Ipswich - Evening Star

Postcard finally delivered - after 83 years!

IPSWICH: It took more than 30,000 days and in excess of 700,000 hours... but a postcard sent in 1927 to an Ipswich home has finally reached its destination.

Putting out the flags for big art event

FELIXSTOWE: Youngsters have been making colourful flags for an art installation at one of the town’s most popular annual events.

Scrapyard fire boss says it is ‘business as usual’

THE managing director of a recycling scrap yard which went up in flames has told how it was business as usual hours after the blaze were put out.

Stansted officials visit to assess aircraft noise level

FELIXSTOWE: Growing concern over the number of passenger jets flying over the Felixstowe peninsula has prompted officials from one of the country’s busiest airports to make a fact-finding trip to the area.

Musical family hits right note

FELIXSTOWE: Four music-loving youngsters from the same family found the key to success in their recent exams – all coming through with top marks.

Beach off limits after ‘bomb’ discovery

NAVY bomb disposal experts are heading to Southwold to dispose of a potentially explosive device found in the sea.

Fire crews called after elderly woman collapses

Firefighters were called to an address in Ipswich town centre after an elderly woman collapsed.

Team to boost school results

A TEAM of trouble-shooters is being sent into Suffolk’s schools to help stem slipping standards at GCSE level.

Health bosses agree to explore merger

HEALTH bosses in Suffolk have agreed to explore the option of merging the county’s mental health services with a neighbouring authority, it can be revealed.

Fire crews tackle van blaze

Firefighters were called after a van caught fire in Ipswich in the early hours of today.

Family pay tribute to ‘dreadfully missed’ Sarah

THE grieving family of an Ipswich woman found dead in the sea while on holiday have today paid tribute to their “beautiful” daughter.

Police appeal for help after dog fight leads to assault

IPSWICH: A man was assaulted after an argument between dog owners descended into violence outside a tea shop in an Ipswich park.

New ambulance to tackle obesity crisis

A SPECIAL ambulance will soon be hitting the region’s roads to help deal with an increasing number of obesity-related health problems.

Man rescued after being spotted in river

A man was rescued from the river today after being spotted in the water by members of the public.

Trains delayed after lineside fire

Thousands of commuters faced rush hour misery after a line-side fire led to the cancellation of trains between Ipswich and Liverpool Street.

Faith could be a Baywatch babe!

FELIXSTOWE: Evening Star guide dog pup Faith is not wet behind the ears when it comes to water – she just loves the stuff.

Dennis touched hearts of all

IPSWICH: A heartbroken mum today reflected on her time spent with a man who “touched the hearts of everyone who met him”.

Greens boycott council briefing

SUFFOLK: Green members of the county council are set to boycott a training session aimed at telling them how cuts to funding will affect their constituents.

Beach-goers urged to stay safe this summer

FELIXSTOWE: Surf canoes are the latest craze to hit the waves at Felixstowe – but today owners were warned to make sure they stay safe at sea.

Funeral service halted by crematorium fire

Firefighters are currently in attendance at Ipswich Crematorium after smoke was reported in the building’s roof.

Town’s electric car bid still going strong

Efforts to encourage more electric cars in Ipswich town will not run out of juice despite the agency leading the charge being scrapped, it was revealed today.

Man died after fall from hospital bed

MELTON: A 90-year-old man died from new injuries and “complex” pre-existing medical problems – days after accidentally falling from his hospital bed, an inquest has heard.

New £3m crematorium could hold first funerals in autumn

NACTON: A new £3million crematorium could be holding its first funerals this autumn.

Music festival fever building

KESGRAVE: All the bands are booked, the finishing touches are being put in place and the organisers of this year’s Kesgrave Music Festival can today announce ALL the money raised will go to charity.

Cinema’s record return after arson attack

STOWMARKET: An independent cinema has recorded its best first-quarter figures for 15 years – just months after it reopened following a devastating arson attack.

Men jailed for kidnap and torture of conman

TWO men, who kidnapped a conman at knifepoint and subjected him to a terrifying nine-hour ordeal during which he was tortured, have been jailed for a total of 14 years.

Minister backs benefit of A11 dualling

COMPLETING the dualling of the A11 would produce economic benefits worth 20 times the cost of the scheme, it was confirmed by the government in the Commons yesterday.

Neighbours shocked by body find in town centre

Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a man’s body was found at a house in Ipswich.

Man’s death not related to meow meow drug

A MAN who was found dead at his home was not killed by the controversial party drug Mephedrone even though it was found in his blood, an inquest has heard.

Heartache could be repeated, say Ashley’s family

IPSWICH: A grieving family today renewed their call for improved safety precautions at the pond where their beloved son and brother lost his life after going for a swim.

Friendship group facing cuts

ipswich: A club at the heart of Ipswich’s community is fighting for survival after being faced with the prospect of possible funding cuts.

Flightpaths still to be reviewed

SUFFOLK: A review to bring forward fresh proposals for changes to flightpaths and holding stacks over the county is still pressing ahead – despite the change of government.