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Covid cases in Ipswich are rising

13/11/2020

Coronavirus cases in Ipswich are rising. Protect yourself and your family by following the rules. The latest testing information shows a large rise in positive coronavirus cases in Ipswich. Residents and businesses must act now to reduce the spread of the coronavirus if we are to avoid people becoming ill as well as the possibility…

Young Businesses to Receive Support from Dedicated Website

New and younger businesses that have been trading for less than four years are being encouraged to join a dedicated website that promotes their business. The MENTA Marketplace is being launched this month to act as a showcase for entrepreneurs across Norfolk and Suffolk. MENTA Business Support CEO, Alex Till, says of the the project…

Councils’ anger at Felixstowe shelter fire

14/10/2020

The Leader of East Suffolk Council and the Mayor of Felixstowe have both condemned the actions of the people responsible for starting a fire which has caused extensive damage to a historic shelter on Felixstowe’s South Seafront. Having investigated the damage, East Suffolk Council have confirmed that it will cost in the excess of £10,000…

HMRC ramps up investigation of job retention scheme claims

Employers in the East of England who may have wrongly claimed support from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are being warned to act now to avoid significant penalties from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP says it is dealing with a flurry of enquires about repaying…

Exclusive Food Market comes to Suffolk Showground

12/10/2020

The Suffolk Agricultural Association is delighted to present a top quality Food and Artisan Market at Trinity Park, Ipswich, home of the Suffolk Show, organised by Suffolk Market Events, when a fantastic range of the very best producers from our region will be together under one roof. Over fifty stalls will fill the fantastic space…

Half Term at Baylham House Farm

09/10/2020

It is always a pleasure to visit the farm but unfortunately this year Baylham House Farm are not able to hold their Spooky Spectacular as, due to current restrictions, all the witches, ghosts and ghouls are self-isolating.You can still meet all your old favourites – who will do their utmost to tempt you to feed…

Extra chances to visit Ark

04/10/2020

Noah’s Ark, or “VerhalenArk”, is the world’s only floating exhibition of Bible stories. Covering 2,000 square meters and 4 floors, the Ark is a half-sized replica of Noah’s original boat; a symbol of hope no matter what you believe. Throughout the “museum-ship” are enchanting exhibitions and displays of wooden sculptures telling some of the most…

American Kestrel at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Flying extended at Owl Sanctuary

03/10/2020

Over the past couple of months, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary has been welcoming visitors back to the centre to enjoy over 80 owls and other birds of prey, many of them flying free…and very close!In previous years of “normality”, the flying season would have finished at the end of September to enable the participant birds to…

Discover Ipswich at your own pace

02/10/2020

Have fun discovering Ipswich with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Ipswich? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme…

Stay safe on Suffolk coastline

A campaign has been launched today to remind East Suffolk residents and visitors about the importance of staying safe on the coast. Throughout the Covid-19 restrictions, and particularly since early summer, East Suffolk Council’s Coastal Management Team has received almost daily reports from concerned landowners, businesses and the community about people climbing eroding cliffs, climbing…