Everyone sleeping rough in Ipswich to be offered route off streets this winter

Ipswich is set to receive more than £1.25 million in government funding to tackle rough sleeping, with the Government saying everyone sleeping rough in the town will be offered a route off the streets this winter if they need it.

Ipswich dad, 54, matches son's GCSE grade after returning to college

Simon Finbow, 54, from Ipswich, achieved a grade six in GCSE English at Suffolk New College – the same grade his son Isaac achieved on the same results day.

How Ipswich and Suffolk's schools and colleges fared on GCSE results day

From record-breaking grades at the town's independent schools to rising English and maths passes at Suffolk New College, results day 2026 brought good news across the town.

Council halts 'horrendous' unauthorised work at listed Buttermarket property

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a stop notice after unauthorised building works were carried out at a Grade II listed property on Buttermarket, with the council warning of a possible criminal prosecution.

Maths and English GCSE passes rise at Suffolk New College

A total of 502 Suffolk New College learners achieved a grade 4 or above in maths or English this year, with maths passes up 13.7% on 2025.

Ransomes Wharf name returns to Ipswich Waterfront

A buoy freshly painted with the name Ransome's Wharf has revived a piece of Ipswich's industrial past, marking the eastern quays that once housed Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies' Orwell Works.

Sudan refugee passes GCSEs and dreams of the World Cup

Three years after fleeing war-torn Sudan for Ipswich, Nasser Hamid has passed his GCSEs, officiated a charity match at Portman Road, and is now eyeing a future in engineering – and, one day, the World Cup.

Ipswich School caps summer double with GCSE success

A week after enjoying its best A Level results in two decades, Ipswich School is celebrating another strong set of results, with well over 60% of GCSE grades awarded at 7, 8 or 9.

Ipswich High School pupils celebrate strong GCSE results

Ipswich High School pupils achieved excellent GCSE outcomes across a broad range of subjects this year, with English a standout as 90% achieved grade 5 or above.

St Joseph's students celebrate GCSE results

St Joseph's College students are celebrating their GCSE results today, with 27% of entries graded nine to seven – five percentage points above the national average of 22%.

Hotel Chocolat shuts as second Ipswich closure in two days

Hotel Chocolat's Tavern Street store permanently closes today – just a day after FatFace confirmed it, too, is leaving Ipswich town centre.

Suffolk police rated 'good' on just one of nine measures by watchdog

Suffolk's police and crime commissioner called the latest inspection "a good report". His Majesty's Inspectorate rated the force good on just one of nine measures, and inadequate on two, including how it protects vulnerable people from harm.

Inside Ipswich's first stamp museum

Since opening on Fore Street three months ago, the Ipswich Stamp Museum has been giving residents a reason to look twice at stamps – calling them "miniature pieces of artwork."

FatFace to close Ipswich store next month

FatFace is set to shut its Ipswich town centre shop on Saturday, 5 September, after a notice in the window confirmed the closure date to customers.

Women's self-defence to pickleball: Ipswich secures £1m to get residents active

Women's self-defence classes, pickleball sessions for Chantry Academy students and football for children with special educational needs are among the projects set to continue after Ipswich secured a further £1m from Sport England.

Ipswich police warn sellers after attempted car sabotage scam

Suffolk Constabulary is urging car owners selling their vehicles to be vigilant after two men attempted to sabotage a car during a viewing in Henley Road on Sunday, 16 August.

Full environmental study ordered for 'extremely prominent and incongruous' 150m turbine

Babergh District Council has ruled that a proposed 150-metre wind turbine at Cliff Quay must undergo a full Environmental Impact Assessment before any planning application can be submitted, citing significant risks to landscape, wildlife and nearby communities.

Free litter pickers offered as a push to tidy Ipswich streets

Ipswich residents are being urged to make use of free litter-picking equipment, as a new campaign works to reduce rubbish on the town's streets and highlight local businesses already taking steps to cut down on litter.

Ipswich campaign shines a light on period poverty

A youth-led campaign is highlighting where people in Ipswich can access free period products, as part of a push to tackle period poverty and stigma in the town.

Hot pink shopfront repainted after council steps in

A Grade II listed building on Dial Lane was repainted from hot pink to burgundy within days after Ipswich Borough Council contacted the tenant, with a retrospective listed building consent application now expected.

Police appeal to find missing Ipswich man, Taius Roberts

Suffolk police are appealing for help tracing a 29-year-old man from Ipswich who has been missing since Friday.

Gym manager takes on 12 hour walk for Dunwich Heath

Asha Plavny-McKeon, a gym manager, says the damage to Dunwich Heath "really hit home" – this Thursday, 20 August, she will walk continuously on a treadmill for 12 hours, raising money to support Dunwich Heath's recovery.

How fifty years of Citizens Advice reveals a changing Ipswich

Since 1974, thousands of Ipswich residents have walked through Citizens Advice's doors with their most difficult problems. Five decades of frontline experience have given the charity a unique vantage point on a town that has changed a great deal since it first opened.

How to get a low-interest loan for solar panels or insulation in Suffolk

A new scheme lets Suffolk homeowners borrow up to £15,000 at a fixed 2.2% APR to fund solar panels, heat pumps, insulation and other energy efficiency measures – here's how it works.