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Man charged with arson over Gainsborough vehicle fires
A 31-year-old man has been charged with multiple arson offences after four vehicles were set alight across the Gainsborough area of Ipswich last week.
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Man arrested after fake gun incident in town centre
A man in his 20s has been bailed following his arrest in connection with an incident where someone was reportedly seen with an imitation firearm on Dogs Head Street on Saturday, 20 September.
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Youth council proposal caught up in Suffolk's council reorganisation battle
A motion to give young people a formal voice in local decision-making has been deferred until Suffolk's local government reorganisation is complete, with councillors voting last Wednesday to recommend the scheme to a future unitary authority.
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'Stay humble and work hard': Ashley Young's advice to aspiring sports students
Former England international Ashley Young shared career insights and life lessons with 50 Suffolk New College students, telling them his key to success was to "stay humble and work hard" during an inspiring Q&A session at Portman Road.
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Ipswich council's homeless accommodation spending rises 22% to £2.1m
Ipswich Borough Council's spending on temporary homeless accommodation increased by 22% to approximately £2.1 million last year, new government figures show, with the council blaming outdated funding formulas for the rise.
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MP Patrick Spencer signs cross-party letter opposing digital ID 'surveillance state'
Patrick Spencer has backed warnings that the government's digital ID plans represent "unprecedented state control" and could mark a "dangerous shift in the balance of power between government and governed."
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Hospital journeys set to improve as Route 5 gets four new double-deckers
Passengers travelling to Ipswich Hospital will benefit from four new double-decker buses entering service on Route 5, which now runs every 12 minutes instead of every 15 minutes.
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Chatbots and voice assistants proposed as part of £990k council savings plan
Digital assistants and voice technology could provide round-the-clock support for residents under proposals being considered by Ipswich Borough Council, with the authority projecting £991,940 in savings whilst maintaining that the technology will enhance rather than replace human staff.
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Suffolk and Norfolk mayor to receive £1.1bn over 30 years
A newly elected mayor for Suffolk and Norfolk is set to receive £37.4m annually from the government over 30 years, totalling £1.12bn, when Suffolk County Council gives consent to establish a Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority on Thursday.
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'If you can see it, you can be it' – Ipswich groundswoman's message to local girls
Zibby Parker hopes her historic role preparing the pitch for Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup Final will inspire more women and girls in Ipswich to consider careers in grounds management, saying: "Grounds management is for everyone."
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SOS Bus to provide first aid and safe space in Ipswich this Saturday
A mobile first aid post will be stationed near Princes Street bars and clubs from 21:30 to 02:00 on Saturday night to provide assistance to anyone out in the town centre during Fresher's week and the ITFC match.
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Ipswich Borough Council backs plan to create new town council ahead of reform
Ipswich Borough Council has unanimously approved proposals to establish a new town council for the borough ahead of local government reorganisation in May 2028.