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Local law firm Attwells ranked 22nd in national apprenticeship league
Attwells Solicitors has been named the highest-rated law firm in England's Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2025, taking 22nd place overall.
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Buttermarket unveils 'Chatty Bench' to tackle loneliness
The Buttermarket has installed the "Chatty Bench" after security staff noticed people sitting alone for hours and began offering friendly conversations to combat loneliness.
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Rapping reverend drops debut album addressing youth trauma
An Ipswich priest who performs under the name Hybrid has released a hip-hop album designed to open conversations about difficult topics affecting local young people.
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Four men charged after 'significant amount' of cocaine and cannabis seized during drug warrants
Four men, including three from Ipswich and Great Blakenham, have been charged with drugs offences following police warrants in Ipswich that uncovered large quantities of suspected cocaine and cannabis last Tuesday.
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Ipswich man given suspended sentence for arson and stalking
A 62-year-old man from Ipswich has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence after pleading guilty to arson and stalking offences at Ipswich Crown Court.
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Major local employers unite behind Northern Bypass in bid to end Ipswich's traffic 'stalemate'
Nine major employers have broken their silence on the town's transport crisis, declaring the current situation "simply not acceptable" for a region of such economic significance as they unite behind an Ipswich Northern Bypass bid.
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Council tax rebate scammers target Ipswich residents
Doorstep callers claiming to help residents get council tax rebates have been reported in Ipswich and Nacton, with fraudsters charging 35% fees for free services.
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Steam engines to return to Ipswich streets this weekend
The Ransomes Return road run will see vintage steam engines travel from Nacton Works to Ipswich Waterfront on Saturday, 5th July, with a static display at the Transport Museum on Sunday.
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Second Ed Sheeran mural appears at popular Ipswich dining spot
Tower Street Food Hall has joined the town's pink celebration with a specially commissioned artwork by local artist Narin Naseri.
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Join the pink party: Ipswich businesses urged to go pink for Ed Sheeran homecoming
From displaying posters to hosting themed events, here's how Ipswich businesses can get involved in the town's "turn the town pink" celebration ahead of Ed Sheeran's homecoming concerts.
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Needham Market teen wins award for anti-knife crime and youth mental health work
DJ Mudziviri, 18, received a community champion award from Eastern Education Group for setting up Better Youth UK to help young people avoid gang violence and drugs.
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Indie retailer marks first birthday with free fashion show on Cornhill next weekend
Threads for All is hosting a fashion show featuring local retailers, live music and dance performances on Saturday, 19 July, as it celebrates its first year of trading.