Ipswich law firm Ellisons appoints COO as equity partner
Ellisons has appointed Chief Operating Officer Lizzy Firmin to its equity partnership, five years after she joined the full-service local law firm.
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Jewellery stolen in Old Norwich Road burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at a home on Old Norwich Road in Ipswich where jewellery was stolen after an intruder smashed a window and ransacked the property.
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Christmas lights switch-on to mark start of festive season in Ipswich
The town's annual Christmas lights switch-on returns to the Cornhill on Sunday, 16 November, kicking off the festive season with entertainment for all ages and free Sunday parking throughout the run-up to Christmas.
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'There's a scam out there for everyone' as fraudsters prey on cost of living crisis
More than seven million people across the UK are estimated to have been deceived by scams in the past 12 months, as opportunistic fraudsters exploit hard times with increasingly sophisticated tactics that are getting harder to spot, Citizens Advice Ipswich has warned.
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Suffolk New College to host careers fair for 3,000 students
Around 3,000 students will explore career opportunities with Suffolk's leading employers next month as Suffolk New College hosts one of the region's largest careers events.
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Ipswich Hospital confirms no changes to parking charges or free 30 minutes under new operator
Ipswich Hospital has clarified that parking charges, payment methods, and the free 30-minute period will remain unchanged following today's switch to the new car park operator, Group Nexus.
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Walk-in flu jabs available for Suffolk children this half-term week
Parents can get their school-aged children vaccinated against flu at walk-in clinics across Suffolk between 27-31 October, with some pharmacies also offering appointments for two and three-year-olds.
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Ipswich Witches to celebrate historic title win at town centre event on Friday
Fans can meet the Premiership-winning speedway team on the Town Hall steps at 12:30 on Friday, 31 October, as Ipswich celebrates its first championship since 1998.
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Why delayed SEND reforms matter for Suffolk's struggling council
The government's decision to delay long-awaited special needs reforms until 2026 comes as Suffolk faces a £161 million deficit in its schools budget, while grappling with soaring demand that has seen the county deliver 2,289 more education and health care plans than the previous year.
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Five young producers bring free festival of dance and creativity to Ipswich
A team of five young producers who grew up dancing in Ipswich are creating a space where creativity, community and passion come together, offering a free festival that celebrates the power of dance to connect people.
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Colleagues rally around NHS worker facing secondary breast cancer
When Julie Kerridge shared the devastating news that her breast cancer had returned and spread, her NHS colleagues responded with an outpouring of support, raising £679 through a cake-baking event whilst celebrating her resilience and continued advocacy for early detection.
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Suffolk's top finance and professional services firms recognised at inaugural awards
Beckett Investment Management Group, Suffolk Building Society, and Abbeygate Accountancy were among the winners at the first FIPS Business Awards, held at Suffolk New College on Thursday, 23 October, celebrating excellence across the county's financial, insurance and professional services sectors.