Ipswich Star

Home
United Kingdom
Ipswich
Ipswich Star

Latest news from Ipswich and surrounding areas. In print, online, and mobile Thanks for being part of our valued community.

The Ipswich Star page is intended to be an open place for you to discuss the news and updates we post, share your experiences and get in touch with us. In the interests of the community however, we do have to remove any posts or comments that are:
1) libellous or defamatory
2) profanity, pornographic or indecent
3) harassing, threatening, harmful or abusive
4) invasive of privacy rights
5) inflamm

atory or otherwise objectionable or offensive
We also reserve the right to ban users from the Ipswich Star page if they do not adhere to these rules. If you have any questions or would like to report a comment to us, please get in touch by direct messaging the page.

03/11/2024

Have you been aboard yet? 🚂

From afternoon tea trips to historic estate visits, Britain's poshest train is returning to Ipswich in 2025.

Full story: https://trib.al/oJINU42

03/11/2024

Weekly market among ideas to revive town centre....

Business organisation Discover Felixstowe is exploring ideas to revive Felixstowe town centre amid concerns about a lack of visitors

03/11/2024

New data has shown that hundreds of prisoners were released early

Tim Passmore has labelled the overcrowding in prisons "a national crisis" as new data shows hundreds of prisoners were released early in…

02/11/2024

Winter is coming ❄️

The Crown in Bildeston, The Swan at Westerfield and Red Lodge Steakhouse and Bar in Bury St Edmunds have all announced new menus.

02/11/2024

Holiday park opening swimming pool to the public...

A Suffolk seaside holiday park is opening its indoor swimming pools to the public

02/11/2024

A minutes of applause was held before kick off

Football fans paid tribute to Ipswich Town legend Trevor Whymark before the Tractor Boys kicked off against Leicester City at Portman Road.

02/11/2024

The MP for North West is the new Tory leader

The Conservative party has chosen Kemi Badenoch to replace Rushi Sunak as leader of the Opposition.

02/11/2024

"Local need for the support it offers is likely to be greater than ever this year"

The Suffolk Community Foundation has said its Surviving Winter Appeal to help people with heating costs in the colder months will go ahead.

02/11/2024

Find out what's changing in Suffolk this November

From the opening of the jewellery and gifting brand, Lisa Angel, to the opening of the Personal and Professional Learning Centre here are 5 changes…

02/11/2024

Can you give them a forever home?

Ex-racer greyhounds William and Robbie are looking for their forever homes at Suffolk Blue Cross.

02/11/2024

160 arrests and millions of pounds worth of drugs seized

Millions pounds worth of drugs was seized and 160 arrests have been as part of an operation tackling organised crime in Suffolk and Norfolk.

02/11/2024

Work is coming along excellently!

Work on the Tower Street Food Hall in Ipswich is progressing and is at the halfway point as it heads towards a December opening.

02/11/2024

"The effects of this won't be limited to the United States"

A lecturer at the University of Suffolk has warned of what the possible re-election of Donald Trump could mean for the people of Suffolk

02/11/2024

Must visit attractions to stop boredom

On the days where you are bored and have nothing to do, here's 5 of the best attractions to visit to make your day fun.

02/11/2024

These are some of the criminals put behind bars in October

Here are some of the Suffolk criminals jailed at Ipswich Crown Court in October 2024.

02/11/2024

What a trip this would be!

A global travel guide has named parts of Constable Country in Suffolk as a must-visit spot as part of a seven-day trip to England.

02/11/2024

Suffolk's role in new rail link

One of the budget commitments was to press ahead with the East West rail link from Cambridge to Oxford - but it could have a big impact in Suffolk.

02/11/2024

"Ipswich will always be special to me and my family"

Reverend Harold Afflu, Ipswich International Church's longest serving minister is preparing for an "exciting new chapter."

02/11/2024

A new restaurant is on the way! 🍽️

A new restaurant is set to open in the premises of a former coastal seafood restaurant which closed in September.

Full story: https://trib.al/UcPx1Jj

02/11/2024

What old words now out of fashion do you miss?

Our columnist Mark Murphy bemoans the demise of old words like collywobbles and fiddlesticks

01/11/2024

Deaths increased by 11% across England and Wales

Drug deaths in Ipswich and Suffolk fell last year bucking the national trend according to figures from The Office for National Statistics (ONS).

01/11/2024

Who is looking for a festive afternoon tea?

Retreat East, a spa escape in Hemingstone, near Ipswich, have announced and launched a seasonal afternoon tea for autumn and winter time.

01/11/2024

Broomhill latest

Garath Jones. chair of the Friends of Broomhill Library shares the latest news from the much loved area of Ipswich

01/11/2024

Police say the car lost a wheel in the crash

There are heavy delays after police were called to reports of a crash on the A14 at the Orwell Bridge, near Ipswich.

01/11/2024

Police expressed 'very grave concerns' following 'violence and anti-social behaviour'

Café Nos Terra in Norwich Road in Ipswich has had its licence revoked after a serious fight and reports of drug dealing.

Address

Ipswich

Website

http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ipswich Star posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Ipswich Star:

Videos

Have a look at Ipswich's 'mini-museum' 👀

Have you been to the reflection room? 💭 Ipswich Windrush Society in Sailmakers shopping centre is a ‘mini-museum’ full of memorabilia which you can visit! Full story below: https://trib.al/Ki5nqCy

Watch Ipswich Town Football Club manager receive honorary doctorate ⚽⭐

Watch Ipswich Town Football Club manager receive honorary doctorate ⭐ His success in taking the club from League One to the Premier League was recognised during the ceremony at The University of Suffolk 💪🏻 Full story below: https://trib.al/2A5emeX

The grand opening is TODAY 🎉 Taco Bell in Ipswich's Anglia Retail Park has opened! Tag someone who you would like to get tacos with😊 Full story below: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24669372.taco-bell-officially-opens-anglia-retail-park-ipswich/

Ipswich former schoolteacher turns 105 years old today

105th today! 🥳👏 Sheila Piper is retired Ipswich school teacher with a love of the piano and living independently❤️ Miss Piper has seen the reigns of five monarchs and the terms of 23 prime ministers.

Lucky 13 Tattoo Studio in Ipswich hosts special event 👼🏻

Ipswich business 'makes a mark' for baby loss awareness week 💪🏻 Dozens of parents queued up outside Lucky 13 Tattoo Studio on St Margaret's Street yesterday to receive a free footprint tattoo as part of a touching initiative... Full story below: https://trib.al/CVCBTBg

Padel Ipswich opens in White House Road! 🎾

First look inside Ipswich’s new padel arena👀 Padel Ipswich has opened in White House Road! Did you know padel is one of the world's fastest growing sports? Full story below: https://trib.al/HUMXYKf

It is the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer! This timelapse video captures Waverley as she departed Ipswich, sailed under the Orwell Bridge and down the River Orwell to Felixstowe😯 Credit: Waverley Excursions

Can we just take a minute to appreciate this aerial drone footage of Ipswich? 😍 Local videographer Lewis White recorded these clips of the landmarks and scenery that make Ipswich town special. Some of the locations include Ipswich Town Football Club and the River Orwell.

Exciting work has begun on a community centre in Ipswich 💪🏻 Murrayside Community Centre has brought a coffee shop, barber, cab service and Jamaican food stall under its roof as part of its expansion vision and offering to young people 🎉 Full story below: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24614972.murrayside-community-centre-ipswich-shows-off-expansion/

This looks like a magical celebration! ✨ Watch one of the residents at Avocet Court Care Home in Ipswich, take a special ride on a horse drawn carriage to celebrate the home's 10th anniversary. Full story below: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24610467.ipswich-care-home-residents-fairytale-wish-comes-true/

An epic challenge taken on by a dad for his son 💪🏻 Malcolm Ward-Ashton from Ipswich was inspired to run 7 half marathons in 7 days after his son was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Full story below: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24604253.ipswich-half-marathon-runner-completes-7-runs-7-days/

You could be dining in style😎 Kervan Kitchen, a new Turkish restaurant in Ipswich's Cardinal Park, has opened its doors!! Kervan Kitchen offers authentic Turkish and Mediterranean food in a beautiful setting...🍽️ Tag someone who might like to visit!! Full story below: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24597862.see-inside-kervan-kitchen-cardinal-park-ipswich/

Can you spot yourself? 👀🏃🏻‍♂️ Thousands took part in the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon yesterday! Today we are awaiting for some very exciting results to be confirmed by Guinness World Records....😲 Find out more in the full story below: https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24601734.ipswich-half-marathon-sees-guinness-world-records-broken/