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Sizewell C awards £1bn to East of England firms in first two years
Sizewell C has awarded almost £1bn worth of contracts to businesses across the East of England in the first two years since formal construction began on the Suffolk coast, the company has announced.by
Matt Stott
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Sir Bobby Robson mural replaced at Portman Road
A lifelong Ipswich Town fan has spoken of his pride at replacing the iconic Sir Bobby Robson mural above the club shop with artwork showing him lifting the UEFA Cup.byMatt Stott
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Government drops mandatory digital ID plans after national petition signed by over 8,800 locally
The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID compulsory for workers after nearly three million people signed a petition opposing the scheme, including more than 8,800 residents across Ipswich and Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Menopause business founder in UK's top 100 entrepreneurs
Melissa Dickinson left her career aged 50 due to perimenopause. She has now built an award-winning Ipswich business helping other women navigate the same challenges, earning national recognition as one of the UK's top 100 female entrepreneurs.byMatt Stott
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Freeport East drives £250m investment in region, appoints new partnership chiefs
Freeport East has appointed two international trade specialists following a year in which it advanced £250m of private sector investment and employment opportunities across East Anglia.byMatt Stott
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Council to advertise £1.7m contract for theatre alcohol sales
Ipswich Borough Council leaders will seek approval on Tuesday to advertise a new three-year contract to sell alcoholic drinks at Ipswich Corn Exchange and Regent Theatre, valued at just over £1.7m.by
João SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk businesses 'flashing red' as tax concerns jump post‑Budget
Business confidence in Suffolk is "alarmingly fragile," with all but two indicators in the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey turning negative in the final quarter of 2025 following the Government's November Budget.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich PR agency latest Suffolk business recognised for putting purpose before profit
An Ipswich communications agency with a long history in the region has been recognised for its commitment to making a positive social and environmental impact, achieving prestigious B Corp certification.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk pubs welcome £300m bailout but warn 'devil will be in the details'
Pub leaders in Ipswich and Suffolk have cautiously welcomed the government's widely reported £300m bailout following mounting pressure, but warned "the devil will be in the details" as they face steep rate increases.byMatt Stott
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'You need to know when to stop': Why The Grazing Sheep closed after eight years
After 40 years in hospitality, Bart Bisbal knew the signs. The Grazing Sheep wasn't failing – but the pressures were mounting, and he understood better than most when a business has reached its limit.byMatt Stott
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The Grazing Sheep closes after eight 'successful' years on waterfront
A multi-award-winning independent cafe on Ipswich Waterfront has closed permanently after eight years, with the family behind it citing rising costs, taxes and ongoing building works.byMatt Stott
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Architects skydive and cycle 250 miles in record charity year
KLH Architects staff jumped out of planes, cycled through the Netherlands and climbed Welsh peaks in a year of fundraising that delivered a record £35,330 for Inspire, an Ipswich charity supporting young people's mental health.byMatt Stott
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