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Multi-vehicle crash causing major delays on A12 between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt
Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned lorry on the A12 northbound between Capel St Mary and East Bergholt, with motorists facing significant delays.A12 reopens after motorcycle collision near Kelvedon
The A12 has reopened following a collision involving a motorcycle near Kelvedon on Thursday morning. No one was seriously injured in the incident.Slow traffic as A12 reopens after police incident near Marks Tey
The A12 was closed in both directions near Marks Tey following a police incident involving concerns for a woman's welfare. The road has since reopened but delays are still expected.Train disruptions in Ipswich following overhead wire issue in Colchester
Ipswich rail passengers face travel chaos as overhead wire problems at Colchester cause widespread service disruptions with Greater Anglia warning of delays and cancellations affecting multiple routes.Suffolk County Council launches pothole prevention programme ahead of winter
Suffolk County Council has launched a proactive pothole prevention programme. The scheme targets vulnerable road areas before winter weather hits, aiming to reduce road damage and disruption for drivers in the coming months.164-tonne transformer to be moved through Ipswich on Sunday
A massive transformer will be transported from Ipswich Docks to Yaxley on Sunday, causing road closures and traffic disruptions. The 71-metre-long vehicle carrying the load will depart at 6am.Trains to London disrupted due to overhead wire damage
Commuters face significant delays and a reduced timetable on all services from Ipswich to London on Wednesday due to damaged overhead electrical wires at Colchester.Orwell Bridge to close overnight for urgent repairs
A full westbound carriageway closure on the Orwell Bridge will be in place for the next two evenings to repair a potential defect discovered during a routine inspection.Full overnight closures announced for Orwell Bridge repairs
National Highways have confirmed that the westbound carriageway of the Orwell Bridge will face full overnight closures next week as repair works begin, according to Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.Further travel chaos expected as Orwell Bridge lane closure set to continue for two weeks
A lane closure on the Orwell Bridge near Ipswich will remain in place for the next couple of weeks due to safety concerns.Giant generator transport rescheduled, traffic disruption expected
A planned move of a 356-tonne generator through Suffolk has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 18, due to operational issues. The transport will cause significant road closures and traffic delays.Today’s supporter
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Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.
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