Ipswich News

A store in Ipswich has been taken over

More than 40 jobs saved after former tile retailer taken over

The former solicitors could become three flats

The former solicitors could become three flats

Ipswich Borough Council

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Plans to convert former solicitors into three one-bedroom flats

Ipswich mum walks 100km to raise money for bereaved parents.

Ipswich mum walks 100km to raise money for bereaved parents.

'It is quite close to my heart' - Ipswich mum walks 100km for bereaved parents

Neil Leaks with his dog Buddy. Neil hasn't received his post due to the postman's issue with Buddy.

Neil Leaks with his dog Buddy. Neil hasn't received his post due to the postman's issue with Buddy.

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Man's mail misery as post delivered three times in six months due to his dog Buddy

School to open in old registers Office on Monday

School to open in old registers Office on Monday

School in former register office brings education and accessibility to students

Health trust will continue receiving privatisation bids despite union concerns.

Health trust will continue receiving privatisation bids despite union concerns.

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Hospital workers to strike again over plans to privatise their jobs

The Duke pub donates a double-decker to Ipswich Bus Shelter.

The Duke pub donates a double-decker to Ipswich Bus Shelter.

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The Duke pub donates a double-decker to Ipswich Bus Shelter

Before Ipswich Crown Court on Friday was Mattew Edgerton, 31, of De Grey Road, Colchester

Before Ipswich Crown Court on Friday was Mattew Edgerton, 31, of De Grey Road, Colchester

Ipswich Crown Court

Friend tells court woman was 'distressed and anxious' after alleged rape

ESNEFT will not be providing additional transport for East Suffolk residents to get to the new orthopaedic centre.

ESNEFT will not be providing additional transport for East Suffolk residents to get to the new orthopaedic centre.

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Health trust will not provide additional transport to new orthopaedic centre

Council reveal plans for the new look of Lloyds Avenue

Council reveal plans for the new look of Lloyds Avenue

Planning and development

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How Lloyds Avenue could look in future as transformation plans revealed

With Ipswich's 11th independent phone shop set to open in town, are there too many or do they provide a much needed service?

With Ipswich's 11th independent phone shop set to open in town, are there too many or do they provide a much needed service?

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Are town centre phone shops providing a much needed service - or are there too many?

Jack Aggett, from Ipswich, died on February 16 this year.

Jack Aggett, from Ipswich, died on February 16 this year.

Suffolk Coroner's Court

Inquest to be held into death of man, 21, struck by train

A police cordon was set up near Ipswich waterfront following the incident

A police cordon was set up near Ipswich waterfront following the incident

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Road reopened after 'imitation firearm' incident in Ipswich

A jury will be called to serve on the inquest of Darren Downie from Saxmundham, who died in February in Ipswich Hospital.

A jury will be called to serve on the inquest of Darren Downie from Saxmundham, who died in February in Ipswich Hospital.

Suffolk Coroner's Court

Jury inquest to be held into death of patient who died on leave from treatment centre

Seven Ipswich roads will close for road marking installations tonight, including two key roads

Seven Ipswich roads will close for road marking installations tonight, including two key roads

Suffolk Highways

Seven Ipswich roads to close for overnight works

Maritime heritage was celebrated with a new information board during the open day.

Maritime heritage was celebrated with a new information board during the open day.

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New information board unveiled by Ipswich Maritime Trust

Springfield Infant School have completed work on their new outdoor support building

Springfield Infant School have completed work on their new outdoor support building

School celebrates opening of new family support building

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department has opened.

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department has opened.

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Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department opens

Louie Spence will be taking to the stage at Ipswich Regent Theatre

Louie Spence will be taking to the stage at Ipswich Regent Theatre

Dancer and TV personality announced for Ipswich panto

All we need to know about Ipswich Half Marathon which takes place this month

All we need to know about Ipswich Half Marathon which takes place this month

Everything you need to know about the Ipswich Half Marathon this month

Tom Starling is a sensei, a jiu-jitsu expert who teaches all over the world. He now teaches at Castle Hill Community Centre in Ipswich.

Tom Starling is a sensei, a jiu-jitsu expert who teaches all over the world. He now teaches at Castle Hill Community Centre in Ipswich.

Meet the sensei whose father brought jiu-jitsu to Suffolk

Britain's poshest train arrived in Ipswich offering a luxury afternoon tea trip

Britain's poshest train arrived in Ipswich offering a luxury afternoon tea trip

Britain's poshest train arrives in Ipswich for luxury dining trip

Hospital bosses review ways to reduce health and safety incidents.

Hospital bosses review ways to reduce health and safety incidents.

Ipswich Hospital

Hospital bosses agree to review ways to reduce health and safety incidents

Ipswich couple were shocked to find their car stolen overnight.

Ipswich couple were shocked to find their car stolen overnight.

Suffolk Constabulary

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Couple 'shocked' after car stolen from outside home

A lane of the Orwell Bridge will close for an inspection

A lane of the Orwell Bridge will close for an inspection

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Lane closure on Orwell Bridge to take place

Fabio Wardley and fellow boxing star Joe Egan will be coming to Ipswich this weekend.

Fabio Wardley and fellow boxing star Joe Egan will be coming to Ipswich this weekend.

Chance to meet boxing stars Fabio Wardley and Joe Egan in Ipswich this weekend

Lumberjacks Ltd has applied for an expansion of their store

Lumberjacks Ltd has applied for an expansion of their store

Ipswich Borough Council

Suffolk landscaping business applies to expand its store

A woman in her early 20s was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and possession of drugs after a multiple-vehicle crash.

A woman in her early 20s was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and possession of drugs after a multiple-vehicle crash.

Suffolk Constabulary

Woman in 20s arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash

Isabella Wheildon was found dead at a temporary housing unit in Ipswich last June

Isabella Wheildon was found dead at a temporary housing unit in Ipswich last June

Ipswich Crown Court

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Trial date set for pair accused of murdering two-year-old in Ipswich

The organisers of the Copdock Bike Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich has offered reassurances after concerns were raised over the sale of knives at the event

The organisers of the Copdock Bike Show in Trinity Park in Ipswich has offered reassurances after concerns were raised over the sale of knives at the event

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Reassurance from event organisers after concern over knife sales

The new signs as you enter Rushmere hope to celebrate the area

The new signs as you enter Rushmere hope to celebrate the area

Local government

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Welcome to Rushmere: Community's 'excitement' for eight new signs

Resident says council need to

Resident says council need to

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'Enough is enough': Calls for council to 'get a grip' on road's flytipping issue

Fredrick McDade, 26, of Hollycroft Close, Ipswich, is set to appear at Canterbury Crown Court

Fredrick McDade, 26, of Hollycroft Close, Ipswich, is set to appear at Canterbury Crown Court

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Ipswich man accused of 70kg drug import remanded in custody

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

Ipswich MP Jack Abbott with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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OPINION: Health Secretary's plan encourages me we can fix broken dental system

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department is to open on Saturday.

Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department is to open on Saturday.

Ipswich Hospital

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Ipswich Hospital's new emergency department to open this weekend

Efforts to combat the dental desert in Suffolk from the University of Suffolk have been recognised by members of parliament.

Efforts to combat the dental desert in Suffolk from the University of Suffolk have been recognised by members of parliament.

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University's bid to end dental desert recognised with award win

A man has been charged with robbery and possessing a knife after a theft in Ipswich

A man has been charged with robbery and possessing a knife after a theft in Ipswich

Man charged after balaclava-clad knifepoint robberies

An air ambulance has been spotted in Ipswich after a crash between a motorbike and a car

An air ambulance has been spotted in Ipswich after a crash between a motorbike and a car

Suffolk Constabulary

Air ambulance called and motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash

James Ashman was found hiding behind a shed after causing death by dangerous driving

James Ashman was found hiding behind a shed after causing death by dangerous driving

Suffolk Constabulary

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WATCH: Police arrest man hiding behind shed after causing cyclist's death in crash

A new café will open soon at the former premises of Hullabaloo in Ipswich

A new café will open soon at the former premises of Hullabaloo in Ipswich

Food and drink business

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New café to open soon at former Hullaballoo premises

Ben Fehily, 44, was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Ipswich Crown Court

Ben Fehily, 44, was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Ipswich Crown Court

Ipswich Crown Court

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Jailed burglar caused 'enormous trauma' after taking family's car and cards

The Skoda showroom in Woodbridge Road in Ipswich could turn into a grocery store

The Skoda showroom in Woodbridge Road in Ipswich could turn into a grocery store

Planning and development

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Skoda showroom could convert into store with 20 employees

James Ashman has been jailed for the death of Ben Wright.

James Ashman has been jailed for the death of Ben Wright.

Ipswich Crown Court

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'It was solely your fault': 14 years for drug dealer who killed cyclist in crash

Darcy Gladwell will represent Team GB at the European Youth Triathlon Championships

Darcy Gladwell will represent Team GB at the European Youth Triathlon Championships

Ipswich 16-year-old chosen to represent Team GB in European Triathlon tournament

Sickle Cell Suffolk is once again raising awareness of the condition for Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Image: Sickle Cell Suffolk

Sickle Cell Suffolk is once again raising awareness of the condition for Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Image: Sickle Cell Suffolk

How black blood donors can come together to help those living with sickle cell

The Wild Man pub in Sproughton is still searching for landlords

The Wild Man pub in Sproughton is still searching for landlords

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Well-known pub remains on market a year on from new landlord announcement

Matthew Edgerton, 31, of De Grey Road, Colchester denies the charge of rape

Matthew Edgerton, 31, of De Grey Road, Colchester denies the charge of rape

Ipswich Crown Court

Trial begins of man accused of raping woman he met on dating site

The Northern Belle will be in Ipswich on Friday

The Northern Belle will be in Ipswich on Friday

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Britain's poshest train to stop off in Suffolk today

A fire broke out at an Ipswich primary school on Tuesday

A fire broke out at an Ipswich primary school on Tuesday

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Ipswich primary school reopens after fire

ESNEFT will discuss the figures at its board meeting on Thursday.

ESNEFT will discuss the figures at its board meeting on Thursday.

Ipswich Hospital

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'Worrying' rise in violent and aggressive incidents against hospital staff

Baasit Khan has been locked up for his role in an Ipswich burglary

Baasit Khan has been locked up for his role in an Ipswich burglary

Ipswich Crown Court

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Jail for teen who was part of masked gang that raided Ipswich flat

Suffolk Highways have warned drivers after surfacing works at multiple roads in Ipswich were delayed

Suffolk Highways have warned drivers after surfacing works at multiple roads in Ipswich were delayed

East Suffolk Council

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Parking warning as works on Ipswich roads postponed

Lisa and Jay Rednall were married on August 31 and had their reception at Geek Retreat

Lisa and Jay Rednall were married on August 31 and had their reception at Geek Retreat

Board game lovers enjoy 'special' wedding reception at favourite spot

Ipswich County Library has celebrated its 100th anniversary

Ipswich County Library has celebrated its 100th anniversary

Suffolk Libraries

'Proud to serve the community': Ipswich Library marks its 100th anniversary