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College clothing donation inspired by staff member's lived experience

A Suffolk New College staff member who once relied on food banks has helped coordinate a donation of 15 bags of clothes to an Ipswich homeless charity, saying the organisation's work is "incredible".

Opinion

The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Chelsea

The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's first home win of the season, and their first in the Premier League for more than two decades.

Long Reads

Local happiness coach shares six simple ways to boost your mood in 2025

From morning dance routines to mindful coffee breaks, Ipswich-based happiness expert Samantha Brook shares her techniques for improving mental health and finding joy in everyday life.

News

Family firm donates life-saving heart monitor to cancer unit 'close to our hearts'

A local family-run business has donated vital cardiac monitoring equipment to Ipswich Hospital's cancer unit, inspired by friends and customers who have received treatment there.

News

New video service for domestic abuse victims sees 95% satisfaction rate, say police

Suffolk Police say a new digital service allowing domestic abuse victims to speak with officers remotely has received positive feedback from users.

News

Harwich Haven Authority appoints former Channel 4 director to board

Harwich Haven Authority has appointed Paula Carter, a former Channel 4 director and Port of London Authority vice chairman, as its newest non-executive director.

Long Reads

Thursday, 02 January, 2025

Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices, events and a roundup of yesterday's news – in case you missed it.

News

Young driver rescued after car crashes into ditch in Hintlesham

Firefighters freed a 23-year-old man from his car after it left the road and crashed into a ditch in Hintlesham in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

News

Suffolk veteran nears end of coastal kayak tribute to fallen marine

An Army Air Corps veteran is approaching the final stretch of his year-long challenge to kayak Suffolk's entire coastline, raising more than £2,350 in memory of a local Royal Marine who died last year.

News

Son shares moving tribute to mum's hospice care ahead of Christmas Day Dip

An Ipswich man has shared his family's experience of St Elizabeth Hospice care, ahead of the charity's annual Christmas Day fundraising event in Felixstowe.

News

Tesco Copdock lorry park closes for Christmas Eve

Copdock lorry park at Tesco in Ipswich will remain closed on Christmas Eve to create additional customer parking during the final day of Christmas shopping. It will reopen on Christmas Day, tomorrow.

News

Anglian Water urges residents to bin Christmas cooking fats

Anglian Water is urging residents to bin their cooking waste this Christmas as more than 250 tonnes of turkey fat could enter the region's sewers. The company currently spends £19 million annually clearing around 40,000 blockages in East Anglia.