“Record numbers” of people in the region are struggling to make ends meet which is 'cause for alarm', according to Ipswich CAB. ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24247037.… 👇 Full story

‘History says, don’t hope
On this side of the grave.
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme.’

Poet, playwright and translator Seamus Heaney was born #OnThisDay in 1939.

TODAY we have this spectacular take over of the Hive by young artist, creatives and musicians - 3 floors, 20 artists and a day of brilliant energy. All free before 7pm. Come see the show and meet the team. Wonderful work and great vibe. See you there! 12noon till midnight. 🔥🔥

Westgate ward candidate, Carole Jones writes:

'I have been a Westgate ward councillor for nearly twenty years.

I’ve worked with my fellow councillors, the Council and the police to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime across our ward.'

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The interview with the great Linda Thompson is just superb. A hoot to interview, I expect, with all those stories.

theguardian.com/music/2024/apr…

Listen this Sunday on BBC Radio 3 to a special programme on Jesus' Blood. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… 'The story of an old man's voice on a discarded spool of tape and Gavin Bryars' iconic composition Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet.' April 14th 19:15.

Another excellent campaign video from Preston Labour #Preston Model

Good luck to Matthew Brown and comrades in #Preston - delivering real change for local people - cooperation in action. #VoteLabour on 2 May.

Eid in the park happened for the first time in Ipswich.

bbc.in/4cOH80B

Success! Violence against shopworkers to be made a standalone offence.

I’m proud to have fought for this in parliament over the last 5.5 years working with UsdawUnion, Co-operative Party, staff and retailers

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Following years of campaigning by our party and our movement, the Government is finally u-turning and dropping their opposition to creating a new offence to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse.

Global Rhythm will return to Christchurch Park this summer! ☀️

Come and enjoy this colourful and exciting celebration of worldwide culture from 1pm-7pm on Saturday 13 July, with live music, art and food.

Find out more: ipswichentertains.co.uk/global-rhythm/

NEW: Sure Start, England’s first large programme to provide holistic support to families with children under five, greatly improved disadvantaged children’s GCSE results.

Read Nick Ridpath Sarah Cattan Pedro Carneiro’s report, funded by Nuffield Foundation: ifs.org.uk/publications/s…

A key takeaway from this thread and our report: the large effects we see at GCSE are driven by one type of centre (SSLPs).

These had bigger budgets, with more spending on teacher input into learning and outreach to families in need of extra support, with big impacts.

A new series looks at when British Asians fought back against racist violence in 1976-1981.

Actor Riz Ahmed, who co-produced Defiance - Fighting the Far Right, talks to Mishal Husain about the 'eye-opening' events.

Click below to listen to his #R4Today interview ⬇️

'The Skylark.' Between 1812 and 1813, John Constable painted several variants of this view of the Stour valley, looking from Langham in Essex towards Dedham.

In this atmospheric work, he has replaced detail with form and mood, the only readily identifiable objects being the…

We're proud to announce our candidates for Ipswich Borough Council. Find out who is standing in your ward: ipswich-labour.org.uk/category/2024-…

Sad to see the death of John ‘Tiger’ Louis Ipswich Witches - alongside the late Billy Sanders & Tony Davey, the trio were a part of my childhood, growing up in rural #Suffolk .

John 'Tiger' Louis 1941-2024

A man this town will never forget 🖤

ipswichwitches.co/john-tiger-lou…

This is both heartbreaking & maddening.
The creative industries account for more than £100bn to UK economy, 15.9% of all UK service exports.; there is more production space here than anywhere in world outside of Hollywood. RT if agree!
#supportthearts theguardian.com/education/2024…