First published 1874. British local newspaper for Suffolk and Essex, based in Ipswich. Terry Hunt, editor at the time of the Inquiry, gave evidence of the generally cordial relations with local police forces.
Anne Campbell gave evidence as Head of Corporate Communications for Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies. Suffolk Constabulary was responsible for policing an area with a population of 678,074 and 288,473 households. Campbell described management of media enquiries within the department and contacts between the police and media.
At the time of the Inquiry, The Star Ipswich was a daily evening local newspaper based in Suffolk and edited by Nigel Pickover, who gave evidence on its behalf. He told the Inquiry that Lord Black's proposals would have little impact on the current culture and practices of his paper and that owners Archant would have no difficulty in complying with a scheme of self-regulation.
