The weather
Today in Ipswich will be overcast and cold. Temperatures starting at 6°C and dropping to 4°C later, but feeling more like 2-4°C throughout the day.
What you need to know:
Generally dry with only a slight chance of rain (20-30% chance in early afternoon)
Light easterly winds becoming southwesterly later
Moderate visibility all day
Sun sets at 15:43
Essential today:
Wrap up warm – it'll feel quite cold all day
Gloves and scarf are recommended
No need for an umbrella, but a warm coat essential
Turning misty overnight – plan ahead if traveling early tomorrow
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Leather Bottle Hill, Little Blakenham: A full road closure is in place today, with delays likely. This is due to streetworks being carried out by Suffolk County Council.
Pound Lane, Bramford: A diversion route is in operation today due to streetworks, with delays likely. The diversion has been implemented by Suffolk County Council.
Planned roadworks
Hadleigh Road, Sproughton: Multi-way traffic signals are in operation at the junction with Church Lane while Suffolk County Council carries out flood prevention work, cleaning an asset that is causing flooding. Delays are likely.
Leather Bottle Hill, Little Blakenham: The road is closed from Valley Road to Pound Lane for urgent pothole repairs being carried out by Suffolk County Council. Delays are likely.
Museum Street, Ipswich: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays between the junction of Westgate Street and Elm Street while Suffolk County Council repairs carriageway defects outside 4-8 Wolsey Probate building.
The Street, Copdock And Washbrook: Temporary obstruction with 15-minute delays between the junction of Back Lane and Swan Hill while Suffolk County Council repairs carriageway defects outside Huntley House.
Palmcroft Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control in place as Anglian Water begins work that will continue until December 17. Delays are possible.
The Street, Rushmere St Andrew: Priority working traffic control in place as CityFibre carries out works in the area. Delays are possible.
What's on
Connor Adams at The Smokehouse
Join Connor Adams for a one-off acoustic Christmas gig!
Pinocchio at The Avenue Theatre
Red Rose Chain brings Carlo Collodi's beloved wooden puppet to life this festive season in a spectacular new adaptation at Ipswich's Avenue Theatre.
The Little Prince at DanceEast
The beloved tale of The Little Prince soars onto the DanceEast stage this December in an enchanting dance adaptation that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Illuminate Ipswich at Holywells Park
Step foot into Suffolk’s BRAND NEW light trail located in the heart of Ipswich. Explore stunning light installations around the 60-70 minute trail of Holywells Park.
Christchurch Mansion Christmas Tree Festival
From Tuesday, November 26th, to Sunday, January 5th, get in the festive spirit as Christchurch Mansion is filled with beautifully decorated trees.
A Christmas Carol at the Eastern Angles Centre
Eastern Angles brings a bold new musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol to Suffolk this winter, featuring an all-star cast including Ian Crowe as the miserly Scrooge.
Woolly’s Christmas Trail
Accompany Woolly on a quest to discover all the hidden treasures around Christchurch Mansion.
Sleeping Beauty at the New Wolsey Theatre
Ipswich's award-winning New Wolsey Theatre is set to transform the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty into a spectacular rock 'n' roll pantomime featuring live music and a stellar cast.
The Snowman and The Snowdog
Experience the magic of a beloved Christmas classic at The Hold on Ipswich Waterfront.
An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson
Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.
Five Little Ducks at Ipswich Library
Young families are invited to join an enchanting interactive adventure as Spinning Wheel Theatre brings the beloved 'Five Little Ducks' story to Ipswich County Library this December.
News you may have missed
Here are the five most popular stories from yesterday:
Reports of domestic abuse crimes in Suffolk fall by 17%, only 8% lead to charges
Suffolk has seen a significant drop in reported domestic abuse crimes, with 7,612 cases recorded in the year to March 2023, down from 9,215 the previous year. However, only one in 12 of these crimes resulted in charges being brought.
Combat2Coffee launches UK's first portable coffee roastery in Ipswich
Combat2Coffee, an Ipswich-based veterans' support enterprise, has unveiled the UK's first portable coffee roastery to expand its operations helping former service personnel.
Man jailed for 19 years for sexual offences against children in Suffolk and Essex
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for sexual offences against children in Trimley St Martin and Essex. Darren Hornsby was given a 15-year jail term with an additional four years on extended licence.
Suffolk's rising pet abandonment numbers reflect worrying national trend
Suffolk's 15% increase in abandoned pets mirrors a concerning pattern across England and Wales, with RSPCA figures showing winter abandonments have jumped by 51% in three years.
Ipswich author shares her 26-year journey from depression to happiness
An Ipswich woman who overcame decades of depression is sharing her journey to happiness in a new book. Samantha Brook spent 26 years on anti-depressants before finding alternative approaches to wellbeing.
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