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Wednesday, 29 January, 2025
Prepare for the day ahead with everything you need to know this morning, including today's weather forecast, traffic notices and a roundup of yesterday's news in case you missed it.
Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver is the Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. He previously spent 15 years growing some of the country's biggest media companies and working in a range of C-suite and advisory roles at growth-stage tech companies operating in the media space.
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New restaurant coming to Buttermarket as retail unit goes under offer
The former Time2Vape unit will be home to a "new culinary experience" at Ipswich's Buttermarket later this year.
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Wake Up Coffee closes doors after just four months
A coffee shop that opened in Ipswich town centre last September has suddenly shut down just four months after opening.
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Man arrested after hit-and-run leaves two women injured in Ipswich
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a hit-and-run collision in Ipswich left two women injured, with one suffering head injuries and fractures.
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Ipswich families affected by dementia invited to share experiences at care home event
A care home in Ipswich is creating a space for local people to discuss dementia, seek support and share their experiences over coffee and cake at a free community event.
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East of England homelessness programme shortlisted for national award
A programme that helps homeless people across East Anglia rebuild their lives, including 65 households in Ipswich, has been nominated for a prestigious national award that could bring £5,000 to expand its vital work.
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Ipswich law firm Ellisons expands with two senior appointments
Ellisons has appointed two new Partners to its Private Client and Employment teams, bringing its total number of Partners to 34.
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Why 2025's Holocaust Memorial Day carries extra weight
With Holocaust survivors becoming older and frailer, this year's 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps could be the last major commemoration where survivors can share their firsthand accounts.
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Suffolk New College celebrates 100th industry partnership
Suffolk New College has reached a milestone in its industry partnership programme, with local financial advisory firm Becketts becoming the 100th company to join the scheme.
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Ipswich residents urged to share their views on the town in new survey
Ipswich Central, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Ipswich's town centre, waterfront, and the 'Connected Town' area, is calling on residents to share constructive feedback through a new public survey.
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Billy McNicholl murder investigation continues as second suspect bailed
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of William McNicholl as a teenage suspect becomes the second person to be released on bail. The 63-year-old was found dead at his Hawthorn Drive home on New Year's Day.
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Ipswich Regent and Corn Exchange announce star-studded spring entertainment lineup
The Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange have unveiled their spring season programme, featuring top comedians Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee alongside Strictly Come Dancing stars and music tributes.