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Former Tacket Street beauty salon to be converted into flat

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Plans to transform the upper floor of a former Ipswich beauty salon into a two-bedroom flat have been approved. The development will maintain the ground floor as commercial space.

A commercial property on the corner of Tacket Street in Ipswich
The upper floor of the Tacket Street property will be converted to a flatOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The details: Wickham Market-based Riduna Holdings will convert the top floor of the former Spirit and Skin beauty salon.

  • Plans include using an existing external staircase on Wingfield Street

  • A new doorway will be added on the first floor

  • The ground floor will remain as commercial space

What's next: The development must follow specific conditions set by the council to ensure compliance with local planning policy.

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Regulars of 50 years cut ribbon as Royal George reopens

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Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeover.

Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeover
Richard and June Proctor, who have frequented the Colchester Road pub for half a century, officially reopened the venue following its six-figure makeoverGreene King

The details: The Flaming Grill pub welcomed customers back on Monday, 14 April, after an extensive, 6-figure refurbishment that included:

  • Improvements to interior décor

  • Additional indoor and outdoor seating

  • A garden makeover

  • A new TV viewing area for sports fans

New interior at the Royal George in Ipswich
New interior at the Royal George in IpswichGreene King
The Royal George beer garden
The Royal George beer gardenGreene King

What they're saying: "This refurbishment has allowed us to enhance every aspect of our offering to our customers. We hope our visitors will enjoy the new look and feel, and we can't wait to welcome them back," said Ian Andrews, general manager at the Royal George.

What's next: The venue is introducing several promotional offers throughout the week, including two mains for £13.99 Monday-Friday, buy one get one free cocktails on Fridays and Saturdays, and sizzling steak deals from £8.99 Monday-Wednesday.

The bottom line: While the six-figure investment has transformed the physical space, the Royal George's reopening ceremony reminds us that a pub's greatest asset remains the loyal patronage of customers who have made it part of their lives for decades.

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