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
Dismay as Ipswich Borough Council revealed as the highest-taxing district council in the entire country
New government figures reveal that Ipswich Borough Council's tax rate is a staggering 89.7% higher than the national average, making it the highest-taxing district council in the entire country.News
New Wolsey Theatre calls for nominations to honour Ipswich's everyday heroes
Ipswich residents are invited to nominate their personal heroes for recognition at the New Wolsey Theatre's free community event on Saturday, 31 May.News
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.News
Ellisons bolsters property team with key appointment
Local law firm Ellisons has announced the appointment of Ellen Petersen as Partner and Head of Commercial Property.News
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.News
Quick fire crew response prevents Spring Road blaze from spreading
Firefighters raced to a home on Spring Road earlier this morning to tackle a bedroom blaze, successfully stopping flames from spreading to the roof.News
Three men charged after major cocaine bust in Ipswich
Police have charged three men with drug supply offences after seizing a significant amount of uncut cocaine following a vehicle stop on Norwich Road, Ipswich.News
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.News
Suffolk appoints new Armed Forces Commissioner
Andy Smith has taken over as Suffolk's Armed Forces Commissioner, chairing the covenant board and championing the Armed Forces Covenant.News
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.News
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.News
'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.News
Local men 'refused' prostate cancer tests by GP surgeries, charity screening reveals
Seven GP surgeries around Ipswich were cited as having previously refused prostate cancer tests, according to men attending a recent screening event.News
Albanian drug dealer jailed after hiding cocaine in underwear
An Albanian man who concealed cocaine in his underwear and presented a fake driving licence to police has been jailed for 38 months.News
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.News
Council rejects opposition's bid to scrutinise libraries decision
Suffolk County Council has rejected attempts by opposition councillors to "call in" the Cabinet's decision to bring the county's library service back in-house.News
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.News
Suffolk to receive £9.4m boost for special educational needs places
Suffolk will get over £9.4 million in government funding to create hundreds of new school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).News
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.News
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