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East of England Co-op awards £110,000 to charities across East Anglia
Twelve Suffolk charities have been allocated grants from the East of England Co-op's latest Community Cares Fund, announced on Tuesday, 4 February, which distributes part of the retailer's annual profits to support local community projects.News
'People just want to talk': What the suicide bus heard in Ipswich
People just want someone to talk to. That's what emerged when a suicide prevention bus stopped in the town centre, asking passers-by what would make Ipswich better.News
Charity football tournament calls on businesses for Suffolk Mind
Commercial cleaning firm Vivo Clean has launched its first-ever charity five-a-side football tournament to help bring Ipswich businesses together for mental health support and raise vital funds for Suffolk Mind.News
Chess bus tackling loneliness seeks Ipswich venue
A social enterprise that uses mini chess to tackle loneliness and social isolation needs help finding an Ipswich venue for a community event on 22 January, just under two weeks away.News
Construction begins on new Co-op store in Kesgrave
Work has begun to build a new East of England Co-op Food store in Kesgrave, set to open in late 2026.News
500 students try CPR and VR at Ipswich NHS careers fair
Hundreds of students practised CPR on medical training dummies, tried virtual reality headsets at a radiotherapy stand and competed in a 30-second 'Sit to Stand' fitness challenge as an NHS careers fair brought hands-on healthcare demonstrations to Trinity Park.News
Ipswich boutique owner appointed President of East of England Co-op in board reshuffle
Ipswich entrepreneur Mandy Errington, who runs a popular boutique in the town centre, has been appointed President of the East of England Co-op. Former mayor John Cook will become Vice-President.News
Male suicide prevention training launched for Suffolk firms
Suffolk Mind has launched free training to teach businesses how to spot warning signs of suicide among working-age men and start conversations around mental health.News
Man arrested after early morning break-in at Bramford Co-op
Police have arrested a man in his 40s following a burglary at the Co-op store on The Street in Bramford during the early hours of Wednesday morning.News
How to support local causes at your nearest Co-op store this winter
Customers can donate to dozens of local charities across Suffolk by popping into their nearest East of England Co-op store, where colleagues are running fundraising activities including collection pots, fancy dress events and tombolas until 31 January.News
Former Co-op store to become new dental practice
East of England Co-op has agreed to lease its former Rosehill food store to mydentist, with the new dental practice set to open in spring 2026.News
Suicide bereavement charity receives over £3,000 boost from Co-op community fund
Hope After Suicide Loss will provide four months of professional counselling to bereaved Suffolk families after receiving Co-op community funding.News
East of England Co-op opens second Ipswich store in two weeks
The regional retailer has opened a new Food Store on Woodbridge Road, just two weeks after launching its Ipswich Station branch on 4 June.News
New East of England Co-op opens on Woodbridge Road tomorrow
The retailer's brand-new food store opens at 7:00 tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 18 June, replacing the current Brunswick Road location with a modern store offering better services and food-to-go options.News
East of England Co-op launches summer charity fundraising round
Suffolk's 74 East of England Co-op stores will raise money for local charities this summer, with each branch choosing an organisation important to their community.News
New Co-op to open at Ipswich Station this Wednesday
The East of England Co-op will welcome customers to its new Ipswich Station branch from 5:30 on Wednesday, 4 June. The store, located in the former ticket office, will offer cashless payments only.News
Co-op members to receive profit share as retailer bounces back
Over 70,000 East of England Co-op members will benefit from a £1m dividend payment following the retailer's return to profit.News
East of England Co-op returns to profit with £4.6m turnaround
The regional retailer has announced a £1m trading profit from continuous operations, marking a significant financial recovery from last year.News
Breaking barriers: How Kim Trotter is empowering Ipswich women
From helping women escape domestic violence to celebrating apprentice-of-the-year winners, Future Female Society has changed hundreds of lives in Ipswich. We share founder Kim Trotter's personal journey from isolation to creating lasting community change.Feature
Work to begin next month on new Co-op store at former Renault site
The East of England Co-op will begin work on its new Woodbridge Road store on 7 April, with plans to open the doors to customers by mid-June.News
Work to begin on new East of England Co-op store at Ipswich station next week
Construction on the East of England Co-op's new cashless convenience store at Ipswich rail station starts next Monday, 10 March.News
East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund supports almost 5,000 people across East Anglia
The East of England Co-op has awarded £110,000 in grants to local charities and initiatives, benefiting almost 5,000 people across the region.News
'It could be so much better': Local business leaders respond to sobering Suffolk Chamber economic survey
As the Suffolk Chamber's latest survey reveals business confidence is at a two-year low, local leaders speak out about navigating through mounting tax pressures and economic uncertainty.Feature
East of England Co-op appoints Andy Rigby as acting CEO
The East of England Co-op has named Andy Rigby as its acting CEO for a minimum of 12 months, bringing over 40 years of retail leadership experience to the role.News
East of England Co-op opens £110,000 community grant scheme
A community fund that has supported hundreds of local charities and helped over 146,000 people across East Anglia is accepting new applications for grants of up to £5,000.News
Former Renault dealership on Woodbridge Road to become a new Co-op store next year
The East of England Co-op has announced plans to open a new food store on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. The proposed store will replace the current Brunswick Road location, offering a larger space and more services.News
Two Ipswich Co-op stores to get eco-friendly makeover
Two Ipswich Co-op stores will be revamped as part of a £5 million investment to boost sustainability and customer experience in the region.News
Knife-wielding robbers threaten staff and steal cash in third Ipswich Co-op raid this year
Two knife-wielding suspects robbed a Co-op store in east Ipswich on Monday night, marking the third such incident in the town this year.News
Police seek witnesses after Co-op store robbed in broad daylight
Suffolk Police are appealing for information after four men robbed an Ipswich Co-op store on Wednesday afternoon, stealing cigarettes, scratch cards and cash. No one was injured during the incident.News
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