'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.

Your guide to May's local elections in Ipswich

Candidates have now been confirmed for Ipswich's local elections on Thursday, 7 May — and with polling day less than four weeks away, here is everything you need to know before you cast your vote, including a full breakdown of the candidates.

'He'll always be a huge part of our lives': A dad, his son and a race to remember baby Isaac

Staff at a Suffolk children's hospice gave up their own Christmas to care for a family facing the unthinkable. This summer, Jason Wilkins and his son Ned are taking on a muddy obstacle course to say thank you.

Map reveals what Ipswich's new council boundaries will look like

The Government has published the official boundaries for Ipswich's new unitary authority, which will absorb dozens of parishes from neighbouring Babergh, Mid Suffolk and East Suffolk districts when it takes over local government in 2028.

Black mould, blood stains and £200,000: Inside the Ipswich block questioning its service charges

When a resident raised concerns about service charges at Pipers Court, a 103-home apartment block on Old Foundry Road, we went to take a look. From the outside, it is not without a certain charm, but what lies beyond the entrance tells a very different story.

Pride in Place: Clarity, purpose and legacy

With £20m of investment heading to Stoke Park, councillor Chu Man argues that money alone won't be enough — and sets out what it will take to make Pride in Place truly succeed.