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The Ipswich Star brings you the latest local news from Ipswich, Felixstowe and surrounding areas

Work is underway to clear the willow which fell in the River Gipping.

Large willow tree falls and blocks Suffolk river

Drivers are being warned of delays as a 44 tonne abnormal load is due to travel on Suffolk roads.

Drivers are being warned of delays as a 44 tonne abnormal load is due to travel on Suffolk roads.

Suffolk Constabulary

Delays as 44 tonne abnormal load to travel on major roads

A large quantity of fireworks has been seized by police following reports of dangerous behaviour in an Ipswich car park.

A large quantity of fireworks has been seized by police following reports of dangerous behaviour in an Ipswich car park.

Suffolk Constabulary

Large quantity of fireworks seized after dangerous behaviour reported in car park

Stephen 'Stevie' Loveridge, whose body was found this morning

Stephen 'Stevie' Loveridge, whose body was found this morning

Suffolk Constabulary

Body of missing man found in Ipswich

Ipswich Star's Pub of the Week is The Waterfront

Ipswich Star's Pub of the Week is The Waterfront

Waterfront venue closes until 2027 ahead of major refurbishment

Plans to close the sixth form at Felixstowe School have been scrapped

Plans to close the sixth form at Felixstowe School have been scrapped

School announces dramatic U-turn on plans to close its sixth form provision

The first frost will hit Suffolk this week with Sudbury and Stowmarket set to experience sub-zero temperatures

The first frost will hit Suffolk this week with Sudbury and Stowmarket set to experience sub-zero temperatures

First frost to hit Suffolk as temperatures forecast to plunge to -1C

The site where the new Brazilian Deli and Juice Bar is open

The site where the new Brazilian Deli and Juice Bar is open

Taste of Brazil arrives in Ipswich as new deli and juice bar opens

Rushmere Road property at the centre of HMO plans

Rushmere Road property at the centre of HMO plans

Planning and development

Ipswich locals worry new HMO plans could worsen parking problems

Alan Pease - Principal and CEO of Suffolk New College with students from Ipswich Academy - and Peter Wilson from Cory Brothers

Alan Pease - Principal and CEO of Suffolk New College with students from Ipswich Academy - and Peter Wilson from Cory Brothers

3,500 young people explore careers at Suffolk FutureSkills Fair

The trial of an Ipswich man and a woman accused of robbery and falsely imprisoning a man will take place next year

The trial of an Ipswich man and a woman accused of robbery and falsely imprisoning a man will take place next year

Trial date set for Ipswich man and woman accused of robbery and falsely imprisoning

Born & Read in Suffolk and Let’s Talk Reading brought author Helen Parry into Clifford Community Primary
School and Hillside Primary School (pictured) to encourage reading, writing and creativity

Born & Read in Suffolk and Let’s Talk Reading brought author Helen Parry into Clifford Community Primary
School and Hillside Primary School (pictured) to encourage reading, writing and creativity

Born & Read in Suffolk

Award-winning author Helen Parry inspires Ipswich pupils to write their own stories

Suffolk Poundland stores could be at risk as deadline to reach a rescue deal looms

Suffolk Poundland stores could be at risk as deadline to reach a rescue deal looms

Uncertainty as Poundland yet to secure deal as £50m frozen and stock runs short

The Suffolk couple were scammed out of £10,000

The Suffolk couple were scammed out of £10,000

Suffolk Constabulary

Fake police officers con elderly Suffolk couple out of £10,000

Three men were taken to hospital and two arrests were made after a car left the A14 near Claydon and overturned into a hedge (file photo)

Three men were taken to hospital and two arrests were made after a car left the A14 near Claydon and overturned into a hedge (file photo)

Suffolk Constabulary

Two arrested after car overturns into hedge off A14

Traffic built on the A12 this morning

Traffic built on the A12 this morning

Heavy traffic at rush hour following crash on A12

Hatton Court in Ipswich, one of the locations featured in the first trailer for the locally made independent film Godstar

Hatton Court in Ipswich, one of the locations featured in the first trailer for the locally made independent film Godstar

Exclusive first look at new Ipswich-made film

Plans for a car wash at the former Central Surgery site in Felixstowe have been refused

Plans for a car wash at the former Central Surgery site in Felixstowe have been refused

Planning and development

Car wash plan for derelict former doctors’ surgery site rejected

Magician Stephen Mulhern wows the audience at the East Anglian Property & Construction Ball

Magician Stephen Mulhern wows the audience at the East Anglian Property & Construction Ball

Stephen Mulhern entertains 200 guests at Ipswich charity ball for EACH

Frank Benet, 44, of Union Street, Norwich, has admitted burglary in Brandon

Frank Benet, 44, of Union Street, Norwich, has admitted burglary in Brandon

Burglar's sentencing adjourned after offer to help police identify offences

The Premier Stores on Wherstead Road

The Premier Stores on Wherstead Road

Ipswich shop handed one-star hygiene rating after dirt and food debris found

Amy Hartevelt, of Planet Blue in Ipswich town centre, said Ipswich Town is

Amy Hartevelt, of Planet Blue in Ipswich town centre, said Ipswich Town is

Ipswich beats Norwich in ranking of England's most football-mad places

Almost 10,000 antisocial behaviour crimes in Ipswich have been reported to the police since 2020.

Almost 10,000 antisocial behaviour crimes in Ipswich have been reported to the police since 2020.

Ipswich Borough Council

Revealed - Where 10,000 antisocial behaviour crimes were reported across Ipswich

Councillor Derek Davis

Councillor Derek Davis

Local government

Suffolk councillor ordered to undergo training after conduct breach

Cheapest Ipswich car parks revealed with stays from 80p and £4.70 all day

Darren Walker was a resident at the Sue Ryder centre in Chantry from 2020 to 2022.

Darren Walker was a resident at the Sue Ryder centre in Chantry from 2020 to 2022.

Suffolk Coroner's Court

Dying man was left alone for hours to wait for ambulance in care home room

Ipswich's Christmas light switch on will feature manager Gary O'Neil

Ipswich's Christmas light switch on will feature manager Gary O'Neil

Ipswich Town manager to help switch on town's Christmas lights

Quality Street's paper tubs, which have been trialled over the last two years, are not returning for 2026

Quality Street's paper tubs, which have been trialled over the last two years, are not returning for 2026

Nestle confirms major change to all Quality Street tubs after 2 years

Vodafone axed another 3,000 jobs amid cost-cutting overhaul

UK petrol prices have fallen by 5p a litre, according to the AA, which says lower wholesale costs could lead to further reductions.

UK petrol prices have fallen by 5p a litre, according to the AA, which says lower wholesale costs could lead to further reductions.

UK petrol prices fall as AA predicts further drops possible

There are delays on the Orwell Bridge this evening

There are delays on the Orwell Bridge this evening

Delays on A14 after incident on Orwell Bridge

After starting at Glemham Hall, the car show has raised more than £70,000 for charity.

After starting at Glemham Hall, the car show has raised more than £70,000 for charity.

Hit Suffolk classic car show to end after outgrowing available venues

Mydentist in Rosehill Centre on Hines Road

Mydentist in Rosehill Centre on Hines Road

Ipswich dentist forced to close after burner catches fire

Police were called to Upper Brook Street in Ipswich on Sunday.

Police were called to Upper Brook Street in Ipswich on Sunday.

Suffolk Constabulary

Police seen near supermarket after reports of men shouting at passers-by

Comet was based in Ipswich's Anglia Retail Park

Comet was based in Ipswich's Anglia Retail Park

Retail giant returns 14 years after liquidation

A 'rare' 50p has been listed for sale for more than £13,000 in Ipswich.

A 'rare' 50p has been listed for sale for more than £13,000 in Ipswich.

'Rare' Brexit 50p up for more than £13K in Ipswich

Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to following the reported theft of a parcel in Ipswich

Police have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to following the reported theft of a parcel in Ipswich

Suffolk Constabulary

Police release image of woman sought over parcel theft in Ipswich

Hintlesham Hall is inviting guests to explore more of Suffolk through three new experience-led breaks

Hintlesham Hall is inviting guests to explore more of Suffolk through three new experience-led breaks

Hotel named among UK's best launches three new experience-led breaks

Stephen Loveridge, who was last seen on Thursday

Stephen Loveridge, who was last seen on Thursday

Suffolk Constabulary

Concern for missing man after 'out of character' disappearance

The 19 week project will replace gas pipes installed in the 1950s.

The 19 week project will replace gas pipes installed in the 1950s.

Ipswich roads to be closed as 1950s gas mains replaced over 19 weeks

The proposed development site lies between Ipswich, Kesgrave and Martlesham Heath

The proposed development site lies between Ipswich, Kesgrave and Martlesham Heath

Planning and development

Latest update revealed as plans for up to 1,200 homes go on public display

The reopening date has been revealed for The Mariners Freehouse in Trimley St Mary

The reopening date has been revealed for The Mariners Freehouse in Trimley St Mary

Reopening date revealed for much-loved village pub seven months after shock closure

Here is when Christmas lights are being switched on across Suffolk

Here is when Christmas lights are being switched on across Suffolk

7 Christmas light switch-ons to see across Suffolk this year

A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued across Suffolk

A yellow weather warning for fog has been issued across Suffolk

Yellow fog warning issued for Suffolk as visibility could fall below 100 metres

There are severe delays on Wherstead road due to Cadent Gas works.

There are severe delays on Wherstead road due to Cadent Gas works.

Severe delays on major Ipswich road due to roadworks

The site on Sunday

The site on Sunday

'Explosions' heard as access restricted to site of major garage fire

Here is a guide to the best Christmas markets happening in and around Ipswich

Here is a guide to the best Christmas markets happening in and around Ipswich

The ultimate guide to Christmas markets in and around Ipswich

The walkway between Stoke Bridge and Princes Street bridge has been closed off for some time

The walkway between Stoke Bridge and Princes Street bridge has been closed off for some time

Planning and development

Opening date revealed for long-awaited riverside walkway closed for more than a year

Dougie Williamson, 100, is still playing bowls three times a week at Ipswich & District Indoor Bowls Club

Dougie Williamson, 100, is still playing bowls three times a week at Ipswich & District Indoor Bowls Club

Meet the 100-year-old ‘real Ipswich Star’ who still bowls 3 times a week

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter

Is your Lloyds banking app down?

Is your Lloyds banking app down?

Bank of Scotland

Is Lloyds down? Thousands report issues with app as bank works to fix problem

A road has been closed in Ipswich as police are scene of a serious crash

A road has been closed in Ipswich as police are scene of a serious crash

Road closed as police attend serious two-vehicle crash

A fog warning has been issued for Suffolk

A fog warning has been issued for Suffolk

Weather warning issued as dense fog threatens travel in Suffolk

A man has died after a crash on the A12 in Colchester

A man has died after a crash on the A12 in Colchester

Man dies after crash closes A12 overnight