The people of Ipswich have been voting for their favourite local independent businesses and this year has seen an exceptional response rate with no less than 10 Ipswich based businesses achieving a top 5 position within the UK. Detailed below are the most loved businesses in Ipswich.

Jennifer Luu, a sixth form pupil at Copleston School, has been selected to represent both Ipswich and the East Anglia Region in the Lions Clubs International Young Ambassador Competition.

Ipswich restaurant Aqau Eight is a Diners' Choice UK Winner

A unique theatre group is returning to Ipswich with its latest production.

house presents a Transport production - AS YOU LIKE IT, by William Shakespeare, Directed by Douglas Rintoul, Co-produced with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Come and see the best stars in Suffolk!

Seckford Hall Hotel, one of Suffolk's leading Suffolk hotel completes first phase of refurbishment programme

The studio complex of Suffolk’s oldest radio station at Hospital Radio Ipswich will be open to the public as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days.

A free six-week taster session of Walking Football for people aged 50 and over is starting at Ipswich's Whitton Sports Centre on Friday (6th September).

A free afternoon of Jazz in the late summer sun !