15+ hour, 57+ min ago   (548+ words) Residents evacuated after a wildfire in Stourbridge have started returning to their homes as firefighters continue tackling ongoing blazes across the UK. Dudley Borough Council said in an update on Sunday that eight families whose houses have been destroyed by…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (315+ words) A dream motorcycle ride and a reunion with classic cars were among the wishes granted. Three care home residents in Ipswich had their wishes come true thanks to Athena Care Homes’ Make a Wish programme, which helps residents experience meaningful…...

20+ hour, 19+ min ago   (142+ words) Former Ipswich Town loanee Trevoh Chalobah has joined Italian club Como from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m. The 27-year-old defender leaves his boyhood team after nearly 20 years, having joined Chelsea at U9 level. Chalobah, who spent time on loan…...

21+ hour, 11+ min ago   (55+ words) Ipswich Star Live updates as crews tackle Harwich warehouse up in flames - Firefighters are tackling a huge warehouse blaze in Harwich. - Plumes of smoke could be seen from Ipswich and Felixstowe this morning. - Locals have been advised to keep windows…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (388+ words) Few things feel more quintessentially British than a leisurely afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and a pot of tea. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an indulgent afternoon out, these venues in…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (642+ words) Ipswich has all the ingredients for an easy, varied weekend: riverside walks, independent food spots, historic streets, green space and enough culture to fill a day without rushing. Whether you are visiting for the first time or rediscovering the county…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (334+ words) A family is appealing for help to find their much-loved cat Hugo, who has been missing from Nedging Tye since the early hours of August 4. Hugo’s disappearance is completely out of character. The timid but confident outdoor cat is microchipped…...

1+ day, 19+ min ago   (314+ words) Eating three meals a day while out and about can quickly become expensive, with the cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner often adding up before you've even thought about drinks. But Ipswich still boasts a thriving independent food scene and…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (141+ words) Plans for two farm buildings at an equestrian centre near Ipswich have been refused by East Suffolk Council. A proposal for two buildings, one for storing hay and the other serving as machinery workshop and storage site at Newton Hall…...

2+ day, 7+ min ago   (250+ words) Heathrow Airport has warned passengers against travelling to two of its terminals by road after flooding. Road access is blocked to Terminals Two and Three after the airport’s central terminal area was flooded – forcing ongoing road closures, it said. People…...