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Family Life
Not all abuse leaves bruises: Local survey reveals scale of financial control in relationships
As No More Week brings together people from every corner of society to say “NO MORE” to all forms of domestic abuse and sexual violence, new research shows nearly one in five people in Essex and Suffolk have a connection to financial control in relationships.
Ipswich to 'Pass GO' with new Monopoly edition this Christmas
Ipswich will receive its own custom edition of the iconic board game – 19 years after the last edition in 2006 – as Norwich misses out.
Meet Rilee: The little burgundy classic car from Suffolk
A new children's story follows the adventures of Rilee, a restored vintage car adjusting to the modern world alongside best friends Luxy and Eco.
New divorce options can help Ipswich couples avoid court battles, say local family law experts
Separating couples in Suffolk now have more options to resolve their divorce without going to court, as new rules require attempting out-of-court settlements first. With court delays exceeding 18 months, these alternative approaches could save both time and stress.
Christmas Eve police station encounter inspired mum of five to foster
A chance meeting with a two-year-old boy at a police station on Christmas Eve sparked one family's journey into fostering, as Suffolk County Council calls for more local residents to consider helping transform the lives of children in care.
Suffolk police programme cuts domestic abuse reoffending by 80%
A new programme helping domestic abuse perpetrators change their behaviour has seen 80% of participants avoid reoffending, Suffolk police have revealed.
Reports of domestic abuse crimes in Suffolk fall by 17%, only 8% lead to charges
Suffolk has seen a significant drop in reported domestic abuse crimes, with 7,612 cases recorded in the year to March 2023, down from 9,215 the previous year. However, only one in 12 of these crimes resulted in charges being brought.
Four in ten Suffolk children in care placed miles from home
New figures from the Department for Education reveal 374 children in care in Suffolk are being placed more than 20 miles from their homes, as charities warn the care system is struggling to cope.
Foster care applications drop in Suffolk as national crisis deepens
The number of households applying to become foster carers in Suffolk has fallen by a third compared to pre-pandemic levels, new figures show. The drop comes as services across England face mounting pressure to recruit and retain carers.
The girl who lived: An extraordinary journey of survival, resilience and hope
When Sophie Partlow felt sharp pains while cooking dinner last November, she couldn't have known that within hours, her daughter Magnolia would arrive at just 23 weeks and 5 days gestation. Now, as her miracle baby celebrates her first birthday just two days before World Prematurity Day, Sophie shares their extraordinary story.
Ipswich birth rate hits new low as fewer babies born in 2023
The number of babies born in Ipswich fell to 1,449 in 2023, down from 1,516 the previous year, as fertility rates across England and Wales plummeted to historic lows.
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