Ipswich to host its first-ever TEDx event this October

The University of Suffolk has been awarded a licence to host Ipswich's first TEDx event, bringing the globally recognised platform for ideas to the town for the first time on Thursday, 1 October.

East of England women in construction invited to become industry champions

Women working in construction across the East of England are being invited to become role models for the next generation, with a new initiative offering the chance to speak in schools, support career changers, and help close the industry's gender gap.

Mark Pendlington takes over as Suffolk's Lord-Lieutenant

Mark Pendlington has formally taken up his duties as His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, succeeding Clare, Countess of Euston, who served in the role for 11 years.

Ipswich diagnostic centre lands £13m Government expansion

Ipswich's new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is set to receive £13 million in additional Government funding, bringing the total investment in the Museum Street facility to around £25 million ahead of its planned opening in April 2027.

Café Carla loses licence over alcohol served to teenagers

Ipswich Borough Council's licensing committee has revoked the alcohol licence of Café Carla on Norwich Road, after councillors went further than police had requested — opting to strip the venue of its licence entirely rather than suspend it for three months.

'No one has to face cancer alone': Suffolk duo break world record

It started with a Facebook post, a friendship, and a "crazy" idea. On Saturday, 11 April, it became a Guinness World Record — as 891 people signed a cancer awareness ribbon at Trinity Park in Ipswich.

'Taxed out of existence': What Suffolk's latest business survey tells us about the local economy

The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey for January to March 2026 reveals a local economy where cautious optimism in some areas is being drowned out by persistent challenges with cashflow, investment, and profitability.

New Wolsey Theatre and Ipswich library share £1m government grant

Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre and Ipswich County Library have been awarded a combined £1,029,340 in government funding to upgrade their buildings and improve accessibility for local communities.

'It's not the end of an era' — salon duo embrace new chapter after 60 years

Two stylists who spent nearly their entire working lives at the same Ipswich salon say they are excited — not sad — as they embark on a new chapter after more than 60 years between them.

Town centre salon listed for sale

A popular hair salon in Ipswich town centre has been listed for sale, two years after its Polish-born owner opened it to fulfil a lifelong dream.

New Wolsey Theatre's free Big Afternoon returns in May

Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre will throw open its doors for a free afternoon of live music, cosplay, fire performance, arts and crafts, and more on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

Ipswich man jailed for 23 years for child sex offences

A 43-year-old man from Ipswich has been handed an extended 23-year sentence after being found guilty of 14 sexual offences against two children.