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New Wolsey offers free panto livestream this Saturday
New Wolsey Theatre is giving all Ipswich residents free access to watch the final sold-out performances of Beauty and the Beast on livestream this Saturday, 17 January.
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Brick falls from waterfront building narrowly missing pedestrian
A pedestrian had to quickly dodge a brick that fell from remedial works being carried out on a building on Regatta Quay.
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From 'exciting options' to open sale: Council changes course on former Crown Court
Less than four months after promising "exciting options" for the former Crown Court, Ipswich Borough Council has opted to put the building up for sale.
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Suffolk County Council accused of 'autocratic approach' over election delay stance
Opposition councillors have condemned Suffolk County Council for refusing to publicly support May's elections going ahead, accusing them of giving the government the "green light" to postpone democracy for a second time.
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Suffolk Highways disputes government rating as one of worst councils in England for road maintenance
Suffolk County Council has been given a red rating in the Government's new traffic light system, which assesses how effectively local authorities fix potholes and maintain roads, placing it among the 13 worst-performing areas in the country.
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Council to advertise £1.7m contract for theatre alcohol sales
Ipswich Borough Council leaders will seek approval on Tuesday to advertise a new three-year contract to sell alcoholic drinks at Ipswich Corn Exchange and Regent Theatre, valued at just over £1.7m.
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Suffolk businesses 'flashing red' as tax concerns jump post‑Budget
Business confidence in Suffolk is "alarmingly fragile," with all but two indicators in the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey turning negative in the final quarter of 2025 following the Government's November Budget.
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Augmented reality binoculars bringing Ipswich's Victorian past to life unveiled
Six free-to-use augmented reality binoculars have been installed at historic locations across Ipswich, allowing residents and visitors to experience Victorian street scenes complete with gas-lit streets, bustling markets and working docks.
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Kesgrave to get £100k pump track at Millennium Sports Ground
Young people in Kesgrave will get a new £100,000 bike pump track at Millennium Sports Ground, with construction set to start in March. The facility is being funded by local business leader Guy Nicholls.
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Ipswich PR agency latest Suffolk business recognised for putting purpose before profit
An Ipswich communications agency with a long history in the region has been recognised for its commitment to making a positive social and environmental impact, achieving prestigious B Corp certification.
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Suffolk pubs welcome £300m bailout but warn 'devil will be in the details'
Pub leaders in Ipswich and Suffolk have cautiously welcomed the government's widely reported £300m bailout following mounting pressure, but warned "the devil will be in the details" as they face steep rate increases.
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Ipswich.co.uk is backing Ipswich's 2029 City of Culture bid
Ipswich.co.uk has thrown its full weight behind the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, joining major employers and organisations in supporting the #BackTheBid campaign ahead of the 8th February 2026 submission deadline.