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26 new council homes open on former industrial site in Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council has taken possession of 26 new affordable homes on Hawke Road, built on the former Diesco site by the council's own housebuilding company, Handford Homes, and Gipping Construction.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Secondary school offers are out, but what do you do if you missed out?
Suffolk families have received their secondary school offers today, with places now confirmed for September 2026 — but not every child has secured their first choice.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Paddy & Scott's rebrands as 'Jessie & Ketty's' for International Women's Month
Suffolk coffee company Paddy & Scott's is temporarily rebranding for the whole of March to celebrate two women driving change for girls in Kenya.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Touch it, play it, hear it: Interactive flower sculpture set to land on the Cornhill
An immersive light and sound sculpture that lets visitors create music by touch is coming to Ipswich's Cornhill next week – and it will be free for everyone to enjoy.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Why inclusion is good for business, and how to make it work
A new conference coming to Ipswich this March aims to give local employers practical tools to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into everyday business practice – and make the case for why it matters to the bottom line.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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What new Suffolk military drone factory means for jobs, defence and the region
A new drone manufacturing facility in Mildenhall is promising up to 500 jobs, apprenticeships and a testing centre near Ipswich – here is what the investment means for Suffolk.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk charities receive £50,000 boost to tackle digital poverty
A £50,000 grant from broadband infrastructure firm CityFibre will fund a range of Suffolk charities working to improve digital skills and access for some of the county's most vulnerable residents.News
Seven venues, 40 artists: Free music day coming to Ipswich
Ipswich town centre will come alive with live music this spring as Brighten The Corners and Ipswich Central will host a new free, all-day festival across seven venues on Saturday, 25 April 2026.News
A14 speed limit push is 'important but short-term' fix for Ipswich's road crisis
A campaign to reduce the A14 speed limit to 60mph has been welcomed as a first step towards tackling chronic congestion around Ipswich – but the Police & Crime Commissioner is already warning it is no substitute for the long-term investment he says successive governments have ignored.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Future Female Society marks 10 years of supporting women and girls in Suffolk
Future Female Society, which has supported more than 2,400 women and girls across Suffolk, celebrated its 10th anniversary this week – with its founder reflecting on a decade of life-changing impact and looking ahead to the next ten years.News
Suffolk Wildlife Trust joins fight against 'nature catastrophe' planning shake-up
A Suffolk charity has joined a national campaign opposing government proposals that could weaken protections for the region's wildlife and habitats.News
