The weather
Today in Ipswich will start overcast but change to sunny intervals by late morning. A relatively mild day with temperatures reaching 12°C, though feeling cooler at 8-10°C.
What you need to know:
Dry all day (<5% chance of rain)
Quite windy with westerly/west-southwesterly winds
Wind gusts up to 30mph in the morning
Very good visibility throughout
Sun sets at 15:44
Essential today:
No need for an umbrella
Good day for outdoor activities but be prepared for the wind
Layer up as it'll feel cooler in the breeze
Take advantage of sunny spells between 12:00-14:00 for best conditions
The traffic
Traffic restrictions
Angel Street, Hadleigh: Diversions are in place today causing likely delays under Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Bramford Lane, Ipswich: Diversions are in place today with likely delays due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Foxhall Road, Ipswich: Diversions are in place until December 18 causing likely delays due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Grundisburgh Road, Hasketon: Diversions are in place until December 17 causing likely delays due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Hadleigh Road, Holton St Mary: Diversions are in place today causing likely delays due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Henslow Road, Ipswich: Access-only restrictions and road closure in place until December 18 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Holly Lane, Great Bealings: Access-only restrictions and road closure in place until December 17 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Park Road, Ipswich: Road closure in place until December 18 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Playford Mount, Playford: Access-only restrictions in place until December 17 due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Shafto Road, Ipswich: Road closure in place today due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
The Street, Newbourne: Diversions are in place until December 20 causing likely delays due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Westerfield Road, Ipswich: Diversions are in place until December 18 causing likely delays due to Suffolk County Council streetworks.
Planned roadworks
Burstall Road, Burstall: Two-way traffic signals in place until December 20 for CityFibre works.
Burstall Road, Sproughton: Multi-way traffic signals in place until December 20 for CityFibre works.
Hadleigh Road, Sproughton: Multi-way traffic signals in place until December 20 for CityFibre works.
Henslow Road, Ipswich: Road closure in place until December 18 for Anglian Water works.
Landseer Road, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals in place today for Suffolk County Council pothole repairs.
Lower Street, Great Bealings: Temporary 15-minute delays in place until December 22 for CityFibre works.
Martlesham Road, Little Bealings: Multi-way traffic signals in place until December 31 for CityFibre works.
Playford Mount, Great Bealings: Road closure in place until December 17 for Suffolk County Council tree felling works.
Playford Road, Little Bealings: Multi-way traffic signals in place until December 31 for CityFibre works.
Playford Road, Playford: Multi-way traffic signals in place until December 31 for CityFibre works.
Robin Drive, Ipswich: Temporary 15-minute delays in place today for Suffolk County Council footway repairs.
Shafto Road, Ipswich: Road closure in place today for urgent pothole repairs by Suffolk County Council.
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich: Two-way traffic signals in place today for Suffolk County Council carriageway repairs.
Sprites Lane, Pinewood: Multi-way traffic signals in place today for Suffolk County Council ironwork repairs.
Sproughton Corner, Burstall: Multi-way traffic signals in place until December 20 for CityFibre works.
The Street, Little Bealings: Temporary 15-minute delays in place until December 22 for CityFibre works.
Wallace Road, Ipswich: Give and take traffic control in place until December 20 for Anglian Water works.
What's on
Ukrainian Wellbeing Café
A welcoming space for members of Ipswich's Ukrainian community to connect, share experiences and find support.
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.
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
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Combat2Coffee launches UK's first portable coffee roastery in Ipswich
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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
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Ipswich author shares her 26-year journey from depression to happiness
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