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From inside out: How prisoners are leading mental health reform
With Suffolk's reoffending rates rising by 5.3% – the highest increase in the UK – a peer-led programme born out of a Suffolk prison is creating continuity for inmates through employment and mental health support.
How Axter became Suffolk's first Gold Carbon Literate business
Flat roof specialists Axter have incorporated climate action into everything from staff onboarding to annual reviews on their way to achieving gold accreditation.
Attwells Solicitors expands corporate social responsibility beyond traditional legal support
Attwells is reinforcing its commitment to community impact through new CSR leadership and expanded charitable programmes.
Suffolk construction committee signs first-ever college partnership
The Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Suffolk New College, marking the first partnership of its kind in the committee's history.
Self-taught Ipswich filmmaker's nostalgic Jaguar E-Type film receives international acclaim in Tokyo
Competing against 499 entries from 73 countries, Ipswich-based filmmaker Nick Skinner was crowned the Grand Prize winner at the International Auto Film Festa 2025 in Tokyo on Saturday, 26 April, for his short film "Memory Lane – A Love Letter to the Jaguar E-Type".More than a shed: The enduring appeal of Suffolk's beach huts
Retired couple Barbara and Alan have visited their Felixstowe hut "Idle Hours" daily for 24 years, embodying the deep connection many owners feel.
The Ipswich runners turning pain into power at this year’s London Marathon
Personal stories of loss, gratitude and determination are driving Ipswich locals to tackle the 26-mile London Marathon on April 27.
London's 24-hour upmarket dining chain VQ opens first restaurant outside capital in Ipswich
The all-day café, restaurant, and bar has launched in the Buttermarket Centre, offering a buzzy atmosphere, an eclectic menu, and round-the-clock dining on weekends.
Olympic medallist Louis Smith inspires at Ipswich SportsAid fundraising lunch
Gymnast Louis Smith MBE shared his journey with 168 guests at Venue 16 to raise funds for promising young athletes like local triathlete Darcy Gladwell.
Ipswich sporting prodigy and 'one to watch' dominates four disciplines to win national title
Charlie's British Racketlon Championship victory demonstrates remarkable versatility as the nine-year-old excelled in table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis to claim the U12 crown.