Ipswich News and Events
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See what's On in Ipswich. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
Whats on in Ipswich Local News
Ipswich News January 28, 2026
Wind farms offer ‘genuine opportunities’ for local people
Anthony Palmer of ScottishPower Renewables discusses his key role delivering the firm’s offshore wind projects in East Anglia. Ipswich Star | Business | News…
Ipswich News January 10, 2026
Ipswich PR agency earns B Corp certification
A PR agency has earned B Corp certification. Ipswich Star | Business | News…
Ipswich News December 23, 2025
How Next’s Boxing Day sale will work in Suffolk this year
Next has announced details of its Boxing Day 2025 sale on December 26, including whether its stores will be open or closed. Ipswich Star | Business | News…
Ipswich News December 6, 2025
European food store in Ipswich granted licence to sell alcohol from 7am
European Food Store in St Helens Street, Ipswich, has been granted a licence by Ipswich Borough Council allowing it to sell alcohol from 7am Ipswich Star | Business | News…
Ipswich News November 18, 2025
Garden centre announces café takeover
Bypass Nurseries, based on the A12 in Capel St Mary, has announced it will take over the cafe this November. Ipswich Star | Business | News…
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Cambridge News
- Holiday meal voucher scheme for families on low incomes could end later this yearby newsdesk@cambridge-news.co.uk (Hannah Brown) on February 6, 2026 at 10:23 am
The leader of Cambridgeshire County Council said they ‘may have to change the way struggling families are supported’ when the funding pot used for holiday meal vouchers ends.
- Second man arrested after person dies at a property in Peterboroughby newsdesk@cambridge-news.co.uk (Amy Britton) on February 6, 2026 at 10:10 am
A 31-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder
- First shop and café open at major development near Cambridgeby newsdesk@cambridge-news.co.uk (Cait Findlay) on February 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
The community 'hub' sells daily essentials as well as offering hot and cold drinks, pastries, sandwiches, and light bites
- Missing teenagers could have travelled through Cambridgeshireby newsdesk@cambridge-news.co.uk (Amy Britton) on February 6, 2026 at 9:01 am
The two girls are believed to have travelled through Peterborough
Suffolk Sport News
- Ipswich Town column: Underwhelming displays on pitch mirrored by lack of new signingson February 4, 2026 at 11:42 am
Supporter Joey Sadler reflects on a disappointing few days at Portman Road.
- Town’s trip to Pompey postponed againby liam.apicella@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Liam Apicella) on February 3, 2026 at 12:25 pm
‘Heavy overnight’ rain has left the Fratton Park pitch unplayable.
- Town attacker reunited with former Rovers boss at Derbyby liam.apicella@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Liam Apicella) on February 2, 2026 at 9:52 pm
Sammie Szmodics will spend the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Pride Park.
- Town part with six-figure sum to sign young midfielderby liam.apicella@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Liam Apicella) on February 2, 2026 at 4:57 pm
The 17-year-old arrives at Portman Road having made eight senior appearances for Stevenage.
Suffolk news
- Traffic cut by nearly 90% on key route after opening of multi-million pound bridgeby joao.santos@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Joao Santos, Local Democracy Reporter) on February 3, 2026 at 3:41 pm
The opening of a multi-million pound bridge in Lowestoft has led to a near 90 per cent reduction in traffic congestion on a key route.
- Decision to be made on plans to replace town's crematorsby joao.santos@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Joao Santos, Local Democracy Reporter) on February 3, 2026 at 1:24 pm
A decision is due to be made on plans to replace a town's cremators.
- Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright admits murdering Victoria Hallby suffolk@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Suffolk News Reporter) on February 2, 2026 at 11:42 am
Steve Wright had been due to go on trial for the murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, who disappeared in 1999, but changed his plea.
- Here are some of Suffolk’s roadworks, closures and diversions for drivers in the coming weeksby cameron.reid@iliffepublishing.co.uk (Cameron Reid) on February 1, 2026 at 5:00 am
Here are some of the works going on in the next couple of weeks which could cause delays to drivers in the county.
Gazette News
- Play exploring life of film-maker Derek Jarman heads to Chelmsfordby Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak on February 5, 2026 at 11:46 am
Jarman, a solo play exploring the life of film-maker Derek Jarman, is heading to Chelmsford Theatre.
- Q&A: What the Mercury means to me with Chileya Mwampuloby Chileya Mwampulo on February 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Actor Chileya Mwampulo, who is appearing in The Manningtree Witches, on what the Mercury means to her.
- Mercury Theatre: World premiere of The Manningtree Witchesby The Mercury Theatre on January 31, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The Mercury Theatre is presenting The Manningtree Witches, based on the novel by AK Blakemore.
- Everything coming up at the Mercury Theatre in Februaryby Mercury Theatre on January 29, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Here is everything coming up at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester in February.
Ipswich Local News
- Soft2Bet: a Global Leader in iGaming and Innovative Solutionsby admin on September 12, 2025 at 10:57 am
Founded in 2016, Soft2Bet has grown in just a few years to become one of the key players in the global iGaming industry, providing innovative products and services to online gaming and sports betting operators worldwide. In a world where one false story can jeopardize a license, banking relations or a company’s reputation, Soft2Bet builds The post Soft2Bet: a Global Leader in iGaming and Innovative Solutions first appeared on Ipswich (Massachusetts, USA) Local News..
- Dealing with Vaping in Schools is Very Difficult: What Students and Teachers Sayby admin on June 20, 2025 at 9:54 am
Updated in 2025 The air in school bathrooms no longer smells like soap. Today, it smells like watermelon, blueberries, and other sweet flavors. Middle and high school students in Ipswich are increasingly using vapes during class. Read also: Soft2Bet: a Global Leader in iGaming and Innovative Solutions According to estimates by the student council, about The post Dealing with Vaping in Schools is Very Difficult: What Students and Teachers Say first appeared on Ipswich (Massachusetts, USA) Local […]
- How (not) to Drown, even if You Can Swim? Safety Lessons from the US Coast Guardby admin on June 20, 2025 at 9:51 am
It was a sunny morning, and the water in the bay seemed calm. The kayak glided across the surface until a gust of wind capsized the boat. The man found himself in the water and tried to get out, but a few minutes later his body was found with no signs of life. It later The post How (not) to Drown, even if You Can Swim? Safety Lessons from the US Coast Guard first appeared on Ipswich (Massachusetts, USA) Local News..
- Ipswich Police Chief Switches to Teslaby admin on June 20, 2025 at 9:47 am
Published in 2025 Ipswich has a new official vehicle. This time, it’s not the usual police Ford that has arrived at the municipal garage, but a fully electric Tesla Model Y crossover. The new vehicle is the police chief’s car and is part of a program to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. According to Police The post Ipswich Police Chief Switches to Tesla first appeared on Ipswich (Massachusetts, USA) Local News..
Gazette Local News
- Romeo Akachukwu raring to go after Southampton loan and 'chaotic' deadline dayby jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron on February 6, 2026 at 10:04 am
Colchester new boy Romeo Akachukwu on loan move from Southampton
- On Golden Pond to be staged at Colchester's Headgate Theatreby Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak on February 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson is heading to the Headgate Theatre in Colchester.
- King and Queen learn about Dedham woman who proved women are equal to menby seamus.ohanlon@newsquest.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon on February 6, 2026 at 9:59 am
Alice received a PhD in 1901 from the University of London and sparked controversy for her first published paper.
- Potential for 20 properties on brownfield site up for auction in Colchesterby seamus.ohanlon@newsquest.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon on February 6, 2026 at 9:32 am
The track will be upgraded to provide improved vehicular access to the site.
Gazette News Eating out
- Essex pizza chain to offer free slices to customers ahead of National Pizza Dayby Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey on February 5, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Moto Pizza teams up with Motorola to give away free pizza in Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich for National Pizza Day. First-come, first-served.
- Play exploring life of film-maker Derek Jarman heads to Chelmsfordby Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak on February 5, 2026 at 11:46 am
Jarman, a solo play exploring the life of film-maker Derek Jarman, is heading to Chelmsford Theatre.
- Royal children invited to take part in Colchester's Banksy competitionby Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak on February 5, 2026 at 5:00 am
The Royal children have been invited to take part in Colchester's Are You The Next Banksy? art competition.
- Razorlight, Orville Peck and more names announced for huge new Essex festivalby cameron.poole@newsquest.co.uk | Cameron Poole on February 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm
State Fayre will open at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, with headliners Kings of Leon, Neil Young, and The Lumineers from June 26 to June 28.
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