The recent British divide
The feelings ignited as the wave of Union Jacks surround Ipswich.
Culture Perception; from Jordan to Essex
A cultural piece played on BBC upload on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
University of Suffolk feels like 'home' for international students
While new visa restrictions are being applied on international students, I took a quick dive into current students' perspectives of Ipswich and the local university
Spend the day with me getting to know the Romanians on Norwich Road
His name is Diablo. His cousin and auntie walked past mid-conversation to confirm he was single. He wants to be a police officer. His dad wants him to fix the washing machine. Norwich Road introduced us.
Leaf It To The People: Public Participation In Maple Park
Have you ever wondered what happens to a quiet neglected space that finally receives regard? It blooms.
This Is Real Democracy Baby
I went to my first election count at Ipswich Town Hall. I came out with a headache, pages full of strange observations, and a complicated feeling about the whole thing.
"Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something" - A convo with Issiah Hamilton-Allen
Issiah started with karate, and is now a professional boxer with an unbeaten pro record. What sits in between is pure dedication and a passion that never switched off.
"If you think your voice doesn't matter - become that voice" - A convo with Nathan Wilson
At 18, Nathan Wilson became one of the youngest councillors in Ipswich. Now 23, he's fighting for roads, youth spaces, and a town that actually listens to its young people.
Is there actually a music scene in Ipswich?
Halo Festival on the horizon, an all-dayer that just wrapped - things are clearly happening in Ipswich. But ask anyone where the music scene actually lives and you'll get a different answer every time.