A vehicle was seized at Morrisons in Sproughton after police spotted antisocial driving and discovered the driver had insufficient insurance documentation.
The big picture: Police officers attending an incident at Morrisons in Sproughton on Sunday night stopped a black BMW after witnessing antisocial driving behaviour.
The driver was unable to produce sufficient insurance documentation
Officers seized the vehicle
The driver received a Section 59 warning notice, which relates to vehicles being used in a manner causing "alarm, distress or annoyance"
A Traffic Offence Report was issued for driving without insurance
Police seized the car after the driver was unable to produce sufficient insurance documentationSuffolk Constabulary
What's next: The driver will need to deal with the traffic offence report, which could result in:
Points on their licence
A fine
Potential court attendance
The bottom line: The incident highlights ongoing police efforts to tackle antisocial driving and insurance offences in the town.
More than 80 drivers were caught not wearing seatbelts during a week-long police operation in Suffolk, where officers used an unmarked HGV cab to spot dangerous driving behaviours.
Council plans to expand two Ipswich schools instead of building new one
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Oliver Rouane-Williams
Plans are being developed to expand Northgate High School and Ormiston Endeavour Academy to create 600 new student places, replacing previous proposals for a new secondary school in Ipswich Garden Suburb.
Why it matters: The expansion will provide crucial school places needed for Northeast Ipswich's growing population while saving approximately £10m in construction costs compared to building a new school.
Ormiston Endeavour Academy will be expanded to accommodate additional students by 2027Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
The big picture:
Northgate High School and Ormiston Endeavour Academy will be expanded to accommodate additional students by 2027.
The plan replaces previous proposals for a new 600-place secondary school.
Expansion costs are estimated at £20m, compared to over £30m for a new school.
The decision responds to housing growth in the area, including Ipswich Garden Suburb.
Supporting details:
Both schools are rated "good" by Ofsted
Early-stage feasibility studies have been completed
Three planned primary schools for Ipswich Garden Suburb will still go ahead
What they're saying: Cllr Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Suffolk County Council, said: "In this case, expanding Northgate and Ormiston Endeavour seems to be the best option. Not only is it more economical, but both schools would benefit from the funding from additional pupils."
Northgate High School will also be expanded to accommodate additional students by 2027Oliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk
Between the lines: The council's decision was influenced by:
Rising construction costs making a new school less viable
Falling birth rates across Suffolk raising concerns about future student numbers
Risk of a new school becoming financially unsustainable
What's next: Both schools are working with Suffolk County Council to ensure sufficient secondary places until the expansion is complete in 2027.
The bottom line: While the council's change of plans means Northeast Ipswich won't get a new secondary school, the expansion of two established "good" schools could offer a more sustainable solution for local families – delivering the same number of places at lower cost, with students benefiting from existing facilities and experienced staff.
