Home   Ipswich

Subscribe Now
Small number of sex workers return to town's streets as 15th anniversary of murders looms

Small number of sex workers return to town's streets as 15th anniversary of murders looms

Prostitution has returned to a town's streets, police have said, although not of the scale seen in 2006 when five sex workers were murdered.
Hospital visits contributed to Covid-19 spread, health bosses confirm after cases spike

Hospital visits contributed to Covid-19 spread, health bosses confirm after cases spike

Health bosses say hospital visits have contributed to the spread of Covid-19 in Suffolk's hospitals, as coronavirus patients exceed 70 cases.
Missing teenager could be in Suffolk, police say

Missing teenager could be in Suffolk, police say

A teenage boy who is missing from Bournemouth could be in Suffolk, police have said.

Suffolk's industry experts have mixed reactions to chancellors budget announcements

Suffolk's industry experts have mixed reactions to chancellors budget announcements

The experts from various sectors have given their verdict on the announced changes.
Covid-19 rates increase in schools as 7,500 pupils test positive since start of term

Covid-19 rates increase in schools as 7,500 pupils test positive since start of term

Over 36 Suffolk schools have experienced 50 or more cases since the start of term, Public Health Suffolk confirm.

Public health bosses seek national Covid support

Public health bosses seek national Covid support

Public health bosses seek national Covid support

Public Health chiefs in Suffolk are set to call in national support teams to aid Covid-19 efforts around vaccinations, outbreaks and communications.

Disruption to services as person dies after being hit by train

Disruption to services as person dies after being hit by train

Disruption to services as person dies after being hit by train

Services have been disrupted this morning as a person has died after being hit by a train.

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Final planning permission has been approved for a new logistics park off the A14 which will create more than 1,100 new jobs.

Podcast: West Suffolk Hospital fined by watchdog, investigation finds BAME and SEND children excluded at higher rates, and Border Force launch sea search

Podcast: West Suffolk Hospital fined by watchdog, investigation finds BAME and SEND children excluded at higher rates, and Border Force launch sea search

Podcast: West Suffolk Hospital fined by watchdog, investigation finds BAME and SEND children excluded at higher rates, and Border Force launch sea search

In the Suffolk News podcast we have the story of a hospital who has been fined and the other top stories from across the county today.

Suffolk's MPs reject sewage proposals in Environment Bill vote

Suffolk's MPs reject sewage proposals in Environment Bill vote

Suffolk's MPs reject sewage proposals in Environment Bill vote

MPs were among those who voted on amendments relating to storm overflows and tougher air pollution limits in the Environment Bill last week.

Disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME children being permanently excluded from Suffolk schools, investigation finds

Disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME children being permanently excluded from Suffolk schools, investigation finds

Disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME children being permanently excluded from Suffolk schools, investigation finds

An investigation into increasing permanent school exclusions has found disproportionate numbers of SEND and BAME youngsters being ousted.

Survey suggests over half of Suffolk residents still wear face masks in indoor settings

Survey suggests over half of Suffolk residents still wear face masks in indoor settings

Survey suggests over half of Suffolk residents still wear face masks in indoor settings

More than 50 per cent of people in Suffolk are continuing to wear face masks in indoor public places all the time, according to a new survey.
Podcast: Investigation launched into factory fire, puppy stolen and police 'extremely concerned' for missing teen

Podcast: Investigation launched into factory fire, puppy stolen and police 'extremely concerned' for missing teen

An investigation is underway into a Suffolk factory blaze and police believe a dog, first thought to be missing, was stolen.

£1,600 worth of tools stolen from van in car park

£1,600 worth of tools stolen from van in car park

Tools were stolen from a van in a public car park yesterday.

Visiting at hospitals suspended due to rise in coronavirus figures

Visiting at hospitals suspended due to rise in coronavirus figures

Hospital patients in Suffolk will no longer be able to see their loved ones due to an increase in Covid-19 figures.

Local Information for Ipswich

Bury Free Press e-edition

Subscribe to our e-edition

MOST READ IN IPSWICH

SPORT

Ipswich Town column: Weekend win sets us up for tough trips

Ipswich Town column: Weekend win sets us up for tough trips

Martin Lambert reflects on Saturday's late show against Fleetwood Town.
Ipswich Town player's drink-driving disqualification is suspended

Ipswich Town player's drink-driving disqualification is suspended

The Ipswich Town star striker has had his drink-driving ban suspended today, pending appeal.
Six of the best as Ipswich end wait for home win

Six of the best as Ipswich end wait for home win

Tractor Boys put visiting Doncaster to the sword at Portman Road.
Ipswich Town boss: 'It's the biggest test of my managerial career'

Ipswich Town boss: 'It's the biggest test of my managerial career'

Manager Paul Cook gives his reaction to Ipswich Town's winless start to the season extending to eight matches with defeat to West Ham U21s last night.
Ipswich Town and Bolton condemn hateful social media video

Ipswich Town and Bolton condemn hateful social media video

Ipswich Town have informed the police about a social media video aimed at a Bolton Wanderers player, with both clubs issuing statements.
Read more

What's On

Woman with an unexpected past opens healthy pop-up cafe in a renovated community space

Woman with an unexpected past opens healthy pop-up cafe in a renovated community space

A woman with a passion for cooking and nutrition has opened a pop-up café in a recently renovated community space.
Former school site to host final fireworks display before demolition

Former school site to host final fireworks display before demolition

A farewell fireworks display has been organised at a former middle school site which is to be redeveloped.
Suffolk restaurant awarded four AA rosettes in new guide for 2021

Suffolk restaurant awarded four AA rosettes in new guide for 2021

A restaurant in Suffolk has achieved four Rosettes for culinary excellence, placing it among the top restaurants in the UK.

Follow the trail for festive fun (and a prize draw)

Follow the trail for festive fun (and a prize draw)

A new trail not only offers a safe and fun activity during the festive season, but the chance to win a share of a £500 prize bundle.
Packed day of events planned for Suffolk beach town's special occasion

Packed day of events planned for Suffolk beach town's special occasion

Musicians, cadets and military vehicles, will descend on the beach town this Saturday it celebrates the centenary of its Royal British Legion branch.
Read more

Velvet

Mama Said: Happy Hallowe'en. But don't come round

Mama Said: Happy Hallowe'en. But don't come round
Good Cooking: How to make the perfect minestrone

Good Cooking: How to make the perfect minestrone
Christmas: Shop indie with Be Social's gift hamper

Christmas: Shop indie with Be Social's gift hamper
Interiors: The brand bringing English oak home

Interiors: The brand bringing English oak home
Read more

Business

New vintage clothes and lifestyle shop opens in town

New vintage clothes and lifestyle shop opens in town

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Approval of A14 logistics park plans will create over 1,100 jobs

Town IT company bought by digital firm

Town IT company bought by digital firm
'It's about the things that happen now': Business festival hailed a success thanks to team effort

'It's about the things that happen now': Business festival hailed a success thanks to team effort

Read more