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Olympic medallist Louis Smith inspires at Ipswich SportsAid fundraising lunch
Gymnast Louis Smith MBE shared his journey with 168 guests at Venue 16 to raise funds for promising young athletes like local triathlete Darcy Gladwell.
Ipswich sporting prodigy and 'one to watch' dominates four disciplines to win national title
Charlie's British Racketlon Championship victory demonstrates remarkable versatility as the nine-year-old excelled in table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis to claim the U12 crown.
Serenade Sessions: A new kind of music event for Ipswich
Introducing Serenade Sessions from CHIp, a new and brilliantly intimate monthly live music experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Former Grimwades building set for revival under council ownership
Ipswich Borough Council has stepped in to rescue the deteriorating Grimwades building, with refurbishment work starting by the end of May.
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.
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