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Ed Sheeran leads £250m music education funding push
Over 500 artists and industry leaders, including Harry Styles, Elton John and Stormzy, have backed Ed Sheeran's open letter to the government calling for urgent music education support.
Ipswich students cook up a storm to reach national hospitality finals
A talented trio from Suffolk New College has secured a place in the prestigious UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year finals, competing against the country's best hospitality students.
Have you considered a career in the rapidly growing data protection industry?
The DPO Centre is now accepting applications for its unique earn-as-you-learn data protection training programme, combining academic study with real client experience.
"I went in, cracked on and came out on top" – Suffolk apprentices head to national finals
Two determined Suffolk New College students have won regional construction competitions and are now setting their sights on becoming the best in the country.
Suffolk college backs scrapping English and maths tests for adult apprentices
Suffolk New College is supporting new government changes that remove mandatory English and maths qualifications for apprentices over 19, affecting 47 current adult learners at the institution.
BT Group to create new jobs in Ipswich with 600-role recruitment drive
Tech and telecoms giant BT Group will bring new apprentice and graduate positions to Ipswich as part of a nationwide recruitment campaign launching in September 2025.
Nine apprentices celebrated at Suffolk New College as National Apprenticeships Week kicks off
Suffolk New College has honoured its top-performing apprentices at an awards ceremony held at Ipswich's Chefs' Whites restaurant.
'My husband will never see me in my NHS uniform': Grandmother's bittersweet achievement
An Ipswich grandmother who lost her husband to cancer has spoken about achieving her 21-year journey to becoming an occupational therapist, sharing her story of perseverance through personal tragedy.
Local brothers make history at national trade skills finals
In what's believed to be a first for any UK college, two brothers have both reached the podium in different disciplines at the prestigious SkillBuild national finals.
Ipswich law firm fights to keep legal careers accessible as reforms loom
An Ipswich law firm is speaking out against government reforms that could make legal careers less accessible to local talent. Attwells Solicitors warns the changes could undo progress made in making the profession more diverse.
University of Suffolk secures £422,000 for new apprenticeships
The University of Suffolk has won government funding to launch new degree apprenticeships in 2025, addressing regional skills gaps and supporting local growth projects.
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