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Karen Pickering hopes schools can push swimming up the ladder of their priorities.

Suffolk: Nearly half of primary school children unable to swim, says governing body Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)

Nearly half of children leave primary school in Suffolk unable to swim, a major study has warned.

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Drummer Lee Rigby

Woolwich: Soldier killed in terrorist attack named as father-of-one Drummer Lee Rigby

The soldier killed in a terrorist attack in London yesterday has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby, known as Riggers.

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New chairman Guy McGregor takes the oath of office watched by chief executive Deborah Cadman

Suffolk: New top team for county council

Conservative Mark Bee has been confirmed as leader of Suffolk County Council for the next four years.

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Charles Dewen, who had another person's wrist tag placed on him as he was taken for treatment at Ipswich Hospital.

Ipswich/Felixstowe: Hospital apologises to patient over name tag mix-up

Hospital staff are to have name tag procedures reinforced after a pensioner allegedly had the wrong wristband put on him as he was being taken for treatment.

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Property sales in Ipswich rise by 50%

Ipswich: House sales in town rocket with 50% upturn in last month

House sales in Ipswich have dramatically increased in the last few months, it can be revealed today.

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The annual raft races on Needham Lake, Needham Market last year

Needham Market: Preparations for annual raft race are being finalised

Teams of raft builders are busy making their final preparations for a popular race next month.

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Launch of a new biography of band the Arctic Monkeys by Woodbridge-based DJ, musician, writer and broadcaster Ben Osborne. Pictured with book is Ben Osborne.

Woodbridge: Music author’s ‘backstage pass’ to The Arctic Monkeys

A music journalist and author is giving people backstage access to one of the most successful bands of the 21st Century.

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The Beatles meeting fans backstage at the Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, in 1963.

Ipswich: It was 50 years ago today... The Beatles’ first visit to Ipswich remembered

It was just another Day in the Life of the nation’s hottest new pop group but for hundreds of people the arrival of The Beatles in Ipswich 50 years ago today was an event they would never forget.

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Charles Finch met the Beatles when he worked in a hotel they stayed in. Charles is pictured at Thatchers Restaurant in Cockfield.

Ipswich: Waiter remembers the night he served The Beatles their tea

When they played in Ipswich in 1963 The Beatles stayed at the White Horse Hotel in Tavern Street, at the time one of the best hotels in Suffolk.

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Brown Tail moths at Landseer Park

Felixstowe/Ipswich: Dangerous caterpillars also found in garden at resort

A group of potentially dangerous caterpillars which can cause skin irritation and breathing problems if touched have been spotted in a garden in Felixstowe.

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Gang Show May 1990

Gallery: Meeting the gang in 1990

In our trip down memory lane we come to the 1990s and we bring you these pictures.

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David Dimbleby presents Question Time, filmed at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich.

Question Time sparks equal marriage debate

It’s felt as if the national political agenda over the last few week has all flowed from the pretty explosive Question Time filmed in Ipswich a week ago.

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Tommy Smith

Tommy Smith signs new Ipswich Town deal

Ipswich Town defender Tommy Smith has extended his stay at Portman Road until 2016.

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Luke Hyam wears the new home shirt

Mick McCarthy seeing red as new Ipswich Town kits are launched!

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy had a major influence on how the Blues will look next season, paying particular attention to the team’s new away kit.

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Aaron Cresswell

Aston Villa prepared to offer £4.5m for Ipswich Town defender

Aaron Creswell is being lined up to become the next high-profile youngster to join Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa revolution.

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Fans celebrate Frank Nouble's goal against Crystal Palace

Ipswich Town gates are down but there is room for optimism

Ipswich Town’s average attendance dropped by almost 800 this season but the signs are there that the club could be ready to buck the downward trend of recent years.

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Ipswich Town's goalkeeper top, as modelled by Scott Loach

Ipswich Town: New kits leaked on Twitter

Images of Ipswich Town’s brand-new replica kits have been leaked on Twitter prior to Friday night’s official launch at the club’s Planet Blue store.

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Witches skipper Leigh Lanham. Picture: Steve Waller

Ruthless Witches hammer Plymouth

Ipswich Witches 63 Plymouth Devils 32

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Representatives from Brazil meeting members of  Ipswich Borough Council and Pipers Vale Gymnastic Team ahead of their pre-Olympic training

Pipers Vale: Gymnastics club which offered pre-Olympic training facilities will now host youth games

Some of the top gymnasts in the UK and Brazil will be descending on Ipswich to take part in an international competition.

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Cup semi-final awaits Witches if they win well

IPSWICH ‘Sackers’ Witches have just one job to do tonight.

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Alex Day

Former Ipswich-based pupil set for Rugby World Championships

A FORMER Ipswich schoolboy is aiming to catch the eye on a global stage when the Under-20 Rugby Junior World Championships kick-off next month.

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Last year's Martlesham 10k run

Martlesham: Running club steps in to save popular race

A running club has stepped in to help secure the future of a popular road race that looked set to be axed this year.

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