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Man in hospital with head injury after late night assault

Police investigate the scene of an incident on St Matthews Street in Ipswich

Ipswich Live | Updated

Holly Hume

A police cordon is in place in Ipswich's St Matthew's Street after a man was assaulted late last night and taken to hospital with a head injury.

Niall Horn will go on trial at Ipswich Crown Court

Man who 'bombarded' schoolgirl with sexually explicit messages spared jail

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Fast Justice will start on Dave on Sunday April 18

Suffolk police officers make television debut in Fast Justice programme

Michael Steward

Rendlesham 41 Knight Road

East Suffolk Council

Children's home is nothing to do with me, says ex-fraudster

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Police patrolled the waterfront on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Isaacs call police after quayside drinkers cause chaos outside bar

Katy Sandalls

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Network Rail engineering work

More East Anglian line closures in May

Paul Geater

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20-year-old Megan Johnson was found in her bedroom by her father and sadly died after CPR was carrie

Suffolk Coroner's Court

'Very caring' electrician died of asbestos-related cancer

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Tom Hunt calls for close links with Indian community

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Travis Perkins has opened a new site in Hilton Road, Martlesham Heath

New jobs as Travis Perkins opens site near Ipswich

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Beach goers headed to Felixstowe to make the most of the warm weather. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

'Sense of vibrancy' as coast reports busy week after lockdown eases

Matthew Earth

Emergency services have attended accidents this morning on the A14 at Stowmarket and A1071 near Hadl

Driver arrested after 12-year-old boy 'seriously injured' in crash

Michael Steward

Town manager Paul Cook gives instructions to Stephen Ward during a break in play.

Stephen Ward on play-offs belief, Cook's criticism and his future

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White Horse pub at Beyton

'Get down and have a drink' - Suffolk pub landlady wants support to...

Michael Steward

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Ipswich Manager Paul Cook directs his players during the second half at Charlton Athletic

Football | Opinion

North Stander: 'The biggest and most important summer for Town in living...

Mark Heath

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The fault meant that only items that could fit into a letter box and which did not need tracking cou

Theft of historic Royal Mail post boxes 'a worrying trend'

Michael Steward

Matthew Pryce-Hall is proud of his new hot tub, which he created with an IBC water tank at his home

5 affordable DIY and upcycling tips to upgrade your home

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Latest Coronavirus News

Google data shows spike in park visits as Covid restrictions lifted

Friends and family have enjoyed getting back out following the easing of restrictions.

Sophie Barnett

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Parks across Suffolk saw a huge rise in visitor numbers after lockdown restrictions were eased around Easter, with café owners pleased to see people out and about again.

St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

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The Crown pub at Stoke by Nayland.

12 places to eat and drink under a tipi in Suffolk and north Essex

Sophie Barnett

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ESNEFT, which runs Ipswich Hospital, confirmed three new coronavirus related deaths on Tuesday Pict

Rise in number of Covid patients in Suffolk and north Essex hospitals

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Doctore Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Revealed: More than 650,000 jabs given in Suffolk and north-east Essex

Angus Williams

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St Peters Street was still quiet. Ipswich highstreet was swarming with people as the shops, hairdres

Coronavirus

The 20 places in Suffolk that recorded the most coronavirus cases this week

Katy Sandalls

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Luke Chambers soaks up the sun in the stands as an unused sub during the second half at Charlton Ath

Football | Opinion

'Has to go' - Town fans on Chambers' future, play-off hopes and who they...

Mark Heath

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Taking a break in an exercise class at the gym

Opinion

It's fine to walk and not run straight into post-lockdown life

Christine Webber

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

Operation Sentinel's marked BMW 330 police cars Picture: VICTORIA PERTUSA

Suffolk Constabulary | Opinion

Police vow to crack down on unlicensed raves as Suffolk unlocks

Steve Jupp

Plans for two homes to be built in the beer garden of The Bramford Cock have been submitted. Picture

Plans to build bungalow in pub garden refused after number of objections

Sophie Barnett

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Saleroom, Woodbridge

New plans approved for former Woodbridge auction house

Katy Sandalls

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Residents have raised concerns over potholes on Darwin Road in Ipswich. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Pandemic blamed for delay in repairing potholes

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Police patrolled the waterfront on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Isaacs call police after quayside drinkers cause chaos outside bar

Katy Sandalls

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Police investigate the scene of an incident on St Matthews Street in Ipswich

Ipswich Live | Updated

Man in hospital with head injury after late night assault

Holly Hume

Once complete, the three-bedroom home will overlook the sea and have stunning views across Felixstowe golf course.

Stunning home worth nearly £1m nears completion at Felixstowe Ferry

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Plans for two homes to be built in the beer garden of The Bramford Cock have been submitted. Picture

Plans to build bungalow in pub garden refused after number of objections

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Crane Sports the current SIL Champions. Almost folded last week. Photo: PAUL VOLLER - Credit: Archant

Non-League Football | Updated

'A bridge too far' - Crane Sports boss Radnor speaks out as club pull...

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The Old Post Office in Ipswich

The Botanist looking for staff ahead of rumoured Ipswich opening

Katy Sandalls

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Tiani Goulbourne and Kelsey Hardwick have opened their own beauty and hair salon, Urban Hair Additio

Ipswich hairdressers hoping to transform lives at new town centre salon

Oliver Sullivan

Internationally renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett who has been suspended from the Royal Ballet am

Suffolk-born Royal Ballet choreographer Liam Scarlett dies

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News

More East Anglian line closures in May

Network Rail engineering work

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Rail services between East Anglia and London will be cut by work in south Essex for the first two weekends in May.

20-year-old Megan Johnson was found in her bedroom by her father and sadly died after CPR was carrie

Suffolk Coroner's Court

'Very caring' electrician died of asbestos-related cancer

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Tom Hunt

Tom Hunt calls for close links with Indian community

Paul Geater

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Travis Perkins has opened a new site in Hilton Road, Martlesham Heath

New jobs as Travis Perkins opens site near Ipswich

Angus Williams

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Beach goers headed to Felixstowe to make the most of the warm weather. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

'Sense of vibrancy' as coast reports busy week after lockdown eases

Matthew Earth

Ipswich Town FC

Ipswich Town takeover: Marcus Evans sells club to American investors for £40m

Marcus Evans has sold Ipswich Town to a group of American investors

Football

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Ipswich Town have new owners from today after Marcus Evans sold the club to a group of American investors.

Town manager Paul Cook gives instructions to Stephen Ward during a break in play.

Stephen Ward on play-offs belief, Cook's criticism and his future

Stuart Watson

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Ipswich Manager Paul Cook directs his players during the second half at Charlton Athletic

Football | Opinion

North Stander: 'The biggest and most important summer for Town in living...

Mark Heath

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Luke Chambers soaks up the sun in the stands as an unused sub during the second half at Charlton Ath

Football | Opinion

'Has to go' - Town fans on Chambers' future, play-off hopes and who they...

Mark Heath

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Town manager Paul Lambert reminding then referee to keep an eye on his watch in the final moments of

Football | Video

'I left the club in a more than decent place' - Lambert opens up on...

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Things to do

Recipe: Risotto with oven blush tomatoes and hand-cut pesto

Risotto with oven dried tomatoes, pesto and courgettes

Food and Drink

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Hooray - we’re allowed to have people in the garden again. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s gone a bit bonkers at the notion? My patio looks to be booked out for at least month – but I really have missed feeding people, especially my friends,...

Julien owner of Bistro on the Quay has just opened a new wine shop and bar for customers to drink in

Food and Drink

New wine boutique opening on Ipswich Waterfront

Danielle Lett

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History lecturer Dr Charlie Rozier makes YouTube videos of himself and his dog Daisy visiting historic sites in Suffolk

Beagle Daisy is star of new history walk videos

Judy Rimmer

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Christopher Green conducts an orchestral rehearsal before lockdown. Prof Green is one of the archite

Arts & Culture

Ipswich will again host online Arts in Celebration event for local talent

Andrew Clarke

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Reporter Mariam Ghaemi and her children Layla, four, and Jasmine, two, at Baylham House Rare Breeds

Ideas for family days out to enjoy after April 12

Suzanne Day

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Lifestyle

How would your household benefit from gigabit speed broadband?

Happy young family with little kids sit on sofa in kitchen have fun using modern laptop together, sm

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Hannah Gosset

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If you’ve ever had an important video call suddenly cut out, or experienced constant buffering when watching your favourite TV show, you’ll know how frustrating a bad internet connection can be. The good news is that Ipswich is one of the few...

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

Suffolk Punch horses - one of the county's pride and joys

What is Suffolk famous for?

Danielle Lett

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Young competitors before taking part in a gymkhana event at Woodbridge Horse Show in 1972

Nostalgia

Riding high - memories of Woodbridge Horse Show

Judy Rimmer

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Ipswich-based furniture maker Russell Langham

Heaven and Hell: with Russell Langham

Gina Long

Business

New jobs as Travis Perkins opens site near Ipswich

Travis Perkins has opened a new site in Hilton Road, Martlesham Heath

Angus Williams

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A new builders merchants has opened outside Ipswich today — creating 16 jobs.

The new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers

Property

Joy for first-time buyers as 5% deposit mortgages return

Holly Hume

The Crown pub at Stoke by Nayland.

Lockdown Easing

12 places to eat and drink under a tipi in Suffolk and north Essex

Sophie Barnett

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People flocked to Isaacs to make the most of the first weekend of restrictions easing. Picture: Sara

Saturday drinkers queue for post-lockdown pints

Katy Sandalls

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Ipswich Buttermarket

Shopper eschew Suffolk's smaller towns to hit Primark

Katy Sandalls

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