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Fresh questions raised over M&S's high street future in Ipswich
It has emerged there is no contractual agreement for M&S to maintain its high street store alongside the planned development in Copdock. The revelation comes after council leaders described the deal as "fantastic news for Ipswich" that "secures an ongoing M&S presence in Ipswich town centre." It doesn't.
Ellisons expands insolvency team to become region's largest
As businesses face mounting financial challenges, Ellisons Solicitors has expanded its insolvency team to seven specialists, making it the largest dedicated team in the region.
Classic car convoy to deliver Christmas cheer to Ipswich care homes
Suffolk-based classic car restoration company Bridge Classic Cars is set to spread festive joy by delivering mince pies to four local care homes in a convoy of vintage vehicles this Thursday.
First Christmas market in The Walk hailed a success by traders and shoppers
Twenty local traders transformed one of Ipswich's most historic thoroughfares on Sunday, as The Walk's first Christmas market kicked off this year's festive shopping.
Ipswich law firm fights to keep legal careers accessible as reforms loom
An Ipswich law firm is speaking out against government reforms that could make legal careers less accessible to local talent. Attwells Solicitors warns the changes could undo progress made in making the profession more diverse.
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.
Independent local businesses unite for The Walk's first Christmas market this Sunday
Local business owners are coming together to create a new festive shopping experience in one of Ipswich's historic thoroughfares as The Walk hosts its first Christmas market from 10:00 to 16:00 this Sunday, 01 December.
Suffolk sets out £14bn clean energy and technology growth plan
A new economic strategy for Suffolk aims to build on the county's renewable energy and nuclear power sectors to expand its role in clean technology. The plan seeks to attract £4 of private investment for every £1 of public funding.
New Lidl store creates 31 jobs as third Ipswich branch opens
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has opened its third Ipswich store at Anglia Retail Park, creating more than 30 new jobs and continuing the brand's expansion in the town.
Henley Rise shopping parade gets £50,000 makeover
The Henley Rise shopping precinct in Ipswich has been "rejuvenated" following a £50,000 investment through government and local authority funding.