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Large quantity of fireworks seized after dangerous behaviour reported in car park
A large quantity of fireworks has been seized by police following reports of dangerous behaviour in a car park. Police were called to Cardinal Park in Ipswich on Sunday evening after members of the public reported individuals setting off fireworks
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Body of missing man found in Ipswich
The body of a man has been found in Ipswich, police have said. Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the man has been identified as 22-year-old Stephen Loveridge. Stephen, who was known as "Stevie" by his family, had been reported
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Waterfront venue closes until 2027 ahead of major refurbishment
A popular Ipswich Waterfront venue has temporarily closed ahead of a major refurbishment which has been brought forward. The Waterfront said it had made the decision for "a number of reasons", allowing work to begin on creating what it described
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Taste of Brazil arrives in Ipswich as new deli and juice bar opens
A new independent Brazilian deli and juice bar has opened close to Ipswich Waterfront. Brazilian Deli & Juice Bar is based at 132 Fore Street and is run by Edgar Jacomini, who hopes to bring a taste of Brazil to the town. The business serves
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Ipswich locals worry new HMO plans could worsen parking problems
Questions over parking have dominated reader reaction to plans that could see the first licensed house in multiple occupation (HMO) on Rushmere Road. The proposal would see a semi-detached property at 36 Rushmere Road converted from a family home
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Trial date set for Ipswich man and woman accused of robbery and falsely imprisoning
The trial of an Ipswich man and a woman accused of robbery and falsely imprisoning a man will take place in March next year. Before Ipswich Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Monday (November 9) were Rebecca Edgley, 41, of
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3,500 young people explore careers at Suffolk FutureSkills Fair
Thousands of young people explored career options at a major skills fair. The FutureSkills Fair, held at Suffolk New College’s Ipswich campus, welcomed around 3,500 visitors and featured 73 businesses and organisations offering advice and insight
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Two arrested after car overturns into hedge off A14
Three men were taken to hospital and two arrests were made after a car left the A14 and overturned into a hedge. Police were called at around 10pm on Saturday, November 7, following reports of a crash on the A14 westbound near Claydon. A car
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Exclusive first look at new Ipswich-made film
The Ipswich Star can exclusively reveal the first trailer for Godstar, an independent feature film shot in Ipswich. The newly-released footage gives audiences their first glimpse of the project, which has been seven years in the making. Filming
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Burglar's sentencing adjourned after offer to help police identify offences
A burglar who broke into a home in Brandon will be sentenced next month after he helps police with other offences he has committed. Before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday ( November 9) was 44-year-old Frank Benet, of Union Street, Norwich.
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Ipswich shop handed one-star hygiene rating after dirt and food debris found
A convenience store in Ipswich has been told “major improvement” is necessary after inspectors found accumulations of dirt and food debris. Premier Stores, at 21 Wherstead Road, was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating following a full
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Ipswich beats Norwich in ranking of England's most football-mad places
Ipswich Town supporters say the club is at the heart of life in Suffolk after the town was named one of the most football-mad places in England and Wales. Fans said the Blues are a source of pride across the county, with the ranking placing Ipswich
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Suffolk councillor ordered to undergo training after conduct breach
A Suffolk councillor has been ordered to undergo safeguarding and conduct training after a standards investigation found he had brought his role into disrepute. A code of conduct complaint concerning councillor Derek Davis was received by Babergh
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Revealed - Where 10,000 antisocial behaviour crimes were reported across Ipswich
Almost 10,000 reports of antisocial behaviour were recorded in Ipswich in six years, figures have revealed. A total of 9,993 incidents were recorded across Ipswich West, Central and East during between 2020 and 2025, figures released by Suffolk
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Cheapest Ipswich car parks revealed with stays from 80p and £4.70 all day
Parking can quickly add to the cost of a shopping trip, meal or day out in Ipswich, but knowing where to leave the car can make a sizeable difference. Charges vary significantly depending on where motorists park, how long they stay and even the
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Dying man was left alone for hours to wait for ambulance in care home room
A “profoundly disabled” care-home resident who was left alone for hours waiting for an ambulance died in hospital days later. Darren Walker, 55, lived at Sue Ryder’s neurological care centre, The Chantry in Ipswich, from January 2020 until his
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Ipswich Town manager to help switch on town's Christmas lights
Ipswich Town manager will help switch on this year’s Christmas lights as part of a major festive campaign. Manager Gary O’Neil and club chairman Mark Ashton will join mayor Pat Bruce-Browne on stage for the switch-on at around 6.45pm on Sunday,
