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Ipswich café near Portman Road up for sale

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Cool Beanz, a well-established coffee shop on Russell Road near Ipswich Crown Court, has been put on the market for £84,995 as the current owners are looking to pursue opportunities in different sectors.

The big picture: The café, established in 2013, serves a catchment of about 2,500 workers in the direct area. It offers a varied menu and provides external catering services.

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Cool Beanz is often used by Council workers as a meeting venueCoGoGo

Key details:

  • Located on Russell Road near Ipswich Crown Court

  • Established in 2013

  • Asking price of £84,995

  • Turnover of £212,000

Why it matters: The sale presents an opportunity for potential buyers to acquire a business with an established customer base and room for growth:

  • Introducing a full breakfast menu

  • Extending afternoon opening hours

  • Developing an online presence

Added benefits:

  • Premises used as a meeting room for council offices

  • Loyalty reward scheme for hot drinks

What they're saying: CoGoGo, the agency handling the sale, advises "early viewing to avoid disappointment."

The bottom line: While the business has shown year-on-year turnover growth, the current owners are selling to pursue opportunities in different sectors.

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Police granted extra time to question teenager suspected of murdering Billy McNicholl

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Detectives investigating the death of William "Billy" McNicholl have been granted an additional 24 hours to question a teenage murder suspect. The extension was approved by Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 January.

Why it matters: The extension gives detectives crucial additional time to question the suspect in what has become a complex murder investigation involving multiple suspects.

The big picture: McNicholl, 63, known as Billy, was found dead at his Hawthorn Drive home on 1 January. A post-mortem examination revealed he died from head injuries and a stab wound.

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William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog

Latest developments:

  • After an initial 12-hour superintendent's extension, officers secured a warrant for a further 24 hours of questioning time.

  • The additional detention period will end on Friday 24 January.

  • The 17-year-old suspect has been held at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre since his arrest on Wednesday.

  • A woman in her 50s, previously arrested on suspicion of murder, remains on bail until 9 April.

Bottom line: Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team continues to appeal for witnesses. Anyone with information should contact police quoting reference 37/162/25, either through their Major Incident Portal or by calling 101.

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