From Alf's field of dreams to Walker's seven heaven Sam Walker started his rugby league journey in Ipswich where Allan Langer once ruled the roost so it is fitting he now gets to wear the Queensland No.7 jersey. AAP · May 18
The lollipop people crisis: what does the road rage against them say about Britain today? They just want to help children safely across the road on their way to and from school. Yet lollipop people are having to wear body cameras after an increase in abusive and dangerous drivers. How did things get so out of hand? The Guardian - UK · May 13
Ikin welcomes 'competitive tension' from CQ NRL bid QRL boss Ben Ikin says six NRL teams in Queensland is a future possibility and backs a reignited Central Queensland NRL bid alongside the Ipswich-based Jets. AAP · Apr 7
Ipswich Town defend Nigel Farage visit as Championship club insists it is ‘apolitical’ Nigel Farage visited Ipswich Town’s Portman Road stadium on Monday and posted about it on social media afterwards The Independent UK · Mar 24
Ipswich fans criticise club for ‘shameful and embarrassing’ Nigel Farage visit Ipswich fans have said they are ‘disgusted and ashamed’ after the Reform Party leader Nigel Farage was able to stage a photo opportunity at Portman Road on Monday The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Ipswich Town ‘did not invite Farage to club for photo opp’ The club was not aware of the extent of the event until social media posts emerged, it is understood The Independent UK · Mar 24
Tributes paid to ‘much-loved mother’ amid murder investigation Karlie Sone, 28, from Ipswich, was declared dead on Tuesday morning. Evening Standard · Mar 14
UK highway closed for more than 12 hours after lorry crash The A14 has been closed near Ipswich after a lorry crash around 8pm on Tuesday. Police said the westbound carriageway, between Sproughton and Whitehouse, would be closed all Wednesday morning. A man was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for treatment. Drivers have encountered severe… The Independent UK · Mar 4
Ken Weetch obituary Stalwart Labour MP for Ipswich who fought against the monopoly that solicitors held over property conveyancing The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
Lorraine Thorpe: Disturbing Facts About the Ipswich Murderer and What's Next Lorraine Thorpe, Britain's youngest double murderer, is set to move to an open prison as part of her rehabilitation process, following a decision by the Parole Board. International Business Times UK · Feb 26
Long road to justice for family of Victoria Hall Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been jailed after finally admitting he murdered the schoolgirl in 1999. Evening Standard · Feb 6
Suffolk Strangler: How it took 26 years to finally solve Victoria Hall’s murder Police are facing renewed calls to investigate unsolved disappearances after Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright admitted to kidnapping and murdering Victoria Hall, 17, seven years before his other murders The Independent UK · Feb 6
Serial killer Steve Wright caused victim’s family ‘untold distress’, court told Wright has admitted the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall near Felixstowe. Evening Standard · Feb 6
Surviving victim of ‘Suffolk strangler’ claims murdered women could be alive if police had taken her seriously Serial killer tried to kidnap Emily Doherty before going on to kill five women – and will now be sentenced for murder of sixth victim The Independent UK · Feb 6
Evening Standard · Feb 6 Suffolk strangler Steve Wright to be sentenced for murdering teenager Victoria Hall in 1999 Serial killer to be sentenced for his sixth murder - the first killing he has admitted
The Guardian - UK · Feb 5 ‘One of the most stunning sights in the country’: your picks for UK town of culture From pirates and skateboarders in Hastings to legends and locks in Devizes, from dolphins in Scarborough to the ‘artists’ town’ of Kirkcudbright, readers put forward their favourite places
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Suffolk strangler: Key moments in the case of Victoria Hall’s killer Steve Wright has finally admitted his guilt
Evening Standard · Feb 2 Long road to justice for family of Victoria Hall On Monday Steve Wright dramatically changed his plea and admitted murder for the first time.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2 Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright admits murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999 The 67-year-old, who killed five women in Ipswich within weeks in 2006, pleads guilty at Old Bailey to his sixth murder victim
Evening Standard · Feb 2 Serial killer Steve Wright admits murder of teen years before he killed his other victims Prosecutors said ‘justice has finally been achieved’ for Victoria Hall, 17
Evening Standard · Feb 2 Suffolk strangler admits murder of sixth woman Steve Wright had been due to go on trial for the murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, who disappeared in 1999, but changed his plea.
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025 He fought alongside the British special forces in Afghanistan. This is the reality of trying to build a life in the UK Thousands of former Afghan special forces soldiers are being brought to the UK after a campaign by The Independent. Holly Bancroft speaks to one family about the reality of starting a life in Britain
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025 Fabio Wardley exclusive: 'I'll knock out Joseph Parker and then go after Oleksandr Usyk' He was a white-collar boxer with a fearsome punch - now the Ipswich heavyweight is aiming to beat the best of the best
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025 ‘My Netflix show would be White Collar to World Champion’: Fabio Wardley on his boxing journey Former Ipswich academy footballer Fabio Wardley fights Joseph Parker on Saturday and he tells Donald McRae he hopes victory will secure a title shot at Oleksandr Usyk, with whom he once sparred in Ukraine
AAP · Aug 10, 2025 'New Jamie Whincup' arrives with thrilling Ipswich win Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve after pit lane chaos to prevail over Cam Waters and claim a second victory in Ipswich.