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More than 200 homes in Ipswich without electricity after power cut

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Suffolk Live News

Matthew Earth

More than 200 homes in east Ipswich are currently without electricity after a power cut was reported.

18-year-old Morgan Beard sitting with a drink at a bar

Suffolk Constabulary

‘I thought I was going to die’ - Woman feels let down after spiking

Tamika Green

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Ryan and Darren Scott, landlords of the Golden Hind in Nacton Road, Ipswich

Apology for Ipswich pub landlords after 'insensitive LGBT+ comments'

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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A teenager on a moped has stolen another teenager's phone in Hawthorne Drive Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Suffolk Constabulary

Attempted theft as cyclist's bag unzipped by man

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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A Unison protest outside Endeavour House Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

Suffolk County Council

'You can't pay people with claps' - Suffolk council workers label pay...

Matt Powell

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The Royal Oak cafe has opened in Felixstowe Road, Ipswich

Charity News

'Delighted we can support more people' - community café opens in Ipswich

Charlotte Moore

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The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Clare, Countess of Euston hosts the Investiture Ceremony at Euston H

NHS

'Extraordinary' Suffolk champions presented with their Queen's Honours

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Some of the staff at the Willows Care Home in Ipswich who are raising funds. Pictured are Georgia, Nicole, Lucy and Jaya

Charity Fundraiser

Care home staff appeal to fulfil residents' dreams

Judy Rimmer

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The harbour at Southwold flooded at the end of October

Suffolk Weather

Flood alerts issued for Suffolk coast ahead of expected high tide

Matthew Earth

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Face masks can be worn at individual discretion, but the government has asked people to wear them in

Further case of Omicron Covid variant detected in East Anglia

Johnny Griffith

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Send us your pictures of the supermoon. Picture: DANNY LAWSON/PA WIRE

What to see in the sky in December: The 'Cold Moon' and meteor showers

Owen Sennitt

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Snow in Christchurch Park,

Weather warning issued as Suffolk could see snow fall tomorrow

Johnny Griffith

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Fields Farm Shop in East Bergholt

Food and Drink

New farm shop and cafe opens in Suffolk countryside

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Ipswich Crown Court

Hearing for drug dealer found with £40,000 cash adjourned

Jane Hunt

A number of criminals have been jailed in Suffolk this month

Suffolk Constabulary

Jailed in November: The criminals locked up in Suffolk last month

Matthew Earth

James Bevan from Shotley Gate

Health

'My life is hard enough' - Suffolk disabled dad struggles to repair home

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Corner Store

Ipswich Crown Court

Man acted as lookout while accomplice robbed Ipswich store

Jane Hunt

Latest Coronavirus News

Phyllis helps the animals - after beating Covid at 100

Phyllis Beasley with acting RSPCA Martlesham centre manager Donna Rich

Judy Rimmer

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Amazing 100-year-old Phyllis Beasley decided to use her landmark birthday to help animals - by raising money for the RSPCA.

The Government have warned of a new scam email that claims to offer free PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

Robbie Nichols

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference in Downing Street, London about Cop26

'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster...

Sean Galea-Pace

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Grab the jab covid vaccine

Suffolk mass vaccination centre wants to jab 10,000 amid Omicron concern

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Essex has been placed under harsher coronavirus restrictions (file photo) Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Case of new Omicron Covid variant identified in Norfolk

Matthew Earth

Campaigners gathered in Ipswich on Tuesday to demand justice for Oliver Campbell

Campaigners launch fundraising drive to clear Ipswich man's name

Michael Steward

Cameron Burgess applauds fans after the game.

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy

'Only a few games from Wembley' - Burgess on Town clash with young Gunners

Mark Heath

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File photo dated 01/05/15 of the entrance to Asda's head office in Leeds, as the supermarket is set

Gucci items hidden in Asda stores across the country

Robbie Nichols

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Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court

New year trial for man accused of stealing mum's handbag

Jane Hunt

Phyllis Beasley with acting RSPCA Martlesham centre manager Donna Rich

Charity Fundraiser | Video

Phyllis helps the animals - after beating Covid at 100

Judy Rimmer

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Lisa Kelly of Iken riding school Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Plans submitted for Suffolk equestrian centre's new home

Toby Lown

Steve Simmonds as Dame Dolly Durden.

Theatre | Review

Jackpot! New Wolsey brings panto magic to theatre and home audiences

Suzanne Day & Clarissa Place

Scott Fraser celebrates with Joe Pigott after he had given Town the lead from the penalty spot.

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy

Pick me! Ipswich v Arsenal U21s talking points

Stuart Watson

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Ryan and Darren Scott, landlords of the Golden Hind in Nacton Road, Ipswich

Apology for Ipswich pub landlords after 'insensitive LGBT+ comments'

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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File photo dated 01/05/15 of the entrance to Asda's head office in Leeds, as the supermarket is set

Gucci items hidden in Asda stores across the country

Robbie Nichols

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A group of residents are hoping to buy and preserve White Elm Woodland in Ipswich

Environment News

'A lovely green space' - race against time to buy mini-woodland

Judy Rimmer

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18-year-old Morgan Beard sitting with a drink at a bar

Suffolk Constabulary

‘I thought I was going to die’ - Woman feels let down after spiking

Tamika Green

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Coronavirus

Dedicated daughter steps up after tragic death of 'amazing' mum Heidi

Natalie Sadler

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Ravenswood Community Primary School will be closed tomorrow while maintenance investigations are carried out

Ipswich primary school closed for 'maintenance investigations'

Johnny Griffith

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Premier in Duke Street and Patreece Pryor, of Wherstead Road.

Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich man jailed for three years for attempted robbery

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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One person suffered neck pain after a two vehicle crash in Ipswich

Police seek driver who failed to stop at scene of crash

Johnny Griffith

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Christmas

Jackpot! New Wolsey brings panto magic to theatre and home audiences

Steve Simmonds as Dame Dolly Durden.

Suzanne Day & Clarissa Place

Jack and his magic beanstalk are back to bring rock 'n' roll and panto hijinx to Ipswich once more.

John, Daniel, Ella, Sophie and Jonathon Scott with their light display in memory of their mum Lorrai

Christmas lighting display the 'spirit' of Stowmarket mum

Suzanne Day

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East Anglia's Children's Hospice Hailey Allen and Rachel van den Brink-Budgen with the elves at the treehouse in Ipswich

'Inclusive' cheeky elves spread cheer at Ipswich children's hospice

Timothy Bradford

Bishop Martin Seeley with his handcrafted angel.

Bishop turns woodworker to help launch 'angel-bombing' trail in Ipswich

Judy Rimmer

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Cute toddler girl with mother on Christmas market. Funny happy kid taking gift from bag of Santa Cla

New Christmas market heads to Trinity Park

Johnny Griffith

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News

£20m roads project planned could cut flooding problems

The MET Office has issued a warning for heavy rain this weekend - which could cause flooding Pictu

Suffolk County Council

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Community leaders look set to agree a £20million boost for the upkeep of roads and paths across Suffolk and cut flooding of roads, homes and businesses.

Customers at Greene King pubs will be able to get a free pint if they sing a well known Christmas song

Greene King

How you can get a free pint by simply singing Jingle Bells at the bar

Johnny Griffith

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A teenager on a moped has stolen another teenager's phone in Hawthorne Drive Picture: GOOGLE MAPS

Suffolk Constabulary

Attempted theft as cyclist's bag unzipped by man

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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A Unison protest outside Endeavour House Ipswich PICTURE: CHARLOTTE BOND

Suffolk County Council

'You can't pay people with claps' - Suffolk council workers label pay...

Matt Powell

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Some of the staff at the Willows Care Home in Ipswich who are raising funds. Pictured are Georgia, Nicole, Lucy and Jaya

Charity Fundraiser

Care home staff appeal to fulfil residents' dreams

Judy Rimmer

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Ipswich Town FC

Matchday Live: Blues bid to move closer to Wembley as young Gunners visit

Ipswich Town are in Papa John's Trophy action against Arsenal's Under 21s tonight

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy | Live

Andy Warren

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Ipswich Town are in Papa John's Trophy action this evening as Arsenal's youngsters visit Portman Road. You can follow the game live with us right here.

Cameron Burgess applauds fans after the game.

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy

'Only a few games from Wembley' - Burgess on Town clash with young Gunners

Mark Heath

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Kane Vincent-Young at Burton Albion.

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy

Vincent-Young keen to take his chance in cup ties

Stuart Watson

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Scott Fraser celebrates with Joe Pigott after he had given Town the lead from the penalty spot.

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy

Pick me! Ipswich v Arsenal U21s talking points

Stuart Watson

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Town manager Paul Cook looks on.

Ipswich Town EFL Trophy

'It could give everyone a lift' - Cook targets a cup double

Stuart Watson

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Things to do

'Delighted we can support more people' - community café opens in Ipswich

The Royal Oak cafe has opened in Felixstowe Road, Ipswich

Charity News

Charlotte Moore

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Emmaus Suffolk has opened its new community café, shop and support hub at the former Royal Oak pub on Felixstowe Road, Ipswich.

Fields Farm Shop in East Bergholt

Food and Drink

New farm shop and cafe opens in Suffolk countryside

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Steve Simmonds as Dame Dolly Durden.

Theatre | Review

Jackpot! New Wolsey brings panto magic to theatre and home audiences

Suzanne Day & Clarissa Place

Emma's Florist. St Peters Street Christmas market in Ipswich

Seven family friendly things to do this weekend

Johnny Griffith

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Bishop Martin Seeley with his handcrafted angel.

Christmas

Bishop turns woodworker to help launch 'angel-bombing' trail in Ipswich

Judy Rimmer

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Lifestyle

Expert tips for the winter blues

Seasonal affective disorder affects scores of people up and down the country

Health

Danielle Lett

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Wellbeing Norfolk & Waveney’s deputy clinical lead Karen Lince explains what causes this form of depression and how to deal with it

Arbuckles on the Euro Retail Park, Ransomes Way, Ipswich. Pic John Kerr 11/5/04 attn Chris Upson st

Cardinal Park

9 Ipswich restaurants we wish had never closed

Timothy Bradford

Suffolk wedding planner and celebrant Katherine Cresswell

Why I love Suffolk: Katherine Cresswell

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Darwin House on Balfour Place, which has four bedrooms

Homes with 'stunning' coastal views by Felixstowe golf club up for sale

Matthew Earth

Peter Rowe, artistic director of The New Wolsey

Peter Rowe: End of the show for Rock n Roll Panto creator

Danielle Lett

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Business

'Extraordinary' Suffolk champions presented with their Queen's Honours

The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Clare, Countess of Euston hosts the Investiture Ceremony at Euston H

NHS

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Suffolk's great and good formally received their Queen's Honours in a special ceremony this week.

Lisa Kelly of Iken riding school Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Plans submitted for Suffolk equestrian centre's new home

Toby Lown

Ryan and Darren Scott, landlords of the Golden Hind in Nacton Road, Ipswich

Apology for Ipswich pub landlords after 'insensitive LGBT+ comments'

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Oliver Brabbins of Steeles Law and Ed O'Rourke of Ashtons Legal as a merger of the companies is agreed

Ashtons Legal snaps up Norfolk-based law firm Steeles Law

Sarah Chambers

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National Highways has outlined proposals to upgrade the Copdock Interchange, in the outskirts of Ips

A14

55 projects identified in major plans to transform transport

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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