Padel Ipswich aces planning committee test to secure expansion approval
A sports club in Ipswich has been successful in its efforts to sway the local council’s planning committee over plans for new padel courts. Padel Ipswich made its case to Ipswich Borough Council’s planning and development committee on Wednesday, January 7, after councillors had previously been recommended to refuse its plans to convert five warehouses […]
Architects celebrate record-breaking charity year
An Ipswich architecture firm has celebrated a record-breaking year of fundraising in support of a local young people’s charity, raising more than £35,000. KLH Architects have raised an incredible £35,330 for Inspire in 2025, the highest amount its team has ever raised for its charity of the year. Its staff put on a host of […]
Aspen Build targets growth with new Construction Director appointment
An Ipswich contractor is targeting further growth after appointing a new Construction Director. Gary Rush, the new Construction Director at Aspen Build, said he hopes to “set the standard for excellence” in his new role following his promotion from Construction Manager in December. His promotion comes as he approaches his 10th anniversary with the company, […]
WATCH: Construction workers take on Supermarket Sweep-inspired Christmas challenge
Workers at a Norfolk-based construction firm filled their trolleys with festive treats in a Christmas challenge for foodbanks across the east. Six teams from R G Carter took part in the ‘Trolley Dash’, piling their carts high with almost a tonne of goods for six foodbanks operated by The Trussell Trust. Each team was joined […]
House designer takes on role at sister company after 20-year stint
A house designer who spent 20 years with a major East Anglian housebuilder has joined its sister company ahead of the new year. Anthony Arnold, who previously worked as a Senior Designer at Hopkins Homes, has joined Denbury Homes – also part of the Hopkins Group – as Head of Design. His role will see […]
Sizewell C hires 100th apprentice
A Suffolk college student has been hired as the 100th apprentice at Sizewell C – as the under-construction power station continues to reach new milestones. Thomas Lee, a student at Suffolk New College from the village of Otley, has taken on the role as a Level 6 civil engineering apprentice. Working on the multi-billion-pound nuclear […]
Colchester Castle to undergo ‘urgent’ roof repairs
Colchester Castle is to undergo ‘urgent’ roof repairs thanks to a nearly £1.3m grant from the government. The works will address long-standing damp issues and repair stonework on the castle’s northwest tower. The castle walls will also be repointed and restored to protect and enhance the Norman castle for future generations. It comes thanks […]
Medieval village uncovered under wind farm site
Archaeologists working on the site of a new Suffolk wind farm for ScottishPower Renewables have unearthed an Anglo-Saxon village. The team of 90 archaeologists from MOLA-Wessex Archaeology discovered the early medieval village beneath East Anglia TWO in Friston, near Saxmundham. The village spanned an area of more than 24 hectares – the size of 17 […]
Region’s construction industry voices mixed reaction over Budget
Leaders in the East Anglian construction industry have voiced mixed reactions over this week’s Budget – arguing the chancellor has not gone far enough to support the sector. Rachel Reeves outlined her new policies to the nation on Wednesday, November 25, with the sector having held out hope for reforms to planning, help for first-time […]
Ipswich joinery apprentice crowned Britain’s best at awards ceremony
An Ipswich apprentice joiner has been crowned the best in the country at a prestigious industry awards ceremony. Luke Newton, who is plying his trade at Bildeston-based TMJ Interiors, won Apprentice of the Year at this month’s British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards in London. It comes after Luke showed his skills during the restoration of […]
