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Suffolk company launches £5m Crowdfunding bid as it wins major German contract
Cardboard winebottle maker Frugalpac of Ipswich, Suffolk, is aiming to raise up to £5m through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube
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Ipswich boy with serious health conditions to benefit from aunt's epic trek
Ipswich boy Charlie, living with cerebral palsy and complex needs, is to benefit from funds raised by Dawn Higgs’ Machu Picchu charity trek for Just4Children.
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Ipswich man pays tribute to friend who died in sixth form by running London Marathon
An Ipswich man is paying tribute to his friend who suddenly passed away in sixth form from non-hodgkin's lymphoma by running the London Marathon.
Plans for two warehouses with 120 jobs set to be approved in Ipswich
Babergh District Council are set to approve plans to build two warehouses in Wherstead off junction 56 of the A14 which will create 120 jobs.
Ipswich man diagnosed with terminal cancer shares his secret to happiness
An 81-year-old Ipswich man who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer is still managing to find joy in his life.
'No one should be painting on anything' - council warns amid St George flag wave
The flag of St George has been painted on a roundabout in Trimley St Mary amid a national wave of flags appearing.
Pub of the week: Brilliant new space and great atmosphere at the Black Tiles
This week's Ipswich Star pub of the week ventures to Black Tiles in Martlesham to try the newly reopened pub and restaurant.
How many beach huts have been sold at town's seashore village?
Two more beach huts have been sold in nearly a year at Felixstowe seashore village, although 18 hireable huts have been booked.
Retired vicar seeks £30k in damages after tree cut down by care home
Philip Young, a retired vicar, said he felt trauma and anguish after a tree in his Felixstowe garden was cut by workers representing Cotman House.
Blues star attends café on bumper opening weekend
A café in Martlesham Heath, 21 Young Hearts, has opened to support adults with disabilities in learning new skills and having a job.
Christchurch Park buzzing as parkrun attracts more than 300 participants
Christchurch Park was buzzing with energy on Saturday morning as 323 participants gathered for the ninth running of the Christchurch Park parkrun.
Emergency alert drill to take place for second time
A drill for the national emergency alert system will take place next week, with phones across Suffolk to sound a siren and vibrate.
Teenager was caught riding Vespa with false numberplate, court told
Nineteen-year-old Arnoldas Daugintis appeared in court after admitting to riding a Vespa with a fake numberplate and no driving licence.
Man who denies rape accused of filming women, court told
A Felixstowe man filmed himself having sex with two women while they were asleep or had blacked out, it has been alleged.
'Odd rumble of thunder' expected as heavy rain to hit Suffolk
The Met Office has said thunderstorms and heavy rain could hit Suffolk this week after weeks of dry and hot weather.
Former care worker fined after trying to kiss woman at Christmas party
A former Suffolk care home worker has been given a community order after putting his hands around a woman's waist and trying to kiss her.
Delays expected on busy road as investigation works to begin
Drivers can expect to face delays on the last weekend of August as investigative works take place on Beech Road, near Ipswich Hospital.
Driver collided with cyclist in hospital car park, court told
Terry Cobbold admitted to driving without due care and attention after colliding with a cyclist in Ipswich Hospital car park.
Lifeboat launches into action after yacht's engine fails
The lifeboat based at Felixstowe was launched into action over the weekend after a yacht's engine failed.