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How a moment of empathy sparked an NHS worker’s dive into tech entrepreneurship
From a chance observation in a café to a groundbreaking hearing solution, Ipswich-based entrepreneur Michelle McDonagh's journey shows how empathy can spark innovation.
Regulars of 50 years cut ribbon as Royal George reopens
Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeover.
1940s singer and military choir to perform at Ipswich VE Day event
A 1940s singer, military choir and a ceremonial beacon lighting will transform the Cornhill for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, 8 May.
College students launch 29 community projects during social action month
Students at Suffolk New College have created 29 social action projects this month, including an anti-knife crime basketball match and a charity thrift shop.
Brighten the Corners: How Joe Bailey and his team are reshaping Ipswich’s live music scene
"When I found that letter again, it made me realise we’d actually got somewhere." From education workshops to sell-out grime gigs, the team behind Brighten The Corners have created an ecosystem for live music in Ipswich.
How Suffolk's Nature Recovery Strategy hopes to restore and protect local landscapes
A draft plan proposing wetland creation, peatland restoration and sustainable woodland management is now available for public consultation.
How the University of Suffolk is helping solve the NHS staffing crisis
A new £4.5m research project involving Suffolk academics aims to ensure patients in disadvantaged urban communities and rural and coastal areas of England can access vital healthcare when they need it.
Church of Dance: Girls of the Internet and James Alexander Bright transform St Stephen's
Girls of the Internet seem to be speeding through the music scene with their blurring of dance, electronic and soul into a hazy setlist I experienced live last Friday at St Stephen's Church.
Suffolk Council commits to giving youth a voice following Ipswich's national recognition
After Ipswich became the UK's first Town of Youth Social Action in 2023, Suffolk County Council has now signed the Power of Youth Charter with ambitions to become the UK's first County of Youth Social Action.
Wildlife Wise small grant fund opens for Suffolk conservation projects
Applications are now being accepted for grants of up to £5,000 to support wildlife protection initiatives along the Suffolk coast.