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Work begins on long-awaited, stripped-back Town Centre Greening project
Work has started on Ipswich Borough Council's Town Centre Greening project, which will introduce trees and planting across four streets between the town centre and waterfront.News
Christchurch Mansion to host major John Constable exhibition
Over 100 works by John Constable will go on display at Christchurch Mansion from 28 March, revealing the people and places that shaped the legendary artist's career in a major exhibition marking 250 years since his birth.News
Free family fun day returns to Suffolk New College in May
Tickets are now on sale for the Big Day Out, a free family event taking place at Suffolk New College's rural campus in Otley on Saturday, 9 May 2026.News
Novelist appointed new writing fellow at University of Suffolk
Francesca Armour-Chélu, a novelist and children's author, has been appointed as the new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at the University of Suffolk, offering free one-to-one support to students looking to improve their writing skills.News
Civil engineer crowned Suffolk New College Apprentice of the Year
Two former primary school classmates who hadn't seen each other for a decade were reunited at Suffolk New College's annual awards ceremony in Ipswich, where Gemma Moss, a 24-year-old civil engineer from Beccles, was crowned Apprentice of the Year.News
Community turns out in force for £1.92 million Baths transformation plans
Dozens of people gathered at The Church on Tuesday evening to help shape the vision for The Baths regeneration project, with Brighten The Corners emphasising community involvement in creating a space that will develop and retain the next generation of creative talent in our town.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich formally submits City of Culture bid driven by young people
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, formally submitting an expression of interest that represents a "shared ambition" driven by young people to use culture as a catalyst for long-term change in the town.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Building Society donates £45,000 to four charities
Suffolk Building Society has donated £45,000 across four local charities tackling homelessness, isolation, domestic abuse and nature loss as part of its 175th anniversary campaign.by
Matt Stott
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Why T's Traditional Pie & Mash is going mobile after closing two locations in nine months
When T's Traditional Pie & Mash opened on Upper Orwell Street last April, the venue drew a good crowd eager to sample authentic London pie and mash. Nine months later, both Ipswich locations have closed, and owner Tony Bayliss is launching a mobile operation instead.byMatt Stott
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Four months to live: The local mum racing to break a world record and leave her legacy
Emma Adams has around four months to live. On Saturday, 11 April, the 44-year-old from Shotley Gate, together with her friend and business partner Mandeep Birdy, are attempting to mobilise 10,000 people at Trinity Park to break a UK record.byMatt Stott
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Beertopia beer festival returns to Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
Popular craft beer festival Beertopia is returning to Milsoms Kesgrave Hall in March, a year after it made its comeback following a six-year break.byMatt Stott
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Suffolk New College beauty graduate wins national award
A former Suffolk New College student who left Ipswich for Hungary in 2021 has returned to the spotlight after winning a prestigious national beauty industry award – and now plans to move back to open her own spa and training space.byMatt Stott
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