and have their portrait drawn for the Thieves Gallery.
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Creativity and Wellbeing Week returns to Suffolk with 'Critical Hope' theme
People across Suffolk are being invited to take part in Creativity and Wellbeing Week this week, with organisers framing the arts as essential to tackling the region's health challenges.