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Girls of the Internet seem to be speeding through the music scene with their blurring of dance, electronic and soul into a hazy setlist I experienced live last Friday at St Stephen's Church.
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After three decades fighting discrimination battles in court, equality solicitor turned entrepreneur Audrey Ludwig now helps organisations prevent them entirely, bringing clarity to the often misunderstood world of equality law.
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When Mark Hubert returned to his hometown to open a menswear store, he brought with him not just decades of experience in luxury fashion, but a vision for what his town could become and a dedication to making it a reality.
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The National Crime Agency's crackdown on high street businesses suspected of links to organised crime has made headlines in Shrewsbury but remains conspicuously absent in Ipswich, despite remarkably similar retail patterns.
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When Beren Matheson Nowell learned that Ipswich's only refill shop was at risk of closing, the words "I'll do it" tumbled out of his mouth before he had truly processed what taking over a business would mean.
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Across Ipswich, a quiet green shift is unfolding. From hedgehog highways to wildflower verges, people are rethinking how we live alongside nature and why it matters.
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Geek Retreat Ipswich is a trading card game shop and cafe that has diverse income streams, a committed community, and an inclusive approach that has created a very special atmosphere.
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Ipswich.love began with a logo and a feeling. The town deserved better than being a political punchline.
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In a time when small businesses face unprecedented challenges, the Start, Build & Grow programme is proving that with the right support, local entrepreneurs can not only survive but thrive.
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A friendship forged on the football pitch has transformed into one of Suffolk's most trusted sustainable energy companies, with a perfect five-star customer rating and an ambitious vision for a greener future.
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After years of trying to book them, The Smokehouse welcomed The Tubs to a sold-out crowd, delivering what Brighten the Corners CEO Joe Bailey described as "tight, indie jangle-pop" that lived up to every expectation.
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An overview of the local poetry and spoken word scene and how it has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining creative community that develops talented writers and performers.
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