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Former pupil returns as new Head of Ipswich School

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Ipswich School welcomes Mr Gregory as its new head, marking a return to his alma mater.

Mr Gregory has taken the helm at Ipswich School, bringing a deep personal connection to an institution with over 600 years of history in the town.

Mr Gregory with two pupils
Mr Gregory joins the school he attended as a pupil as Head of Ipswich SchoolTom SoperIpswich School

The details:

  • Mr Gregory was previously Head of Wycliffe College in Gloucestershire

  • He attended Ipswich School as a pupil in the 1980s

  • His parents worked at the school from 1963 to 2010

Mr Gregory's vision: A spokesperson for the school said: "We look forward to this exciting new chapter under Mr Gregory’s leadership. He is committed to continuing our proud 600+ year history as the centre of educational excellence in the region.

"It is his belief that at the core of an Ipswich School education is a desire to inspire our pupils so that they leave us with a body of knowledge, a portfolio of skills and a strong sense of self-worth and self-knowledge."

What's next: The school is hosting an Open Morning on Saturday, 28 September. Those who would like to experience Mr Gregory's vision firsthand can register their interest here: https://www.ipswich.school/openevents

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Six months of road closures ahead as Woodbridge Road gas works begin next week

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Residents, businesses and motorists on Woodbridge Road face traffic lights and side-road closures from next Monday, 22 April, as Cadent begins replacing 1.8 miles of gas pipes.

Why it matters: The works will affect the key route until October, with the latest closures moving in phases along the 1.1 mile stretch of road.

Gas distributor Cadent said it is replacing "ageing metallic gas pipes" dating from 1907 with "tough new plastic ones".

Roadworks on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich
Woodbridge Road has been subject to several roadworks and closures in recent timesOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying: Project manager Gary Tidman said: "We know it's far from ideal to have any sort of road closures or traffic management in place in what is a busy area, but we have worked hard with the local authorities to create a plan that keeps traffic flowing and maintains access for local businesses and residents."

"We are also making use of the school half-term and summer holidays to keep disruption to a minimum, but we will continue to work with the Highways Agency to ensure that they are happy with the progression we are making and the plans that are in place."

The bottom line: The work will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption, with completion expected in October.

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