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Voter registration for Ipswich's May elections closes tonight
Today is the final day to register to vote ahead of Ipswich's double local elections on Thursday, 7 May — the deadline is 23:59 tonight.
Nicola Sebastian
Nicola is a reporter for Ipswich.co.uk and Editor of 1473, a youth-led media brand by and for young people in Ipswich.
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Suffolk primary school places confirmed for thousands of families
The vast majority of families in Suffolk have secured a primary school place for September, with results released on National Offer Day last week.
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The Ipswich engineer who took a chance on tech and earned a national shortlisting
Xenia Zimmermann moved to the UK from Germany to study literature. She had no coding experience and no plans to work in technology. Now she helps protect the underwater cables that keep Britain connected to the world, and has been shortlisted for a national apprenticeship award.
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From Chantry to gym owner: Kyle's bet on Ipswich
At 15, Kyle Easdon told anyone who'd listen that he wanted to own a gym. Years later, a tongue-in-cheek text after winning a strongman competition handed him the keys to Ipswich's oldest one.
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Ipswich to host its first-ever TEDx event this October
The University of Suffolk has been awarded a licence to host Ipswich's first TEDx event, bringing the globally recognised platform for ideas to the town for the first time on Thursday, 1 October.
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East of England women in construction invited to become industry champions
Women working in construction across the East of England are being invited to become role models for the next generation, with a new initiative offering the chance to speak in schools, support career changers, and help close the industry's gender gap.
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New Wolsey Theatre's free Big Afternoon returns in May
Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre will throw open its doors for a free afternoon of live music, cosplay, fire performance, arts and crafts, and more on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
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'He'll always be a huge part of our lives': A dad, his son and a race to remember baby Isaac
Staff at a Suffolk children's hospice gave up their own Christmas to care for a family facing the unthinkable. This summer, Jason Wilkins and his son Ned are taking on a muddy obstacle course to say thank you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.