Ash Jones

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Ash Jones

Fears have been raised that roadworks on the Orwell Bridge could lead to ‘highways from hell’ unless they are suspended for Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Ipswich gigs. Ipswich Taxis Alliance has called on National Highways to pause maintenance work on the A14 when the Framlingham-raised superstar plays at Portman Road on July 11, 12 and 13. The authority began repair work on the Orwell Bridge on Monday, which is set to last for seven weeks until August.

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Ash Jones

A pioneering project to develop young children’s personal, social and emotional resilience has secured an Ipswich headteacher £20,000. The Highfield Resilience Tracker, designed by Ruth Coleman, headteacher for Highfield Nursery School, has been given an award by Let Teachers SHINE. The funding will enable the scheme to be rolled out to 66 nurseries that feed into 22 Co-op Academy primary schools in Greater Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent and Merseyside.

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Ash Jones

A new specialist hi-hi shop has opened its doors in Bury St Edmunds, offering something for beginners and audio specialists alike. Anagram Audio, at the former Gavin Ashley in Churchgate Street, is welcoming customers from today. The store has been set up by Andy Holt, 45, and Sam Runham, 31, who between them have 30 years’ experience in the trade. Anagram Audio sells ‘everything for your audio needs’, Andy said, including headphones, high-end speakers, radios, amps and more.

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Ash Jones

A group of Travellers have pitched up at an Ipswich park. Caravans arrived at Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground. on the Rushmere estate, yesterday afternoon. The land is managed by Ipswich Borough Council. Travellers have pitched up at Dumbarton Road Recreation GroundTravellers have pitched up at Dumbarton Road Recreation GroundA spokesperson for Ipswich Borough Council said: “The Council is taking all necessary steps to regain possession of the land and return it to its normal use.”

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Ash Jones

A science education centre near Ipswich is calling for support to keep its doors open to the county’s children. Kinetic Adventure may be forced to shut its discovery centre in Claydon due to a £10,000 funding shortfall. It has turned to the public and businesses in the area to help plug this gap, so it can continue providing hands-on science education to children.