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News and updates from the county of #Suffolk, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now happily here on Bluesky - Updates from the county include Ipswich, Woodbridge, Bury St. Edmunds, Stowmarket, Lowestoft, Sudbury, and more
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Search for high-risk missing teen last seen boarding a bus

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Search for high-risk missing teen last seen boarding a bus
Police have appealed for help in the search for a high-risk teenager who was last seen in Ipswich on Friday.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Specialist coffee shop submits license application to serve alcohol

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Specialist coffee shop submits license application to serve alcohol
The Green Room in St Margaret's Green in Ipswich has submitted an alcohol licence to Ipswich Borough Council.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Parents out of pocket after baby shop goes bust

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Customers out of pocket as 'mybaby' company goes bust
A woman discovers the company has folded while chasing up a delivery for her pregnant daughter.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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What one community would like £20m 'Pride' money spent on

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How Lakenheath would like £20m Pride in Place money spent
A village best known for its huge military base is "nice to live in, but not rich".
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November 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Traffic lights installed at junction after crashes

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Three-way traffic lights installed at A12 junction after crashes
The lights are in place while Sizewell C builds a new roundabout at the Friday Street junction.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Ipswich and Felixstowe could 'become economic powerhouse' says transport boss

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Ipswich and Felixstowe could 'become economic powerhouse' says transport boss
Mark Ling has said the current structure of local government is 'why Ipswich fails' as he backs three councils proposal for the region.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Festive spirit returns to Ipswich Minster with 100 decorated Christmas Trees

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Festive spirit returns to Ipswich Minster with 100 decorated Christmas Trees
Ipswich Minster's Christmas Tree Festival has returned once again and will be open until December 7.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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River has 'fresh batch' of mystery foam with 'chemical smell'

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River has 'fresh batch' of mystery foam with 'chemical smell'
Even more foam has appeared once again in the River Gipping after seemingly going away in recent days.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Council chiefs left with £11,500 bill for Ipswich Crematorium boiler

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Council chiefs left with £11,500 bill for Ipswich Crematorium boiler
Ipswich Borough Council has been left with a bill for around £11,500 after the boiler at Ipswich Crematorium had to be replaced
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November 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Suffolk Archives awarded national quality standard

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Suffolk Archives awarded national quality standard
Suffolk Archives, a service of Suffolk County Council, has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation, the UK quality standard which recognises good…
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November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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5 of the best Chinese restaurants in Ipswich

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5 of the best Chinese restaurants in Ipswich
These are the five best Chinese restaurants in Ipswich according to Tripadvisor.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Permission granted for corner shop to sell alcohol from 7am

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Permission granted for corner shop to sell alcohol from 7am
Majors Newsagents in Carr Street has been granted permission from Ipswich Borough Council to sell alcohol from 7am after an application was made…
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November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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5 major Suffolk events happening in December

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5 major Suffolk events happening in December
From pantomimes to Christmas fairs, here are five major events happening in Suffolk in December 2025.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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See inside the new and improved Ipswich Regent Theatre after £3.45m refurb

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See inside the new and improved Ipswich Regent Theatre after £3.45m refurb
A red carpet opening event was held at the Regent Theatre in Ipswich to showcase its new look after a £3.45million renovation
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November 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Could a new shop be coming to Ipswich shopping centre?

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Could a new shop be coming to Ipswich shopping centre?
A white sheet has been hung in the windows of the former White Label in Sailmakers shopping centre.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Ipswich firm hopes to donate 'mountains' of toys to children's hospital

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Ipswich firm hopes to donate 'mountains' of toys to children's hospital
An Ipswich building firm is hoping to donate "mountains" of toys as part of a Christmas gift drive.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Hour-by-hour forecast as heavy rain to hit the county TODAY

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Hour-by-hour forecast as heavy rain to hit the county TODAY
As heavy rain hits Suffolk following a yellow weather warning has been put in place, here's an hour-by-hour forecast.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Ipswich Town show support for City of Culture bid as event held at New Wolsey

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Ipswich Town show support for City of Culture bid as event held at New Wolsey
Ipswich Town bosses have support for Ipswich MP Jack Abbott's bid for the town to become the UK City of Culture in 2029
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November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Which garden centre in Suffolk are the best for Christmas shopping?

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Which garden centre in Suffolk are the best for Christmas shopping?
Coming up to Christmas the one place that is a must visit are garden centres, so here are our readers favourites for the festive period.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Pub in Ipswich town centre looking for new landlord

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Pub in Ipswich town centre looking for new landlord
Mannings on the Cornhill in Ipswich town centre have begun the search for a new landlord to take over the operation of the pub.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Missing Ipswich man whose body was never found died by suicide, inquest concludes.

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Missing Ipswich man whose body was never found died by suicide, inquest concludes.
The inquest into the death of Chris Caesar from Ipswich has concluded at Suffolk Coroners' Court after he went missing in January.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Ipswich rail station becomes platform for student art

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Ipswich rail station becomes platform for student art
A Suffolk rail station has become a platform for student art.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Curtain up for theatre after £3.5m refurbishment

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Curtain up for Ipswich Regent theatre after £3.5m refurbishment
The auditorium fell silent earlier this year as it spruced up its front-of-house.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Sinfield brings ultramarathon challenge to Suffolk

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Kevin Sinfield brings 7:7 marathon challenge for MND to Suffolk
All you need to know ahead of the rugby league legend's charity run from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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East of England news quiz of the week

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East of England news quiz of the week 22-28 November
From the PM at a primary school to dumping stuff down drains, how many questions can you get right?
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November 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM