'The relief and joy was indescribable': Ipswich man tackles debut marathon for his best mate's dad

A 35-year-old sports lecturer from Ipswich has completed his first marathon in Manchester and raised £6,000 for the MND Association alongside his best friend in honour of his friend's stepfather, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.

Three in four Suffolk stalking victims targeted by someone they know, police say

In three quarters of cases where Suffolk Constabulary applied for a Stalking Protection Order in the past year, the perpetrator was known to the victim, the force has revealed during National Stalking Awareness Week.

Ipswich men's wellbeing group marks 10 years with open day

ActivSheds, the Ipswich men's group that supports physical and mental wellbeing through woodworking and community projects, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an open day on Friday, 8 May.

Meet the candidate: Angelina Klein

Angelina Klein is standing for the Conservative Party in Holywells Ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections and in St Clement's Division at the Suffolk County Council elections. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Angelina's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: John Cook

John Cook is standing for Labour and Co-operative Party in the Alexandra ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are John's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Colin Kreidewolf

Colin Kreidewolf is standing for Labour in the Westgate ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Colin's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Neil MacDonald

Neil MacDonald is standing for Labour and Co-operative Party in the St. John's ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Neil's answers, published in full and unedited.

Paddy & Scott's relaunches as The Mix Coffee Shop

Paddy & Scott's Coffee Shop at the University of Suffolk on the Waterfront has officially become The Mix Coffee Shop, marking the first step in a new Suffolk-wide network of community cafés run by youth work charity The Mix.

Meet the candidate: Laurence Bradley

Laurence Bradley is standing for Labour in the Bixley division at the Suffolk County Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here is Laurence's answers, published in full and unedited.

Ipswich-founded bike chain sold to Giant UK, saving 21 jobs

Thomas's Cycle Revolution, the Ipswich-founded bike shop chain that filed for administration in February, has been sold to Giant U.K Limited in a deal that preserves 21 jobs across East Anglia.

From J-Block to Maple Park: A community that deserves to be seen

To the authorities, it is Maple Park — rebranded, renewed, and the focus of an ambitious policing programme. To the people who grew up here, it will always be Jubilee, and its story is far more complex than any rebrand can capture.

Romanian butchers Magazin Romanesc Maestro to open on Carr Street

The new butchers opening in the former Samaritans unit on Carr Street has been confirmed as Magazin Romanesc Maestro, a Romanian meat and grocery outlet that will open its doors very soon.