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Stacks of pound coins

Full-time workers in Ipswich earned £34,873 annually as of April 2024, falling £2,648 below the national average of £37,521, new figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal.
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A photo of Ipswich train station taken from the forecourt

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Harry Proctor made the most of the lightest of snowfalls as he took the sleigh to school in Capel St Mary

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Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.
Performing & Visual Arts

Experience the magic of a beloved Christmas classic at The Hold on Ipswich Waterfront.
Christmas

This free exhibition of specially commissioned portraits by renowned local photographer John Ferguson captures the faces and stories of those for whom the Ipswich Caribbean Centre meant something special.
Art & Photography Exhibitions

Get ready for a weekend of craft beer delight at the Hopsters Beer Festival!
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Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.
Performing & Visual Arts

Experience the magic of a beloved Christmas classic at The Hold on Ipswich Waterfront.
Christmas

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Harry Proctor made the most of the lightest of snowfalls as he took the sleigh to school in Capel St Mary

As this morning's frost made for an icy commute in Ipswich, a few minutes down the road in Capel St Mary, one excited schoolboy made the most of the lightest dusting of snow as he sled to school.
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Tavern Street in Ipswich

A nationwide tour celebrating small businesses will make Ipswich one of its 23 stops this November, ahead of Small Business Saturday in December.
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Fake Christmas market scam

Small businesses in Ipswich are being warned about fake Christmas craft fair advertisements appearing on Facebook community groups, designed to scam traders out of pitch fees.
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Stacks of pound coins

Full-time workers in Ipswich earned £34,873 annually as of April 2024, falling £2,648 below the national average of £37,521, new figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal.
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Lowry masterpiece reimagined ahead of Town's upcoming match against Manchester United

As Ipswich Town prepares to face Manchester United, a local artist has connected the town's football history with one of Britain's most valuable sporting artworks. Simon Farr's reimagining of L.S. Lowry's Going to the Match adds modern touches while paying homage to the original's celebration of matchday culture.
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A photo of Ipswich train station taken from the forecourt

Greater Anglia has maintained its position as the UK's most punctual train operator, according to its latest performance figures. The company reports seven of its routes are achieving over 95% punctuality rates.
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Road closed sign

There are 5 traffic restrictions and 8 planned roadworks in Ipswich today. Check before you travel.
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Young male being arrested by police

A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been charged with intentional sexual touching following an incident in June. Lee Proctor will appear before magistrates in December.
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Whitehouse Community Primary School

Co-headteachers Andrea Hall and Anna Siddall have successfully maintained high standards at Whitehouse Community Primary School, a new Ofsted report reveals. The inspection found the school has taken effective action to maintain the quality of education identified in its previous assessment.
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How the new M&S Copdock store will look

Local leaders have welcomed M&S's commitment to Ipswich as the retailer announces plans to maintain its town centre presence while opening a new store at Copdock. The development will support Suffolk farmers and create new jobs.
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Wolsey’s Big Huzzah in Ipswich Town Centre on 4 July 2024

From Tudor gaming to legal career workshops, an 18-month heritage project has used Cardinal Wolsey's remarkable rise from humble Ipswich beginnings to inspire thousands of local students.
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Policeman

Suffolk Police are urging witnesses and drivers with dash cam footage to come forward following a serious collision between a cyclist and car at Copdock on Sunday.
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