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Two people are currently on trial for the murder of two-year-old Isabella Wheildon

Ipswich Crown Court

Judge begins summary in Ipswich toddler murder trial

Ipswich Garden Suburb does not need a new high school.

Ipswich Garden Suburb does not need a new high school.

Suffolk County Council

Opinion: Suffolk was right to pull the plug on plans for new Ipswich high school

Ipswich taxi companies accuse app of 'daylight robbery'

Ipswich taxi companies accuse app of 'daylight robbery'

Taxi firm accuses app of 'daylight robbery' after being issued seven fines

Left to Right: Helena Road/ Anchor Street and Cathy Frost.

Left to Right: Helena Road/ Anchor Street and Cathy Frost.

Early morning 'honkathon' among anti-social behaviour frustrating neighbours

The car destroyed the picket fence of a property in Church Road before continuing into the front garden

The car destroyed the picket fence of a property in Church Road before continuing into the front garden

Sadness over death of woman in 70s in sports car crash

ActivLives CEO, Julie Stokes, and team celebrated big wins at the Active Suffolk Awards 2024.

ActivLives CEO, Julie Stokes, and team celebrated big wins at the Active Suffolk Awards 2024.

Charity celebrates achievements at Active Suffolk Awards

Kieron Dyer has settled his claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror

Kieron Dyer has settled his claim against the publisher of the Daily Mirror

Ex-Ipswich Town star Dyer settles claim against newspaper publisher

The bleed control kit at Otley Village Hall is the 60th to have been installed in the county since 2022.

The bleed control kit at Otley Village Hall is the 60th to have been installed in the county since 2022.

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Campaigners celebrate arrival of 60th bleed control kit in Suffolk

Maersk says it is not totally leaving the port after the announcement it will be using the Port of London from 2025.

Maersk says it is not totally leaving the port after the announcement it will be using the Port of London from 2025.

Port of Felixstowe

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Shipping company on 'strategic decisions' after Felixstowe port announcement

Buttermarket Shopping Centre has recorded an increase in footfall compared to last year

Buttermarket Shopping Centre has recorded an increase in footfall compared to last year

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Buttermarket records 21% increase in footfall for start of Christmas activities

Jimmy Carr has been announced for a show in Felixstowe

Jimmy Carr has been announced for a show in Felixstowe

Comedian secured for a 'late notice' performance on the coast

A new Ed Sheeran mural is going up in Sir Alf Ramsey Way

A new Ed Sheeran mural is going up in Sir Alf Ramsey Way

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Mural tribute to Ed Sheeran painted near Portman Road

A new podcast has launched documenting the revival of Ipswich Town

A new podcast has launched documenting the revival of Ipswich Town

New podcast launched documenting Ipswich Town's revival

Dawn is looking for her forever home after being returned back to the RSPCA

Dawn is looking for her forever home after being returned back to the RSPCA

Dog looking for new home after being returned into branch's care

A woman in her 70s has died following a collision in Felixstowe

A woman in her 70s has died following a collision in Felixstowe

East of England Ambulance Service

Teenager arrested after woman dies following sports car crash

Cara Lawrence at the Kesgrave parkrun last Saturday.

Cara Lawrence at the Kesgrave parkrun last Saturday.

Woman to run every parkrun in Suffolk to reduce the fear around cervical screenings

St Edmundsbury Abbey ruins could be transformed into a major visitor destination.

St Edmundsbury Abbey ruins could be transformed into a major visitor destination.

Bury St Edmunds

Big step forward for plans to transform abbey beside Suffolk's cathedral in Bury

A warning for ice has been issued for Suffolk

A warning for ice has been issued for Suffolk

Ice warning issued for Suffolk as temperatures plummet

HMP Norwich, where the incident happened

HMP Norwich, where the incident happened

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich man jailed again after punching a prison officer in the face

Royal Hospital School will host its popular Christmas Fayre featuring over 50 stalls

Royal Hospital School will host its popular Christmas Fayre featuring over 50 stalls

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Hugely popular Christmas Fayre to return to Holbrook with over 50 traders

Brandon Moreton appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday.

Brandon Moreton appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday.

Ipswich Crown Court

27-year-old who assaulted woman given community order

An Ipswich man has been charged with the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne in 1967

An Ipswich man has been charged with the murder and rape of Louisa Dunne in 1967

Avon and Somerset Police

Ipswich man charged with 1967 murder and rape of Louisa Dunne

Ed Sheeran gave a surprise performance at an event in The Baths to showcase careers in the live music industry to young people

Ed Sheeran gave a surprise performance at an event in The Baths to showcase careers in the live music industry to young people

Ed Sheeran performance to 200 youngsters helps showcase possible music careers

Toys, boxes, mattresses and rubbish have repeatedly been dumped down an Ipswich road

Toys, boxes, mattresses and rubbish have repeatedly been dumped down an Ipswich road

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'It’s never ending!': Anger as rubbish repeatedly dumped in Ipswich road

Ricardo P Lloyd rubbed shoulders with the stars at the premiere of Gladiators 2

Ricardo P Lloyd rubbed shoulders with the stars at the premiere of Gladiators 2

Actor hits red carpet with stars for Gladiator 2 and earns spot on best dressed list

Maersk has announced it is leaving the Port of Felixstowe

Maersk has announced it is leaving the Port of Felixstowe

Port of Felixstowe

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'Disappointment' as Maersk says it is to leave Port of Felixstowe

Cash to improve bus services has been welcomed by Suffolk business leaders

Cash to improve bus services has been welcomed by Suffolk business leaders

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Millions for Suffolk buses should boost rural and off-peak services

Liam Senior appeared in court for a spate of thefts he committed in September.

Liam Senior appeared in court for a spate of thefts he committed in September.

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich man stole wine, chocolates and women's fragrances, court told

James Martin's live tour is coming to Ipswich Regent Theatre.

James Martin's live tour is coming to Ipswich Regent Theatre.

Celebrity chef's new live tour coming to Ipswich

Greater Anglia trains from Ipswich to London are among the most punctual in the country.

Greater Anglia trains from Ipswich to London are among the most punctual in the country.

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Another good month for Greater Anglia as it stays at top of reliability table

A damning new report from Ofsted shows that Humpty Dumpty Pre-school in Kesgrave

A damning new report from Ofsted shows that Humpty Dumpty Pre-school in Kesgrave

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Pre-school received requires improvement rating days before sudden closure

Councillor John Cook welcomed the decision for the pub's licence to be revoked

Councillor John Cook welcomed the decision for the pub's licence to be revoked

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'Totally correct': Decision to revoke pub's licence backed by community leader

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

The Bauder team is celebrating after receiving two Investors in People accreditations

The Bauder team is celebrating after receiving two Investors in People accreditations

Flat roofing company awarded Investors in People Platinum for the third time

Ed Sheeran performed a surprise act at a showcase for students

Ed Sheeran performed a surprise act at a showcase for students

Ed Sheeran surprises students with performance at music showcase

Gritters will be out on Suffolk roads as temperatures drop

Gritters will be out on Suffolk roads as temperatures drop

Suffolk Highways

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Gritters to head out on Suffolk roads as temperatures set to plummet

Illuminate Ipswich is moving into Holywells Park to transform it into a winter spectacle

Illuminate Ipswich is moving into Holywells Park to transform it into a winter spectacle

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Ipswich park prepares to be transformed into a winter spectacle as work starts

A Suffolk café is hosting wreath making workshops later this month

A Suffolk café is hosting wreath making workshops later this month

Kesgrave café to host wreath making workshops

The Suffolk Christmas Farmers Market is coming to Trinity Park

The Suffolk Christmas Farmers Market is coming to Trinity Park

Top food influencer to elevate festive feasts in line-up for Christmas market

A 92-year-old man from Ipswich has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967

A 92-year-old man from Ipswich has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Louisa Dunne in 1967

Suffolk Constabulary

Who was Louisa Dunne? Details emerge of woman murdered in 1967

John and June Collen with children Hamish, 20, and Grace, 23, at the London rally against new inheritance tax rules

John and June Collen with children Hamish, 20, and Grace, 23, at the London rally against new inheritance tax rules

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Defiant farmers determined to continue inheritance tax fight after London rally

Leaders to discuss selling new business units that could create 1,000 jobs.

Leaders to discuss selling new business units that could create 1,000 jobs.

Planning and development

Bid to fill final plot at industrial park that will create over 900 jobs

Vehicle windows were smashed as intruders gained entry to cars parked in Ipswich

Vehicle windows were smashed as intruders gained entry to cars parked in Ipswich

Suffolk Constabulary

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Windows smashed and money stolen during spate of thefts from vehicles

Church Road in Felixstowe is closed following a crash

Church Road in Felixstowe is closed following a crash

Suffolk Constabulary

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Pedestrian injured as air ambulance called to crash

It has been suggested that the building at 31 to 41 Elm Street could become 12 new homes.

It has been suggested that the building at 31 to 41 Elm Street could become 12 new homes.

Ipswich Borough Council

Former solicitors' office in Ipswich town centre could become 12 new flats

Jonathan O'Brien was one of two men caught assaulting a man in his 50s in Colchester

Jonathan O'Brien was one of two men caught assaulting a man in his 50s in Colchester

Ipswich Crown Court

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Ipswich teen avoids jail for serious assault of man in his 50s

Suffolk Highways has pushed back roadworks across the county due to forecast cold weather

Suffolk Highways has pushed back roadworks across the county due to forecast cold weather

Suffolk Highways

Roadworks across Suffolk delayed as snow and ice set to hit county

A new animal has been born at Colchester Zoo in north Essex

A new animal has been born at Colchester Zoo in north Essex

Zoo announces arrival of new baby animal

Louisa Dunne was found dead in 1967

Louisa Dunne was found dead in 1967

Avon and Somerset Police

Ipswich man, 92, arrested on suspicion of 1967 murder

'Left in absolute darkness': Residents call for lighting to be installed quicker

'Left in absolute darkness': Residents call for lighting to be installed quicker

Local government

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Calls for lighting to be installed quicker as residents 'left in absolute darkness'

A Met Office warning has been issued

A Met Office warning has been issued

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Snow and ice warning for Suffolk issued by Met Office

Something's cooking - a new bakery at Ipswich's Europa Way Aldi.

Something's cooking - a new bakery at Ipswich's Europa Way Aldi.

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Bunfight for Ipswich shoppers as Aldi and Lidl launch store wars

Joseph Reeve, of Philip Road, was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court

Joseph Reeve, of Philip Road, was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates’ Court

Suffolk Magistrates Court

Ipswich man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with child

A man was taken to hospital after a crash between a police car and a motorcycle at an Ipswich junction.

A man was taken to hospital after a crash between a police car and a motorcycle at an Ipswich junction.

East of England Ambulance Service

Man in hospital after police car and motorcycle crash in Ipswich