Opinion
When patriotism becomes vandalism, we all lose
Haphazardly painting a St George's Cross on roundabouts, where it will be trampled on and driven over, isn't patriotism – it's disrespecting the very symbol these vandals claim to honour.
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The West Stand Senior: Clarke's late penalty rescues chaotic Derby draw
A dramatic 106th-minute penalty from Jack Clarke salvaged a point for Town in a chaotic encounter that had everything – controversial refereeing, time-wasting tactics, and enough drama to last a season.
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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Southampton
Jack Clarke's early deflected effort gave Ipswich Town the perfect start to their first home match of the season, but a Robinson header ensured Southampton left Portman Road with a share of the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw. The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts.
Opinion
Ipswich Oasis: Four years, £279,000, and all we got were these lousy hanging baskets and temporary planters
For just under £280,000, Ipswich Borough Council has delivered what may be the most expensive collection of hanging baskets and planters in the country.
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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Charlton
Ipswich Town marked their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over newly-promoted Charlton Athletic at Colchester's Jobserve Community Stadium, with Jack Clarke's brilliant solo effort and Ali Al-Hamadi's composed finish securing the win.
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Why Ipswich can't say no to the 24-hour gambling dens plaguing its high street
The approval of Admiral Casinos' 24-hour licence is the latest example of how gambling laws written in 2005 have created a system where councils must approve what communities don't want.
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Primark: High street saint or sinner?
After dismissing Primark as "not for me" during previous visits to Ipswich town centre, I decided it was time to put my preconceptions aside and take a proper look.
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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs West Ham
The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's final game of the season against West Ham at Portman Road on Sunday, 25 May.
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From the Rooftops: Why Suffolk can lead the UK's commercial solar revolution
With over nine million square feet of commercial roof space, proximity to the UK's largest container port, and the growing influence of Freeport East in attracting inward investment, our region is uniquely positioned to take a leading role in driving a national rooftop solar revolution.
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The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Brentford
The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's 1-0 defeat to Brentford at Portman Road on Saturday, 10 May.
Opinion
The West Stand Senior on Ipswich vs Arsenal
The West Stand Senior shares her thoughts on Town's 4-0 defeat to Arsenal at Portman Road on Sunday, 20 April.
Opinion
Public divided over Ipswich's digital portal in town's latest act of self-deprecation
"Why would anyone want to see Ipswich?" This is the sentiment that dominates the public response to plans for a futuristic digital portal on the Cornhill, revealing – yet again – a town that seems determined to undermine its own efforts to regenerate.