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Suffolk Mind first to land coveted spot on new Ipswich Monopoly board
The multi-award-winning mental health charity becomes the first local organisation confirmed for the special edition launching this Christmas.
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Discover your local roots with free access to new 400-year-old records
Suffolk residents can access newly digitised historical records for free at The Hold in Ipswich and Suffolk Libraries, with online beginner sessions planned to help people get started.
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Dare you take on Ipswich's viral climbing challenge?
The Stairway to Heaven challenge that's gripped over 10 million TikTok users worldwide awaits climbers at Ipswich's Clip 'n Climb centre.
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Flying against the odds: The accidental landlords who risked it all to save their pub
Sarah Battistetti works eighteen-hour days with no time off, has faced online abuse and personal attacks, and admits the pressure nearly destroyed her marriage. But in just over a year, she and husband Giulio turned "one of Ipswich's most troubled pubs" back into a thriving family venue.
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Street artist WOSKERSKI unveils second Ipswich mural on Whitehouse estate
London-based artist WOSKERSKI has completed a new mural on the Whitehouse estate, featuring two children and a giant owl, adding to his growing presence in the town.
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Students transform museum building site into heritage celebration
Six art students from Ipswich School have shared their interpretations of local cultural heritage through creative works now displayed for the community to see on Ipswich Museum hoardings.
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Discover the Dove Street art studio making people powerful
If you’re crafty or creative, or have a young person in your life who is, you’ll be delighted to discover that a new community arts studio has opened right in the centre of town.
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Young and old unite through dance in groundbreaking project
Dancers spanning seven decades have come together to prove that dance "isn't just for one stage in life" but "something that can stay with you forever."
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One student's journey showcases huge impact of region's top dance programme
The DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training continues to shape the next generation of performers, with students like Eden demonstrating the programme's impact on young talent across the East of England.
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Alkemy: The brothers turning Suffolk's sugar beet into spiced gold
When brothers Rob and Will returned to Suffolk, having lost everything they'd spent years building in Swaziland, they could have been forgiven for playing it safe. Instead, they doubled down and created the UK's first aged sugar beet spirit.
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St Stephen's Church to air Women's Euro Final as England seek redemption
St Stephen's Church will host a big screen showing of England's Euro 2025 final against Spain on Sunday, 27 July, as the Lionesses bid to overturn their World Cup final heartbreak from 2023.
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What is Suffolk's 180 Team and how does it tackle reoffending?
The Integrated Offender Management Team brings together police, probation officers and partner agencies to support rehabilitation and reduce crime in local communities.