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Ipswich unemployment falls 9% in a year, faster than UK
Ipswich unemployment is falling twice as fast as the national average – but the town still has one of the highest jobless rates in the East of England.
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This intimate family drama tackles the future of British farming
Set on a windswept Norfolk coastal farm between 2025 and 2050, Black Sheep follows three generations of the Carter family as they face losing their tenancy whilst navigating environmental upheaval and the relentless demands of rural life, coming to Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre next month.
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Local schools warn parents after children's books link to adult content
Schools are alerting parents to a safeguarding issue affecting popular children's books by Andrew Cope, after web addresses printed in some editions now lead to inappropriate adult content.
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Ipswich man admits assaulting six police officers and road workers
A 32-year-old man from Ipswich has pleaded guilty to eight offences including assaulting six police officers and attacking road workers during an incident on Handford Road in the early hours of Wednesday, 8 October.
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Three losses, 30 years, £30,000: Ipswich woman's mission to fight brain cancer
After losing her grandad 30 years ago, her uncle 30 years too soon, and her cousin aged just 30, Nadine Wood launched #30for30 – a campaign that has united her community in fighting brain cancer.
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Local law firm wins trio of national awards
Attwells Solicitors has secured three major national honours this week, including a regional apprenticeship award, a Legal 500 ranking, and shortlisting in the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
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Ipswich man given suspended sentence for 'invasive' stalking of woman
A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to stalking a woman through persistent calls, messages and emails.
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Ipswich pharmacy technician wins national award at House of Commons
Sharon Lucas, who works at Rainbow Pharmacy in Ipswich, has been named Pharmacy Technician of the Year at the Independent Pharmacy Awards held at the House of Commons on Thursday, 2 October.
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Global jewellery brand Lovisa to open in historic Grimwades building
International fashion jewellery retailer Lovisa is set to open in the remaining ground floor unit of the Grimwades building, creating seven jobs and bringing the final piece of the regeneration project into place.
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Police hunt Ipswich man wanted for assault and harassment
Officers are searching for 27-year-old Kaylem Reid in connection with multiple offences including assault, harassment and criminal damage.
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Criminal or trailblazer? Margaret Catchpole's story returns to Suffolk
The personal letters of Margaret Catchpole, a servant girl who became a Suffolk legend after her daring jail escape and eventual deportation to Australia, invite visitors to decide for themselves whether she was a criminal or a woman charting her own path.
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University students publish fifth anthology of original stories
Students on the MA Creative and Critical Writing course at the University of Suffolk have released their fifth anthology of original short stories, with each tale connected to a specific location in the county and exploring the theme of work.