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Delays on A14 after incident on Orwell Bridge
There were long delays on the Orwell Bridge due to an incident this evening. Motorists on the eastbound carriageway say they are being held while emergency services deal with the incident. Vehicles had backed up from the edge of the bridge
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Ipswich dentist forced to close after burner catches fire
An Ipswich dentist has been forced to close after a fire broke out. Fire crews from Ipswich East, Ipswich Princes Street, and Nayland attended Mydentist, based on Hines Road, following reports of the blaze just before 11.30am on Monday. Two
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Police seen near supermarket after reports of men shouting at passers-by
Multiple police vehicles were seen on a busy street in Ipswich on Sunday. A spokesman for Suffolk police said they were called to Upper Brook Street, near the junction with Tackett Street at 1.53pm on Sunday, November 8. They were called to
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'Rare' Brexit 50p up for more than £13K in Ipswich
A 'rare' 50p has been listed for sale for more than £13,000 in Ipswich. The Brexit 50p coin was minted in January 2020 and was issued on the day that the UK left the European Union, January 31, 2020. The design features the inscription ‘Peace
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Police release image of woman sought over parcel theft in Ipswich
Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to following the reported theft of a parcel. The parcel was reportedly stolen from the communal foyer of The Spectrum, in Dunlop Road, Ipswich. It was taken at around 2.20pm
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Hotel named among UK's best launches three new experience-led breaks
A luxury hotel is inviting guests to explore more of Suffolk through three new experience-led breaks. Hintlesham Hall, a Grade I listed country house on the outskirts of Ipswich, has launched three themed countryside getaways featuring luxury accommodation
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Concern for missing man after 'out of character' disappearance
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing 22-year-old man from Ipswich. Stephen Loveridge was last seen on Hayman Road at around 10.30pm on Thursday, November 5 and has not been heard from since. He is described as 5ft 9ins tall, stocky
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Ipswich roads to be closed as 1950s gas mains replaced over 19 weeks
Gas pipes first installed in the 1950s are set to be replaced under a major upgrade scheme, lasting 19 weeks. Cadent will begin work in Ipswich on Monday, November 23, replacing more than 3,000 metres of ageing gas mains with modern plastic pipes
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Latest update revealed as plans for up to 1,200 homes go on public display
A major new development of up to 1,200 homes is taking shape and residents are being invited to view the latest plans. Bloor Homes the developer of the plans on land at Foxhall Road, and is hosting a public drop-in event on Tuesday, November 17
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DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter
State Pensioners who receive a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) telling them to move to Universal Credit are being urged to pay close attention to the deadline – or risk losing their financial support. The DWP has updated
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Is Lloyds down? Thousands report issues with app as bank works to fix problem
Thousands of Lloyds Bank users are experiencing problems with online banking. More than 4,200 issues were reported on Downdetector as of 9.20am on Monday, November 9, with 72 per cent of complaints related to the Lloyds Bank app. One user said
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Severe delays on major Ipswich road due to roadworks
There are severe delays this morning, November 9, on a major Ipswich road due to roadworks which will last more than a week. Cadent Gas is working on Wherstead Road, and works are set to be in place until Monday, November 16. Despite there
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'Explosions' heard as access restricted to site of major garage fire
Eyewitnesses say some businesses were "very lucky" after a major fire involving a commercial garage spread at the weekend. The blaze broke out in Portman's Walk, near Bibb Way, shortly before 11.30am on Saturday, November 7, sending a huge plume
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The ultimate guide to Christmas markets in and around Ipswich
Christmas is approaching, with festive fairs and markets preparing to return across Ipswich and the surrounding area. From markets packed with independent traders to events featuring Santa visits, entertainment and seasonal food, there are plenty
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Opening date revealed for long-awaited riverside walkway closed for more than a year
A long-awaited pedestrian and cycle route is due to open in early 2027. The route runs alongside the River Orwell in Ipswich between Stoke Bridge and the new Merchants Yard development, but has remained closed at the Princes Street bridge end despite
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Meet the 100-year-old ‘real Ipswich Star’ who still bowls 3 times a week
Most people are putting their feet up at 100. Not Dougie Williamson. The Ipswich man has just celebrated his 100th birthday and is still playing bowls three times a week. Better yet, he's still winning. Dougie, who has been a member
