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See inside Shoezone's bigger high street shop in Ipswich town centre
Shoezone has opened its new bigger location in Ipswich town centre following its move from elsewhere in the town in August. The retailer has opened its new premises in the former OneBelow store in Tavern Street. In August, the previous
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All you need to know about Ipswich's Christmas light switch-on 2023
One of the highlights of the festive season countdown will see Ipswich town centre illuminated with a sparkling display. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Ipswich Christmas light switch-on 2023. When is the switch on? The
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Restaurant closes its doors in seaside town
A street food vendor in a Suffolk seaside town has announced it has closed its doors. The Viet Street Food Company opened its doors in Beach Street in Felixstowe in September 2021. However, the business has revealed it will no longer trading
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Coffee entrepreneur returns to sector as director of Ipswich-run community café chain
A coffee entrepreneur is back in the industry - after joining the top team at a community enterprise which helps army veterans to get back on their feet. Community interest company (CIC) Combat2Coffee has recruited a crack team of food and drink
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Road surface starts to sink in Ipswich
Part of the road has started to sink in east Ipswich. The defect was spotted in Foxhall Road, close to Derby Road, on Monday afternoon. Suffolk Highways are at the scene and the divot has been coned off. It is not yet clear if the
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Five Guys seeks permission to sell alcohol and late night refreshments at new venue
An American fast-food chain, Five Guys, which is set to open in Ipswich, has applied for permission to sell alcohol and serve late-night refreshments. The restaurant will open in the former Dough&Co restaurant in Cardinal Park, next to Subway
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Another American sweet shop to open in Ipswich
Another American candy store is set to open in Ipswich town centre, which will be the third store of this type announced or opened within a matter of months. The shop will be located on the corner of Upper Orwell Street and Orwell Place, opposite
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Suffolk 'feel-good' beauticians who go into care homes 'thrilled' at business award
The founder of a "feel-good" beauty business which goes into workplaces and care homes is delighted after being voted a "Neighbourhood Fave". Gemma Burden launched Love of Beauty in Ipswich in April 2019 following the death of her mother Rosemarie
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Overnight closures on Orwell Bridge to begin TONIGHT
Overnight closures of the Orwell Bridge outside of Ipswich will begin tonight while inspections are carried out on the A14. The westbound carriageway of the Orwell Bridge will be closed this week between junction 58 to junction 56 while National
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OPINION: Why I hope my experience shows Ipswich isn't a 'no go zone'
A safe town centre is important to one and all. I was recently out on patrol with the Police to review the current state of the town centre. My colleague, Councillor John Cook who covers Community Safety, and I walked round with Superintendent
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Ipswich mum's plea for 'life saving' cystic fibrosis drug which may not get funding
An Ipswich mum says it’s “cruel” that a life-saving drug may be taken away from newly diagnosed people with cystic fibrosis, after guidance suggested it may be dropped due to cost. Laura Wright, whose three-year-old son Chester was diagnosed after