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Police clear litter from Hawthorn Drive basketball court

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Officers on patrol collected three bags of rubbish, including empty vodka bottles and cider cans, from Hawthorn Drive basketball court in south-west Ipswich on Sunday.

The big picture: The incident highlights ongoing challenges maintaining safe and clean community sports facilities for residents.

Empty vodka bottles, cider cans, soft drink containers and plastic cups were strewn across the floor of Hawthorne Drive basketball court in Ipswich
Empty vodka bottles, cider cans, soft drink containers and plastic cups were strewn across the floor of the courtSuffolk Constabulary

What happened: Police officers found empty vodka bottles, cider cans, soft drink containers and plastic cups while patrolling near the Hawthorn Drive basketball courts.

  • Officers filled three bags with discarded items

  • The clean-up helped ensure safer use of the community facility

What they're saying: "PC 1613 and PC 1831 have cleaned up the rubbish to ensure that they can be used safely by the local community," an Ipswich Police spokesperson said.

An Ipswich police officer with three evidence bags of rubbish after the clean-up at Hawthorne Drive basketball court in Ipswich
The officer looks pleased following the clean-upSuffolk Constabulary

The bottom line: The incident shows how community facilities can be affected by the thoughtless actions of a small minority.

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'Cash for jewellery' traders targeting Rushmere St Andrew residents

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Reports have emerged of doorstep traders approaching properties in Rushmere St Andrew, asking residents if they want to sell jewellery items.

Why it matters: Unsolicited doorstep buyers may not offer fair value for items and could potentially be "rogue" traders who disappear with valuables.

Jewellery scam
Reports have emerged of doorstep traders approaching properties in Rushmere St Andrew, asking residents if they want to sell jewellery itemsIpswich.co.uk

The details: Officials are advising residents to follow three key safety steps if considering selling jewellery:

  • Shop around: Start locally by contacting a reputable jeweller to estimate your item's value before soliciting online bids or other offers.

  • Beware 'rogue' buyers: Exercise caution about whom you sell to. If you must leave jewellery with someone for a quote, ensure they're trustworthy and will be available when you return.

  • Read the small print: Check terms and conditions carefully, paying attention to potential hidden charges such as refining fees, postage fees and appraisal fees.

What to do: Report any concerns with traders to Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.

The bottom line: Getting multiple valuations from established local jewellers before considering doorstep offers helps ensure residents receive fair value for their items.

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