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Local students get hands-on experience at Ipswich housing development
A visit to Gipping Construction's Hawke Road site gave five aspiring construction workers insight into the various career paths available in the industry.
From Afghanistan to Ipswich: How cricket is helping young asylum seekers rebuild their lives
The Blue Tigers project offers more than sport to 18 young Afghan asylum seekers, providing friendship, routine and belonging after they arrived in Suffolk without family or support.
Hundreds don pyjamas for midnight charity walk through Ipswich
Trinity Park, the hospice grounds, and Ipswich Waterfront were illuminated with over 740 participants for the annual St Elizabeth Hospice fundraiser on Saturday night.
St Elizabeth Hospice launches fundraising bike ride alongside summer art trail
A 50 or 75-mile cycling challenge will take place on 29 June, allowing participants to enjoy Suffolk scenery and view sculptures from the Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 art trail.
'My feet have always been firmly on the ground' – until now
Chris Bush and his brothers Sam and Jonathan Broom will swap solid ground for a 13,000ft freefall to support their sister's work at Suffolk mental health charity.
178 brave fundraisers abseil down Ipswich Hospital
Courage was on full display at Ipswich Hospital last weekend as 178 participants—including cancer survivors and NHS staff—abseiled from a nerve-testing 135ft height.
Local law firm renews support for dementia-friendly community cafés
Ellisons Solicitors has extended its partnership with Ipswich Town Foundation's Golden Days Cafés, which provide monthly support to those affected by dementia.
From inside out: How prisoners are leading mental health reform
With Suffolk's reoffending rates rising by 5.3% – the highest increase in the UK – a peer-led programme born out of a Suffolk prison is creating continuity for inmates through employment and mental health support.
Olympic medallist Louis Smith inspires at Ipswich SportsAid fundraising lunch
Gymnast Louis Smith MBE shared his journey with 168 guests at Venue 16 to raise funds for promising young athletes like local triathlete Darcy Gladwell.
Ipswich charity launches 'Painathon' campaign at London Marathon
Women's Health Hope will highlight marathon-like NHS wait times for gynaecological care with posters along the marathon route this weekend.
500 mobile phones donated to support domestic abuse victims in East Anglia
Virgin Media O2 Business has donated over 500 mobile phones to help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault across East Anglia, including Suffolk.
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