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Ash Jones is a trainee reporter for Suffolk News and the Bury Free Press, primarily covering Ipswich as well as East Suffolk, including towns like Kesgrave, Felixstowe, Woodbridge and Lowestoft.

Three people bailed in connection with murder of Billy McNicholl

02 April 2025
Three people bailed in connection with murder of Billy McNicholl

Three people bailed in connection with murder of Billy McNicholl

02 April 2025

A boy and two men have been bailed as the investigation into the murder of Billy McNicholl continues.


Suffolk Police joins investigation into child sex abuse site Kidflix

02 April 2025
Suffolk Police joins investigation into child sex abuse site Kidflix

Suffolk Police joins investigation into child sex abuse site Kidflix

02 April 2025

Suffolk Police has played a role in an investigation into a German child sex abuse site, where users were encouraged to upload their own footage.


New diner and bar applies to sell alcohol as job hunt begins

02 April 2025
New diner and bar applies to sell alcohol as job hunt begins

New diner and bar applies to sell alcohol as job hunt begins

02 April 2025

A new diner and bar is on the hunt for staff and an alcohol licence ahead of its opening later this month.


Person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on A14

02 April 2025
Person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on A14

Person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on A14

02 April 2025

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A14.


Millions pledged for flood defences in Suffolk

01 April 2025
Millions pledged for flood defences in Suffolk

Millions pledged for flood defences in Suffolk

01 April 2025

Thousands of homes and businesses in Suffolk should be better protected from flooding after a nearly £20 million boost.


Portman Road to Düsseldorf: Town fans gear up for 300 mile bike ride

01 April 2025
Portman Road to Düsseldorf: Town fans gear up for 300 mile bike ride

Portman Road to Düsseldorf: Town fans gear up for 300 mile bike ride

01 April 2025

The special relationship between two football clubs has inspired a pair of Ipswich Town fans to undertake a nearly 300 mile bike odyssey.


Trio appear in court after large amount of uncut cocaine seized

01 April 2025
Trio appear in court after large amount of uncut cocaine seized

Trio appear in court after large amount of uncut cocaine seized

01 April 2025

A trio of suspected drug dealers are set for crown court later this month after a large amount of uncut cocaine was seized from a vehicle.


The Suffolk schools set set to benefit from computing skills boost

01 April 2025
The Suffolk schools set set to benefit from computing skills boost

The Suffolk schools set set to benefit from computing skills boost

01 April 2025

More than half a dozen schools in Suffolk are set to boost to STEM education over the next three years.


A14 Traveller site given green light to expand

01 April 2025
A14 Traveller site given green light to expand

A14 Traveller site given green light to expand

01 April 2025

A Traveller site on the outskirts of a town has been given permission to expand.


Thousands of jobs could be created with proposed logistics park expansion

31 March 2025
Thousands of jobs could be created with proposed logistics park expansion

Thousands of jobs could be created with proposed logistics park expansion

31 March 2025

Thousands of jobs and billions of pounds in economic growth could be created from the expansion of a major logistics park, a developer has revealed.


Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash

31 March 2025
Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash

Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash

31 March 2025

A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a three-vehicle crash over the weekend.


Man appears in court after mobility scooter theft

31 March 2025
Man appears in court after mobility scooter theft

Man appears in court after mobility scooter theft

31 March 2025

A man has appeared in court after the theft of a mobility scooter in a town centre last week.


Mapped: Crimes in Ipswich and East Suffolk in your neighbourhood

24 March 2025
Mapped: Crimes in Ipswich and East Suffolk in your neighbourhood

Mapped: Crimes in Ipswich and East Suffolk in your neighbourhood

24 March 2025

These maps show the latest police crime data issued in East Suffolk and Ipswich.


Man charged with drug dealing after two police raids as woman bailed

21 March 2025
Man charged with drug dealing after two police raids as woman bailed

Man charged with drug dealing after two police raids as woman bailed

21 March 2025

A man has been charged after two drugs raids.


Family-owned truck dealership founded in Suffolk bags two awards

21 March 2025
Family-owned truck dealership founded in Suffolk bags two awards

Family-owned truck dealership founded in Suffolk bags two awards

21 March 2025

A family-owned truck dealership founded in Suffolk four decades ago has been named among the best in Europe.


Probe reveals cause of street inferno

21 March 2025
Probe reveals cause of street inferno

Probe reveals cause of street inferno

21 March 2025

The cause of an inferno that took hold in a town street earlier this week has been revealed.


Four consecutive weekends of closures on A134 begin tonight

21 March 2025
Four consecutive weekends of closures on A134 begin tonight

Four consecutive weekends of closures on A134 begin tonight

21 March 2025

A developer has said roadworks on a key route remain on schedule as it braces for four consecutive weekends of closures.


Fire at derelict factory being treated as arson

21 March 2025
Fire at derelict factory being treated as arson

Fire at derelict factory being treated as arson

21 March 2025

A blaze at a derelict factory is being treated as an arson.


Firefighters battling blaze at nightclub building

20 March 2025
Firefighters battling blaze at nightclub building

Firefighters battling blaze at nightclub building

20 March 2025

Emergency services are currently battling a fire at a nightclub building.


Overspill car park could help food hall manage during peak times

20 March 2025
Overspill car park could help food hall manage during peak times

Overspill car park could help food hall manage during peak times

20 March 2025

A new overspill car park could be created at a food hall.