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Oliver Rouane-Williams
Founder and Editor of Ipswich.co.uk. Unafraid to directly challenge those in a position of power to change our town for the better.
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Your chance to attend town centre documentary spotlighting 'unheard male voices' in mental health
Global performers and local talent are coming together at the Buttermarket to create a new documentary addressing men's mental health challenges in Suffolk – and you're invited to join them.
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Award-winning beauty salon expands in Brightwell Barns business park
Award-winning Look Wright Aesthetics has launched a sister salon focusing on tanning, nails and brow services.
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Complaints about Ipswich and Colchester hospitals rise by 60% in a year
The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust (ESNEFT) received 119 complaints to the health watchdog last year, up from 74 the previous year, as the Trust's Chief Nurse emphasises their commitment to learning from patient feedback.
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Second grocery store approved for Woodbridge Road as former Skoda site gets green light
Planning permission has been granted to convert the Skoda showroom on Woodbridge Road into a new grocery store.
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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.