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Steve Rawling is part of Suffolk Spirit Hunters and says he was once sworn at by a ghost.

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Ghosthunter once sworn at by spirit prepares for Halloween investigation in Ipswich

A rare bird weighing just five grams was spotted in an Ipswich park

A rare bird weighing just five grams was spotted in an Ipswich park

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See stunning images of UK's smallest bird spotted in Ipswich park

The date for the Christmas Light Switch on has been announced

The date for the Christmas Light Switch on has been announced

Ipswich Borough Council

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Countdown to Christmas begins as details of light switch-on event revealed

What did we think of this year's Trinity Scares?

What did we think of this year's Trinity Scares?

Braving my worst nightmares to find out how I fare at this year's Trinity Scares

Sheila Piper from Ipswich celebrates her 105th birthday.

Sheila Piper from Ipswich celebrates her 105th birthday.

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'Be cheerful!' - Retired Ipswich teacher celebrates 105th birthday

Gracie Baldry, who is receiving care from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, met the whole team

Gracie Baldry, who is receiving care from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, met the whole team

East Anglia's Children's Hospices

Blues stars provide 10-year-old superfan with 'special day'

Daryl Peck is about to undertake his biggest challenge yet of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Rett UK and his niece Tiffany

Daryl Peck is about to undertake his biggest challenge yet of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Rett UK and his niece Tiffany

Ipswich man takes on Mount Kilimanjaro climb for niece with rare disorder

Oktoberfest Ipswich returned to Christchurch Park this weekend with around 6,000 people enjoying the event

Oktoberfest Ipswich returned to Christchurch Park this weekend with around 6,000 people enjoying the event

The UK's largest Oktoberfest returned as thousands celebrated the German festival

The Co-op has said they are actively exploring opportunities for the disused land in Derby Road

The Co-op has said they are actively exploring opportunities for the disused land in Derby Road

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Owners 'committed' to future of 'eyesore' land

The Willows Primary School has opened a new pantry to help the community

The Willows Primary School has opened a new pantry to help the community

Ipswich primary school opens new pantry to help support the community

Jake Allen (centre), Europe's strongest man under 90kg is getting ready for the World Championships in America

Jake Allen (centre), Europe's strongest man under 90kg is getting ready for the World Championships in America

Ipswich Strongman aims for World glory after European win

The UK's biggest Oktoberfest is coming to Christchurch Park in Ipswich

The UK's biggest Oktoberfest is coming to Christchurch Park in Ipswich

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Tickets selling fast for UK's biggest Oktoberfest coming to Ipswich this weekend

Group of friends raise thousands for charity with 56-mile walk

Group of friends raise thousands for charity with 56-mile walk

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Friends raise thousands for charity with 56-mile walk from Cambridge to Ipswich

Ashton Jones will perform at the Royal Albert Hall later this month

Ashton Jones will perform at the Royal Albert Hall later this month

Royal Albert Hall

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Ipswich singer lined up for show hosted by Sir Lenny Henry

The Chapel Royal choir are to come to Suffolk this weekend to perform with the choir from St Mary le Tower in Ipswich

The Chapel Royal choir are to come to Suffolk this weekend to perform with the choir from St Mary le Tower in Ipswich

Palace choir to perform in Suffolk in celebration of Thomas Wolsey

Hundreds took part in a colour run in Trinity Park for Suffolk Mind over the weekend

Hundreds took part in a colour run in Trinity Park for Suffolk Mind over the weekend

Hundreds don trainers to raise £12,000 during colour run

Ipswich's St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on fearless fire walkers to take part in this year's challenge

Ipswich's St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on fearless fire walkers to take part in this year's challenge

St Elizabeth Hospice

'Brave soles' to take on scorching-hot firewalking challenge

Jimmy Reynolds from Ipswich has been selected to help the England football youth pathway teams

Jimmy Reynolds from Ipswich has been selected to help the England football youth pathway teams

Ipswich physio joins England football setup to help next generation of stars

An Ipswich couple celebrated their 65th anniversary on Friday

An Ipswich couple celebrated their 65th anniversary on Friday

King Charles III

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King Charles sends card to mark Ipswich couple's 65th wedding anniversary

Oliver Watson completed a charity skydive and the Ipswich Half Marathon in the same weekend

Oliver Watson completed a charity skydive and the Ipswich Half Marathon in the same weekend

Ipswich man's fundraising double with skydive and half marathon

It is that time of year again, and home cooks will be flocking to Ipswich to defend their honour and prove that they make the best jollof rice in town.

It is that time of year again, and home cooks will be flocking to Ipswich to defend their honour and prove that they make the best jollof rice in town.

Black History Month

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Calling all cooks! Search for the best jollof rice in Ipswich begins

Traitors star Fay Greaves reached Machu Picchu with money raised going to charities

Traitors star Fay Greaves reached Machu Picchu with money raised going to charities

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Suffolk Traitors star Fay completes incredible trip to Machu Picchu

Gainsborough Sports Centre held an event to celebrate National Boccia Day

Gainsborough Sports Centre held an event to celebrate National Boccia Day

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Big boccia bash held at Ipswich sports centre

Residents had the opportunity to go out on the River Orwell.

Residents had the opportunity to go out on the River Orwell.

Care home residents enjoy River Orwell sailing trip

A fundraising night in honour of Tom Davey raised thousands of pounds

A fundraising night in honour of Tom Davey raised thousands of pounds

Motor Neurone Disease

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Thousands raised for motor neurone disease at event at Kesgrave pub

The colour run took place in Christchurch Park on Saturday.

The colour run took place in Christchurch Park on Saturday.

New colour run raises £22,000 for hospitals

Murrayside Community Centre look to expand and give back to the residents.

Murrayside Community Centre look to expand and give back to the residents.

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Community centre brings sports clubs, barbers and taxi service under one roof

Nick Hewitt, the UK's only professional body builder has hit sights set on Invictus Games

Nick Hewitt, the UK's only professional body builder has hit sights set on Invictus Games

Wheelchair body builder and army veteran sets sights on Invictus Games

Kesgrave was awarded at the Suffolk Community Awards

Kesgrave was awarded at the Suffolk Community Awards

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Kesgrave wins most active town at Suffolk Community Awards

Caden Allen taking on Clarke at FC25 during a launch event at Smyths Toys in Ipswich.

Caden Allen taking on Clarke at FC25 during a launch event at Smyths Toys in Ipswich.

Fans meet Ipswich Town defender at launch of new computer game

Brooke Lawrance from Ipswich is heading to university this weekend but is anxious about how much her accommodation costs due to her disability

Brooke Lawrance from Ipswich is heading to university this weekend but is anxious about how much her accommodation costs due to her disability

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'I have worked so hard' - Ipswich teen dreaming of uni faces £10k living costs

The carriage ride was a dream come true for resident Sylvia Ratcliffe.

The carriage ride was a dream come true for resident Sylvia Ratcliffe.

WATCH: Home grants wishes with special carriage ride for resident

Simon Lavington, Emeritus Professor of Computer Science at the University of Essex, receiving his Honorary Fellowship at the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park.

Simon Lavington, Emeritus Professor of Computer Science at the University of Essex, receiving his Honorary Fellowship at the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park.

Suffolk academic receives honorary award from National Computing Museum

The original artwork was presented to the delighted winners on Aldeburgh beach.

The original artwork was presented to the delighted winners on Aldeburgh beach.

'I was speechless' - Samaritans volunteer wins painting in raffle

Demi Blu Harris and her family held a fundraiser to fund the 250cc bikes

Demi Blu Harris and her family held a fundraiser to fund the 250cc bikes

£500 anonymous donation boosts Rushmere teen's Speedway dream

Ipswich has been named as one of the best towns for hiking

Ipswich has been named as one of the best towns for hiking

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Ipswich named among best towns for walking routes

Cliff Lane Primary School has opened a new community pantry to assist families

Cliff Lane Primary School has opened a new community pantry to assist families

Community pantry opens at primary school to help families

Residents of Henley House recording a music video to Black Lace's Superman.

Residents of Henley House recording a music video to Black Lace's Superman.

80s chart toppers praise 'brilliant' care home music video

Rob Welham in his racing gear

Rob Welham in his racing gear

Ipswich driver takes lead in F1000 Championship

Matthew Earth took part in the Ipswich Half Marathon

Matthew Earth took part in the Ipswich Half Marathon

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'Community came out in force for Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon'

Ian Dance, co-organiser of Wild Walls Festival

Ian Dance, co-organiser of Wild Walls Festival

Ipswich Waterfront

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Street art festival looking forward to final workshop

On Monday night, a lucky winner received a call breaking the news that they had one the coveted oil painting donated by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling.

On Monday night, a lucky winner received a call breaking the news that they had one the coveted oil painting donated by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling.

Renowned Suffolk artist's painting raises £14,000 for Samaritans

Designs show the new potential for the park

Designs show the new potential for the park

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Works underway to upgrade estate playground by autumn

Ipswich Pub 'give back' to local charities by raising over £8,000.

Ipswich Pub 'give back' to local charities by raising over £8,000.

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Pub patrons give over £8,000 to good causes in two years

Stonelodge Park in Ipswich

Stonelodge Park in Ipswich

Ipswich Borough Council

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New playground opened at Ipswich park after two months of work

A man from Ipswich appeared on The Chase

A man from Ipswich appeared on The Chase

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Ipswich man appears on hit ITV show

Ipswich mum walks 100km to raise money for bereaved parents.

Ipswich mum walks 100km to raise money for bereaved parents.

'It is quite close to my heart' - Ipswich mum walks 100km for bereaved parents

Neil Leaks with his dog Buddy. Neil hasn't received his post due to the postman's issue with Buddy.

Neil Leaks with his dog Buddy. Neil hasn't received his post due to the postman's issue with Buddy.

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Man's mail misery as post delivered three times in six months due to his dog Buddy

The organisers of the Copdock Bike Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich has offered reassurances after concerns were raised over the sale of knives at the event

The organisers of the Copdock Bike Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich has offered reassurances after concerns were raised over the sale of knives at the event

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Reassurance from event organisers after concern over knife sales

Darcy Gladwell will represent Team GB at the European Youth Triathlon Championships

Darcy Gladwell will represent Team GB at the European Youth Triathlon Championships

Ipswich 16-year-old chosen to represent Team GB in European Triathlon tournament

Lisa and Jay Rednall were married on August 31 and had their reception at Geek Retreat

Lisa and Jay Rednall were married on August 31 and had their reception at Geek Retreat

Board game lovers enjoy 'special' wedding reception at favourite spot

Demi-Blu Harris is looking for extra sponsorship

Demi-Blu Harris is looking for extra sponsorship

Hopes to secure engines to help teen Speedway champion's racing dream

DanceEast's funding request will be considered by three Ipswich Borough Council's area committees.

DanceEast's funding request will be considered by three Ipswich Borough Council's area committees.

DanceEast seeks £2,500 boost to help disabled dancers access workshops

Bored men will soon have the chance to be entrained by the Man Crèche

Bored men will soon have the chance to be entrained by the Man Crèche

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Weekly 'Man Crèche' launches in Ipswich