Life
1473 x Suffolk New College
1473 introduces a partnership with Suffolk New College.
Nicola Sebastian
Editor
Music
The Smokehouse: A decade on South Street
The Smokehouse opened in 2016 in a disused office on South Street. A decade later it has put on 838 gigs, supported over 2,500 bands, and become one of the most important rooms in Ipswich. This September, it turns ten years old
Music
'Raising the flag' – a convo with Ayo
Ayo is an Ipswich musician with a growing audience, BBC Introducing support, and a reputation for energetic live performances. What sets him apart is where it comes from — and who it's made for.
Politics
Two weeks of campaign and change
Every August, a group of young people from Ipswich and Suffolk spend two weeks learning how to campaign. This year, two groups took on litter and period poverty — and actually did something about both.
Music
Many languages, one sound: Darell Chipuru on drumming, identity and Ipswich
Darell Chipuru arrived in Ipswich from Zimbabwe not knowing anyone. He is now heading to Snape Maltings to drum alongside artists who tour the world. None of it was planned.
Life
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.
Sport
"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.
Politics
"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.