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Romanian Buttermarket shop closure order rejected by magistrates

A closure order sought by police against Magazin Bacau Romanian Supermarket on the Buttermarket has been rejected by Suffolk Magistrates' Court, despite a months-long investigation that led to the seizure of illicit alcohol, tobacco and prescription-only medication from the premises.
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Ipswich short film fundraiser unites local artists

A newly graduated filmmaker and his producer are putting on a live music fundraiser at The Church next Saturday, bringing together local artists to create something collectively for Ipswich's arts community.
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Opinion

Ipswich Town walked into a trap it could have (and should have) easily avoided

In case you didn't know, Nigel Farage visited Portman Road on Monday. He posed for photographs. He held up a shirt with his name on the back. He posted it all online. It was political genius from the Reform UK frontman, but it was a massive misstep from the club, and they must now break their silence.
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Farage rally draws protests and ITFC row in Ipswich

Nigel Farage's Reform UK rally at Trinity Park drew 900-1,300 supporters on Monday night – but the evening was overshadowed by hundreds of protesters outside and anger from Ipswich Town fans after Farage used a stadium visit to pose for photos with a club shirt.
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'Finally booked that appointment': Let's Talk Women's Health empowers action

Hundreds of women attended The Hold in Ipswich on Saturday for Let's Talk Women's Health, where expert-led seminars on breast cancer, endometriosis, pregnancy and menopause drew crowds eager to ask questions and learn how to better look after their health.
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Nicola Sebastian
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Ipswich Thrive festival draws 2,000 visitors in second year

Ipswich's annual business festival attracted up to 2,000 attendees across more than 30 free events over two weeks in March, with a record-breaking jobs fair among the highlights.
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Ipswich's wildlife is still declining – can its new 10-year plan help?

Ipswich Borough Council is set to adopt a new 10-year strategy to protect and enhance the town's natural environment – and it wants residents to help deliver it. The plan, which goes before the Executive tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 March, would guide how the council manages everything from ancient woodlands to urban ponds over the next decade, with a new nature reserve also proposed as part of the package.
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Arras Square revamp back on – after £313k and three lost years

It has taken more than six years and cost £313,000 of public money since the council first appointed Erect Architecture to redevelop Arras Square in 2020, but Ipswich Borough Council says its revamp is finally moving forward – this time for real.
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