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Holywells Park reopens following 'police incident' this morning
Holywells Park has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a 'police incident', Ipswich Borough Council has confirmed.Holywells Park closes suddenly with no explanation
One of Ipswich's most popular parks has been closed to the public without warning or explanation. Ipswich Borough Council announced the closure of Holywells Park on Thursday morning.
WATCH: New short film showcases long-lasting impact of fostering
Suffolk County Council has collaborated on a touching new short film called "Everything" that aims to highlight how fostering can have a lifelong positive impact on children in care and encourage more people to become foster carers.
Menorcan padel players hit over £4,500 for Ipswich veterans' social enterprise
A team of 'padelers' in Menorca has smashed their fundraising target, raising more than £4,500 for Ipswich-based social enterprise Combat2Coffee.
All About Hearing raises over £2,200 for deaf children's charity
Local hearing specialists All About Hearing hosted a successful charity quiz night, raising £2,275 for the National Deaf Children's Society.
BME communities come together for Black History Month event focused on 'reclaiming narratives'
Over 60 people from all communities gathered in Ipswich last Saturday for a Black History Month celebration. The event, organised by the BME Suffolk Support Group, featured educational workshops, quizzes, poetry, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
Colourful charity run raises thousands for mental health
Nearly 500 runners participated in Suffolk Mind's first-ever Colour Rush event, raising more than £12,000 for mental health support in the county.
Grandmother shares story of living with rare lung disease, praises Ipswich Hospital
Lesley Berry, 74, hopes her story will encourage others with symptoms to seek early medical help after being diagnosed with a rare and serious lung condition in 2020.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service honours local heroes at annual awards
Firefighters, staff, and volunteers celebrated for their service and bravery at Trinity Park Showground ceremony.
Your chance to realise that life-long ambition to walk on fire barefoot
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on brave soles in Ipswich to participate in a fundraising firewall at Ipswich Rugby Club this October.