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Ipswich's high street: More visitors, new habits, old questions
More people are visiting Ipswich town centre than at any point since just before the pandemic. But behind the headline figure lies a more complex story of shifting habits, squeezed spending power, and fundamental questions about what the high street is really for.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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The Ipswich radiographer inspiring tomorrow's NHS
Most children grow up knowing what a doctor or nurse does, but what about the professionals who zap tumours, analyse X-rays, or keep feet healthy? One Ipswich radiographer is on a mission to change that, one picture book at a time.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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SEND reforms explained: What Ipswich families need to know
The government has unveiled its most ambitious overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities system in a generation, but for the thousands of families in Suffolk already navigating a system under severe strain, the practical changes remain some years away.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'You might just save that person's life': Students take on 24-hour CPR marathon
More than 50 University of Suffolk paramedic students are performing continuous CPR for 24 hours to demonstrate that using the yellow and green defibrillator boxes found across Ipswich is straightforward, with the ambulance service providing step-by-step guidance to anyone who calls 999.Feature
Suffolk's aging population faces predatory marriage threat
As Suffolk's population grows older, local legal experts are warning families about a disturbing trend that could rob vulnerable relatives of their life savings through marriages designed purely for financial gain. New data reveals widespread public concern about gaps in current inheritance laws that leave elderly people exposed to exploitation.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The radio message that saved a life and sparked a calling
In her darkest moment, contemplating ending her life, Samantha Brazier-Gibbs turned on the radio. What she heard next changed everything – and set her on a path to leading Ipswich's clergy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Forty failed women and counting: Breaking the silence on endometriosis in Suffolk
For more than a decade, Faye Ramsey was told her pain was "just IBS" or "in her head". Now the 31-year-old teaching assistant is making sure the 40 women who shared their stories with her won't have to wait that long, demanding change to a healthcare system that has left them suffering in silence.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.by
Matt 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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Inside Ipswich's padel revolution: Why 40 courts by 2030 isn't 'crazy'
Britain's fastest-growing sport has arrived in Ipswich with remarkable force. Operators report being fully booked from opening day and predict the town could support up to 40 courts within five years – a projection that sounds ambitious until you examine the evidence.byMatt Stott
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Suffolk elections: Democracy deferred or democracy cancelled?
When the Government confirmed on 22 January that Suffolk's local elections would not go ahead in May, it marked the end of a contentious political battle that exposed deep divisions between councils, within parties, and across communities about what democracy means in the midst of local government reform.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The essential Facebook troll's guide to Ipswich's 2029 City of Culture bid
The must-read guide for anyone looking to effectively oppose Ipswich's bid to become 2029's City of Culture. Contains essential arguments and pro tips for maximum impact.byOliver Rouane-Williams
