Architects delighted as work to restore East Anglia’s largest theatre is completed
A leading architects in Ipswich are celebrating as work is completed on the £3.5million revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre. KLH Architects were tasked with the restoration of the Regent Theatre, ensuring the redevelopment carefully maintained the historic character of the 1920s, Grade II-listed building. The revamp included redesigning the iconic canopy and foyer at the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Work on £18 million Stowmarket Innovation Gateway hits major milestone
Construction of a ‘transformational’ £18 million skills and innovation centre in Suffolk has reached a major milestone. A topping out ceremony has taken place at the centre at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket, which is set to open in June next year. Mid Suffolk District Council’s Stowmarket Innovation Gateway looks to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, […]
West Suffolk councillors visit new Barley Homes development in Rougham
Councillors from West Suffolk Council have visited a new housing development in Rougham. The Kingshall Place development, a mix of new detached and semi-detached homes, is being constructed by Thurston-based Seamans Building on behalf of Barley Homes, West Suffolk Council’s housing company. The development will provide 13 homes to the area, four of which will […]
£1.92m investment set to transform The Baths in Ipswich into creative hub
A £1.92 million Towns Fund investment is set to transform one of Ipswich’s much–loved landmarks into a creative powerhouse. The grant funding has been awarded by Ipswich Borough Council to Brighten the Corners to transform the first-floor space at The Baths into a cutting-edge Creative Digital Skills Lab. The lab will provide space for video […]
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 […]
