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Suffolk County Council launches free walking and cycling activities for spring
Over 40 new weekly walking and cycling groups have been announced in Ipswich and Lowestoft to coincide with the start of British Summer Time.
Call for Suffolk residents to join pioneering Parkinson's research
People living with Parkinson's and their families are being invited to participate in a groundbreaking study on facial expression reduction at the University of Suffolk.
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.
Bourne Park the latest Ipswich park to receive outdoor gym equipment
The latest installation brings the total number of free outdoor fitness spaces in Ipswich to seven.
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.
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.
Why workplace wellbeing is good business
On the International Day of Happiness, local happiness coach and published author Samantha Brook explains how workplace wellbeing can boost productivity and why investing in employee happiness offers significant returns for businesses.
Meet the Ipswich trainer helping disabled people find joy in fitness
A chance training session with a friend's brother who has Down syndrome led Callum Foster to discover his passion for helping people with disabilities access fitness.
New animations to help breast cancer patients understand radiotherapy treatment
Breast cancer patients at Ipswich and Colchester hospitals can now access two new animations explaining radiotherapy treatment and breathing techniques.
Ipswich woman warns new endometriosis 'wonder drug' is 'selling people a dream'
A 30-year-old Ipswich woman has criticised the recent approval of a "groundbreaking" endometriosis treatment, claiming it's merely a repackaged version of existing therapies.
New research reveals a not-so-sleepy Suffolk
New research from Suffolk Mind suggests that the percentage of Suffolk residents getting enough sleep has plummeted from 36.7% to 19.7% in just one year.
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Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.