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Christmas markets draw big crowds to Ipswich town centre
Ipswich town centre was bustling this weekend as two Christmas events attracted shoppers and families to enjoy festive entertainment and support local makers and retailers.
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The Very Suffolk Christmas festival is coming to Ipswich town centre – here's what you need to know
A new Christmas festival celebrating Suffolk culture will take over Ipswich's Cornhill later this month, featuring local food, crafts and a tractor trail – all while raising money for mental health.
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Ipswich waterfront changes will 'benefit everyone', says port boss
Following the sudden exodus of boats at Ipswich waterfront, ABP says its £2m investment will secure the marina's future for decades. The plans include new facilities for boat owners and a dedicated space for celebrating Ipswich's maritime heritage.
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Where have the boats gone? Ipswich Marina empties ahead of £2m upgrade
Dozens of boats are disappearing from their long-term berths at Ipswich Marina as owners scramble to find new moorings within a two-week deadline. The relocations come as Associated British Ports (ABP) prepares to begin a £2m upgrade of the northern side pontoons.
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New Sports Direct opens its doors in former Ipswich BHS building
In another step forward for Ipswich's high street, Sports Direct has opened its new 25,000 sq ft store in Ipswich's Buttermarket, bringing four major retail brands under one roof.
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Local business leader Steve Flory to chair Ipswich Central
Lifelong Ipswich resident and Hudson Group boss Steve Flory has been named as the new chair of Ipswich Central, pledging to transform the town centre into a "safer, more welcoming place."
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National small business roadshow to visit Ipswich next week
A nationwide tour celebrating small businesses will make Ipswich one of its 23 stops this November, ahead of Small Business Saturday in December.
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How the Wolsey 550 project has transformed local history education in Ipswich
From Tudor gaming to legal career workshops, an 18-month heritage project has used Cardinal Wolsey's remarkable rise from humble Ipswich beginnings to inspire thousands of local students.
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Council gets new powers to auction empty Ipswich shops
Ipswich Borough Council will gain new powers next month to auction off long-term empty shops in the town centre. The High Street Rental Auctions scheme aims to tackle the problem of persistently vacant properties by allowing local authorities to step in.
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New outdoor exhibition space opens at New Wolsey Theatre
Four giant exhibition cubes have been installed outside the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich to showcase local initiatives and celebrate the town. The first exhibition features 'love letters' to Ipswich from local residents.
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Town centre businesses unite as Christmas tree takes pride of place on Cornhill
Ipswich's 40ft Christmas tree was installed on the Cornhill this morning, marking an early start to the town's festive season.
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Ipswich prepares for its biggest-ever Christmas programme
Theatres, museums, archives and arts venues across Ipswich have joined forces to deliver the town's largest-ever festive entertainment programme, featuring 237 performances and 77 exhibition days across eight venues.