Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver spent 15 years growing some of the UK's largest and most influential local and national news and media companies before packing it all in to start Ipswich.co.uk.
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Ed Sheeran leads £250m music education funding push
Over 500 artists and industry leaders, including Harry Styles, Elton John and Stormzy, have backed Ed Sheeran's open letter to the government calling for urgent music education support.News
Town Women cruise to 3-1 victory over Plymouth in front of record crowd
More than 10,800 fans came to Portman Road to watch Ipswich Town Women defeat Plymouth Argyle 3-1 on Sunday.News
Ipswich Town legend hosts quiz night raising £1,578 for hearing dogs charity
Town legend Russell Osman led eight rounds of trivia at Kesgrave Community Centre, helping All About Hearing support deaf individuals.News
Businesses invited to share insights in regional tourism survey
Larking Gowen has launched its Tourism Business Survey 2025 for businesses to contribute opinions and gain insights into the tourism industry.News
Special event marks Suffolk Community Foundation's 20th anniversary
More than 350 guests gathered at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds to celebrate two decades of grant-giving that has distributed £46m across Suffolk.News
Inaugural women's health event held in Ipswich 'is going to change lives'
The first-ever dedicated women's health event in Ipswich has inspired attendees to pursue new treatment options and advocate for better healthcare.News
Ipswich bird talk to explain how garden observations help conservation efforts this Wednesday
A British Trust for Ornithology expert will explain how local residents can join thousands of citizen scientists monitoring garden birds in Ipswich on Wednesday.News
Multiple unitary authorities 'vital' for Suffolk's diverse communities, councils claim
A joint report from Suffolk's councils argues that the county's mix of rural, coastal, industrial, agricultural and urban areas requires more than one council to effectively serve residents.News
Daughter's marathon tribute to honour hospice that cared for her mum
Rachel Cooper is turning personal loss into positive action by taking on the London Marathon to support St Elizabeth Hospice's vital work.News
Fire breaks out at former Betty Ford's nightclub in Ipswich
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the former nightclub building in Ipswich town centre on Thursday evening, with no injuries reported.News
Warning as roof cleaning cold callers target Ipswich IP3 area
Suffolk Trading Standards has received reports of traders going door to door in the IP3 area of Ipswich offering to clean moss from roofs.News
Ipswich students cook up a storm to reach national hospitality finals
A talented trio from Suffolk New College has secured a place in the prestigious UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year finals, competing against the country's best hospitality students.News
I had my hearing tested at 35 – here's what I discovered
When David Ogilvy famously stated "I always use my clients' products. This is not toadyism but elementary good manners," it stuck with me. Understanding our partners' businesses from the customer's perspective provides invaluable insight that no amount of presentations, meetings or data can match.Feature
Ipswich Book Festival to start its first chapter this October
The inaugural Ipswich Book Festival will take place from 3-5 October 2025, bringing together authors, readers and cultural voices in what organisers hope will become an annual event.News
Climate Emergency Centre proposed for Ipswich
Plans for a new Climate Emergency Centre (CEC) in Ipswich will be discussed at an online meeting on Thursday, 3 April.News
Bob Vylan announced as second headliner for Brighten The Corners Festival
Grime-punk duo Bob Vylan will join Dry Cleaning as headliners at Ipswich's Brighten The Corners Festival this June, with 17 additional acts announced in the second wave lineup.News
'Power grab' accusations fly as Suffolk councils battle over devolution plans
Suffolk County Council has refused to debate a three-council proposal, as council leaders exchange barbs over the future shape of local government in Suffolk.News
Fashion, food and music: Ipswich students celebrate their heritage at Culture Day
BBC Radio Suffolk DJ and broadcaster Angelle Joseph praised One Sixth Form College's celebration of cultural diversity, saying it gives students the chance to "celebrate who they are and where they are from."News
'We are all devastated' – Suffolk Libraries CEO responds to council takeover decision
Bruce Leeke has expressed his dismay at the decision to return libraries to council control despite "overwhelming opposition" from the community, refuting "much of what the county council is saying."News
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