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£285,000 makeover underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich

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The Mermaid on Yarmouth Road has temporarily closed its doors for a major £285,000 refurbishment. The pub will reopen on 14 February.

The big picture: The Marston's-owned pub is undergoing a comprehensive renovation that will transform the venue's facilities, adding new family-friendly features and improved sports viewing facilities.

Works are underway at The Mermaid in Ipswich
Works are underway at The Mermaid in IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The details:

  • The pub closed temporarily yesterday (20 January)

  • A new family dining area is being created

  • Enhanced facilities for watching live sports are being installed

  • Additional improvements are planned but are yet to be announced

  • Work will take approximately three weeks to complete

What they're saying: The Mermaid said that behind the scenes, they are "busy pouring everything" into the pub to make it "better than ever."

The bottom line: The pub will remain closed until 14 February while the renovation work is carried out. Customers are being asked to "stay tuned" for details of the grand reopening next month.

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Quick fire crew response prevents Spring Road blaze from spreading

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Firefighters raced to a home on Spring Road earlier this morning to tackle a bedroom blaze, successfully stopping flames from spreading to the roof.

Two fire crews at the scene
Two crews attended the sceneSFRS

The occupant was alerted to the fire and woken up by their smoke alarm, allowing them to safely exit the property and call Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service quickly.

Firefighters from Princes Street and Ipswich East fire stations were on scene within minutes of being called at 10.18am. The incident was closed at 12.40pm.

Burnt remains of a bedroom
Firefighters stressed the importance of closing bedroom doors at nightSFRS

Two crews responded to the incident.

The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical appliance. Residents can find more information about fire safety in their homes through Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service's safety guidance.

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