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Town fans to honour 'great guy' and lifelong Blue Tim Mulley with 56th-minute applause this weekend
This Saturday, as Ipswich Town face Wolves at Portman Road, something special will happen in the 56th minute. The stadium will erupt in applause—not for a goal or a brilliant save—but for Tim Mulley, a loving husband and father, respected businessman and lifelong Town fan who sadly passed away at the age of 56.
From pitch, to pints, to power: How two dads built a five-star sustainable energy business
A friendship forged on the football pitch has transformed into one of Suffolk's most trusted sustainable energy companies, with a perfect five-star customer rating and an ambitious vision for a greener future.
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.
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.
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.
Blast from the Past: The hidden retro gaming lounge levelling up Northgate Street
Blast from the Past is perhaps one of Ipswich’s best-kept secrets. Behind an easily missable doorway on Northgate Street lies a collection of games and consoles that would make a grown nerd weep with joy.
Suffolk councils secure funding for solar power projects
Suffolk County Council and West Suffolk Council have both secured funding to develop solar power projects as part of a £727,000 grant scheme supporting public sector climate initiatives.
We’re not the problem: Daniel Lee Harvey on the fight for disability justice
As Labour faces backlash over its cuts to disability benefits, Ipswich campaigner Daniel Lee Harvey speaks out on access, activism, and why disabled voices must shape the systems that govern their lives.
Award-winning film brings Suffolk domestic abuse stories to national stage
Suffolk Building Society's film, created with Lighthouse Women's Aid, won the Silver award in the 'Corporate Cause' category at the Smiley Charity Film Awards on 21 March.
First hydrogen buses in Suffolk begin trial for Sizewell C workers
Four hydrogen-powered buses have started transporting Sizewell C workers in a trial that could lead to a zero-emissions fleet for the entire construction period.
Ellisons appoint Head of Marketing
Matthew Rowe has been named permanent Head of Marketing at Ellisons following a successful interim period with the firm.
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