🚨 All entrances to a popular Ipswich park were taped off by police this morning following reports of a serious sexual assault ... Show more

🍻 Pub of the Week: The Duke of York, Ipswich
Ipswich Star reporter Tom Cann returned to the Duke of York on Woodbridge Road following its recent refurbishment ... Show more

East Suffolk is getting a convoy of more than 100 illuminated tractors 🎄🚜
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After 12 years, the owners are saying goodbye 🤍
Read here: Woodbridge's Tea Hut sold after 12 years under owners
“You clearly have no right to remain in the United Kingdom"
Read here: Albanian drug dealer caught with cocaine in Ipswich
Ipswich neighbours win share of £1m in Postcode Lottery: Three neighbours in Ipswich are celebrating a life-changing win after scooping a combined £1 million ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26678044.ipswich-neighbours-win-share-1m-postcode-lottery/

‘All involved are devastated’: Dolphin found dead despite being rescued from netting
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Councillor speaks out on 14,000 new homes!
Read here: Ipswich councillor calls for more town centre housing
A dolphin has been rescued after getting trapped in netting at a bridge in Ipswich. #suffolk #suffolknews #ipswich

Ipswich woman, 31, was loved more than she could ever know: Genna Packer from Ipswich has died aged 31. She had cerebral palsy and severe learning ...
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Ipswich Dad remembered, whose love for daughters goes on: Ipswich dad Alex Mijatovic died aged 38 from kidney cancer. He was cared for by St Elizabeth Hospice ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26665776.ipswich-dad-remembered-whose-love-daughters-goes/

What readers make of the housing plans
Read here: Ipswich locals react to need for nearly 14,000 new homes
Firm renews call for Ipswich Northern Bypass ahead of Budget: A plant hire firm is calling for a Northern Bypass for Ipswich, Suffolk, to be put back on the ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26674021.firm-renews-call-ipswich-northern-bypass-ahead-budget/

Ipswich residents divided over return of facial recognition: Ipswich residents have been left divided over the return of live facial recognition technology to ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26672465.ipswich-residents-divided-return-facial-recognition/

Plane crashes at UK airfield as 999 crews swarm and casualties rushed to hospital
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Firm stopped from disappearing with unpaid wages of hotel staff: A Government agency has stopped a firm from disappearing with the unpaid wages of hotel staff.
suffolknews.co.uk/felixstowe/firm-stopped-from-disappearing-with-unpaid-wages-of-hotel-st-9489208/

Closure of A14 Orwell Bridge causes disruption in Ipswich: There was widespread disruption throughout Ipswich as the A14 was closed for 12 hours following a ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26644705.closure-a14-orwell-bridge-causes-disruption-ipswich/

Key FactsMan dies after crash on Orwell Bridge
Oct 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ipswichstar.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ipswichstar.co.uk
- A man died after a crash on Orwell Bridge; his identity has not yet been established.
- Ambulance services alerted police at 3:41 a.m. after a report of a person on the bridge on the A14 near Ipswich.
- The A14 remains closed westbound between Wherstead (junction 56) and Nacton (junction 57); the eastbound carriageway has reopened.
- Suffolk Police is appealing for witnesses and people with dashcam footage to come forward, quoting incident reference 37/61160/26.
Teenager named after fatal crash on A14: A teenager has been named following a fatal crash which shut a stretch of the A14.
suffolknews.co.uk/ipswich/news/teenager-named-after-fatal-crash-on-a14-9487778/

👏 Children “thrive” and develop a positive attitude to learning at an Ipswich nursery
Read here: Little Leaders Ransomes nursery in Ipswich praised by Ofsted
Constabularies could be merged into single force covering two counties: Suffolk and Norfolk Police could soon become a single force covering both counties as ...
suffolknews.co.uk/ipswich/news/constabularies-could-be-merged-into-a-single-force-covering-9489079/

National Highways calls misleading A14 map 'garbage': National Highways labels fake A14 closure map “absolute garbage”, warning motorists about misinformation ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26671110.national-highways-calls-misleading-a14-map-garbage/

The Mariners pub to reopen six months after closure: Mariners Pub in Trimley St Mary is set to reopen six months after closing amid financial difficulties ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26668421.mariners-pub-reopen-six-months-closure/

An unexpected visitor has caused quite a stir in Ipswich!
A possible porpoise has been spotted in the River Gipping, prompting an emergency response near the ... Show more

Daily Express brands Ipswich a 'horror film' but we disagree: Locals have called out a national newspaper's description of Ipswich as a “horror film” ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26649632.ipswich-residents-reject-daily-express-horror-film-claim/

Police ‘extremely concerned’ for missing 17-year-old: Police are ‘extremely concerned’ for a missing 17-year-old boy who was last seen in the early hours.
suffolknews.co.uk/ipswich/news/police-extremely-concerned-for-missing-17-year-old-9487226/

Tribute to Woodbridge Town FC teen who died of leukaemia: Rendlesham teenager Kaylem Scopes has died from leukaemia, aged 16. Kaylem was a football-loving ...
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Ipswich ex-RAF serviceman to receive Spitfire poppy: Former RAF serviceman Neil Fellingham from Ipswich will receive a Spitfire poppy from the Royal British ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26658322.ipswich-ex-raf-serviceman-receive-spitfire-poppy/

What Ipswich could look like by 2030 under major plans: Ipswich regeneration plans could reshape the town centre by 2030, with Arras Square and Lloyds Avenue ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26561718.ipswich-look-like-2030-major-plans/

Tree falls blocking A14 between Ipswich and Claydon: Both lanes of the A14 were blocked between Ipswich and Claydon after a fallen tree.
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26667856.tree-falls-blocking-a14-ipswich-claydon/

Felixstowe Leisure Centre to undergo major refurbishment: A major refurbishment is set to begin at Felixstowe Leisure Centre beginning next month on November ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26665850.felixstowe-leisure-centre-undergo-major-refurbishment/

Ipswich reacts after missing out on UK City of Culture 2029: Ipswich leaders, artists and businesses say pride, hope and ambition remain after the town missed ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26657988.ipswich-reacts-missing-uk-city-culture-2029/

Body of man found in River Orwell formally identified: Suffolk police identify a 20-year-old man found in the River Orwell near Stoke Bridge, Ipswich ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26650077.body-man-found-river-orwell-formally-identified/

The Play Den in Ipswich will close in November 2026: Ipswich indoor play centre, The Play Den, will close on November 22.
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26657152.play-den-ipswich-will-close-november-2026/

Bid to turn dental practice into 11-bed shared home dropped after objections: Plans to turn a former dental practice into an 11-bedroom shared home have been ...
suffolknews.co.uk/ipswich/news/bid-to-turn-dental-practice-into-11-bed-shared-home-dropped-9487917/

Princess of Wales' Ipswich hospice visit in pictures: See the best pictures from the Princess of Wales’ visit to The Treehouse in Ipswich ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26661223.princess-wales-ipswich-hospice-visit-pictures/

1,100 illegal cigarette packets seized in Felixstowe: More than 1,100 illegal cigarette packets and 119 tobacco pouches seized in Felixstowe shops during ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26653142.1-100-illegal-cigarette-packets-seized-felixstowe/

Asda worker becomes midwife after dramatic baby delivery: Ipswich Asda worker Charmaine became a qualified midwife after helping a mother give birth in the ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26649377.asda-worker-becomes-midwife-dramatic-baby-delivery/

'Canadians have over half their equity exposure in Canada and it should be a lot less': Rosenberg
bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/the-open/2026/10/22/canadians-have-over-half-their-equity-exposure-in-canada-and-it-should-be-a-lot-less-rosenberg/

👀Restore Britain has announced a new prospective parliamentary candidate for Lowestoft
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New Ipswich Waterfront restaurant sets opening date: A new Mediterranean restaurant at the former A-Listers venue on Ipswich Waterfront has revealed it will ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26648403.new-ipswich-waterfront-restaurant-sets-opening-date/

Trains across parts of Suffolk delayed after incident: Delays are expected across Suffolk for hours after an incident early this morning.
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26655556.trains-across-parts-suffolk-delayed-incident/

Felixstowe's new lighting plans bring changes to promenade: Columns, lanterns and festoon lighting on Felixstowe seafront will start to be replaced from ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26642313.lighting-will-installed-along-felixstowe-seafront/

Roof collapses as large fire tears through two semi-detached homes: A pair of semi-detached houses have been devastated by a fire in Ipswich as the roof of one ...
suffolknews.co.uk/ipswich/news/roof-collapses-as-large-fire-tears-through-two-semi-detached-9487214/

Roof collapses as large fire tears through two semi-detached homes: Firefighters are tackling a large blaze which has engulfed the roofs of two semi-detached ...
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