Little Voices, big impact - a convo with Evie Capon
Evie Capon was told she was too young and too inexperienced. At 21, she bought a performing arts franchise anyway. At 23, she's teaching over 100 students a week and has won a national award
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Uni of Suffolk Graduates 2026: Every gown has a story
Thousands of University of Suffolk students graduated on the Ipswich Waterfront this week. Behind every gown is a story worth knowing.
Ipswich strongwoman excels in first major competition
Chloe Leggett, 22, has only been competing in Strongwoman events since May this year, and she finished fifth in the Official Strongwoman Games (OSG) European Championship.
4YP moves to the Waterfront: a space built for you
After more than 25 years on Lower Brook Street, 4YP has a new home on the Ipswich Waterfront. Four years in the making, designed by the people it's intended for - and it has an air hockey table!
Black History Month: The Black Britons not mentioned in class
Discovering some of the Black Britons whose achievements you might not know about
Confidence vs Ego
In a society obsessed with self image, we’ve confused ego for self-worth.
How working behind a bar can teach you more than you’d think about politics
As politicians take the conference stage, Britain’s actual political conversations are happening outside of the stage door and in the pub next door.
Honouring roots and shaping the future: our voice for the Windrush generation
The Windrush Society, founded by Max Thomas, is built on a team of volunteers local to Ipswich, but with our young voices, more action can be made to share the stories of the Windrush generation and celebrate their achievements.
1473 x Suffolk New College
1473 introduces a partnership with Suffolk New College.
Miles and milestones: Megan's journey
“Feeling your boobs once a month can save your life."
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
'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.
Life
More than fatigue: Life with ME/CFS in Ipswich
Hundreds of thousands of people are missing from society because of ME/CFS in the UK. Ipswich is no different; people are here, struggling and suffering to be heard because of this debilitating illness, which few people know enough about.
Life
Young people's antidote to debt, destruction and despair...a hobby?
A hobby - both the activity and the bird - may provide hopeful respite to a generation facing economic extinction
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.
Culture
The empty streets after dark - has Ipswich lost its nightlife appeal?
A curious dive into the current state of nightlife in Ipswich from a young persons perspective
Life
Opinion: Is Ed Sheeran worth it or not?
Is the hype around Ed still worth investing in or are there other artists that you could invest in?
Life
Reviewed: Finding Emily
Critics are calling it “Notting Hill for the modern age” - ‘Finding Emily’ is an exciting adventure of modern love and a heartfelt declaration of how far you would go to find it.
Sport
Ipswich Town FC release their home and away kits for the 26/27 season
Ipswich Town have released their 26/27 home and away kit, taking inspiration from the stadium, shirts of the past and have made an effort to connect with grassroots football.
Sport
A breakdown of Gary O'Neil's tactics
A fresh face and new tactics are in the managerial hot seat at Portman Road. But how does Gary O'Neil want his team to play?
Life
Opinion: My first day as a 'journalist'
This is one contributor's account of their first day in the role as a local journalist - not to be mistaken for a neutral report. Journeys were delayed. Cabinet members showed their temper. And Ipswich, somehow, came out looking better than Romford.
Life
Top Places to Watch the World Cup in Ipswich this Summer
With the World Cup now underway, we explore some of the best places to get into the football spirit in Ipswich.
Music
AT LARGE CREW: The Ipswich based collective of Hip-hop artists and producers
The local group offering a wide variety of styles and versatility to the Ipswich music scene, with their most recent release ‘Butter with the business’