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Free tickets to screening of new film Layla available now

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Ipswich moviegoers can watch an exclusive preview of the new British film Layla for free at two local cinemas next month as part of a nationwide cinema initiative.

The big picture: Both Omniplex Ipswich and King Street Cinema will show the film on Monday, November 11, ahead of its UK release. The screening is part of Escapes, a BFI-funded programme offering free independent cinema experiences across the country.

Layla
Layla follows a British-Palestinian drag queen's journey of self-discovery around East London's drag club scene

Why it matters: This gives Ipswich residents the chance to see the film before its official release, completely free of charge.

Details: Layla follows a British-Palestinian drag queen's journey of self-discovery around East London's drag club scene.

  • The film stars Bilal Hasna, Self Esteem and Emma McDonald

  • It's one of over 150 free screenings happening across the UK that day

  • Free tickets are available now

How to get tickets: Interested viewers can sign up for free tickets at https://escapes.cinematik.app/

Looking ahead: Escapes will continue to offer free preview screenings of independent films each month at participating cinemas. Keep an eye out on our new what's on in Ipswich section.

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Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear

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An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.

Why it matters: The arrest led to the discovery of more than £20,000 worth of uncut cocaine at an Ipswich address. Regi Salillari, 28, from Albania, was stopped by officers from the West Area Sentinel team on 29 January while driving in Thorney Way, Stowmarket.

Albanian drug dealer Regi Salillari
Albanian drug dealer Regi SalillariSuffolk Constabulary

The details: When approached by police, Salillari attempted to deceive officers by producing a counterfeit Italian driving licence.

Officers searched him and found:

  • Four bags of cocaine hidden in his underwear

  • More than £500 in cash

Following his arrest, a search of an address in Ipswich uncovered:

  • More than £20,000 worth of uncut cocaine

  • Over £1,000 in cash

Cash and cocaine was seized by police
Cash and cocaine was seized by policeSuffolk Constabulary

In court: Salillari appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on 26 March, where he pleaded guilty to:

  • Possession with intent to supply cocaine

  • Driving with no insurance

  • Possessing a fraudulent document with intent to deceive

What they're saying: PC Harry Tully from the West Sentinel team said: "Salillari came to Stowmarket with the sole intention of supplying Class A drugs in the town. When intercepted by officers he attempted to deceive them by proving false details and producing fake documents which he had clearly gone to some lengths to obtain."

"Fortunately, the tenacious officers quickly saw past this elaborate ruse and he was arrested. We will continue to proactively target those involved in organised crime wherever they might be in our county."

The bottom line: Salillari now begins a 38-month prison term, as Suffolk authorities maintain their stance of significant custodial sentences for Class A drug dealers operating in the county.

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