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Police make 59 arrests in Ipswich crime crackdown
A major police operation targeting serious crime and violence in Ipswich has led to 59 arrests and the seizure of dangerous weapons, including knives and a crossbow.
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Last chance to have your say on local pharmacy services
Residents have until tomorrow to share their views on local pharmaceutical services as the county-wide consultation draws to a close.
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Trading Standards warns of WhatsApp scam targeting Ipswich parents
Suffolk Trading Standards is alerting residents about criminals using WhatsApp to impersonate children and ask parents for money. The scammers typically claim they're using a new phone number after losing or damaging their device.
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Suffolk businesses lose 2.1 million working days to sickness each year
As Suffolk County Council launches a new workplace health programme, figures from the council reveal the true cost of employee sickness to local businesses, with over 2 million working days lost annually.
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£145k project aims to boost literacy levels across Ipswich
A new £145,024 initiative will target literacy improvement throughout Ipswich. The 'Let's Talk Reading' project will work across multiple settings from parent and baby groups to adult literacy coaching.
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Suffolk police have strip-searched 237 children since 2021
New figures reveal Suffolk Constabulary carried out 237 strip searches on under-18s over the past three years, with 43 searches conducted last year.
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How to secure your place at Ipswich Town's November fans' forum
Football supporters have until 17:00 on 8 November to enter a ballot for the upcoming Ipswich Town fans' forum. The event offers fans a chance to question the club's leadership team directly.
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Suffolk businesses urged to join Chamber's fight to fix Suffolk's A14 problem – before it's too late
A new campaign to address persistent problems on Suffolk's A14 has been launched by the county's Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses are being asked to join the fight by sharing how road issues impact their operations.
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Children's poppy display brings World War I remembrance to life at Buttermarket
Young artists from across Ipswich are helping to keep the memory of World War I alive through a creative community project at the Buttermarket Centre. The remembrance display features hundreds of unique, handcrafted poppies made by local schoolchildren.
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Police warn of ATM skimming devices found in Ipswich town centre
Police are investigating three separate reports of card-skimming devices found on cash machines in Ipswich town centre over the past month.
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£88,000 emergency hotel contract approved as homeless numbers rise
Rising homelessness in Ipswich has forced the council to spend £88,810 on emergency hotel accommodation. The contract extension at the Copdock Best Western comes as local housing services struggle with "insufficient capacity."
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Ipswich Crown Court cases moved to Cambridge to tackle backlog
Cases from Ipswich Crown Court are being moved to Cambridge as part of government efforts to tackle a backlog of more than 1,000 cases. The announcement came after Ipswich MP Jack Abbott raised concerns in Parliament today.