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WATCH as drone captures scale of huge Ipswich fire
Dramatic drone footage has shown the scale of a large car fire in Ipswich. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a commercial garage and car fire in Portman's Walk shortly before 11.30am. A unit, measuring 20 metres by 5
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Recap after crews battled smoke and fuel hazards in Ipswich garage blaze
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Huge plume of smoke across town centre as fire breaks out
A huge plume of smoke can be seen above the town centre. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a commercial garage and car fire in Portman's Walk shortly before 11.30am. The industrial estate is near Bibb Way and Portman
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Ipswich Hospital issues fresh American Covid update as winter approaches
Ipswich Hospital has issued a fresh Covid update as winter approaches, weeks after the spread of the XFG strain, dubbed “American Covid” or “Stratus”, prompted concern. The Ipswich Star reported last month that the strain had become one of the
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Plans could create first licensed HMO on Ipswich road
A semi-detached house at 36 Rushmere Road could become the first licensed house in multiple occupation (HMO) on the road under plans submitted to Ipswich Borough Council. The proposal would see the property converted from a family home into a six-bedroom
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The areas where Ipswich's 13,600 new homes could be built
Ipswich could need around 13,600 new homes over the next two decades, raising one obvious question: where are they all going to go? The figure appears in Ipswich Borough Council's latest evidence as it begins drawing up a new Local Plan to guide
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Ipswich Star
Ipswich published 5 death notices last week. Every week, Ipswich Star publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain
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Man cleared of raping schoolgirl
An Ipswich man has been cleared of raping and sexually assaulting a schoolgirl after a jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts. Brian Chenery, 42, of Hervey Street, Ipswich, had been standing trial at Ipswich Crown Court accused of two offences
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The country pub surrounded by nature worth visiting this autumn
You do not have to travel far from Ipswich to find a country pub where a walk through the Suffolk countryside can be followed by good food and a pint. The Fountain, in Tuddenham St Martin, sits beside the tranquil River Fynn, just a few miles from
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The A14 junction near Ipswich that could see major changes
Plans have been submitted to upgrade a junction on the A14. Sizewell C Limited is seeking permission to improve the current A14 access point that serves Orwell Logistics Park near Nacton. The upgrades are linked to the expansion of the logistics
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New banners celebrating Ipswich installed across town centre
New banners have appeared in Ipswich to brighten the streets and showcase the town’s attractions. The colourful signs are part of improvement works along St Matthew’s Street, Crown Street and Civic Drive, and feature images promoting key locations
