Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver spent 15 years growing some of the UK's largest and most influential local and national news and media companies before packing it all in to start Ipswich.co.uk.


In the news
From bao to burgers: Tower Street Food Hall reveals opening date
Tower Street Food Hall is set to become Ipswich's latest foodie hotspot. It will feature seven independent vendors serving diverse cuisines, from pan-Asian to traditional London fare.News
Pro-Palestine supporters protest outside Barclays bank in Ipswich
Demonstrators gathered outside Barclays Bank in Ipswich town centre today as part of a campaign to boycott the bank over its alleged ties to the conflict in Gaza.News
Historic Ipswich Museum battles cost crisis as revamp bill soars
The 140-year-old Ipswich Museum's ambitious modernisation faces a £2.7m shortfall as inflation and supply chain issues hit the heritage sector.News
Cor Blimey! Traditional London pie and mash shop opens its doors in Ipswich
T's Traditional Pie & Mash has opened its doors on Upper Orwell Street in Ipswich, partnering with the legendary M. Manze to bring a proppa taste a London to Ipswich's town centre.News
Prescriptions soar for 'skinny jab' diabetes drug in Ipswich and East Suffolk
Prescriptions for semaglutide – dubbed the "skinny jab" – have more than doubled to 684 per month in Ipswich and East Suffolk, as health authorities introduce stricter rules for the diabetes drug's weight-loss use.News
New awards spotlight region's hidden economic champions
Mid-sized businesses driving East Anglia's economic growth will get their moment in the spotlight as nominations open for a major new national awards programme.News
So Solid Crew stars to perform at Ipswich nightspot this Saturday
Harvey and Romeo from So Solid Crew will headline a six-hour show at The Bloom Lounge this weekend. Here's everything you need to know.News
Council to award £259,000 in community grants for 2025/26
Ipswich Borough Council's Executive will meet next week to approve vital funding for local charities and community groups, with proposed grants totalling £259,000 for the coming financial year.News
Former Woolworths transformation to bring £450k investment to Ipswich
A £450,000 package of infrastructure investment will accompany the conversion of the former Woolworths building into 60 flats, following approval from Ipswich Borough Council's planning and development committee yesterday.News
May local elections scrapped as Suffolk fast-tracked for devolution shake-up
The government has cancelled this year's local elections as Suffolk and Norfolk are fast-tracked for devolution and a complete overhaul of local democracy.News
Council staff cycle 1,170 miles for hospice art trail
Suffolk County Council staff have surpassed their 900-mile cycling target, raising more than £1,100 for St Elizabeth Hospice's upcoming summer art trail.News
Long-standing Norwich Road butchers closes after nearly 50 years
A family butcher that has served Ipswich customers for five decades has closed its doors permanently.News
More Suffolk libraries to livestream mental health courses
Suffolk Libraries is expanding its mental health education programme, offering free Recovery College courses at additional locations following a successful trial in Ipswich.News
Former college student follows teacher's footsteps to save lives in Suffolk
Cassidy Beeton turned inspiration into action, joining her former tutor as a Community First Responder while pursuing her paramedic dreams.News
University launches study into impact of MND on relationships
University of Suffolk researchers are investigating how Motor Neurone Disease (MND) affects couples' relationships in a new pilot study that will run until March.News
Residents brace themselves for another tax hike as Ipswich Borough Council set to increase rate by 3%
Ipswich Borough Council warns of continuing financial pressures as it looks set to increase council tax by 2.98% in April, adding to the 4.99% and 5.06% increases planned by Suffolk County Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner, respectively.News
Police launch search for missing Ipswich teenager
Suffolk police are seeking public assistance to find Arges Martinaj, 17, who was last seen in Ipswich on Sunday.News
Ipswich Borough Council bins free garden waste collections
Ipswich Borough Council is introducing a £50 charge for brown bin collections in April, making it the last Suffolk council to do so.News
Ipswich Central bolsters board in bid to boost town centre
Ipswich Central has expanded its board with nine new local business leaders as it prepares to double down on street security and events to grow town centre footfall.News

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