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Updates as A14 closed in both directions near Ipswich

The A14 has been closed in both directions near Ipswich in Suffolk as emergency services attend a serious incident.

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Number of firefighters called to incident in Ipswich

Firefighters are at the scene of an incident in Civic Drive in Ipswich in Suffolk.

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A14 closed near Ipswich as air ambulance called to incident

The A14 was closed in both directions near Ipswich in Suffolk as emergency services dealt with a serious incident.

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Labour's Jack Abbott believes his party can turn round NHS

When Labour left office in 2010 after 13 years in Government, public satisfaction with the NHS was at its highest level recorded - 70%.

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Ipswich Town fans warned of rail strikes for Norwich game

Police have urged supporters of Ipswich Town and Norwich City to enjoy next weekend's East Anglian derby "in the right spirit".

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Ipswich MP also represents Bangladeshi community at home

I am aware that, in Ipswich, we have a British Bangladeshi community which I also represent.

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Felixstowe BID leader welcomes return of Ferris wheel

A business leader and the mayor of a Suffolk town have welcomed news that a Ferris wheel on Felixstowe seafront will be made permanent.

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Inquest for Ipswich girl Isabella Wheildon delayed

Isabella Wheildon was two when her body was discovered in Sidegate Lane, in Ipswich, Suffolk. Her inquest will resume after a murder trial later this year.

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New family support building approved for Ipswich school

A new outdoor office building is set to come to an Ipswich nursery and infant school for a family support worker.

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Ipswich Gavin Douglas inquest concludes for Witnesham crash

The inquest for Gavin Douglas from Ipswich has now concluded. Mr Douglas, 47, died in May 2023 after an accident in Witnesham, Suffolk.

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Ipswich 147-home development launch by David Wilson Homes

A new 147-home development is being launched in Ipswich in Suffolk by David Wilson Homes.

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Three Mercedes cars stolen from nearby Ipswich roads

Three Mercedes cars have been stolen from Severn Road and Medway Road in Ipswich in a series of keyless car thefts, Suffolk police said.

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Inquest for Bethany McCauley, 18, after Barham crash death

The inquest for Bethany McCauley, who died in a crash in Barham near Claydon, near Ipswich in Suffolk, has been suspended until June.

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St Alban's Catholic High School in Ipswich put in lockdown

St Alban's Catholic High School in Digby Road, in Ipswich in Suffolk, has been put into partial lockdown following an incident.

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Man arrested after Gogglebox's George Gilbey of Clacton dies

A man has been arrested following the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey, who lived in Clacton in Essex.

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Man charged in connection with drug offences in Ipswich

A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with drug offences in Ipswich in Suffolk.

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Help through divorce at University of Suffolk law clinic

Eleanor Scarlett and Megan Bailey of the University of Suffolk law clinic want to help those going through difficult times with free legal advice, while giving law students hands on experience at the same time

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ASSET Education to hold volunteer recruitment events

Suffolk-based ASSET Education launches its ASSET Village at the end of April with a series of volunteer recruitment events.

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Ipswich man fined for travelling in Stratford without ticket

A 30-year-old Ipswich man was ordered to pay more than £500 in fines and costs for travelling to Stratford on a Greater Anglia train without a ticket.

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Suffolk weather forecast: Met Office issues wind warning

Part of Suffolk has been issued a weather warning by the Met Office ahead of 50mph winds that will hit Felixstowe and Aldeburgh.