Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have joined forces to promote safety during upcoming Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations, encouraging residents to attend organised displays rather than host private fireworks events.
Ipswich residents are being warned about fraudsters sending scam text messages that promise £900 from the Household Support Fund in exchange for bank details.
Suffolk drivers could have their licenses revoked on the spot if they fail roadside vision tests, which are being conducted as part of a winter safety campaign launching today.
Just 11 out of 101 vehicles checked during a major police operation in Ipswich on Tuesday were free from offences, showing widespread flouting of road safety laws.
Suffolk's Chief Constable Rachel Kearton has responded to data showing Suffolk has the highest "use of force" rate associated with stop and search in her latest column.
Police are investigating a high-value burglary at Stowupland Bowls Club where thieves stole approximately £40,000 worth of equipment. The incident is being linked to a similar burglary in Semer earlier this month.
While religious hate crimes have more than quadrupled across England and Wales over the past decade, Suffolk recorded just 25 incidents last year – down from 32 the previous year.
Roy Barclay has appeared in court charged with the murder of Anita Rose in Brantham. The 55-year-old man of no fixed abode was remanded in custody following hearings at both Ipswich Magistrates' Court and Crown Court on Wednesday.
Police officers in Ipswich have begun developing a strategy to address street drinking, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime on Tavern Street. Multiple agencies are joining forces to find long-term solutions.
A 55-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Anita Rose, who died following an attack during her morning dog walk in Brantham in July. Roy Barclay, of no fixed abode, will appear before Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.