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Join the pink party: Ipswich businesses urged to go pink for Ed Sheeran homecoming
From displaying posters to hosting themed events, here's how Ipswich businesses can get involved in the town's "turn the town pink" celebration ahead of Ed Sheeran's homecoming concerts.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Indie retailer marks first birthday with free fashion show on Cornhill next weekend
Threads for All is hosting a fashion show featuring local retailers, live music and dance performances on Saturday, 19 July, as it celebrates its first year of trading.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich to turn pink for Ed Sheeran homecoming concerts in July
The town centre will be transformed into a sea of pink and host a three-day Fan Zone at Cornhill, as Ipswich celebrates its global superstar's return home for three concerts at Portman Road.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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New advisory group forms to unite Ipswich's independent business scene
The Ipswich Independents Group aims to strengthen collaboration and communication among town centre businesses in both day and evening economies.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Sip'swich drinks trail extended until 31 May after high demand
The popular drinks trail run by Ipswich Central will continue for an extra month, giving you more time to collect your stamps and claim free merch.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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James St. Peter's: A tailor-made vision for Ipswich
When Mark Hubert returned to his hometown to open a menswear store, he brought with him not just decades of experience in luxury fashion, but a vision for what his town could become and a dedication to making it a reality.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Award-winning local artist's work transformed into massive Waterfront display
Ipswich's Waterfront has a striking new landmark after Sammi Wong's World Illustration Award-winning design was unveiled as a giant installation on Paul's silo building.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Businesses invited to share insights in regional tourism survey
Larking Gowen has launched its Tourism Business Survey 2025 for businesses to contribute opinions and gain insights into the tourism industry.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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To thrive, or not survive – that is the question
Ipswich's high street must evolve beyond traditional retail or risk disappearing completely, local leaders warn at the Digital Ipswich Innovation Showcase launch event.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Sip'Swich: Two new pub trails launched in Ipswich town centre
Ipswich Borough Council and Ipswich Central have created historic and dog-friendly pub trails across 15 town centre venues, with stamps earning participants special prizes.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Independent business forum resurfaces tensions between council parking strategy and town centre prosperity
Ipswich Borough Council's parking strategy came under scrutiny at an independent business forum yesterday, as traders argued lower fees would increase town centre footfall and help customers spend more at their businesses.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Central partners with Brighten The Corners to expand music festivals
Two music festivals will take place in Ipswich in 2025 through a new partnership between Ipswich Central and Brighten The Corners.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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