Police appeal to find missing Ipswich man, 46

Suffolk Constabulary is appealing for help to trace Aaron Weibel, who was last seen in Carr Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Ipswich librarian selected for Team GB baseball World Cup

A University of Suffolk librarian will fly to Taiwan next month to play for Team GB in the Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers. This comes a year after helping the team win its first ever European Championship gold.

Explore the Ipswich Institute this August

The Ipswich Institute is throwing open its doors on Tavern Street for a month of one-off talks, workshops and guided walks.

Deputy leader apologises, admits East Suffolk bin crisis needs outside help

Deputy leader Paul Ashton gave a 20-minute apology to councillors and residents at East Suffolk Full Council on Wednesday, 22 July, confirming a specialist troubleshooter has been hired to help fix the council's troubled Better Recycling rollout, almost two months in.

Meet Ipswich's new Member of Youth Parliament

Ipswich and Babergh has a new Member of Youth Parliament: 17-year-old Poppy Rayner, who wants young people's voices heard on everything from special educational needs (SEN) support to social media.

Ed Sheeran among first nine ambassadors to back Ipswich's City of Culture the bid

Ed Sheeran calls it home, Nandi Bushell grew up here, and Brian Eno started his creative journey here – now nine well-known figures with deep Ipswich roots are backing the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Suffolk business support scheme opens doors to founders

Early-stage and growing businesses in Suffolk can now apply for free or discounted membership to a new innovation support programme, Innovation Labs Group has announced, as the Stowmarket-based organisation says its existing members have collectively raised £5 million in funding.

Council names chairs for £40m Pride in Place fund

Ipswich Borough Council has appointed Lee Walker and Jess March as chairs of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards for Stoke Park and Whitehouse, following a recruitment process.

NHS 'not fit for purpose' for men, says Ipswich charity boss

The founder of an Ipswich-based men's mental health charity says the NHS needs a complete overhaul, as new figures reveal a sharp rise in self-harm hospital admissions among men across Suffolk.

Suffolk business chiefs urge new PM: Back this county to grow UK

As Andy Burnham settles into Downing Street this week, Suffolk's business leaders wasted no time making their case. Their message to the new prime minister is clear: back what Suffolk already does well, and the county will help deliver national growth.

Ipswich Family Bank launches collection box drive for businesses

Ipswich Family Bank wants local businesses to host a simple tabletop collection box for food and essentials, offering an easy way for firms across the town to help families in need.

Ipswich staff help law firm smash £10k charity target

Ellisons colleagues, including staff in Ipswich, have wrapped up a year of fundraising for the Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation, raising £10,250 through a mix of bake sales, dress-up days and wellness events.

Man guilty of murdering friend after vodka-fuelled attack

A jury at Ipswich Crown Court has found Arvydas Maliusis, 38, guilty of murdering Ilja Akatjevas, 39, following an attack at a property in College Street last December.

'I felt victim-blamed': Bin man walks in on topless woman in her own home for second time

A council waste collection officer walked into an Ipswich woman's town centre home while she was topless on Thursday, 9 July – the second time it has happened in three years. She says the council's response left her feeling "victim-blamed".

Leaked report exposes depth of East Suffolk's bin crisis

An internal report seen by this publication shows 45,936 bin collections were still missed last week, nearly two months into the troubled bin rollout in East Suffolk. Officers describe "marked improvement", but the figures, and a growing row around them, tell a different story.

Old hospital laptops given new purpose helping young pupils

Laptops that once supported patient care at ESNEFT are now helping children build digital skills, in a scheme that has already delivered 153 refurbished devices to schools and community hubs across Suffolk and Essex.

Kingsfleet expansion to boost finance apprenticeships

Growing financial planning firm Kingsfleet is using its move to a bigger Claydon office to ramp up apprenticeship recruitment, investing in the next generation of financial planners.

Suffolk choir Pop Chorus wins national prize

Suffolk choir Pop Chorus has won £20,000 in a national competition after seeing off five other finalists with more than 3,000 public votes.

Local logistics firm buys Express Prep in latest deal

Raptor Logistics Group has completed its second acquisition in under a year, snapping up Express Prep just a week after its owner first made contact.

Suffolk marks 24 years of Junior Road Safety Officers

More than 150 pupils, teachers and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of Suffolk's Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSOs) at this year's JRSO Awards.

Your chance to pose questions to your MP – Ipswich meetings announced

From traffic to housing, residents across Ipswich will get the chance to put their concerns to MP Jack Abbott, councillors and support agencies at four community meetings this summer.

MP Patrick Spencer cleared of sexual assault charges

A jury at Southwark Crown Court has found Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer not guilty of two counts of sexual assault, following a four-day trial.

Bus plan branded 'dystopian' as councillors clash on cost

A cross-party push for a costed rural bus strategy has collapsed at Suffolk County Council, with Reform councillors dismissing it as unrealistic and opposition members insisting it committed no actual spending.

Ipswich businesses back BID for another five years

Ipswich businesses have voted overwhelmingly to renew the Ipswich Central Business Improvement District (BID), securing a fresh five-year mandate to continue town centre investment until 2032.