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Year 5 pupils leave council chiefs 'in awe' at annual health report launch
For the first time in Suffolk County Council's history, young people didn't just contribute to its Annual Public Health Report – they led it. On Thursday morning at Portman Road, the council launched "Youth Social Action is Public Health," a document that marks a fundamental shift from doing public health to young people, to doing it with them.by
Matt Stottand
Oliver Rouane-Williamsandandand
Tiah Friston
Shamena Amado
Holly-Marie Smith
Opinion
Student pressure today: Does it create diamonds or burnout?
I know what student pressure feels like – I'm living it. Across the UK, students like me are facing unprecedented levels of pressure, whether that be financial, academic or emotional, and the consequences are becoming impossible to ignore.Opinion
Why this Palace fan hopes Ipswich bounce back to the Premier League
I'm a keen Crystal Palace supporter living in East Suffolk. When Town were relegated from the Premier League last season, I felt an unexpected pang of disappointment – not just for the fans around me, but because it meant the end of a rivalry I'd been looking forward to watching continue. The last time these two sides faced each other in a competitive match was seven years ago. I want them to meet again.Feature
St George's flag: A symbol of pride or division in Ipswich?
When we asked 185 Ipswich residents how the rise of St George's flags made them feel, three-quarters said it represented national pride. But for others, the responses revealed something more troubling, writes student journalist, Kaelyn D’rozario.News
Why are our pets paying the price of tough economic times?
Animal cruelty and abuse has reached record levels, especially following the pandemic in 2020, when many of us experienced loneliness and declining mental health, leading us to buy pets to help cope.Feature
Does volunteering actually work for young people?
Volunteering is booming in Ipswich, with organisations like Volunteering Matters pushing it into the spotlight. The question is: does it work? Can giving your time for free really help you navigate an increasingly brutal job market?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.Feature
Isolation, ideology and influence: How incel culture shapes young minds
At 13, Lucas thought he was just looking at funny memes. By 14, he believed women were the enemy and rejection was his destiny. His journey into incel culture didn't start with a choice – it started with an algorithm.News
'A reminder of what happens when young people are trusted' - Ipswich celebrates youth changemakers
Ipswich hosted a major celebration of youth social action on Wednesday, 19 November, bringing together 75 local leaders, civic dignitaries and young changemakers to mark the town's national leadership in empowering young people.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Feature
The Portal: A reflection of Ipswich, in more ways than one
The Cornhill has seen a lot over the years: horse trams, FA Cup parades, a mile-long queue for free hot dogs. Last week, it added a giant oval screen that lets you wave at strangers around the world. We asked the public what they think.byMatt Stott
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