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Rare barbastelle bat discovered at Sutton Hoo amid thriving population
One of the UK's rarest bat species has been detected at Sutton Hoo, where researchers have recorded hundreds of nightly bat movements across up to 10 different species.
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Larry Lamb to headline inaugural Ipswich Book Festival
Actor and author Larry Lamb has been announced as the first headline speaker for Ipswich's new literary festival launching in October 2025.
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Ipswich street drinking clampdown begins this week
Up to six officers will patrol known street drinking hotspots, including Tavern Street and the Waterfront, as part of Operation Proxy to tackle anti-social behaviour this week.
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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?
The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.
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Town fans to honour 'great guy' and lifelong Blue Tim Mulley with 56th-minute applause this weekend
This Saturday, as Ipswich Town face Wolves at Portman Road, something special will happen in the 56th minute. The stadium will erupt in applause-not for a goal or a brilliant save-but for Tim Mulley, a loving husband and father, respected businessman and lifelong Town fan who sadly passed away.
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XL bully ban leads to 18 euthanised dogs in Suffolk
Half of all dangerous dogs put down by Suffolk Constabulary last year were XL bullies, following controversial breed-specific legislation.
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Ipswich taxi drivers mount final stand as council greenlights 'fundamentally essential' Lloyds Avenue revamp
The Ipswich Taxis Alliance is seeking to block the newly-approved £1.4m Lloyds Avenue transformation through traffic regulation challenges, despite widespread support for the project from residents and town centre businesses.
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Suffolk's new policing plan reveals PCC's vision for safer county
A safer place to "live, work, travel and invest" is the ambition driving Suffolk's Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029.
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Three Ipswich roads set for 'sustainable travel improvements'
Walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements are coming to Nacton Road, Woodbridge Road, and the route from Ipswich Hospital to Waterfront following public consultation.
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Farage more trusted than Starmer in East of England, latest poll finds
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is more trusted to represent the UK internationally than PM Keir Starmer among East of England voters, new polling reveals.
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Hays Travel confirmed as new tenant for former GAME store on Tavern Street
Hays Travel is moving a few doors down the road into the vacant former GAME unit on Tavern Street, with the interior fit-out already underway.
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Council to vote on twin-stream recycling model for Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will consider adopting a twin-stream recycling approach while maintaining fortnightly black bin collections next week.