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Widower urges people to support Midnight Walk in aid of charity that gave his late wife 'a peaceful end-of-life'
Ross Wishart shares how St Elizabeth Hospice supported his family and why he encourages others to join the annual fundraiser.
Afternoon tea with Sir Terry Waite aboard the Orwell Lady next month?
Book lovers can enjoy scones with clotted cream while listening to the extraordinary Suffolk resident share tales from his remarkable life during a special river cruise.
Larry Lamb to headline inaugural Ipswich Book Festival
Actor and author Larry Lamb has been announced as the first headline speaker for Ipswich's new literary festival launching in October 2025.
Grab your lunch tray: Suffolk museum recreates school dinners through the decades
Missed turkey twizzlers? We thought so. Stowmarket's Food Museum is offering the chance to sample authentic school dinner recipes and take a journey through the evolution of school food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Moloko set to reopen this weekend under original owner
Ipswich nightspot The Moloko returns this Saturday after a three-month closure, with founder Zoe Cutting back at the helm.
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