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Four months to live: The local mum racing to break a world record and leave her legacy

Emma Adams has around four months to live. On Saturday, 11 April, the 44-year-old from Shotley Gate, together with her friend and business partner Mandeep Birdy, are attempting to mobilise 10,000 people at Trinity Park to break a UK record.

29 January, 2026

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Sizewell C PPE contract creates 23 Suffolk jobs

Sizewell C has appointed Suffolk Safety Solutions as its primary supplier of personal protective equipment, creating 23 new local jobs over a three-year contract.

29 January, 2026

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Beertopia beer festival returns to Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Popular craft beer festival Beertopia is returning to Milsoms Kesgrave Hall in March, a year after it made its comeback following a six-year break.

29 January, 2026

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Police arrest teenager on suspicion of rape following town centre assault

A 19-year-old man has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning after a woman in her 20s reported being sexually assaulted near St Lawrence Church at approximately 3:15am on Wednesday, 28 January.

28 January, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Claire's in Ipswich to close for good after second administration

The accessories retailer's Westgate Street store has put up closing down signs offering 30% off, just four months after the chain was bought out of its first administration.

28 January, 2026

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Revolution Ipswich closes after company enters administration

Revolution closed with immediate effect on Tuesday, 27 January, after parent company The Revel Collective appointed administrators.

28 January, 2026

Matt Stott

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Suffolk New College beauty graduate wins national award

A former Suffolk New College student who left Ipswich for Hungary in 2021 has returned to the spotlight after winning a prestigious national beauty industry award – and now plans to move back to open her own spa and training space.

28 January, 2026

Matt Stott

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Why grassroots venues like The Smokehouse matter to Ipswich's music scene

Independent venues provide crucial platforms for emerging artists and strengthen Ipswich's cultural identity, according to local musicians and promoters celebrating Independent Venue Week.

28 January, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Half a million COVID and flu jabs given in three months

NHS figures reveal 500,000 vaccinations have been administered across Suffolk and North East Essex since the campaign began in October, with community pharmacies hosting 1,700 walk-in clinics.

28 January, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Revolution Ipswich among 62 bars facing closure threat

Revolution Ipswich could close after its parent company moved towards administration, putting more than 3,000 jobs at risk nationwide, though bosses say they are in advanced talks to sell the business.

27 January, 2026

Matt Stott

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Sizewell B seeks £800m extension to secure around 600 jobs to 2055

EDF Energy announced it is seeking government backing for an £800m investment to extend Sizewell B's operations by 20 years beyond its planned 2035 closure, that would secure around 600 permanent jobs in Suffolk until 2055.

27 January, 2026

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'People just want to talk': What the suicide bus heard in Ipswich

People just want someone to talk to. That's what emerged when a suicide prevention bus stopped in the town centre, asking passers-by what would make Ipswich better.

27 January, 2026

Matt Stott

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Four months to live: The local mum racing to break a world record and leave her legacy

Sizewell C PPE contract creates 23 Suffolk jobs

Beertopia beer festival returns to Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Police arrest teenager on suspicion of rape following town centre assault

Claire's in Ipswich to close for good after second administration

Revolution Ipswich closes after company enters administration

Suffolk New College beauty graduate wins national award

Why grassroots venues like The Smokehouse matter to Ipswich's music scene

Half a million COVID and flu jabs given in three months

Revolution Ipswich among 62 bars facing closure threat

Sizewell B seeks £800m extension to secure around 600 jobs to 2055

'People just want to talk': What the suicide bus heard in Ipswich

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