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Kervan Food Centre set to open on Fore Street
A new food store is preparing to open on Fore Street. Temporary signs are now up at the former WS Training site, which is located between Ipswich's Waterfront area and the town centre.
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Warning issued after scam QR code found on parking meter
Suffolk Trading Standards and Mid-Suffolk District Council have warned residents about a fraudulent QR code discovered on a parking meter in Stowmarket amid a rise of similar scams nationwide.
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Major expansion planned for Ipswich Sports Club
Ipswich Sports Club's plans for new padel courts and gym extension have been recommended for approval, with restricted hours to protect neighbours.
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Ipswich charities receive £340,000 from Sizewell C community fund
Two Ipswich-based charities have secured major funding boosts totalling £339,287 from the latest round of Sizewell C community grants. Home-Start in Suffolk and Headway Suffolk will use the money to expand their support services across East Suffolk.
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Vintage clothing sale returns to Ipswich with £20 per kilo deal
A popular vintage clothing sale is returning to St Clements Arts Centre on Fore Street on 8 February, offering shoppers the chance to buy pre-loved fashion items for £20 per kilo.
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Independent gift shop Bromley & Co to close after nine years in Ipswich
A long-standing independent gift shop in Ipswich town centre is set to close its doors in the next few weeks, with the owners citing declining footfall as the reason for closure.
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Council launches stop smoking campaign with Ipswich Town FC
Suffolk County Council and Ipswich Town Football Club have joined forces to launch a new stop-smoking campaign, as figures reveal tobacco use contributes to nearly 1,000 deaths annually in the county.
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Elderly man dies after car crashes into wall in Needham Market
A man in his 70s has died following a collision in Needham Market, with police believing he suffered a medical episode before the crash.
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Historic St Nicholas Church tower set for urgent repair works
Plans have been submitted to repair the falling masonry at one of Ipswich's oldest churches. Due to safety concerns, the tower of St Nicholas Church requires immediate strengthening work.
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German Doner Kebab seeks 3am weekend licence
A kebab restaurant in Ipswich town centre has applied to extend its opening hours until 03:00 at weekends. The Westgate Street eatery, opened by reality TV star Joey Essex in 2018, currently closes at 23:00.
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Plans submitted to turn former Ipswich police station into 15-bed HMO
A developer has submitted plans to convert a former police station in Museum Street into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) with 15 bedrooms, changing previously approved plans for apartments.
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Stamp duty changes to cost Ipswich homebuyers thousands more from April 2025
From April 2025, homebuyers in Ipswich will face paying thousands more in stamp duty as the government prepares to introduce new thresholds that will particularly impact first-time buyers.