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Legal challenge begins to stop Government 'forcing' reform plans on county
A letter from the leader of Suffolk County Council has set out its position to mount a legal challenge against local government reform plans.
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Teens arrested following football-fuelled fight outside Ipswich venue
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fight broke out on Ipswich Waterfront following the Champions League final on Saturday, May 30.
Waterfront car park looks set to stay amid wider development plans
Plans to keep a plot of land at St Peter's Dock on the Ipswich Waterfront as a car park have been recommended for approval.
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'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support
Cameron was 16 when he first experienced homelessness. He initially sought help from the council but said delays and complex paperwork made it difficult to access support.
Biker taken to hospital after crash partially blocked busy Ipswich road
A biker has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Foxhall Road in Ipswich.
Four arrested after huge brawl outside Waterfront venue
Four people have been arrested after a "large fight" broke out in Ipswich Waterfront.
Jailed in May: the criminals put behind bars in Suffolk last month
The criminals sentenced to jail in Suffolk in May 2026.
Opinions sought once again on quarry plans
Residents in villages from the north of Ipswich will once again be allowed to have their say on plans for a new quarry in Westerfield.
What could Ipswich look like in five years time?
Ipswich Central's vision for Ipswich outlines how the town could change over the next five years, with plans to carry the town's momentum forward.
Community rallies to help beloved shop after thieves steal thousands
After Combat2Coffee in Handford Business Park, Ipswich, was broken into, Suffolk Freemasons has raised thousands of pounds to support them.
Owner of historic Ipswich hotel says building 'needs to be restored'
John Howard, the owner of the historic Great White Horse Hotel in Ipswich's town centre has said that it 'needs to be restored'
Search for missing 14-year-old girl from Suffolk
Police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing from Saxmundham and has links to Ipswich.
Six-bedded Victorian house opposite large town park up for £900,000
A Victorian detached house with six double bedrooms and a sweeping staircase is being offered for sale opposite Chantry Park in Ipswich.
Consultation launches on proposed new town council
Ipswich residents are being asked for their views on proposals for a new town council.
Council warning issued for those using wrong bins
Ipswich Borough Council has issued a warning over what will happen if the wrong bins are put out for collection when they come into effect on Monday, June 1
5 public notices to be aware of this week
Here are five public notices to be aware of in Suffolk this week.
Smoke plumes as flames engulf outbuildings near port
Three fire crews fought a blaze near the Port of Felixstowe that created huge smoke plumes as it engulfed two outbuildings.
Suffolk barn owls showing signs of an encouraging year ahead
There have been exciting signs over the past few weeks as Suffolk Barn Owls are set for a huge comeback after a disappointing 2025.
Jailed in Suffolk: the criminals put behind bars this week
A 50-year-old Ipswich man who raped a woman in her flat was among those jailed in Suffolk this week.
Ipswich death notices and funeral announcements from the Ipswich Star
Ipswich published 4 death notices last week.