The EADT Podcast

The editor of the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star, Brad Jones, takes your questions about local media as part of a special Q&A to mark Journalism Matters week.

Our panellists from Suffolk Community Foundation, Community Action Suffolk and other local charities discuss the huge challenges facing the sector in the wake of Covid-19.

In the latest of our Open House series of webinars, EADT and Ipswich Star editor Brad Jones and political writer Paul Geater discussed the impact of Covid-19 on the high street, how things will change as shops start to reopen and what support will be needed with an expert panel. Featuring Paul Clement, chief executive of Ipswich Central, Sarah Barber, Ipswich Council's portfolio holder for the town centre, Cathy Frost, retailer and Ipswich Vision Partnership co-ordinator and David Collinson, Suffolk Resilience Forum co-ordinator for Safer Spaces.

EADT and Ipswich Star editor Brad Jones and head of news Natalie Sadler are joined by panellists Rebecca Leek, director of strategy at Asset Education, which runs 14 schools in Suffolk, Anna Hennell James, chief executive of Orwell Multi Academy Trust, and Graham White, from the Suffolk branch of the National Education Union, to discuss the reopening of the county's schools.

EADT head of news Natalie Sadler and editor Brad Jones discuss Boris Johnson's prime ministerial statement, the first stages of unlocking lockdown, when schools will return and how to police social distancing rules.

Editor of the EADT Brad Jones, head of news Natalie Sadler and host Sophie Barnett bring you all the latest updates from Suffolk, including the news of Boris Johnson becoming a father again. 

They discuss 'Barry', the graffiti artist causing havoc in a Suffolk town, the Ipswich food stalls set to reopen from Friday and some of the fundraising stories in lockdown, including the 68-year-old taking on a 12-hour solo ping pong challenge.

Editor of the EADT Brad Jones, head of news Natalie Sadler and host Sophie Barnett bring you all the latest news from Suffolk.

They talk the sunniest April on record here in Suffolk, whether the Ipswich market traders could reopen by the end of the week and the worrying reports of a coronavirus-related illness in children. 

Host Sophie Barnett and senior reporter at the EADT Katy Sandalls bring you all the latest news here in Suffolk, complete with a teaser of our popular astronomy quiz. 

They discuss Boris Johnson's arrival back at number 10, the shocking abuse Suffolk's police officers have received while enforcing lockdown measures, and an exciting sneak peek at the statue of Kevin Beattie, Ipswich Town's greatest-ever player, as it nears completion. 

In today's podcast host Sophie Barnett talks to Christine Abraham, CEO of Community Action Suffolk, about the effect coronavirus is having on Suffolk's charities. 

They discuss the county's crisis fund reaching £1m in one month, why the government should do more to support the charity sector, which is now more important than ever before, and what you can do to help. 

Editor of the EADT Brad Jones, host Sophie Barnett and local democracy reporter Jason Noble bring you all the latest headlines from Suffolk.

They discuss the impact of coronavirus on Suffolk's councils and what it means for taxpayers, the hope of a new vaccine and exciting plans to double the size of Milsoms Kesgrave Hall.