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Why inclusion is good for business, and how to make it work
A new conference coming to Ipswich this March aims to give local employers practical tools to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into everyday business practice – and make the case for why it matters to the bottom line.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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New exhibition to celebrate disability history
A new exhibition exploring the lives, achievements and challenges of disabled people in Suffolk opens at The Hold in Ipswich on Thursday, 27 February 2026.News
Lecture to explore centuries of refugee contributions to Suffolk
Refugees fleeing war and persecution have shaped Suffolk for centuries – leaving their mark on landmark buildings, businesses and football clubs – in a history largely forgotten today that will be explored in a free university lecture next month.by
Matt Stott
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'This must never happen again': Ipswich disability campaigner's fight reaches Parliament
Ivan Ambrose, who developed PTSD from the pandemic's constantly changing rules and has not left his house since the pandemic, saw his campaign for autism-friendly emergency support debated at Westminster on Tuesday, 2 December, after nearly five years of tireless advocacy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Opinion
Reality TV: A mirror to racism in our society
Reality TV has become a classic British staple, reflecting an often light-hearted and somewhat idealised version of British society. However, this does not stop heavy issues like racism from creeping their way in.News
'We are stronger when we stand united': Ipswich to celebrate diversity with rally and concert
Local trade unions and campaign groups are urging residents to join a unity rally at Ipswich Town Hall on Saturday, 22 November, following a concert by ska legends The Downsetters the night before, as the town stands together against racism and division.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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New project aims to shine light on 'unrecorded' disability experiences in Suffolk
A new heritage project will capture the lived experiences of people with disabilities in Suffolk, addressing a gap in historical records while challenging perceptions about inclusion and accessibility in communities today.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Disabled patients face confusion and delays under Ipswich Hospital's 'farcical' new parking system
Disabled patients at Ipswich Hospital have described a new parking system as "farcical" and "disadvantaging", amid mounting complaints over technical failures, poor communication and barriers to access.byMatt Stott
Feature
Beyond the register: How local families are rethinking school
Record absence rates in Suffolk are not just about truancy. Parents here say pressure, unmet SEND needs and rigid rules are pushing children out of classrooms and, for some, into home education.by
Elouise Lavington
Feature
From housebound and dismissed to Westminster: The campaigner who wouldn't give up
After years of being ignored, one autistic campaigner from Ipswich has finally forced Westminster to listen.byElouise Lavington
News
Suffolk to receive £240,000 for family support hubs
Suffolk will receive £239,684 in government funding to launch a Best Start Family Hub, part of a national rollout of up to 1,000 hubs across England by 2028. However, it remains unclear if the new hub will be established in Ipswich, with Suffolk County Council set to decide by next January.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Feature
New data exposes dental health inequality in Ipswich
Just miles apart, children in different parts of Ipswich face different odds when it comes to dental health – and new data reveals a divide between neighbouring communities that mirrors a nationwide pattern of inequality.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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