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FareShare expands food redistribution network with new Ipswich site
FareShare has officially launched its new site in Ipswich, aiming to provide more surplus food to communities in need across the region.
Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver is the Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. He previously spent 15 years growing some of the country's biggest media companies and working in a range of C-suite and advisory roles at growth-stage tech companies operating in the media space.
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Hospice bereavement walking group Walk On celebrates three-year milestone
St Elizabeth Hospice's bereavement support walking group, Walk On, is marking its third anniversary this month. Since its launch in September 2021, the group has covered 7,500 miles and consumed over 1,700 pieces of cake.
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New data shows Ipswich residents have one of the lowest disposable incomes in the East of England
As inflation and regional inequality continue to impact households, Ipswich residents had around £18,240 in gross disposable household income (GDHI) in 2022. Only residents in Luton had less.
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Autism diagnosis waiting times in Suffolk soar, new figures show
The number of children waiting for an autism diagnosis in Suffolk has increased dramatically since 2019, according to new NHS Digital figures.
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Relief as government pledges support for Churchmans House cladding repairs
The government has promised action to support residents of Churchmans House in Ipswich, following concerns raised by local MP Jack Abbott.
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Ipswich unveils East Anglia's largest mural, complete with poetic tribute
A stunning new mural, the largest in East Anglia and one of the biggest in the UK, now graces Ipswich's waterfront, accompanied by an unexpected poetic tribute.
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Sizewell C launches artist residency programme to document nuclear history
Artists from the region are invited to capture the past, present, and future of Sizewell's nuclear power in a new three-year creative programme.
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New owners seek to revitalise Ipswich's Sailmakers Shopping Centre
Sailmakers Shopping Centre in Ipswich is under new management, with plans to attract fresh retailers and breathe new life into the town centre destination.
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Orwell Bridge to close overnight for urgent repairs
A full westbound carriageway closure on the Orwell Bridge will be in place for the next two evenings to repair a potential defect discovered during a routine inspection.
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Number of children accessing mental health support triples in five years
NHS figures show a sharp rise in young people accessing mental health services in Suffolk, mirroring a national trend experts say is driven by pandemic impacts and societal pressures.
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Comedian Josh Widdicombe to perform at Regent Theatre in new stand-up tour
The Last Leg and Parenting Hell star Josh Widdicombe has announced a return to stand-up comedy with a new tour, including a stop in Ipswich in spring 2026.
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One in five Suffolk pupils persistently absent last year in truancy "epidemic"
Suffolk schools are facing a truancy crisis, with one in five pupils persistently absent last year, reflecting a nationwide "epidemic" that has education officials alarmed.