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.


In the news
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.News
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.News
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.News
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.Feature
'Magical moment' as hearing impaired children teach Easter Bunny to sign
Children at an Ipswich primary school's Hearing Impairment Unit turned the tables on their special visitor, teaching the Easter Bunny British Sign Language during a heartwarming visit.News
Major changes proposed to sexual violence support services in Suffolk
A 'one front door' approach is among a series of recommendations made by University of Suffolk researchers to improve how victim-survivors access support.News
Suffolk stalking victim shares her experience as police reveal 848 cases last year
A Suffolk woman has shared her experience of being stalked for over a year by a man almost 50 years her senior, who was eventually jailed for four months.News
Ipswich charity launches 'Painathon' campaign at London Marathon
Women's Health Hope will highlight marathon-like NHS wait times for gynaecological care with posters along the marathon route this weekend.News
Ipswich rent increases outpace regional average as prices jump 10%
While the East of England saw rental costs rise by 8%, Ipswich experienced a steeper 10% increase over the past year, reaching £951 per month.News
500 mobile phones donated to support domestic abuse victims in East Anglia
Virgin Media O2 Business has donated over 500 mobile phones to help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault across East Anglia, including Suffolk.News
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.News
Suffolk ticket fraud costs victims nearly £37,000 last year
68 people in Suffolk reported being victims of ticket fraud last year, with losses totalling £36,753.News
Anglian Water launches £11bn infrastructure plan for East of England
Anglian Water began its largest ever five-year infrastructure programme on 1 April, investing £11bn to support the region's growth and environmental challenges.News
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.News
Ipswich launches supported housing scheme as county cuts bite
Ipswich Borough Council has stepped in with a new 67-bed housing project after Suffolk County Council ended its housing-related support.News
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.News
Woodbridge Road works delayed after gas leak found
Planned roadworks on Ipswich's Woodbridge Road will not start next week as initially scheduled after Cadent discovered a gas leak near the site.News
Suffolk spends 12% of highways budget on grass and weed management
Suffolk County Council is investing £1.9m on soft estate activities in 2025, which makes up 12% of the annual highways revenue budget.News
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.News

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