Ipswich man to shave 20 years of hair for cousin's cancer fight

Aston French will cut off hair he has grown since school and shave his head at John Olivers on Great Colman Street, in solidarity with his cousin Claire, who is being treated for leukaemia.

Ipswich accountancy firm Ensors rebrands as Azets

Ensors has officially become Azets from Tuesday, 1 September, completing the rebrand of the East Anglian firm a year after it was acquired by the international advisory group.

Greens slam axed Ipswich e-bike hire scheme as 'backward'

The Green group at Suffolk County Council has accused the ruling administration of "ignorance" or an "ideology against cycling" after plans for an e-bike hire scheme in Ipswich were shelved over safety concerns.

Crash survivor who broke his spine takes on charity trek for the crew who saved him

Four years after a motorbike collision left him with a broken spine, Pedro Santos, 45, is trekking 2.4 miles in Cambridge this month to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance crew who flew him to hospital.

'Cowboy traders have been allowed to operate with impunity,' says Ipswich MP

Jack Abbott has criticised rogue builders for leaving "heartbroken families" to "pick up the pieces," as the Government announces tighter regulation of traders and bailiffs.

Royal letter marks 20 years for Suffolk equine centre

Suffolk Rural's equine centre has received a letter from the Princess Royal congratulating it on 20 years of training learners, as the facility also welcomes new horses and invests in improved facilities.

Man charged with manslaughter after Bromeswell death

A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Bromeswell, near Woodbridge.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Bromeswell death

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 30s was found dead at a property in Summer Lane, Bromeswell, in the early hours of Saturday.

Man, 36, arrested after Ipswich police station doors smashed

Ipswich Police Station on Princes Street has been closed after its front doors were smashed in the early hours of Friday, 28 August 2026, with a man arrested nearby on suspicion of criminal damage.

Legal notice served over goods left at closed Falcon pub

A legal notice has been posted on the door of The Falcon pub on Falcon Street, giving a deadline for goods left at the site to be collected before they are disposed of.

Council claim anti-social behaviour crackdown in town centre is working...but won't (or can't) prove it

Ipswich Borough Council says a partnership with Suffolk Police is cutting anti-social behaviour in the town centre – but when asked to provide evidence to back up the claims, neither the council nor the police could...or would.

Council U-turns on hosepipe ban explanation for street clean-up delay

Ipswich Borough Council has offered a different explanation for why street cleaning on Upper Brook Street paused for two days – dropping its earlier reference to the hosepipe ban in favour of "operational reasons," despite initially saying the ban was behind the stop.

New Oak Furnitureland showroom opens in Ipswich this weekend

A new 17,000 sq ft furniture showroom opens at Euro Retail Park on Saturday, 29 August, creating seven local jobs as part of the retailer's continued UK expansion.

Police warn of drug-laced vapes after two men collapse in Ipswich

Suffolk police are warning the public about illicit vapes after men in their 30s and 50s collapsed in separate incidents in Ipswich this month, with seized products found to contain a dangerous synthetic cannabinoid.

Local artist's ITFC mural unveiled on Princes Street

A design inspired by club legends, local diversity and a Dara O'Shea quote has been brought to life by supporter and artist Bradley Lloyd, after thousands of fans backed his vision for Ipswich Town's new community mural.

Third parking system in a month at Tacket Street and Tower Ramparts

New payment signage for Britannia Parking and ParkBunny has gone up at Tacket Street and Tower Ramparts car park, adding a third payment system for drivers to navigate after weeks of U-turns and confusion.

Hosepipe ban stops vandalised paddling pool being refilled

Vandals have left broken glass in and around Bourne paddling pool overnight, forcing Ipswich Borough Council to drain it – with the current hosepipe ban meaning it cannot be refilled.

How one fan turned Ipswich's promotion season into poetry

While most supporters settled for a chant or a pint after full time, Martin Jeyes wrote a poem – one for every single Ipswich Town league game of the 2025-26 season, right through to the very last whistle. Here is his published archive of Town's promotion season.

Sir Lenny Henry and comedy stars to headline Ipswich hospice fundraiser

Sir Lenny Henry and Chris McCausland are joining this year's Happy Christmas Ipswich, a fundraiser show that has raised around £700,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices since 2019.

How should small firms decide whether to buy, build or bodge their software?

A new book by Ipswich IT consultant Richard Maly sets out a plain-English framework to help small business owners navigate one of the most common – and costly – decisions they face: what to do about their technology.

Mental health support bench installed in Christchurch Park

A new bench offering a peaceful spot in the greenery, and a direct link to mental health support, has been installed in Christchurch Park — the third of its kind in Ipswich.

Endometriosis campaigners to hold first fundraising event at Belstead Arms

Girls Anatomy, an Ipswich support organisation founded by two women living with chronic health conditions, will host its first event at Belstead Arms on Sunday, 30 August, featuring guest speakers, a sunflower painting session and a charity raffle.

Suffolk heritage craftspeople urged to apply for £2,500 grants

Suffolk-based practitioners in traditional building crafts have until Friday, 16 October, to apply for funding towards equipment, training or business support.

Award-winning IT firm ICS moves to bigger Ipswich office

Suffolk IT and telecoms provider ICS has relocated to a larger headquarters near Ipswich, expanding its floorspace by half after a year of growth and a regional business award win.