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Small but mighty: Inside Dora Brown's quiet transformation of family homes
When Jo Revett joined Dora Brown in 2022, the small Suffolk charity had already helped dozens of families reclaim their homes from chaos. Two years on, that number has risen to more than 60 – and the team is just getting started.by
Elouise Lavington
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Loveone: Eighteen years of gifts, grit and community spirit
For Cathy Frost, life's too short for regrets. The owner of Loveone, the quirky gift shop on St Peter's Street, has built her business around that philosophy. From Environmental Health officer to celebrated entrepreneur, we follow her 18-year journey marked by resilience, reinvention, and an unwavering love for her community.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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The Crafty Fox: French food, and all that jazz
Lisa White started her first business as a teenager. Three decades later, her latest venture is breathing new life into a space that sat empty for 14 years – and giving Ipswich something it didn't know it was missing.by
Amy Wragg
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The St Peter's Street secret: Welcome to The Hidden Garden
Tucked away behind Puzzle Boutique on St Peter's Street, The Hidden Garden might just be the escape you didn't know you needed.byAmy Wragg
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This is youth power: How Ipswich is leading a national movement
Welcome to the first in a four-part series on Ipswich as the UK’s first Town of Youth Social Action. We'll explore what it means for the town, county, and country, and share our plans on how, as a media outlet, we are committed to giving the young people of our town a voice.byElouise Lavington
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Mama Bear: The mum turning mental health struggles into sweet success
Rebecca Cockett never imagined that postnatal depression would lead her to discover her true calling, but sometimes life's most challenging moments can open unexpected doors.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Meet the forensic scientist who turned grief into a thriving comic shop
When grief struck twice in quick succession, Harry didn't retreat – he forged ahead with a childhood dream that's now bringing comic book and geek culture to Ipswich's Microshops on Carr Street.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The Military Unit: The Walk's latest independent retailer hitting the mark
When Becky Eaks and Stuart Mill first noticed customers asking for camouflage trousers at their fishing tackle shop, they could hardly have imagined it would lead to a complete business transformation. Now, their military and outdoor store has found its new home on The Walk, proving that sometimes the best business pivots come from simply listening to what customers want.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Maharani: Forty years and still going strong
For over forty years, Maharani has maintained its crown as one of Ipswich's most beloved Indian restaurants, where multiple generations of the Miah family have preserved tradition while serving exceptional Indian cuisine.byAmy Wragg
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'If we did this in London, no one would blink': Sandeep Singh's food hall gamble paying off
When Sandeep Singh opened Tower Street Food Hall three months ago, transforming the old Yates building into Ipswich's first food hall, some wondered if the ambitious concept would work in the town. Today, with a growing loyal customer base and glowing reviews, Singh's investment in Ipswich is proving well-placed.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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The invisible battle: How Ipswich women are breaking the silence on endometriosis
For Monica Thomas, severe pain became normal when she was just 12. But it took 17 long, traumatic years for doctors to finally diagnose her with endometriosis—a disease affecting one in ten women, yet still shockingly misunderstood.byElouise Lavington
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Local creatives launch Ipswich's first monthly zine club
Ipswich’s first zine club launches this week at CHIp Studios on Turret Lane, run by Amy Wragg of SoapBox Spoken Word CIC and Suzanne Chung from CHIp CIC.byAmy Wragg
