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Touch it, play it, hear it: Interactive flower sculpture set to land on the Cornhill

An immersive light and sound sculpture that lets visitors create music by touch is coming to Ipswich's Cornhill next week – and it will be free for everyone to enjoy.

27 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Why inclusion is good for business, and how to make it work

A new conference coming to Ipswich this March aims to give local employers practical tools to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into everyday business practice – and make the case for why it matters to the bottom line.

27 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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What new Suffolk military drone factory means for jobs, defence and the region

A new drone manufacturing facility in Mildenhall is promising up to 500 jobs, apprenticeships and a testing centre near Ipswich – here is what the investment means for Suffolk.

27 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Suffolk charities receive £50,000 boost to tackle digital poverty

A £50,000 grant from broadband infrastructure firm CityFibre will fund a range of Suffolk charities working to improve digital skills and access for some of the county's most vulnerable residents.

27 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Seven venues, 40 artists: Free music day coming to Ipswich

Ipswich town centre will come alive with live music this spring as Brighten The Corners and Ipswich Central will host a new free, all-day festival across seven venues on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

26 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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A14 speed limit push is 'important but short-term' fix for Ipswich's road crisis

A campaign to reduce the A14 speed limit to 60mph has been welcomed as a first step towards tackling chronic congestion around Ipswich – but the Police & Crime Commissioner is already warning it is no substitute for the long-term investment he says successive governments have ignored.

26 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Future Female Society marks 10 years of supporting women and girls in Suffolk

Future Female Society, which has supported more than 2,400 women and girls across Suffolk, celebrated its 10th anniversary this week – with its founder reflecting on a decade of life-changing impact and looking ahead to the next ten years.

26 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Suffolk Wildlife Trust joins fight against 'nature catastrophe' planning shake-up

A Suffolk charity has joined a national campaign opposing government proposals that could weaken protections for the region's wildlife and habitats.

26 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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The Ipswich radiographer inspiring tomorrow's NHS

Most children grow up knowing what a doctor or nurse does, but what about the professionals who zap tumours, analyse X-rays, or keep feet healthy? One Ipswich radiographer is on a mission to change that, one picture book at a time.

25 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Council to spend £17m on improving Ipswich council homes

Ipswich Borough Council has announced plans to invest £17m in planned maintenance of its council homes in 2026/27, with work covering safety, decency and energy efficiency improvements across its 7,934 properties.

25 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Drug dealer who broke police officer's finger jailed for nearly six years

A drug dealer arrested during a police operation in Ipswich has been jailed for five years and 10 months after assaulting an officer and being found with cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis.

25 February, 2026

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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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.

25 February, 2026

Nicola Sebastian

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Touch it, play it, hear it: Interactive flower sculpture set to land on the Cornhill

Why inclusion is good for business, and how to make it work

What new Suffolk military drone factory means for jobs, defence and the region

Suffolk charities receive £50,000 boost to tackle digital poverty

Seven venues, 40 artists: Free music day coming to Ipswich

A14 speed limit push is 'important but short-term' fix for Ipswich's road crisis

Future Female Society marks 10 years of supporting women and girls in Suffolk

Suffolk Wildlife Trust joins fight against 'nature catastrophe' planning shake-up

The Ipswich radiographer inspiring tomorrow's NHS

Council to spend £17m on improving Ipswich council homes

Drug dealer who broke police officer's finger jailed for nearly six years

Ipswich marks four years since Russia invaded Ukraine

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