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Ipswich Book Festival to start its first chapter this October
The inaugural Ipswich Book Festival will take place from 3-5 October 2025, bringing together authors, readers and cultural voices in what organisers hope will become an annual event.
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Climate Emergency Centre proposed for Ipswich
Plans for a new Climate Emergency Centre (CEC) in Ipswich will be discussed at an online meeting on Thursday, 3 April.
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Bob Vylan announced as second headliner for Brighten The Corners Festival
Grime-punk duo Bob Vylan will join Dry Cleaning as headliners at Ipswich's Brighten The Corners Festival this June, with 17 additional acts announced in the second wave lineup.
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'Power grab' accusations fly as Suffolk councils battle over devolution plans
Suffolk County Council has refused to debate a three-council proposal, as council leaders exchange barbs over the future shape of local government in Suffolk.
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Fashion, food and music: Ipswich students celebrate their heritage at Culture Day
BBC Radio Suffolk DJ and broadcaster Angelle Joseph praised One Sixth Form College's celebration of cultural diversity, saying it gives students the chance to "celebrate who they are and where they are from."
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'We are all devastated' – Suffolk Libraries CEO responds to council takeover decision
Bruce Leeke has expressed his dismay at the decision to return libraries to council control despite "overwhelming opposition" from the community, refuting "much of what the county council is saying."
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Suffolk taxi fleet emits 9,118 tonnes of CO2 annually, survey reveals
Suffolk councils are exploring ways to support taxi drivers in switching to electric vehicles after identifying three main barriers preventing the transition.
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Ipswich HC Girls U14 crowned regional champions after unbeaten run
Ipswich Hockey Club's U14 Girls' 1st Team has won the Regional Finals in Saffron Walden, while the Boys team secured third place in their competition.
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Ipswich's DPO Centre named among UK's top workplaces
The data protection company has ranked 44th in the UK's Best Workplaces for medium-sized businesses, its third recognition from Great Place to Work™ this year.
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Ipswich Town grounds manager calls for recognition of pitch staff across Suffolk
Ben Connell is highlighting the challenges faced by grounds teams who work behind the scenes to make sport possible.
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Suffolk County Council votes to take back control of libraries despite widespread opposition
Suffolk's 45 libraries will return to council management from June 2025, ending 12 years of successful operation by Suffolk Libraries after the underperforming services were divested from council management in 2012.
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Suffolk Libraries CEO requests county council 'listen to reason' as takeover decision looms
With over 22,000 petition signatures opposing the plan, the library charity makes its final appeal before today's cabinet meeting.