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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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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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Personal stories and photographs of a much-missed Ipswich community hub are being preserved for future generations in a new exhibition. The ICA Project aims to document the legacy of the former Caribbean Club that stood on Woodbridge Road for over 40 years.
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Used Christmas trees from across Suffolk will be turned into woodchip for bears at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, thanks to an initiative by two local hospices. The 'Tree-cycling' scheme brings together volunteers from major companies to support vital hospice care in the region.
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A Suffolk classic car restoration company has announced all its competition prize vehicles will now run on environmentally friendly synthetic fuel, reducing their carbon footprint by 80%.
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Suffolk County Council has reduced its direct carbon emissions by 43% since declaring a climate emergency in 2019 but faces challenges meeting its 2030 net zero target.
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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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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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Eight out of ten men who die by suicide had previously contacted mental health services, Suffolk Mind's Head of Mental Health Education has revealed. The statistic challenges the common belief that men don't seek help for mental health issues.
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Supermarket chain Aldi has recalled its Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns after discovering they contain undeclared duck meat and sesame, affecting all date codes of the product.
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An Ipswich takeaway is displaying false hygiene ratings in its window and on a major food delivery platform despite receiving a one-star rating from food safety inspectors earlier this month.
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Taco Bell has officially opened its doors in Ipswich, and eager customers have been queuing outside the new restaurant at Anglia Retail Park throughout the day.
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The government has pledged additional funding for safety work at Churchmans House on Portman Road, Ipswich. The announcement will remove the threat of eviction hanging over residents, according to Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.
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Evacuated residents of St Francis Tower in Ipswich could return to their homes by 2025 following new government funding. The announcement comes six months after residents were forced to leave due to flooding.
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A planning application has been submitted to convert eight flats into four townhouses near Christchurch Park in Ipswich.
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A state-of-the-art hydrotherapy centre and modernised gym facilities are at the heart of Ipswich Town's ambitious training ground redevelopment plans. The project signals the club's commitment to long-term development across all teams.
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A stunning Szmodics bicycle kick and an inevitable Delap goal left Spurs stunned at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, handing Town their first Premier League victory in 22 years. Alex Osborn reports.
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Football supporters have until 17:00 on 8 November to enter a ballot for the upcoming Ipswich Town fans' forum. The event offers fans a chance to question the club's leadership team directly.
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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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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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A widening education gap has emerged in Suffolk, with just 18.3% of disadvantaged pupils reaching university compared to 41.3% of their better-off peers. The disparity comes as university fees are set to rise by £285 from 2025.
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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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Suffolk is set to receive nearly £9 million in government funding to improve local bus services. The investment aims to enhance popular routes, protect rural services and increase bus use across the county.
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Ipswich Borough Council will gain new powers next month to auction off long-term empty shops in the town centre. The High Street Rental Auctions scheme aims to tackle the problem of persistently vacant properties by allowing local authorities to step in after shops have been empty for more than a year.
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Used Christmas trees from across Suffolk will be turned into woodchip for bears at Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, thanks to an initiative by two local hospices. The 'Tree-cycling' scheme brings together volunteers from major companies to support vital hospice care in the region.
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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.
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Personal stories and photographs of a much-missed Ipswich community hub are being preserved for future generations in a new exhibition. The ICA Project aims to document the legacy of the former Caribbean Club that stood on Woodbridge Road for over 40 years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Martlesham Bowls Club, which has been part of the community since 1928, has received £500 from a local retirement home developer to improve its clubhouse.
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Kyran Bracken MBE, England's 2003 Rugby World Cup hero, visited Ipswich to back local rising sports stars.
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Ipswich Wanderers staged a dramatic late comeback to draw 2-2 with Redbridge in the Isthmian League North Division on Saturday. The match, played in front of 185 fans at the GBS Stadium, saw four second-half goals, including a 95th-minute equaliser.
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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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There are 5 traffic restrictions and 8 planned roadworks in Ipswich today. Check before you travel.
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Suffolk is set to receive nearly £9 million in government funding to improve local bus services. The investment aims to enhance popular routes, protect rural services and increase bus use across the county.
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