SEND school seeks retrospective permission after six years on Nacton Road site

A specialist school for children with special educational needs has applied for retrospective planning permission to continue operating from an industrial building in Nacton Road, where it has run since 2019.

'Don't panic, but act promptly' – legal expert on Ross Coates closure

A senior solicitor at one of the town's largest law firms has spoken out about the unsettling impact on clients when a local solicitor's firm closes, following the Solicitors Regulation Authority's intervention at Ross Coates Solicitors on Tuesday.

Meet the candidate: Kelvin Cracknell

Kelvin Cracknell is standing for Labour & Co-operative in the Gainsborough Division at the Suffolk County Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Kelvin's answers, published in full and unedited.

Grimwades adult education centre gets planning green light

Plans to transform the first floor of the former Grimwades building into an adult education centre have been unanimously approved by Ipswich councillors, paving the way for the hub to open this September.

Family of A14 crash victim thank emergency services and public

The family of a 67-year-old man who died following a collision on the A14 at Nacton on Monday have thanked emergency services and members of the public who came to his aid at the scene.

Councillors narrowly reject 27-metre 5G mast near Ipswich homes

Plans to replace an existing phone mast in Kiln Close with a 27-metre 5G structure have been turned down by Ipswich Borough Council's planning committee, following 55 objections from nearby residents.

Independent coffee shop to open in former Monsoon store

A Colchester-based speciality coffee shop is set to open its first Suffolk outlet at 33 Westgate Street, taking over the Grade II Listed premises formerly occupied by fashion retailer Monsoon.

The abseil Em turned down — and the one they will not

Last year, Em Nicholls had the chance to abseil down Ipswich Hospital alongside their dad. They turned it down. Months after Matt completed the challenge, he died suddenly — and now Em is preparing to step over the edge in his memory.

Vintage market returns to Ipswich this Sunday

The Walk's popular Vintage & Retro Street Market is back this weekend, with stalls winding through the Buttermarket and into the Ancient House for the first time.

Ipswich businesses make Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 finals

Eleven Ipswich-based businesses have been named finalists in the 2026 Suffolk & Cambridgeshire Muddy Stilettos Awards, with public voting now open until 13:00 on 26 May.

Meet the candidate: Mika Berculean

Mika Berculean is standing for Labour in Stoke Park at the Ipswich Borough Council elections, and for Labour in Belstead Hills at the Suffolk County Council elections, both on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Mika's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Jamie Allenden

Jamie Allenden is standing for the Green Party in Bridge Ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections and Bridge Division at the Suffolk County Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Jamie's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Elizabeth Hughes

Elizabeth Hughes is standing for Labour and Co-operative in the Westbourne Division at the Suffolk County Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Elizabeth's answers, published in full and unedited.

'Ipswich is at its best when it gets behind something together'

A joint campaign by Ipswich Central and Ipswich Town FC is calling on the whole town to unite in blue and white this weekend, as the club looks to return to the top flight at the first time of asking.

At 100, Phyllis is closing in on her final fundraising goal

For more than 30 years, Phyllis has turned her living room into a charity shop in miniature. With £9,614 raised for St Elizabeth Hospice, the centenarian is asking Ipswich for one last push to reach £10,000.

'We had nothing to lose': Ipswich family welcomes baby after new fertility procedure

After three years of trying and three failed IVF transfers, Jessica Savill and her partner Ewan are celebrating the arrival of baby Edward following a new procedure at Ipswich Hospital that addressed a little-known cause of secondary infertility.

Attwells doubles down on Ipswich with opening of new HQ

As Attwells Solicitors marks the official opening of its new head office at St Vincent House, the firm has reaffirmed its commitment to Ipswich, with founder Nick Attwell saying the town's "momentum and ambition" is something the firm is "proud to play our part in supporting".

Ipswich plumbing apprentice named one of top female plumbers in the country

A former painter and decorator from Ipswich who swapped her paintbrush for a plunger has been named one of the top female apprentice plumbers in the country.

From Portman Road to the World Cup: Tommy Smith returns to where it all began

From the ITFC academy to facing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar and Ronaldo – Tommy Smith has had quite a career, and at 36, the former Ipswich Town defender is not done yet, as he waits to hear whether he will play in the 2026 World Cup Finals.

Ipswich window repair firm raises money for EACH

By donating £2 every time someone books a repair, Mr Misty, has already raised more than £1,200 for families supported by East Anglia's Children's Hospices, prompting to keep the campaign going until the end of June.

Meet the candidate: Paul Daley

Paul Daley is standing for the Green Party in the Priory Heath ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Paul's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Stephen Connelly

Stephen Connelly is standing for the Labour and Co-operative Party in the Whitton ward at the Borough elections, and Whitton division at the County Council elections, on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Stephen's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Jennifer McCarthy

Jennifer McCarthy is standing for the Green Party in the Castle Hill ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections and in the Westgate division at the Suffolk County Council elections. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Jennifer's answers, published in full and unedited.

Meet the candidate: Steven Reynolds

Steven Reynolds is standing for Labour in the St Margaret's Ward at the Ipswich Borough Council elections on Thursday, 7 May. We sent every candidate the same five questions — here are Steven's answers, published in full and unedited.