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Augmented reality binoculars bringing Ipswich's Victorian past to life unveiled
Six free-to-use augmented reality binoculars have been installed at historic locations across Ipswich, allowing residents and visitors to experience Victorian street scenes complete with gas-lit streets, bustling markets and working docks.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Hotel operator waits in the wings as council weighs Great White Horse grant bid
A major hotel operator is waiting to commit substantial funds to restore the former Great White Horse Hotel, pending Ipswich Borough Council's decision on a Towns Fund grant application from the building's owners.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Feature
How a £5,000 grant keeps Ipswich's oldest shop pedalling
Perched on a stool, Steve Grimwood is engaged in lively conversation with a regular when I step into Ipswich's oldest retail business. I'm instructed to "take good care" of him before the customer disappears through the revamped rear entrance that has recently benefitted from a £10,000 upgrade – the reason for today's visit to Elmy Cycles in St Helens Street.by
Matt Stott
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The Baths to become creative powerhouse with £1.92m transformation
A £1.92m investment will breathe new life into The Baths, creating a Creative Digital Skills Lab designed to connect and inspire Ipswich's next generation of creative talent with training, facilities and job opportunities on their doorstep.byOliver 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.byMatt Stott
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Window to the world opens in Ipswich as Portal goes live
A live video sculpture connecting Ipswich's Cornhill to cities across the world has been switched on today, making the town the first location in the UK to join the global Portal network.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The Cornhill awaits its Portal to the world
Construction is now well underway on the Cornhill to install a digital portal – a circular sculpture featuring a live-streaming screen that will connect Ipswich to cities around the world in real time, with completion expected next week.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich Oasis: What happened to Ipswich's 'trailblazing' £900,000 green corridor?
Four years after securing £600,000 to deliver a "trailblazing model of excellence" that would create a 5km green corridor with rows of trees, beds with integrated seating, a landmark living wall, exercise equipment and perhaps even a basketball court, the council admits plans have been significantly stripped back to "small-scale greening projects" in four streets.byOliver Rouane-Williams
Opinion
Ipswich Oasis: Four years, £279,000, and all we got were these lousy hanging baskets and temporary planters
For just under £280,000, Ipswich Borough Council has delivered what may be the most expensive collection of hanging baskets and planters in the country. In four years, the "trailblazing model of excellence" that was supposed to transform our town centre into a green oasis has so far managed to produce some seasonal hanging baskets, temporary planters, and a masterclass in turning grand ambition into underwhelming reality.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Empty Waterfront building to become new youth hub after £1.14m grant award
A long-vacant building on Ipswich's Waterfront will house a new youth hub after young people collaborated with world-renowned architects to design their own community space.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Council confident it will spend remaining 88% of £10.5m regeneration fund as deadline looms
Despite ambitious pledges to "kick-start regeneration" and address high town centre vacancy rates, Ipswich's flagship regeneration fund has brought just one property back into use in four years. Does the council risk squandering a generational opportunity to transform our town?byOliver Rouane-Williams
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