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On Monday night, a lucky winner received a call breaking the news that they had one the coveted oil painting donated by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling.

Renowned Suffolk artist's painting raises £14,000 for Samaritans

Melissa Neisler Dickinson The Suffolk Wedding Show & Jamie Smith Venue 16

Melissa Neisler Dickinson The Suffolk Wedding Show & Jamie Smith Venue 16

Suffolk Wedding Show celebrating 18 Years in Ipswich this weekend

Designs show the new potential for the park

Designs show the new potential for the park

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Works underway to upgrade estate playground by autumn

A candlelight concert with songs from Taylor Swift is coming to Ipswich

A candlelight concert with songs from Taylor Swift is coming to Ipswich

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Candlelight concert with string quartet performing Taylor Swift songs in Ipswich

Some of the UK's biggest tribute bands including those for David Bowie, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Oasis, are coming to Ipswich

Some of the UK's biggest tribute bands including those for David Bowie, Bon Jovi, AC/DC and Oasis, are coming to Ipswich

How you can see UK's biggest tribute acts in Ipswich this year

A car show and autojumble where you can purchase vintage Volkswagen vehicles is coming to an Ipswich park

A car show and autojumble where you can purchase vintage Volkswagen vehicles is coming to an Ipswich park

Car show with vintage VWs on offer coming to Ipswich park

Ipswich Pub 'give back' to local charities by raising over £8,000.

Ipswich Pub 'give back' to local charities by raising over £8,000.

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Pub patrons give over £8,000 to good causes in two years

A car show and festival featuring vintage supercars and live is coming to Trinity Park

A car show and festival featuring vintage supercars and live is coming to Trinity Park

Car show and festival with supercars and live music coming to Trinity Park

Stonelodge Park in Ipswich

Stonelodge Park in Ipswich

Ipswich Borough Council

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New playground opened at Ipswich park after two months of work

A man from Ipswich appeared on The Chase

A man from Ipswich appeared on The Chase

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Ipswich man appears on hit ITV show

Paul Sinha is headlining a comedy gig in Ipswich

Paul Sinha is headlining a comedy gig in Ipswich

Star of The Chase announced in line-up for comedy show

It was another star-studded night in Ipswich on Saturday, with boxing legends Fabio Wardley and Joe Egan coming to town. L-R: Fabio Wardley, Mark Beadsworth, Darren Summers and Joe Egan

It was another star-studded night in Ipswich on Saturday, with boxing legends Fabio Wardley and Joe Egan coming to town. L-R: Fabio Wardley, Mark Beadsworth, Darren Summers and Joe Egan

Boxing duo Fabio Wardley and Joe Egan headline 'fabulous' evening

Jus Winging It won a top award at Wing Fest 2024

Jus Winging It won a top award at Wing Fest 2024

'It feels so surreal'- food truck wins top award at UK's biggest wing festival

Neil Leaks with his dog Buddy. Neil hasn't received his post due to the postman's issue with Buddy.

Neil Leaks with his dog Buddy. Neil hasn't received his post due to the postman's issue with Buddy.

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Man's mail misery as post delivered three times in six months due to his dog Buddy

Ipswich mum walks 100km to raise money for bereaved parents.

Ipswich mum walks 100km to raise money for bereaved parents.

'It is quite close to my heart' - Ipswich mum walks 100km for bereaved parents

Louie Spence will be taking to the stage at Ipswich Regent Theatre

Louie Spence will be taking to the stage at Ipswich Regent Theatre

Dancer and TV personality announced for Ipswich panto

All we need to know about Ipswich Half Marathon which takes place this month

All we need to know about Ipswich Half Marathon which takes place this month

Everything you need to know about the Ipswich Half Marathon this month

Britain's poshest train arrived in Ipswich offering a luxury afternoon tea trip

Britain's poshest train arrived in Ipswich offering a luxury afternoon tea trip

Britain's poshest train arrives in Ipswich for luxury dining trip

Fabio Wardley and fellow boxing star Joe Egan will be coming to Ipswich this weekend.

Fabio Wardley and fellow boxing star Joe Egan will be coming to Ipswich this weekend.

Chance to meet boxing stars Fabio Wardley and Joe Egan in Ipswich this weekend

The organisers of the Copdock Bike Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich has offered reassurances after concerns were raised over the sale of knives at the event

The organisers of the Copdock Bike Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich has offered reassurances after concerns were raised over the sale of knives at the event

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Reassurance from event organisers after concern over knife sales

Darcy Gladwell will represent Team GB at the European Youth Triathlon Championships

Darcy Gladwell will represent Team GB at the European Youth Triathlon Championships

Ipswich 16-year-old chosen to represent Team GB in European Triathlon tournament

The Northern Belle will be in Ipswich on Friday

The Northern Belle will be in Ipswich on Friday

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Britain's poshest train to stop off in Suffolk today

Lisa and Jay Rednall were married on August 31 and had their reception at Geek Retreat

Lisa and Jay Rednall were married on August 31 and had their reception at Geek Retreat

Board game lovers enjoy 'special' wedding reception at favourite spot

An Officer and a Gentleman UK tour is based of the hit 1980s film starring Richard Gere

An Officer and a Gentleman UK tour is based of the hit 1980s film starring Richard Gere

Musical based on hit 1980s film coming to Ipswich next week

The Ipswich Half Marathon returns for a third year

The Ipswich Half Marathon returns for a third year

Road closures announced for Ipswich Half Marathon

Dara O Briain to return to Ipswich on his upcoming stand up tour

Dara O Briain to return to Ipswich on his upcoming stand up tour

Mock the Week comedian gears up to take on Ipswich for a new tour

These are Ipswich's top rated restaurants according to Tripadvisor

These are Ipswich's top rated restaurants according to Tripadvisor

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Five top-rated Ipswich restaurants that are worth a visit

Radio DJ Tony Blackburn is bringing the Sound of the 60s to Ipswich

Radio DJ Tony Blackburn is bringing the Sound of the 60s to Ipswich

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Radio DJ to take audiences back to the 60s on new tour coming to Ipswich

Demi-Blu Harris is looking for extra sponsorship

Demi-Blu Harris is looking for extra sponsorship

Hopes to secure engines to help teen Speedway champion's racing dream

Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton du Beke is returning to Ipswich on tour

Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton du Beke is returning to Ipswich on tour

Strictly Come Dancing legend returning to Ipswich with showman tour

DanceEast's funding request will be considered by three Ipswich Borough Council's area committees.

DanceEast's funding request will be considered by three Ipswich Borough Council's area committees.

DanceEast seeks £2,500 boost to help disabled dancers access workshops

TikTok star Abbie Budden is the latest cast announcement for Jack and the Beanstalk

TikTok star Abbie Budden is the latest cast announcement for Jack and the Beanstalk

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TikTok and West End sensation latest to be cast in Ipswich panto

Bored men will soon have the chance to be entrained by the Man Crèche

Bored men will soon have the chance to be entrained by the Man Crèche

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Weekly 'Man Crèche' launches in Ipswich

Fay Greaves will walk to Machu Picchu with Olympic Gold Medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes

Fay Greaves will walk to Machu Picchu with Olympic Gold Medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes

Traitors star to take on Machu Picchu with Olympic gold medallist

Griff Rhys Jones' Christmas show expands to two other cities

Griff Rhys Jones' Christmas show expands to two other cities

Griff Rhys Jones's annual Christmas show reveals date and expansion plans

The fans 5K is organised by the Pub Run Club

The fans 5K is organised by the Pub Run Club

Free fan 5k run comes to Portman Road this weekend

Ipswich fans of the homegrown teenage drumming sensation Nandi Bushell arrived at Waterstones to support her.

Ipswich fans of the homegrown teenage drumming sensation Nandi Bushell arrived at Waterstones to support her.

WATCH: Crowds rock up in their numbers to support teen drummer's new book

Charities collaborate to give help young refugees a chance to gain music skills.

Charities collaborate to give help young refugees a chance to gain music skills.

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Charities join forces to give young refugees the chance to gain music skills

A basketball community project in Chantry is reducing anti-social behaviour

A basketball community project in Chantry is reducing anti-social behaviour

Basketball community project in Chantry yields success beyond the court

The Chelsea Pensioners helped the children, including Phoebe, create their famous headwear

The Chelsea Pensioners helped the children, including Phoebe, create their famous headwear

Six-year-old Phoebe from Ipswich meets the Chelsea Pensioners

Lait Dance Club celebrate 50 years of teaching dance in Ipswich

Lait Dance Club celebrate 50 years of teaching dance in Ipswich

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Family dance school celebrates 50 years of teaching Ipswich to dance

The One Big Multicultural festival returns this weekend

The One Big Multicultural festival returns this weekend

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Everything you need to know about Ipswich's biggest multicultural festival

Wild Walls Festival's first mural was spotted at Portman House

Wild Walls Festival's first mural was spotted at Portman House

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First mural for the Wild Walls Festival spotted by Portman Road

Jazzy Phoenix has been cast in Come What May at Ipswich Regent Theatre

Jazzy Phoenix has been cast in Come What May at Ipswich Regent Theatre

EastEnders star returning to Ipswich in tribute to hit movie and Broadway show

Adventure Cinema returns to Ipswich in September

Adventure Cinema returns to Ipswich in September

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All you need to know as UK's largest outdoor cinema returns to Ipswich

The Duke of Marlborough Beer Fesitval has proved popular once again

The Duke of Marlborough Beer Fesitval has proved popular once again

Beer festival proves a hit once again despite poor weather

The Rock & Pop Festival is heading to Jimmy's Farm this autumn

The Rock & Pop Festival is heading to Jimmy's Farm this autumn

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Tickets selling fast for new Rock & Pop Festival at farm near Ipswich

The Moon and Mushroom Inn near Ipswich will host its annual dog show once again next month

The Moon and Mushroom Inn near Ipswich will host its annual dog show once again next month

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Free popular dog show to return 'bigger and better' next month

Micheal Greco has been cast in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Ipswich Regent

Micheal Greco has been cast in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Ipswich Regent

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EastEnders and Hollywood actor cast in Ipswich panto

Two Ipswich restaurants are finalists in the Food England Awards 2024

Two Ipswich restaurants are finalists in the Food England Awards 2024

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Two restaurants in Ipswich named as finalists in national food awards

Roger from Lowestoft, who installed 20 solar panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shared their positive experience.

Roger from Lowestoft, who installed 20 solar panels and battery storage through Solar Together, shared their positive experience.

Suffolk's new scheme makes solar more affordable

Discover black British music history at Suffolk Libraries' exciting new exhibit

Discover black British music history at Suffolk Libraries' exciting new exhibit

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New display celebrating 500 years of black music in Britain arrives at libraries

Extra tickets have been released for The Pretenders at the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Extra tickets have been released for The Pretenders at the Ipswich Regent Theatre

Extra tickets released for chart-topping 80s rock band concert in Ipswich

Four Suffolk teens picked up medals at the English Swimming Championships

Four Suffolk teens picked up medals at the English Swimming Championships

Four Suffolk teens celebrate medals at English Swimming Championships