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Everything you need to know about Christmas bin collections in Ipswich this year

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The council has announced temporary changes to bin collections over the festive period. Make sure you don't miss yours.

Why it matters: The changes affect all households in Ipswich, and missing collection dates could mean waiting weeks for your next collection.

The key changes:

  • If your black bin would normally be collected on Tuesday the 24th or Wednesday the 25th of December, it will now be collected a day earlier on the 23rd or 24th of December.

  • If your black bin would normally be collected on Thursday the 26th or Friday the 27th of December, it will now be collected a day later on the 27th or 28th of December.

  • Blue bin collections between the 1st and 3rd of January will be collected one day later than normal.

  • Brown bin collections will be paused completely from the 23rd of December to the 6th of January.

Christmas bin collection in Ipswich
Your black bin could be collected a day earlier or later than normal, depending on where you liveIpswich Borough Council

Christmas tree disposal: The council will collect real Christmas trees for free in January. Residents should:

  • Remove all decorations

  • Place trees next to brown bins

  • Wait until collections resume on 7 January

What they're saying: Cllr Phil Smart, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Transport, says residents should "check changes to their bin collections early to avoid any confusion over the festive period."

The bottom line: Residents can check online for further information about collection changes. Don't forget to mark the changes in your diary or calendar.

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Martlesham pub makes history with record-breaking pint pour

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The Douglas Bader has etched its name in the history books after participating in the largest simultaneous pint pour ever recorded.

Why it matters: The Martlesham Heath pub was one of 114 venues nationwide to set a new Guinness World Records title, showcasing the growing demand for both traditional and alcohol-free draught beer options.

The Douglas Bader in Martlesham, Ipswich
The Douglas Bader in Martlesham, IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

How it happened: The nationwide "The Big Pour" event took place on 7 April, with publicans connecting via video call to pour pints of Heineken and Heineken 0.0 in perfect synchronisation.

  • Participants had just 10 seconds to complete their pours under the watchful eye of an official Guinness World Records adjudicator

  • The Douglas Bader was among pubs from across the UK, ranging from Scotland to Surrey, that took part in the record attempt

The bigger picture: The event celebrated Heineken installing its 1,000th alcohol-free draught tap in UK pubs.

  • This milestone makes Heineken 0.0 the most widely available alcohol-free beer on draught in the country

  • The company says it now has more alcohol-free draught installations than any other brand

What they're saying: Lawson Mountstevens, Managing Director Star Pub at Heineken UK, said: "Part of the ritual of going to the pub is watching your pint being freshly poured from the tap – the tilt of the glass, the smooth cascade, and mouthwatering anticipation of the first sip."

  • "This draught experience is central to pub culture, and for non-alcoholic beer to become truly mainstream, it needs to be part of that experience"

  • "It needs to be poured from the tap like any other pint, not just another option in the fridge"

The bottom line: The Douglas Bader's participation in this record-breaking event highlights Ipswich's place in brewing history while reflecting changing consumer preferences in the pub industry.

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