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Ipswich students to create pop-up art trail across town centre
More than 40 young people from four Ipswich secondary schools will paint colourful "key" designs in shop windows and vacant units across the town centre from 17-18 November as part of Youth Voice UNLOCKED.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Griff Rhys Jones to launch Ipswich waterfront AR experience next week
Actor and heritage enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones will visit Ipswich on Tuesday, 4 November at 14:00 to celebrate the opening of Stoke Bridge Wharf and launch 'Dock Stories', an augmented reality trail revealing the voices and characters behind one of England's most historic ports.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The Portal: A reflection of Ipswich, in more ways than one
The Cornhill has seen a lot over the years: horse trams, FA Cup parades, a mile-long queue for free hot dogs. Last week, it added a giant oval screen that lets you wave at strangers around the world. We asked the public what they think.by
Matt Stott
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John Ferguson exhibition brings 40 inspiring photographs to Buttermarket and empty shopfronts
A local photographer whose work is held in the National Portrait Gallery and who has captured images in over 50 countries is bringing 40 of his most inspiring photographs to Ipswich this week, with a free exhibition inside the Buttermarket Centre and images displayed in vacant shopfronts across the town centre.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Stoke Bridge transformation complete
A two-week regeneration project at Stoke Bridge Wharf has been completed, with new seating, planters and heritage information now in place at the waterfront gateway to Ipswich.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Work begins on Stoke Bridge regeneration project
Two weeks of improvement works have started on Ipswich's waterfront to transform Stoke Bridge into a new viewing platform for residents and visitors.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich's pink transformation complete as Sheeran fever takes over the town
Pink lights illuminate historic buildings, themed displays fill shop windows, and bunting lines the streets as Ipswich rolls out the ultimate pink carpet for Ed Sheeran's homecoming.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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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.byOliver 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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