Ipswich Star

The Ipswich Star, which was previously known as the Evening Star, is a local newspaper that serves the Ipswich area in the UK. It is published by Archant and has been in circulation since February 17, 1885. The newspaper is released every weekday from Monday to Friday.

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Ipswich woman delivers petition to Downing Street after 58,000 back her law

1 day ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Tom Cann

Chloe Hickman was in Westminster on Thursday to hand in a petition she started following her mum Louise's death, calling for a new law - 'Louise's Law' - which would make it mandatory for doctors and other medics to get a second opinion on benign tumours. In June last year, Miss Hickman's mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, five years after doctors initially thought it was a benign cyst, misdiagnosing her. She died aged 47 on June 26, 2024.
Opening date set for pub and restaurant opening in town centre

2 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Tom Cann

Hank's will open its doors from 12pm on Tuesday next week in its new premises in The Walk and Thoroughfare. The owners, Elora Timms and Shaun Warner, announced they were moving location in May, one year after taking over the vegan business which was situated in St Helen's Street. On becoming part of The Walk, the duo said: "After running Hank's for a year the opportunity came up to move to the thoroughfare and we took it.
A new face in English football as Town's Championship rivals confirm manager switch

3 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Alex Jones

The R's, who finished 15th in the second tier last season, placed Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave after it was reported that his representatives had been in contact with West Brom regarding their vacancy. It's believed that he was not even on the Baggies' final shortlist, with Ryan Mason appointed instead.
'It was a silly mistake' said man caught driving after taking THC

3 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Abygail Fossett

Andrew Hardwicke was pulled over by ununiformed police officers as he drove along Alderlee Road on August 8 last year, Suffolk Magistrates’ Court was told. Officers found that Hardwicke, of Felixstowe Road, had only a provisional driving licence and was not driving with L plates. He also had no insurance and failed a roadside drug test, which later confirmed that he had 5.2 microgrammes of THC in his bloodstream per litre of blood. The legal limit is 2mcg.
Ipswich teen bit Revolution bar manager's thigh, court told

3 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Abygail Fossett

Nineteen-year-old Kailum Roper was letting off steam after having been spent the past few weeks working “all hours” at a Woodbridge restaurant when an incident occurred at Revolution at Ipswich's Old Cattle Market. Roper, of Brownrigg Walk, appeared in the dock at the town’s magistrates’ court on Tuesday, having already pleaded guilty to criminal damage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Pub of the week: The Farmhouse in Kesgrave is a great spot for drinks in the sun

3 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Tom Cann

This week, I took a trip down to the Farmhouse in Kesgrave with some friends for a spot of food and a drink. I am a big fan of this pub - it's really popular with Kesgrave residents and those living in Ipswich. It's easy to get to, having its own entrance off a roundabout to its car park. The night I went, on Wednesday, June 18, I was expecting it to be busy due to the lovely weather, but on arriving, I had underestimated just how busy.
Anger builds over traffic chaos caused by Orwell Bridge as bypass calls intensify

3 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Tom Cann

The lane closure on the Orwell Bridge while National Highways works are ongoing has caused gridlock for motorists across the county with congestion on the A12, A14 and around the town centre. Lengthy queues have formed in Ipswich in recent mornings and evenings as drivers have been forced to plan their journeys around the repairs to the bridge's joints.
Objections submitted over plans for a six-bedroom HMO in small street

3 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Tom Cann

Residents have sent letters of objection to Ipswich Borough Council over the plans for the house in Little Croft Street. Earlier this month, plans were submitted for the house, which has already been renovated, to be granted its change of use. While the plans state there would be enough parking for six cars at the property, residents still raised issues. One said: "The road is an unadopted road and as such is not suitable for large volumes of vehicles parking on it.
Excitement as street market returns to Ipswich this weekend

4 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Tom Cann

The Saints Street Market is returning this weekend. (Image: Paul Geater) A popular street market which draws crowds of customers to an area full of independent shops is set to return this weekend. The Saints Street Market will return on Sunday with about 30 stalls pitching up alongside the shops in St Peter's Street. The free family event has proved a popular date in the Ipswich calendar since its inception 15 years ago.
Man sentenced for pulling out a knife on his Grindr date

4 days ago | ipswichstar.co.uk | Jane Hunt

The victim arranged to meet Maxwel Lewis near an alleyway in Ashcroft Road, Ipswich, in the early hours of August 30 last year after chatting with him on the Grindr app, Ipswich Crown Court was told. The men decided to go to the victim’s home near Claydon and had gone to a bedroom where they kissed and sexual activity took place. “Everything seemed okay and the victim had no concerns,” said Joanne Eley, prosecuting.