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Suffolk's new policing plan reveals PCC's vision for safer county
A safer place to "live, work, travel and invest" is the ambition driving Suffolk's Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029.
Three more arrests in Billy McNicholl murder investigation
Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team has made three new arrests following the murder of Billy McNicholl, bringing the total number of arrests to five.
Quick fire crew response prevents Spring Road blaze from spreading
Firefighters raced to a home on Spring Road earlier this morning to tackle a bedroom blaze, successfully stopping flames from spreading to the roof.
Three men charged after major cocaine bust in Ipswich
Police have charged three men with drug supply offences after seizing a significant amount of uncut cocaine following a vehicle stop on Norwich Road, Ipswich.
'Dirt 640' hangs up his helmet after 46 years of firefighting
Long-serving firefighter Simon Dearing, known by colleagues as 'Dirt 640', has retired after more than 46 years of service but will continue to serve Suffolk as an on-call firefighter.
Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear
An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.
'Cash for jewellery' traders targeting Rushmere St Andrew residents
Reports have emerged of doorstep traders approaching properties in Rushmere St Andrew, asking residents if they want to sell jewellery items.
How to stay safe online: Free scam awareness session comes to Ipswich
If you're concerned about digital safety, you can attend a free briefing on 24 April to learn practical skills for protecting yourself from common online scams and fraud.
Edward Osborne's family notified as body found two months after disappearance
After Edward Osborne's car was discovered in Ipswich in January, a body has now been recovered in Harwich, with formal identification pending.
Fire breaks out at former Betty Ford's nightclub in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the former nightclub building in Ipswich town centre on Thursday evening, with no injuries reported.
Warning as roof cleaning cold callers target Ipswich IP3 area
Suffolk Trading Standards has received reports of traders going door to door in the IP3 area of Ipswich offering to clean moss from roofs.
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