Skip to main contentEnter
Happiness Club logo

Happiness Club

Proud supporters of free and independent local journalism in Ipswich

Samantha Brook

Get the book!

Most of us spend our lives in the pursuit of Happiness. If you are among the many who are on that journey, then this book is what you need.

Police seek urgent support finding missing Framlingham man believed to be in Ipswich area

News
Happiness Club logo

Happiness Club

Proud supporters of free and independent local journalism in Ipswich

Police are urgently searching for a 43-year-old Framlingham man last heard from yesterday evening, with searches focusing on Ipswich after his car was believed to have been spotted in the area.

The big picture: Edward Osborne, 43, was last heard from at 17:30 on Tuesday, 14 January, prompting a multi-agency search operation focusing on Ipswich's waterways.

Why it matters: Police and family members are very concerned for Edward's welfare, and officers believe he may be in the Ipswich area.

Edward Osborne
Edward Osborne, 43, was last heard from at 17:30 on Tuesday, 14 JanuarySuffolk Constabulary

Search details:

  • Emergency services are conducting searches around the River Orwell and surrounding coastline

  • The Coastguard and Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue (SulSAR) have joined the operation

  • Edward is believed to be driving a blue Skoda, registration CX11 ZBP

Description: Edward is described as:

  • White

  • 6ft tall

  • Slim build

  • Has a large tattoo of a raven on his upper right arm

He was last seen wearing:

  • Blue padded coat

  • Black hoody with orange writing

  • Blue jeans

  • Black and white Converse-style trainers

  • Black woollen hat

Bottom line: Anyone who sees Edward or knows of his whereabouts should call police immediately on 999, quoting CAD 361 of 14 January.

Samantha Brook

Get the book!

Most of us spend our lives in the pursuit of Happiness. If you are among the many who are on that journey, then this book is what you need.

Happiness Club by Samantha Brook

Today's supporter

Happiness Club

Drawing from her personal transformation journey, Samantha offers evidence-based coaching and holistic wellness services that address our community's growing mental health challenges.

With mounting pressures from the cost of living crisis and post-pandemic stress affecting many Ipswich residents, Samantha's work focuses on practical tools for building resilience and joy in everyday life.

Through one-to-one coaching, workshops, and workplace wellbeing programs, she helps individuals and organisations develop sustainable happiness practices.

Learn more

Billy McNicholl murder investigation continues as second suspect bailed

News
Happiness Club logo

Happiness Club

Proud supporters of free and independent local journalism in Ipswich

Police are continuing their investigation into the death of William McNicholl as a teenage suspect becomes the second person to be released on bail. The 63-year-old was found dead at his Hawthorn Drive home on New Year's Day.

Why it matters: Two suspects have now been released on bail as Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team continues to investigate Mr McNicholl's death.

The big picture: A post-mortem examination revealed William McNicholl, known as Billy, died from head injuries and a stab wound.

William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog
William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog

Latest developments:

  • The 17-year-old boy arrested on Wednesday has been bailed with conditions until 17 March

  • He was questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for two days

  • A woman in her 50s, previously arrested on suspicion of murder, remains on bail until 9 April

What's next: Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward with information about the case.

Bottom line: Anyone with information should contact police quoting reference 37/162/25, either through their Major Incident Portal or by calling 101. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers.

Samantha Brook

Get the book!

Most of us spend our lives in the pursuit of Happiness. If you are among the many who are on that journey, then this book is what you need.

Load next article