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Ipswich's Holi Festival returns to Alexandra Park this April
Ipswich Borough Council will host the town's annual Holi Festival of Colour on Sunday, 12 April 2026, from 12:00-16:00 at Alexandra Park, with free entry and activities for all ages.
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Ipswich Borough Council to pledge £70m town centre investment and 'lowest' tax rise
Ipswich Borough Council will propose more than £70 million investment in the town centre over four years in its Medium Term Financial Plan and Budget later today, while keeping its council tax increase to 2.98% – the lowest of the three authorities collecting tax in the borough.
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'Rough' police precept increase approved despite affordability concerns
Councillors have approved a near-maximum increase to the police's share of Council Tax, with PCC Tim Passmore stressing not increasing the precept would be "so detrimental that it doesn't bear thinking about".
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Why Suffolk services are taking sexual violence support on the road
As It's Not OK Week continues, two outreach workers are visiting colleges, businesses and community groups across Suffolk this week, responding to a sharp rise in demand for sexual violence support with a clear message: help must be visible, accessible and survivor-led.
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Ipswich law firm wins platinum award for eighth year running
Attwells Solicitors has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the Ipswich-based firm has won a client care award from the independent review platform.
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Suffolk seeks new business leaders to join economic growth board
Suffolk County Council is inviting applications from experienced local business people to join the Suffolk Business Board, with expressions of interest due by Monday, 23 February.
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Ipswich man jailed for 15 weeks after assaulting woman
Scott Hyam, 39, of Ramsgate Drive, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday, 22 January, after pleading guilty to assault by beating following an incident in September.
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Serial killer Steve Wright pleads guilty to 1999 murder of Trimley St Mary teenager
Steve Wright, who is already serving a whole life sentence for murdering five women in Ipswich in 2006, admitted killing 17-year-old Victoria Hall over 26 years ago.
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Ground rent cap announced for Ipswich leaseholders but savings may not arrive until 2028
Ipswich leaseholders paying ground rent above £250 a year will see their charges capped under new Government reforms announced last week, though local experts warn savings may not materialise until 2028.
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Waterfront attraction secures £2.28m Towns Fund grant
CLAY 1A, a new visitor attraction planned for Ipswich's waterfront, has been granted £2.28m from the Towns Fund alongside a £20m philanthropic gift to transform the historic Waterfront House into a creative community space.
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Your chance to influence the transformation of historic town centre music venue and creative hub
A community drop-in event next month will give Ipswich residents the opportunity to shape what the newly regenerated Baths will offer when it reopens in spring 2027 as a Creative Digital Skills Lab and live music venue.
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Man bailed until April following Ipswich sexual assault arrest
A 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape following a serious sexual assault in Ipswich town centre has been released on police bail pending further enquiries, to answer on 27 April.