Christmas

Can you see yourself in the gallery?

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Can you see yourself in our Christmas light switch-on gallery?

Everything you need to know about the Ipswich Christmas lights switch on

Everything you need to know about the Ipswich Christmas lights switch on

Christmas lights switch-on

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All you need to know about the Christmas lights switch-on

Aldi dupes this Christmas include XXL Inclusion Candle Centrepiece, Hotel Collection No. 3 Pomegranate Eau De Parfum 100ml and Ballycastle Irish Country Cream Liqueur 70cl.

Aldi dupes this Christmas include XXL Inclusion Candle Centrepiece, Hotel Collection No. 3 Pomegranate Eau De Parfum 100ml and Ballycastle Irish Country Cream Liqueur 70cl.

10 Aldi dupes that could save you over £200 this Christmas

Take a look back at Christmas shopping photos from our archive

Take a look back at Christmas shopping photos from our archive

What has Christmas shopping in Ipswich looked like in the past 20 years?

A TikTok influencer known as @themonicaway visited Ipswich to check what Christmas gifts can be found in local charity shops, @themonicaway

A TikTok influencer known as @themonicaway visited Ipswich to check what Christmas gifts can be found in local charity shops, @themonicaway

TikTok video shares which Ipswich charity shops have great Christmas gift ideas

The Royal Oak in Ipswich, a café opened by charity Emmaus Suffolk, will serve Christmas dinner for just £3.50 this December.

The Royal Oak in Ipswich, a café opened by charity Emmaus Suffolk, will serve Christmas dinner for just £3.50 this December.

Ipswich café offers Christmas roast dinner for only £3.50 this December

Julie and Neil Stout will be lighting up Purdis Farm this Christmas with approximately 35,000 to 40,000 lights in memory of their daughter who tragically died after giving birth, Charlotte Bond

Julie and Neil Stout will be lighting up Purdis Farm this Christmas with approximately 35,000 to 40,000 lights in memory of their daughter who tragically died after giving birth, Charlotte Bond

Dazzling lights display remembers mum, 28, who tragically died after giving birth

A popular Christmas market is returning to Ipswich next month

A popular Christmas market is returning to Ipswich next month

Independent Christmas market returning to the streets of Ipswich

Swimmers in the sea in Felixstowe on Christmas morning

Swimmers in the sea in Felixstowe on Christmas morning

More than £40,000 raised after hundreds brave Felixstowe sea for Christmas Day Dip

The Felixstowe Dip brought hundreds out on Christmas Day.

The Felixstowe Dip brought hundreds out on Christmas Day.

Time for a dip! Are you in our Christmas Day swim gallery?

Next has stores across Suffolk

Next has stores across Suffolk

How the Next Boxing Day sale will be different in Suffolk this year

Emma Felgate, owner of Emma's Florist on Nacton Road.

Emma Felgate, owner of Emma's Florist on Nacton Road.

Ipswich florist reveals the secret to the perfect Christmas wreath

Drivers can expect delays in Suffolk ahead of Christmas

Drivers can expect delays in Suffolk ahead of Christmas

Traffic warning issued for drivers in Suffolk ahead of pre-Christmas rush

Alex Griffin is set to release a Christmas song on his YouTube channel

Alex Griffin is set to release a Christmas song on his YouTube channel

'A different ball game': Ipswich YouTuber to release ITFC Christmas tune

Ipswich Central has announced this years Festive plans for the town centre

Ipswich Central has announced this years Festive plans for the town centre

Ice rink, light switch-on and 50ft Christmas tree coming to Ipswich

Huge crowds expected as popular winter market returns to Ipswich this month

Huge crowds expected as popular winter market returns to Ipswich this month

Huge crowds expected as popular Christmas market returns to Ipswich this month

$The line-up has been revealed for \'Happy Christmas Ipswich\' to raise money for EACH$ $The line-up has been revealed for \'Happy Christmas Ipswich\' to raise money for EACH$

Happy Christmas Ipswich! Top comedians announced for line up

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

Where you can see Father Christmas in Suffolk this year

7 places to see Santa at Christmas in Suffolk this year

Dippers will be dressing in fancy dress for the St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day Dip 2022

Dippers will be dressing in fancy dress for the St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day Dip 2022

Put your festive outfit on and enjoy a dip in the icy cold North Sea

Nine Christmas markets to visit in Suffolk this year

Nine Christmas markets to visit in Suffolk this year

9 Christmas markets to visit in Suffolk in 2022

Happy Christmas Ipswich returns for a third year, after successful previous outings, which boasted talents such as Lee Mack, Stephen Fry and Johnny Vegas

Happy Christmas Ipswich returns for a third year, after successful previous outings, which boasted talents such as Lee Mack, Stephen Fry and Johnny Vegas

Christmas is coming! Tickets go on sale for star-studded Ipswich show

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is this year's Rock N Roll Panto at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is this year's Rock N Roll Panto at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Wolsey Theatre announces 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Panto

A new date has been announced for the Felixstowe dip after the Christmas Day event was cancelled

A new date has been announced for the Felixstowe dip after the Christmas Day event was cancelled

Felixstowe's Christmas Day Dip to take place on Easter Sunday

The Greyfriars Round Table event has been going for 51 years

The Greyfriars Round Table event has been going for 51 years

Charity Fundraiser

Record-breaking collection for Rudolph trail tradition delights organisers

Jacqueline Sparrow has been remembered for her kind nature and devotion to her family.

Jacqueline Sparrow has been remembered for her kind nature and devotion to her family.

Family's thanks to 'hospice angels' who cared for great-grandmother

Ipswich Hospital Band

Ipswich Hospital Band

Charity Fundraiser

Ipswich Hospital Band hails kindness of people in town during 'difficult times'

Christmas light winner Jackie Orton, 72, puts her decorations up single-handed Picture: Charlotte Bond

Christmas light winner Jackie Orton, 72, puts her decorations up single-handed Picture: Charlotte Bond

Family who honour mum with lights display among Christmas winners

Winter Wonderland at Chantry Library in Ipswich. Library manager Vicki Mann is in the centre, dressed as an elf.

Winter Wonderland at Chantry Library in Ipswich. Library manager Vicki Mann is in the centre, dressed as an elf.

Chantry Library plans carnival after success of Winter Wonderland

Caroline Lloyd who works at Prince George care home in Ipswich stayed at the care home over Christmas to make sure the residents had a cooked meal.

Caroline Lloyd who works at Prince George care home in Ipswich stayed at the care home over Christmas to make sure the residents had a cooked meal.

Chef enjoys late Christmas after month living at work to protect residents

All remaining performances of Jack and the Beanstalk at the New Wolsey Theatre have been cancelled

All remaining performances of Jack and the Beanstalk at the New Wolsey Theatre have been cancelled

New Wolsey Theatre cancels panto after positive Covid tests

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore

Plea to 'think of others' after hundreds of New Year's Eve police calls

John Attridge as

John Attridge as

'Farmer Christmas' sends festive message to children via video

The streets of Ipswich town centre remain quiet after Christmas.

The streets of Ipswich town centre remain quiet after Christmas.

Still fewer shoppers on the streets of Ipswich despite sales

The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe, where the Cinderella pantomime has been performed

The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe, where the Cinderella pantomime has been performed

Felixstowe panto postponed after cast members test positive for Covid

Smudge the Toy Cockapoo has been reunited with his family after going missing in Ipswich

Smudge the Toy Cockapoo has been reunited with his family after going missing in Ipswich

Reunited! Smudge found five days after going missing on Christmas Eve

A donated christmas tree about to be shredded

A donated christmas tree about to be shredded

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Suffolk and North Essex

Archie Tyler Matthews was born at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day

Archie Tyler Matthews was born at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day

New parents 'so in love' with 'amazing' Christmas Day arrival Archie

Georgia Catchpole, Rebecca Catchpole, Chloe Etherington, Fiona Wisbey and Bella the dog

Georgia Catchpole, Rebecca Catchpole, Chloe Etherington, Fiona Wisbey and Bella the dog

Hot tub dip after Christmas Day swim cancelled

The Jetty Lane Trustees: Carl Stickley, Caroline Rutherford (chair), Sue Gray, Cordelia Richman and Olivia Snowden

The Jetty Lane Trustees: Carl Stickley, Caroline Rutherford (chair), Sue Gray, Cordelia Richman and Olivia Snowden

Charity without a home writes a Christmas list...of thanks

Jan Kelly retires from the Mendlesham Practice after over 40 years as a nurse. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

Jan Kelly retires from the Mendlesham Practice after over 40 years as a nurse. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

'Friend to all' Jan retires after 40 year career

This years Essex & Suffolk hunt will take place a day later, on Monday 27 December, in Hadleigh.

This years Essex & Suffolk hunt will take place a day later, on Monday 27 December, in Hadleigh.

Traditional Boxing Day hunt postponed - here's why

Singer Roma Manteiga-Nicholson at Light up a Life - CREDIT St Elizabeth Hospice

Singer Roma Manteiga-Nicholson at Light up a Life - CREDIT St Elizabeth Hospice

'Incredibly moving' remembrance service for St Elizabeth Hospice

The wet and unsettled weather expected to continue on Boxing Day through to New Year in Suffolk

The wet and unsettled weather expected to continue on Boxing Day through to New Year in Suffolk

Wet and unsettled weather predicted for Boxing Day and run up to New Year

Ashton Fulcher has made a lot of Christmas trees out of wooden pallets for Ipswich residents this winter

Ashton Fulcher has made a lot of Christmas trees out of wooden pallets for Ipswich residents this winter

Ashton, 13, hailed for pallet Christmas trees

Despite the official St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day swim being cancelled many people braved the elements to take the plunge

Despite the official St Elizabeth Hospice Christmas Day swim being cancelled many people braved the elements to take the plunge

People brave Felixstowe sea for Christmas Day Dip despite safety advice

Baby Isla Rose Goodchild-Rees born on Christmas morning to Shannon Goodchild, 21, of Ipswich

Baby Isla Rose Goodchild-Rees born on Christmas morning to Shannon Goodchild, 21, of Ipswich

Early arrival for Christmas Day baby Isla Rose

Jack, Buddy and Jemima are at the top of Santa's 'Nice' list this year

Jack, Buddy and Jemima are at the top of Santa's 'Nice' list this year

13 Santa Paws pictures to enjoy this Christmas

Vicky Osborne with her two sons, Charlie and Freddie

Vicky Osborne with her two sons, Charlie and Freddie

Mum delivers Christmas gifts to Ipswich neonatal unit as a thank you

Suffolk firefighters Ben Whale and Neal Mills know exactly what it's like working over the festive period

Suffolk firefighters Ben Whale and Neal Mills know exactly what it's like working over the festive period

Meet the heroic firefighters who shelve Christmas plans with their young families

The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip has been cancelled due to concerns over the strong winds

The Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip has been cancelled due to concerns over the strong winds

Felixstowe Christmas Day Dip cancelled due to extreme weather

New data has revealed the top 10 reasons for A&E attendances at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day in 2019 and 2020

New data has revealed the top 10 reasons for A&E attendances at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day in 2019 and 2020

Revealed: A&E visits at Ipswich Hospital on Christmas Day

Jackie Orton, of Fletcher Road, won first place in the best house competition.

Jackie Orton, of Fletcher Road, won first place in the best house competition.

'League of their own' - MP's Light Up Ipswich competition winners announced

Laura Walker from Ipswich, Australia, enjoying the warm, Christmas weather with her two sons, Henry and Lachlan

Laura Walker from Ipswich, Australia, enjoying the warm, Christmas weather with her two sons, Henry and Lachlan

How Christmas is celebrated in Ipswiches around the world

The Rt Rev Martin Seeley, Bishop of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich

The Rt Rev Martin Seeley, Bishop of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich

Kindness is what really matters between us this Christmas