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New Ipswich town centre Post Office branch sought after closure

The main Post Office branch in Ipswich town centre is set to close on 9 June following the resignation of its postmaster, but the Post Office says it is looking to restore a service in the area as soon as possible.

9 March, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Parents urged to vaccinate children amid measles surge

Local health bosses in Suffolk are calling on parents to make sure their children are up to date with their vaccinations as measles cases rise nationally and the UK loses its official measles elimination status.

9 March, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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New bursaries aim to open doors to nursing careers in Suffolk

Ten students facing financial barriers to a nursing career will receive £3,500 a year to study at the University of Suffolk, as part of a new scheme designed to widen access to the profession.

9 March, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Egeli earns a point as referee Busby steals the show for all the wrong reasons

Town fought back from a goal down to equalise through Sindre Walle Egeli – and probably should have had a winner too, had the referee shared the same view of a late penalty shout as almost everyone else in the ground.

9 March, 2026

Barbara Norrey

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Ipswich man jailed for hitting Met officer with car and fleeing scene

A 32-year-old Ipswich man has been jailed for three years and 10 months after seriously injuring a Metropolitan Police officer in a hit-and-run collision on Burrell Road — while drunk, speeding, and on his phone.

6 March, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Campus-wide celebrations for World Book Day at Suffolk New College

Students and staff at Suffolk New College took part in quizzes, bookshop tours, and creative writing sessions yesterday as the English department staged its most ambitious World Book Day celebration to date.

6 March, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Council blocks community centre's car wash fundraising plan

An Ipswich community centre has been refused permission to build a hand car wash facility, which it hoped would fund a new mechanics workshop for young people.

5 March, 2026

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Ipswich dad runs first marathon in memory of stillborn daughter Olive

A local father is taking on the London Marathon to honour his daughter, Olive, and raise funds for the bereavement group that supported his family through the worst moments of their lives.

5 March, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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DanceEast throws open its doors for free day this Sunday

Ipswich's DanceEast is inviting everyone to a free Open House event at Jerwood DanceHouse this Sunday, 8 March, featuring taster classes, live performances, and building tours from 10:00 to 15:00.

5 March, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Greens press council over Port One wildlife threat

The former quarry on the edge of Great Blakenham has seen several failed schemes over the past 20 years. Now another is under consideration – one that the Suffolk Wildlife Trust warns could permanently alter some of Suffolk's most important wildlife habitats.

5 March, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Abuse of lollipop officers prompts Suffolk road safety crackdown

A new campaign reminding motorists of their legal duty to stop for school crossing patrol officers has launched across Suffolk, following a series of incidents in which patrol officers were verbally abused.

5 March, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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New Wolsey Theatre welcomes Ipswich's longest-running spoken word night

Words & Verses, the open mic night that has been bringing Ipswich's poets, storytellers and performers together since 2012, relaunches at the New Wolsey Theatre on Monday, 9 March.

5 March, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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New Ipswich town centre Post Office branch sought after closure

Parents urged to vaccinate children amid measles surge

New bursaries aim to open doors to nursing careers in Suffolk

Egeli earns a point as referee Busby steals the show for all the wrong reasons

Ipswich man jailed for hitting Met officer with car and fleeing scene

Campus-wide celebrations for World Book Day at Suffolk New College

Council blocks community centre's car wash fundraising plan

Ipswich dad runs first marathon in memory of stillborn daughter Olive

DanceEast throws open its doors for free day this Sunday

Greens press council over Port One wildlife threat

Abuse of lollipop officers prompts Suffolk road safety crackdown

New Wolsey Theatre welcomes Ipswich's longest-running spoken word night

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