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Cable fault leaves Ipswich residents in the dark until morning
UK Power Networks expects to restore power by 10:30 today after an underground cable failure affected homes in the Castle Hill area since last night.
£884m Anglian Water upgrade announced for Suffolk and Essex
Anglian Water has announced an £884 million investment programme for Suffolk and Essex, including £110 million for environmental improvements to local watercourses.
Anglian Water urges residents to bin Christmas cooking fats
Anglian Water is urging residents to bin their cooking waste this Christmas as more than 250 tonnes of turkey fat could enter the region's sewers. The company currently spends £19 million annually clearing around 40,000 blockages in East Anglia.New powers could see water company bosses face prison for pollution as Anglian Water announces £884m investment plan for Suffolk and Essex
Water company executives who allow sewage pollution could face prison sentences under new legislation introduced to Parliament, announced on the same day Anglian Water received approval for its £884m investment plan for Suffolk and Essex.
Sizewell C pledges 500 jobs for Ipswich residents
Sizewell C has committed to creating 500 jobs for Ipswich residents during the construction of the new nuclear power plant, as part of an agreement with Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.
Ipswich households pay 41% more for energy compared to 2021
Energy bills for Ipswich residents remain significantly higher than pre-crisis levels, despite a slight decrease from last year.
Ipswich water recycling centre filters out 91 tonnes of 'unflushables' per year
Anglian Water reports that its Cliff Quay water recycling centre in Ipswich removed 91 tonnes of improperly disposed items from sewers last year, equivalent to nearly one blue whale in weight.
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