Ipswich children's book group marks 50 years with spring events

Ipswich Children's Book Group (ICBG) is celebrating half a century of bringing children and books together with two special events this spring and is calling on past members to get in touch.

The life behind the landscapes: Constable comes home to Suffolk

'Constable: A Cast of Characters' marks 250 years since the artist's birth with over 100 works on display at Christchurch Mansion, running until 14 June. It is, in the best possible way, not really about the paintings.

Empty Carr Street charity shop to become new butchers

A vacant Ipswich town centre shop, formerly home to the Samaritans charity outlet, is set to reopen as a butchers and retail outlet after a local landlord secured tenants to bring a Witham-based meat factory's products to the high street.

North Ipswich to get same lorry protection as south

Residential streets in north Ipswich have long sat outside the HGV restriction zone that protects much of the rest of the town – that is now set to change.

Ipswich bus routes and timetables change from 12 April

Ipswich Buses is making a series of timetable and route changes from Sunday, 12 April, aimed at improving punctuality across several services hit by rising traffic congestion.

Your guide to Ipswich's Windrush celebrations this June

From a street parade and steel band at Landseer Park to live music and Caribbean food on the Cornhill, here is everything you need to know about Ipswich's Windrush 78 celebrations this June.

University of Suffolk shortlisted for seven student choice awards

The University of Suffolk is in the running for seven prizes at this year's Whatuni Student Choice Awards, including University of the Year for the second year running.

Town edge past Blues to go second with two games in hand

Ipswich Town secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Birmingham City on Monday afternoon, with first goals for Ben Johnson and Kasey McAteer giving the Blues the edge. Christian Walton's stunning second-half saves proved the difference as Town climbed to second in the Championship table.

'Zero regard for responsibilities': Police target Norwich Road café over alcohol served to 15-year-old

A 15-year-old was given a shot of spirits and then a bottle of Jack Daniel's at a children's party in an Ipswich café that police say has been secretly operating as a bar — and they want it shut for three months.

What's happening with Copdock interchange – and why it matters

The government's new five-year road investment strategy has put the Copdock interchange on a development pipeline – but what does that actually mean, and how far away is a fix for one of Suffolk's most notorious bottlenecks?

The drug problem hiding in Suffolk's classrooms and bedrooms

On paper, the numbers look manageable. But those working with young people across Suffolk say the figures only tell part of the story, and that for every young person in treatment, many more are going unseen.

Ipswich to Cambridge rail line gets new name

The rail line between Ipswich and Cambridge is to be promoted under the name St. Edmund's Line, following a public competition that drew more than 1,000 entries.