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Over 1,500 Suffolk residents sign petition calling for quieter fireworks
More than 1,500 people across Suffolk have signed a petition urging the government to reduce the maximum noise level for consumer fireworks from 120 to 90 decibels.
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More than 8,600 Ipswich and Central Suffolk residents sign petition against digital ID cards
Thousands of residents in the Ipswich and Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituencies have signed a parliamentary petition opposing the introduction of digital ID cards, making it the most popular petition in the area.
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87-year-old veteran leads Ipswich march as Medals2Matches creates space for heroes to share stories
Phil Hubert, 87, performed The Last Post before leading veterans through Ipswich town centre to Portman Road on Tuesday, 4 November, in a moment that captured the spirit of Medals2Matches – an initiative that has helped veterans open up, connect, and speak about their wellbeing for four years.
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Sackers sells trade waste arm to Biffa
National waste firm Biffa has acquired the trade waste arm of Sackers, a long-established scrap yard and waste management company based near Ipswich, for an undisclosed sum.
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Ipswich IT firm ICS reports 30% growth and expands team
ICS, an IT support company based in Ipswich, has reported 30% growth over the past year and increased its headcount by 25% in the last three months.
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How you can help local children wake up to gifts this Christmas
Shoppers at the Buttermarket Centre can donate new toys and food items to ensure no Ipswich family goes without this festive season, with donations accepted until 14 December.
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Upper Brook Street motorists face camera crackdown
Motorists who continue to flout traffic restrictions on Upper Brook Street face stronger enforcement, with plate-recognition cameras set to be installed following persistent breaches.
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Sizewell C secures £5.5bn green light for full-scale construction
Sizewell C has reached financial close, securing £5.5 billion in funding and clearing the way for full-scale construction of Britain's second new nuclear power station since 1995.
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Suffolk reaction to pre-Budget speech: 'Don't even think about it'
A blunt message has been delivered to Chancellor Rachel Reeves from business leaders across Suffolk following her pre-Budget speech this morning: "No more business taxes. End of."
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Felixstowe paedophile who downloaded over 44,000 'grotesque' child abuse images walks free
A Felixstowe man who created "grotesque" images of himself wearing horror masks alongside child sexual abuse material has avoided jail, receiving only a suspended sentence despite possessing more than 44,000 indecent images and videos of children.
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Repair work begins on 15th century St Lawrence Church in Ipswich
St Lawrence Church on Dial Lane will undergo restoration work to repair stonework and flint on its exterior after concerns that parts of the Grade II* listed building were at risk of falling onto the public below.
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Good Inside café shifts to private events as rising costs force business change
The popular independent café near Christchurch Park will no longer offer everyday dining, instead focusing exclusively on private events and parties from November, as owners cite rising costs and financial pressures facing the hospitality industry.