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New advisory group forms to unite Ipswich's independent business scene
The Ipswich Independents Group aims to strengthen collaboration and communication among town centre businesses in both day and evening economies.
Ipswich Central
Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre, waterfront, and 'Connected Town' area.
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Sip'swich drinks trail extended until 31 May after high demand
The popular drinks trail run by Ipswich Central will continue for an extra month, giving you more time to collect your stamps and claim free merch.
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Former Grimwades building set for revival under council ownership
Ipswich Borough Council has stepped in to rescue the deteriorating Grimwades building, with refurbishment work starting by the end of May.
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Award-winning local artist's work transformed into massive Waterfront display
Ipswich's Waterfront has a striking new landmark after Sammi Wong's World Illustration Award-winning design was unveiled as a giant installation on Paul's silo building.
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Student filmmakers capture Cardinal Wolsey Day celebrations
Ten Year 10 pupils from Northgate High School have produced a film documenting projects from across Ipswich schools funded by the Thomas Wolsey 550 project.
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Ipswich.love: The grassroots platform reframing a town's story
Ipswich.love began with a logo and a feeling. The town deserved better than being a political punchline.
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Ipswich taxi drivers mount final stand as council greenlights 'fundamentally essential' Lloyds Avenue revamp
The Ipswich Taxis Alliance is seeking to block the newly-approved £1.4m Lloyds Avenue transformation through traffic regulation challenges, despite widespread support for the project from residents and town centre businesses.
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Computer scientist son of micro-brewery owner first to complete Ipswich pub trail
Adam Littler, a 23-year-old computer scientist whose parents were brewers, has become the first person to complete both Sip'Swich drinks trails, visiting all 15 venues in just two days.
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Businesses invited to share insights in regional tourism survey
Larking Gowen has launched its Tourism Business Survey 2025 for businesses to contribute opinions and gain insights into the tourism industry.
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To thrive, or not survive – that is the question
Ipswich's high street must evolve beyond traditional retail or risk disappearing completely, local leaders warn at the Digital Ipswich Innovation Showcase launch event.
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Sip'Swich: Two new pub trails launched in Ipswich town centre
Ipswich Borough Council and Ipswich Central have created historic and dog-friendly pub trails across 15 town centre venues, with stamps earning participants special prizes.
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Independent business forum resurfaces tensions between council parking strategy and town centre prosperity
Ipswich Borough Council's parking strategy came under scrutiny at an independent business forum yesterday, as traders argued lower fees would increase town centre footfall and help customers spend more at their businesses.