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How councils are innovating to deliver more solar
Mid Suffolk District Council leader Andy Mellen argues that when it comes to solar energy, the principle should be simple: rooftops before rural.
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How floating solar panels will power Ipswich's pioneering nursery
A 750kWp floating solar installation spanning 3,500 square metres is being built at Bramford to supply 20% of the energy needs at Suffolk Fresh's semi-closed hydroponic glasshouse, demonstrating how renewable technology can support sustainable food production.
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'Talk this town up' – Football boss's passionate plea for Ipswich City of Culture bid
Ipswich Town FC chairman Mark Ashton doesn't do half measures, and his speech launching Ipswich's City of Culture bid made that crystal clear – the club's leader wants everyone to stop undermining the town and start celebrating what makes it special as it gears up for its 2029 City of Culture bid.
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Why this Palace fan hopes Ipswich bounce back to the Premier League
I'm a keen Crystal Palace supporter living in East Suffolk. When Town were relegated from the Premier League last season, I felt an unexpected pang of disappointment – not just for the fans around me, but because it meant the end of a rivalry I'd been looking forward to watching continue.
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St George's flag: A symbol of pride or division in Ipswich?
When we asked 185 Ipswich residents how the rise of St George's flags made them feel, three-quarters said it represented national pride. But for others, the responses revealed something more troubling, writes student journalist, Kaelyn D’rozario.
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New benches in Ipswich parks offer lifeline to those struggling with mental health
Two specially designed benches now sit in Bourne and Chantry Parks, each equipped with solar-powered QR codes that provide 24-hour access to mental health support services for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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'A day I will never forget': Ipswich students meet Pope in pilgrimage of a lifetime
Year 10 students from St Alban's Catholic High School in Ipswich experienced what they described as "the best day of my life" after shaking hands with Pope Leo XIV during a special papal audience in Rome, marking the school's 60th anniversary and the Jubilee Year of Hope.
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Council leaders clash (again) over financial projections in Suffolk reorganisation debate
District and borough council leaders backing a three-council proposal for Suffolk have accused the county council of misleading the public over the financial impact of their One Suffolk plan.
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Van driver arrested after cyclist left fighting for life in Ipswich
A 54-year-old Ipswich man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a cyclist sustained life-threatening injuries in a collision.
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The pub landlord turned therapist challenging beauty industry exploitation
For 15 years, Donna-Marie Wishart ran some of London's toughest pubs and clubs. Then she worked with young offenders and people struggling with addiction. Now she has found her calling in a treatment room in Sproughton, proving that self-care does not have to come with a luxury price tag.
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Ipswich's youngest councillor on why his generation ignores local politics
Young people are passionate about national politics. Yet most cannot name their local councillor, let alone tell you what they do. Nathan Wilson is the exception. Elected to Ipswich Borough Council aged just 18, he has spent four years learning why his peers stay away.
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Police issue E-FIT image of alleged Stowmarket sex attacker
Detectives have released a computer-generated image of a man they want to trace after a woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted while running in Stowmarket last week.