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Gang jailed for 'horrific' torture attack on man in Ipswich home

From left to right: Top row: Connor Smith, Mark Robinson and Lukas Kupcikovas. Bottom row: Levi Williams and Brook Smith

Michael Steward

A gang of five who tortured an Ipswich man by pouring boiling water mixed with sugar over his naked body and electrocuting him have been handed jail sentences totalling 50 years.

Annick Smith sipping champagne in her beloved garden in Ipswich on her 86th birthday

Obituary

Students pay tribute to 'dedicated' retired teacher

Judy Rimmer

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Cycle lanes have been installed in Princes Street in Ipswich town centre. Picture: CARL ASHTON

Suffolk Constabulary

Cycle wands being removed from Ipswich roads

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Andy Green, Principal of Copleston High School. Picture: Sarah Lucy Brown

Suffolk headteacher criticises school rankings

Timothy Bradford

Spoon in St Matthew's Street in Ipswich has reopened

Food and Drink | Review

Things you should know before visiting Spoon World Buffet and Bar

Johnny Griffith

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Ipswich Crown Court. Picture: ARCHANT

Trial date set for man accused of Ipswich burglary

Jane Hunt

Ipswich Crown Court Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Ipswich Crown Court

Four charged over alleged samurai sword attack

Jane Hunt

The new 20mph zone in Woodbridge Road close to St Helen's Primary School

Suffolk County Council

Police asked to enforce speed limits in 20mph zones

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Emily Webb with dad Robert

West Suffolk Hospital

Nurse completes half-marathon for hospital charity

Michael Steward

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Macauley Bonne and Joe Pigott are vying for starting spots at Burton

'The answer to your question is in my reply' - Cook on whether he'll go...

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Children aged 12 to 15 are to be offered their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Suffolk County Council

Omicron variant will come to Suffolk - county prepares to tackle it

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Pritesh and Mitul Patel administering Covid and flu vaccines at Barrack Corner, Ipswich

Coronavirus

Government help no longer needed as Covid rates see big drop in Suffolk

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Jeian Care Home in Colchester Road, Ipswich

Planning

Plans submitted to turn special measures care home into hotel

Charlotte Moore

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Ipswich Crown Court

Illegal immigrant caught running cannabis factory is jailed

Jane Hunt

James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford

Ipswich Town Transfer News

'That is the calibre'- Oxford boss on potential transfer move for Norwood

Andy Warren

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Town manager Paul Cook unhappy with the linesman.

'It's a genuine personnel issue' - Cook on goal errors

Stuart Watson

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We explored Ipswich and tested out the festive treats you can buy

Christmas

10 festive treats to grab at Ipswich cafes while you're Christmas shopping

Timothy Bradford

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Omicron variant will come to Suffolk - county prepares to tackle it

Children aged 12 to 15 are to be offered their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Suffolk's public health chief says the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will come to the county - but track and trace systems are ready to tackle it.

Pritesh and Mitul Patel administering Covid and flu vaccines at Barrack Corner, Ipswich

Government help no longer needed as Covid rates see big drop in Suffolk

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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The NHS is a cause for concern. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

Covid causes increased demand on mental health services in region

Toby Lown

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'We must avoid another pingdemic' - Tom Hunt MP

Tom Hunt

Doctore Parikh with the Pfizer vaccine Picture: CHARLOTTE BOND

Fewer Covid patients in hospital in Suffolk as more people get booster jab

Matthew Earth

Ipswich Borough Council clean up a trolley from the river in 2005.

Ipswich Borough Council

'Marked increase' in dumped trolleys set to cost Ipswich supermarkets

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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16-year-old Eleanor has worked with St John's Ambulance for 10 years

Health

Stowmarket teen went 'into St Johns mode' to help unresponsive swimmer

Charlotte Moore

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Ipswich School in Henley Road

Ipswich School named among the best in the region

Timothy Bradford

Rudolph on his run around the Ipswich area, with Ipswich Round Table

Christmas

When is Rudolph coming to your Ipswich street?

Judy Rimmer

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New Lane Cottage Worstead

Travel: Stay in a 'gingerbread' cottage on a Norfolk farm

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Ipswich town centre

Retail

Ipswich Central prepares for new five-year term to change town

Paul Geater

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Colchester Team Manager John McGreal pictured during the post match press conference after his side

'Let's see where it goes' - Cook on McGreal appointment

Stuart Watson

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Thumbs up from Town manager Paul Cook as he headed back to the changing room at half time.

Paul Cook on social media 'drama queens' and a trip to Gateshead

Stuart Watson

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Spoon in St Matthew's Street in Ipswich has reopened

Food and Drink | Review

Things you should know before visiting Spoon World Buffet and Bar

Johnny Griffith

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Cycle lanes have been installed in Princes Street in Ipswich town centre. Picture: CARL ASHTON

Suffolk Constabulary

Cycle wands being removed from Ipswich roads

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Rudolph on his run around the Ipswich area, with Ipswich Round Table

Christmas

When is Rudolph coming to your Ipswich street?

Judy Rimmer

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Jeian Care Home in Colchester Road, Ipswich

Planning

Plans submitted to turn special measures care home into hotel

Charlotte Moore

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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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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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James Bevan from Shotley Gate

Health

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

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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Woodbridge's Thoroughfare is home to a number of independent traders

Further case of Omicron Covid variant detected in East Anglia

Johnny Griffith

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Christmas

10 festive treats to grab at Ipswich cafes while you're Christmas shopping

We explored Ipswich and tested out the festive treats you can buy

Timothy Bradford

Ipswich is awash with sandwich shops and cafes, both independent and chain, and at this time of year they all have special festive items on their menus.

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'We must avoid another pingdemic' - Tom Hunt MP

Tom Hunt

Rudolph on his run around the Ipswich area, with Ipswich Round Table

When is Rudolph coming to your Ipswich street?

Judy Rimmer

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Paul Stansby (right) and Jamie Hart spread the Be Lucky Anti-Knife Crime Foundation message at Ipswi

Anti-crime campaigners plan Christmas grotto at tattoo studio

Charlotte Moore

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Harvey, aged four, with his Christmas snowglobe

'Over the moon' - Harvey, 4, thrilled by surprise snowglobe gift

Judy Rimmer

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News

Nurse completes half-marathon for hospital charity

Emily Webb with dad Robert

West Suffolk Hospital

Michael Steward

A children's nurse completed a half-marathon to raise nearly £650 for a hospital charity.

Ipswich Crown Court. Picture: ARCHANT

Trial date set for man accused of Ipswich burglary

Jane Hunt

Annick Smith sipping champagne in her beloved garden in Ipswich on her 86th birthday

Obituary

Students pay tribute to 'dedicated' retired teacher

Judy Rimmer

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16-year-old Eleanor has worked with St John's Ambulance for 10 years

Health

Stowmarket teen went 'into St Johns mode' to help unresponsive swimmer

Charlotte Moore

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Children aged 12 to 15 are to be offered their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Suffolk County Council

Omicron variant will come to Suffolk - county prepares to tackle it

Jason Noble Local Democracy Reporter

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Ipswich Town FC

'It's a genuine personnel issue' - Cook on goal errors

Town manager Paul Cook unhappy with the linesman.

Stuart Watson

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Ipswich Town manager Paul Cook says his team's inability to hold leads is 'a genuine personnel issue'.

James Norwood in action during the pre-season friendly against Dartford

Ipswich Town Transfer News

'That is the calibre'- Oxford boss on potential transfer move for Norwood

Andy Warren

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Thumbs up from Town manager Paul Cook as he headed back to the changing room at half time.

Paul Cook on social media 'drama queens' and a trip to Gateshead

Stuart Watson

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Town manager Paul Cook pictured of ahead of the game.

Ipswich Town FA Cup

'Get your AA maps out!' - Cook on potential for Barrow replay

Stuart Watson

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Macauley Bonne and Joe Pigott are vying for starting spots at Burton

'The answer to your question is in my reply' - Cook on whether he'll go...

Stuart Watson

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Things to do

Travel: Stay in a 'gingerbread' cottage on a Norfolk farm

New Lane Cottage Worstead

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis snuggles down out of the cold in a cute hideaway on a Wagyu beef farm

We explored Ipswich and tested out the festive treats you can buy

Christmas

10 festive treats to grab at Ipswich cafes while you're Christmas shopping

Timothy Bradford

Spoon in St Matthew's Street in Ipswich has reopened

Food and Drink | Review

Things you should know before visiting Spoon World Buffet and Bar

Johnny Griffith

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Venison croquette at The Bull Inn Woodbridge

Food and Drink

Food review, The Bull Inn, Woodbridge: ‘Stop walking by – go and eat...

Charlotte Smith-Jarvis

Rudolph on his run around the Ipswich area, with Ipswich Round Table

Christmas

When is Rudolph coming to your Ipswich street?

Judy Rimmer

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Lifestyle

How to avoid Orwellian equity release scams

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Personal Finance | Promotion

Peter Sharkey

Finance expert Peter Sharkey says beware of the Orwellian-style activities of some lead generation firms.

Time Team at Sutton Hoo

TV

Time Team using latest technology to investigate Sutton Hoo

Richard Cornwell

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

Health

Expert tips for the winter blues

Danielle Lett

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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

Business

Community work of Ipswich's music scene could be 'replicated across UK'

Speakers in favour of the Yes We Can scheme shared their experiences of community outreach

Music

Charlotte Moore

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An Ipswich initiative to encourage music venues to open up during the day and bring music to the heart of their communities has officially launched.

Photo of a man pouring a pint at the bar and an insert of Leyla standing outside The Club

Suffolk Constabulary

Ipswich pubs offer cash reward to see spiking conviction

Tamika Green

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Jeian Care Home in Colchester Road, Ipswich

Planning

Plans submitted to turn special measures care home into hotel

Charlotte Moore

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Paul Stansby (right) and Jamie Hart spread the Be Lucky Anti-Knife Crime Foundation message at Ipswi

Knife Crime

Anti-crime campaigners plan Christmas grotto at tattoo studio

Charlotte Moore

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Top Kent producers to consider this Christmas

Christmas

Christmas parties going ahead despite Omicron concerns

Toby Lown