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Five incredible gigs lined up for Independent Venue Week in Ipswich
Brighten The Corners has announced a diverse lineup of performances across its venues for Independent Venue Week, running from 28 January to 1 February.
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Ipswich MP Jack Abbott calls for Northern Bypass to be given national priority status
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has written to the Prime Minister urging him to designate an Ipswich Northern Bypass as nationally significant infrastructure as the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce prepares to release damning evidence of A14 disruption's impact on the local economy.
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Fundraiser hits 76% of target as £6,040 raised for missing Ipswich father's family
The community has rallied together to support the family of Chris Caesar, with over 146 people donating to help his partner and daughters while search efforts continue. The fundraiser has now reached more than three-quarters of its £8,000 target.
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Former Tacket Street beauty salon to be converted into flat
Plans to transform the upper floor of a former Ipswich beauty salon into a two-bedroom flat have been approved. The development will maintain the ground floor as commercial space.
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'Ipswich is a busking friendly town' says council in call for street performers
Ipswich Borough Council is promoting the town centre as an ideal location for street entertainers seeking supportive performance spaces.
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Monday, 27 January, 2025
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Police granted extra time to question teenager suspected of murdering Billy McNicholl
Detectives investigating the death of William "Billy" McNicholl have been granted an additional 24 hours to question a teenage murder suspect. The extension was approved by Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Thursday 23 January.
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Ipswich MP demands 'no more excuses' over potholes but council yet to receive details from Department for Transport
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and Suffolk County Council have offered contrasting views on new road repair funding announced by the government. While Abbott welcomes a "huge funding uplift", the council emphasises the need to understand allocation details before making commitments.
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'Eyesore' no more: Buttermarket entrance makeover complete
After months of disruption, the scaffolding is down and the Buttermarket shopping centre's St Stephen's Lane entrance has been transformed with updated signage and new greenery.
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New bottomless pizza restaurant Moto Pizza opens on Fore Street
Essex-based chain Moto Pizza has opened its first Ipswich restaurant, offering unlimited pizza and 50% off deals to celebrate its launch.
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Police seek driver after hit-and-run at Ipswich zebra crossing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car struck a bicycle at a zebra crossing in Grimwade Street and failed to stop at the scene.
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Sizewell C launches skills charter to create 2,600 local jobs
A new skills charter launched by Sizewell C aims to create at least 2,600 jobs for East Anglian workers during the nuclear power station's construction. The charter, developed with industry and local authorities, promises to prioritise local recruitment and training.