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Partnership to inspire Suffolk's next generation of female construction workers
A ground-breaking collaboration between Suffolk Chamber and Women in Construction Anglia aims to address the construction sector's skills shortage while increasing diversity in an industry where women currently make up only 15% of the workforce.
West End's Bake Off musical is coming to Ipswich
The Great British Bake Off Musical, inspired by the popular Channel 4 programme, is heading to Ipswich after its West End success.
Ipswich domestic abuse charity expands services for vulnerable women
P.H.O.E.B.E, the region's only specialist black and minoritised domestic abuse charity, has doubled its refuge capacity in Ipswich with the acquisition of a second property to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
Metaphors be with you – the rise of spoken word in Ipswich
An overview of the local poetry and spoken word scene and how it has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining creative community that develops talented writers and performers.
Ipswich guitarists invited to rock out at Norfolk and Norwich Festival opening event
Local guitar players of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the mass guitar performance at the free opening night of this year's festival on Friday, 9 May.
Enchanted fairies and elves to visit Buttermarket this Easter
The free 'Kindness Forest' event transforms the shopping centre into a magical sanctuary for families from 8-20 April.
'Dirt 640' hangs up his helmet after 46 years of firefighting
Long-serving firefighter Simon Dearing, known by colleagues as 'Dirt 640', has retired after more than 46 years of service but will continue to serve Suffolk as an on-call firefighter.
Top universities and employers praise students at Ipswich School's annual careers convention
Top universities and employers highlighted the strong engagement and interest from pupils and parents at Ipswich School's Careers Convention last Wednesday, 26 March.
Easter egg trails and Anglo Saxon activities planned at Christchurch Mansion this half term
Families can enjoy a range of activities at the historic Ipswich venue during the Easter holidays alongside new art exhibitions.
Thousands flock to "baarilliant" family farm day in Otley
Suffolk Rural College welcomed around 2,000 visitors to its popular spring family farm day on Sunday, 30 March, as the college celebrates 55 years of farming education.
Ed Sheeran surprises fans at pub in Ipswich, Essex
Ed Sheeran caused a frenzy on Friday with an impromptu performance of his new single "Old Phone" at a local pub in Ipswich...Essex County, Massachusetts.
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