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Arsonists destroy Chantry Park play tower months after disability-focused upgrade
A suspected arson attack has destroyed a play tower at Chantry Park on Tuesday night, just three months after the council opened the upgraded facility.
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Ipswich Borough Council is the local authority for Ipswich, Suffolk.
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The Baths to become creative powerhouse with £1.92m transformation
A £1.92m investment will breathe new life into The Baths, creating a Creative Digital Skills Lab designed to connect and inspire Ipswich's next generation of creative talent with training, facilities and job opportunities on their doorstep.
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Regent Theatre transformation provides perfect launchpad for town's City of Culture bid
As Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton urged the town to "celebrate all the amazing things happening" at Friday's City of Culture launch, the Regent Theatre provided the perfect evidence. The £3.45 million transformation of this 96-year-old landmark proves Ipswich is serious about culture.
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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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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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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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Free business support programme helps Ipswich startups beat survival odds
Over 90% of entrepreneurs in Ipswich backed by Start, Build & Grow, a free business support programme, are still trading after their first year – a survival rate far above national averages.
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Government launches consultation on Suffolk council reorganisation
Suffolk residents have until 11 January 2026 to have their say on proposals that could see the county's six councils replaced by either one or three unitary authorities.
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One Suffolk campaign 'misleading and dishonest', say district councils
Suffolk's district and borough councils have written to the Government accusing Suffolk County Council of breaching publicity guidelines and using taxpayers' money to fund lobbying activities in support of its One Suffolk devolution proposal. The county council strongly refutes the claims.
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Ipswich Town Hall to host first ever Christmas Fayre next week
The Town Hall, Corn Exchange and Cornhill will transform into a festive marketplace on Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November, featuring over 60 stalls, Santa's Grotto and live entertainment.
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Twenty-three years of hope and heartbreak: Why Broomhill Pool campaigners refuse to give up
Despite two failed attempts to secure funding for one of Britain's finest lidos, the Broomhill Pool Trust chairman is urging stakeholders to "finally get the project over the line" – arguing the scheme is ready-made with planning permission, design approval, and unprecedented public support.
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Griff Rhys Jones to launch Ipswich waterfront AR experience next week
Actor and heritage enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones will visit Ipswich on Tuesday, 4 November at 14:00 to celebrate the opening of Stoke Bridge Wharf and launch 'Dock Stories', an augmented reality trail revealing the voices and characters behind one of England's most historic ports.