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Free family fun this weekend as Burstall Flower Show hits magnificent milestone
Burstall's 70th flower show promises big band music, classic cars, tug of war and a treasure hunt celebrating seven decades of village memories.
Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver is the Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk.
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How autonomous shuttles could transform Suffolk's rural transport
Suffolk County Council has secured £75,000 government funding to explore whether self-driving vehicles can address driver shortages and improve accessibility, particularly in areas poorly served by traditional bus routes.
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Friends and family pay tribute to 'bright, bold and funny' Ipswich student who died suddenly aged 15
As friends come to terms with the sudden death of Vivica Ogongo, her family are determined to campaign for greater recognition of Sickle Cell Disease, a condition they say is often overlooked in healthcare and politics.
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Anglian Water to pay £62.8m over wastewater failures
Anglian Water has agreed to fund environmental and community initiatives across the East of England following Ofwat's investigation into sewage treatment works.
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Kids roleplay centre opens at Buttermarket, SEND sessions available
Little City has set up a temporary children's activity centre in Ipswich's Buttermarket Centre, where children can let their imagination run wild, running until Friday 1 August with sessions costing £4.50.
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County council demands confirmation of leaked devolution boundaries
Suffolk County Council has asked district and borough leaders to confirm whether leaked boundary maps showing three proposed unitary authorities are accurate, citing risks to service users.
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Council fast-tracks £5m waterfront redevelopment decision
Ipswich Borough Council will request an "urgent decision" to approve the procurement of a specialist development partner for the western gateway to the Waterfront, comprising Pauls Silo, the former Burtons Building, and St Peters Dock car park.
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Greggs confirms new sign coming for Upper Brook Street branch
The bakery chain says it is fabricating replacement signage after the original had to be removed for safety reasons, with installation a "priority" as residents label temporary signage an "eyesore".
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Man on the Moon pub closes for six-figure refurbishment
The Greene King pub on Palmcroft Road has temporarily closed from today while renovations take place, with the upgraded venue set to reopen in August.
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Suffolk's ageing population drives record hospital vision care surge
Hospital vision appointments in Suffolk and North East Essex reached their highest level since records began last year, with the strain on local services expected to worsen as Suffolk's population gets older.
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Young and old unite through dance in groundbreaking project
Dancers spanning seven decades have come together to prove that dance "isn't just for one stage in life" but "something that can stay with you forever."
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One student's journey showcases huge impact of region's top dance programme
The DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training continues to shape the next generation of performers, with students like Eden demonstrating the programme's impact on young talent across the East of England.