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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 Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) for the town centre, waterfront, and 'Connected Town' area.
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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.
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Football fan art to brighten empty shop windows in Ipswich town centre
Empty shop windows in Ipswich town centre will be transformed with large-scale football fan art ahead of each Ipswich Town FC home game. The first posters have already appeared in the former H&M building ahead of Saturday's match against Leicester City.
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Ipswich police and businesses unite to tackle retail crime ahead of Safer Business Week
Suffolk police hosted a forum to address retail crime, bringing together law enforcement, businesses, and community organisations. The event showcased collaborative efforts to protect staff and combat theft.
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Last chance to dive into history as Broomhill Lido opens for Heritage Open Days
Ipswich residents will have a final opportunity to explore the iconic Broomhill Lido before its £10.25 million restoration begins during the Heritage Open Days event on 14-15 September 2024.
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Order in the court: Ipswich residents invited to play magistrate for a day
Ipswich residents can step into the shoes of a magistrate on Saturday, 14 September, as the town's Magistrates Court opens its doors to the public for Heritage Open Days 2024.
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Thomas Wolsey 550 project celebrates success and new funding
The Thomas Wolsey 550 project has concluded its public programme after 550 days, marking a significant milestone for Ipswich's cultural heritage. The initiative has also secured additional funding to continue its education work until March 2025.
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Unravel the art of lacemaking at Christchurch Mansion this Heritage Open Day
Ipswich residents can explore the intricate world of bobbin lacemaking as Suffolk Lacemakers showcase their craft at Christchurch Mansion on Sunday 15 September 2024, as part of Heritage Open Days.
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Terry Baxter to step down as Ipswich Central chair
Terry Baxter has announced he will leave his role as Chair of Ipswich Central, the town's Business Improvement District, at the end of 2024.
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Ipswich set for street art spectacle with Wild Walls Festival
Ipswich is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of street art and community spirit this September as the Wild Walls Festival transforms the town with murals, workshops, and family-friendly events.
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Premier League impact on Ipswich to be captured in year-long photo project
Ipswich Central is kicking off a new campaign to capture the economic and social benefits of Premier League football on local businesses and communities. The initiative will document the town's experience throughout Ipswich Town's 2024/25 top-flight season.
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Young people invited to join Wild Walls urban art programme in Ipswich
A new urban art programme called Wild Walls is set to transform Ipswich this summer and autumn, offering young people aged 14-30 the chance to create murals and virtual reality graffiti art alongside established street artists.