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New businesses and closures
London's 24-hour upmarket dining chain VQ opens first restaurant outside capital in Ipswich
The all-day café, restaurant, and bar has launched in the Buttermarket Centre, offering a buzzy atmosphere, an eclectic menu, and round-the-clock dining on weekends.
From courtroom to boardroom: The equality entrepreneur trading litigation for prevention
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.
Over 600 products, zero waste: Ipswich's only refill shop gets a new lease of life
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.
Artisan sandwich shop owners on two years of town centre success
Ipswich couple Katrina and Andy have turned their passion into a thriving business, celebrating two years of serving up handcrafted, homemade focaccia sandwiches at their quirky St Nicholas Street shop.
Barber shop replaces Wake Up Coffee after brief four-month run
A new barber shop has taken over the Dogs Head Street premises where Wake Up Coffee suddenly closed after just four months of operation.
Work to begin next month on new Co-op store at former Renault site
The East of England Co-op will begin work on its new Woodbridge Road store on 7 April, with plans to open the doors to customers by mid-June.
From dingy pub to destination: Why you should visit Tower Street Food Hall
When seasoned hospitality entrepreneur Sandeep Singh was looking for his next investment, he chose Ipswich for his ambitious three-storey food hall concept, transforming a neglected town centre building into a vibrant dining destination.
Boss Chicken to replace Neptune's Fish & Chips on Duke Street
The Duke Street location previously housing the popular chippy is being rebranded under the same ownership, with renovation works in progress.
Neptunes Fish & Chips near Ipswich Waterfront closes
Neptunes Fish & Chips on Duke Street has closed its doors, with the popular takeaway near Tesco Express receiving high praise from customers before its closure.
Bye bye, Can Can – Ipswich bag shop owners retire after 30 years
Claire and Sue, the two women behind Ipswich's distinctive Can Can bag shop, have closed their Upper Brook Street store to enjoy some "travel time of their own."
Cor Blimey! Traditional London pie and mash shop opens its doors in Ipswich
T's Traditional Pie & Mash has opened its doors on Upper Orwell Street in Ipswich, partnering with the legendary M. Manze to bring a proppa taste a London to Ipswich's town centre.
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