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Pat Bruce-Browne elected as Ipswich's first Black gay female mayor
Councillor Pat Bruce-Browne has been elected as Ipswich's new mayor, becoming the first gay Black woman in the town's history to hold the position.
Stefan Long
Stefan Long was elected Mayor of Ipswich for 2025-26 on Wednesday, 13 May.
2026 Local Elections in Ipswich
Meet the candidate: Stefan Long
Stefan Long is standing for the Labour Party in the Rushmere ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Stefan's answers, published in full and unedited.
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Ipswich marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine
Services of prayer and solidarity took place at Ipswich Minster to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Augmented reality binoculars bringing Ipswich's Victorian past to life unveiled
Six free-to-use augmented reality binoculars have been installed at historic locations across Ipswich, allowing residents and visitors to experience Victorian street scenes complete with gas-lit streets, bustling markets and working docks.
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500 students try CPR and VR at Ipswich NHS careers fair
Hundreds of students practised CPR on medical training dummies, tried virtual reality headsets at a radiotherapy stand and competed in a 30-second 'Sit to Stand' fitness challenge as an NHS careers fair brought hands-on healthcare demonstrations to Trinity Park.
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College and university launch charity-business platform
Suffolk New College and University of Suffolk brought together over a dozen local charities and businesses in a new event designed to build partnerships beyond traditional fundraising. Organisers plan to make it an annual Christmas fixture.
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Mayor hails Kevin Sinfield's 'outstanding' MND challenge
The Mayor of Ipswich has praised Kevin Sinfield's "outstanding effort" after the rugby legend completed the first leg of his seven ultramarathons in seven days challenge in the town.
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Regent Theatre transformation provides perfect launchpad for town's City of Culture bid
As Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton urged the town to "celebrate all the amazing things happening" at Friday's City of Culture launch, the Regent Theatre provided the perfect evidence. The £3.45 million transformation of this 96-year-old landmark proves Ipswich is serious about culture.
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Ipswich Town Hall to host first ever Christmas Fayre next week
The Town Hall, Corn Exchange and Cornhill will transform into a festive marketplace on Friday, 21 November and Saturday, 22 November, featuring over 60 stalls, Santa's Grotto and live entertainment.
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Christmas lights switch-on to mark start of festive season in Ipswich
The town's annual Christmas lights switch-on returns to the Cornhill on Sunday, 16 November, kicking off the festive season with entertainment for all ages and free Sunday parking throughout the run-up to Christmas.
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Port worker becomes one of Ipswich's youngest mayors in history
Stefan Long, 36, who started as an apprentice engineer at Felixstowe Port aged 16, is now one of the youngest mayors in Ipswich since the role was created in 1836.