A NEW boss is today at the helm of Ipswich Hospital.Andrew Reed took up the post of chief executive at the 800-bed hospital this week.He will replace Chris Dooley who has been the acting chief executive since June last year.

A NEW boss is today at the helm of Ipswich Hospital.

Andrew Reed took up the post of chief executive at the 800-bed hospital this week.

He will replace Chris Dooley who has been the acting chief executive since June last year.

Mr Reed, 47, said: "I'm very pleased to be here and plan to spend as much time as possible in my first few weeks meeting staff and patients in the Trust."

See tomorrow's Evening Star for the full story and Friday's edition for an exclusive first interview.