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Council defers Ipswich tourism tax decision to 2028

Ipswich Borough Council will not take a position on a potential hotel tax, saying the decision should be left to the Norfolk-Suffolk combined authority mayor who will be elected in 2028.
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Matt Stott
Matt Stott
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Former DPL Group HQ transformed into collaborative wellness hub

Ipswich electrical contractor DPL Group's former headquarters at Greenwich Business Park has been transformed into a shared workspace for growing wellness businesses, following its move to larger premises.
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Matt Stott
Matt Stott
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Ipswich solicitors expand with Haverhill acquisition

Ipswich-based Smith & Co Solicitors has expanded its reach across Suffolk with the incorporation of Adept Legal, bringing the Haverhill practice's conveyancing expertise under its banner.
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Matt Stott
Matt Stott
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More than £2m could be lost on stalled school project at former Co-op building

New financial disclosures show that nearly £2 million of public money is at stake in the stalled Central Ipswich Free School project, which the government proposed cancelling last month, with Suffolk County Council seeking the return of its £752,000 contribution if the decision is confirmed.
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Matt Stott
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Opinion

Clarke double secures comfortable win over Bristol City

Ipswich Town continued their impressive winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Bristol City on Tuesday night, with Jack Clarke netting both goals to take his tally into double figures for the season.
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Barbara Spencer, AKA the West Stand Senior
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Crown Street Car Park now open 24 hours a day

Ipswich Borough Council has made Crown Street Car Park permanently available round the clock following a successful trial, aiming to support the town's night-time economy and provide greater flexibility for visitors.
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Portrait photo of Oliver Rouane-Williams
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Lecture to explore centuries of refugee contributions to Suffolk

Refugees fleeing war and persecution have shaped Suffolk for centuries – leaving their mark on landmark buildings, businesses and football clubs – in a history largely forgotten today that will be explored in a free university lecture next month.
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Matt Stott
Matt Stott
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Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival expands to over 30 events

Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses can access more than 30 free workshops, networking sessions and expert masterclasses this March when Ipswich Thrive business festival returns, doubling in scale after last year's successful debut.
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Matt Stott
Matt Stott
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