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Ofsted praises Ipswich’s Ormiston Endeavour Academy as a warm, positive school, meeting expected standards across all six areas and safeguarding.
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Ofsted praises Ipswich’s Ormiston Endeavour Academy as a warm, positive school, meeting expected standards across all six areas and safeguarding.
Motorpoint will close its Ipswich car dealership on West End Road later this month, ending its three-year Suffolk presence. Its other 21 UK stores remain open.
Body of a man recovered from the River Gipping in Ipswich, Suffolk, after missing person search, amid councillor tributes and ongoing police enquiries.
There are delays of around 50 minutes on the A14 in Sproughton, near Ipswich, due to reports of lane closures.
A drunk football fan “deliberately” climbed on to a roof during an Ipswich Town FA cup match and fell on two supporters sitting below, it has been alleged.
A trespass incident is affecting Greater Anglia services between Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Norwich.
Suffolk Police confirm a member of the public entered the River Orwell at Ipswich to rescue a man, whose body was later found after an overnight operation.
A retired PE teacher who helped nurture one of Ipswich Town's greatest servants has recalled the unforgettable moment he attended the midfielder's signing for the Blues in place of his mother.
A body has been found in the River Orwell in Ipswich after an overnight search operation focused on Stoke Bridge in Bridge Street.
Suffolk Constabulary were among the emergency services at Stoke Bridge in Bridge Street following the discovery of a body.
Suffolk Constabulary is among the emergency services near Stoke Bridge in Ipswich as the river is searched for a missing person.
Leaders have called for tougher action after businesses across Ipswich face fines and arrests over illegal workers, modern slavery and exploitation.
Specialist security dogs from DK9 uncover knives, drugs and improvised weapons in Ipswich.
Ipswich Town has joined all 20 Premier League clubs in a new campaign aimed at supporting fans affected by suicide and suicidal thoughts.
Ipswich has the UK's hardest tap water, with 435mg of calcium carbonate per litre. Experts explain potential hair breakage, and how to protect your locks.
A former councillor accused of 28 sex offences was amongst those who appeared at Ipswich Crown Court this week.
From riverside paths to colourful woodland trails, these five scenic walks are all within 30 minutes of Ipswich and look their best in autumn.
A magical new children’s theatre show is set to enchant young audiences in Ipswich this autumn.
Shotley Peninsula near Ipswich named a top UK autumn destination by Country & Town House.
Ipswich based pop-rock band AFTERDRIVE has released their debut EP.
Honey and Harvey at Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, is hosting a latte art competition to raise money for Emmaus and the Ipswich Town Foundation.
Ipswich town centre changes this summer: Mulligan Game Cafe and Arlingtons Cafe open, IRO Sushi arrives October 17, while FatFace and Hotel Chocolat close.
The first TEDx event in Ipswich has taken place.
A Suffolk wine merchant accused of exposing himself to women in his office has been convicted of three exposure offences following a trial at Ipswich Crown Court.
Tripadvisor reviewers have named these five restaurants among the best places to eat on Ipswich Waterfront, from fine dining to casual favourites.
Spandau Ballet singer and 80s star Tony Hadley revealed the Ipswich Regent Theatre is one of his favourite venues ahead of his upcoming November show.
The Shannon Inn in Bucklesham, Ipswich, is set to relaunch its refurbished restaurant with head chef Blake Spink and sous chef Ben Youngman, after reopening.
Former Ipswich Town stars host a charity golf day to fund cancer treatment for former goalkeeper Dean Gerken’s daughter Dixie.
Recent August statistics have revealed Ipswich's most dangerous and violent areas.
Pipers Vale Wellbeing Trail opens at Orwell Country Park, Ipswich, on October 10, offering free mindfulness walks, nature and mental health benefits.
Bill Bailey, Tony Hadley and Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds are among the biggest shows coming to Ipswich before Christmas.
A person was taken into the care of the ambulance service following a house fire in Ipswich.
Ipswich Bonfire Night returns to Trinity Park on November 7, 2026, with live music, family entertainment, a huge bonfire and 8pm fireworks.
Police attend a two-car crash at Freston crossroads on the B1080 and B1456, with congestion and delays near Ipswich.
Mystery business to open in Ipswich Buttermarket Centre’s former Superdry unit on October 17, as fitting-out work begins at the town-centre store.
Ipswich’s Stoke Bridge Skatepark will close from October 12 for two days for urgent repairs, Ipswich Borough Council says, following its 2022 revamp.
From Paul's Silo to marina upgrades, these five projects could help shape the future of Ipswich waterfront in the years ahead.
Ipswich bollards will enforce pedestrian zone restrictions from October 12, blocking vehicles from town centre streets daily between 10.30am and 4.30pm.
Love Island star Georgia Steel is expecting her first child with footballer fiancé Harry Clarke, who used to play for Ipswich Town Football Club.
We are live from Ipswich Crown Court for the sentencing of former Felixstowe teacher Shashank Singhal who was convicted of a child sex offence.
Delays are building at rush hour this morning, following a crash on Bridge Street, near the Novotel double roundabout in Ipswich.
Bramacare opens five-flat Princes Street facility in Ipswich, supporting adults recovering from eating disorders with therapeutic care before independent living.
Ipswich pupils’ bikes vandalised at Morland Primary School on September 30 were repaired with donated Halfords cables and community support after vandalism.
An Ipswich father spent two years restoring a Ford Cortina once owned by his uncle, finishing it just a day before his daughter's wedding.
Here are five properties for sale in and around Ipswich which have an asking price of £250,000 or less.
Why Orwell Bridge closures bring Ipswich traffic to a standstill, disrupting the A14, HGVs and journeys to Port of Felixstowe across Suffolk and beyond.
Eight food businesses in and around Ipswich have been handed hygiene ratings of two stars or below following recent inspections.
Plans have been submitted to convert a vacant office on Norwich Road in Ipswich into a two-bedroom home, including building alterations.
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County Council votes to explore Suffolk asylum referendum Ipswich.co.uk