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Ipswich Taco Bell fit-out begins at Anglia Retail Park

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The interior fit-out of the new Taco Bell restaurant is underway at Anglia Retail Park in Ipswich.

This follows the completion of construction works by Ipswich Borough Assets, a company owned by Ipswich Borough Council.

The big picture: Taco Bell's arrival marks the first of two expected new store openings at Anglia Retail Park before Christmas, with Lidl also nearing completion of its fit-out.

The Mexican-inspired fast food chain continues its expansion in the UK, where it has operated since 2010.

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Colin Kreidewolf, Chair of Ipswich Borough Assets, and Councillor Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council Leader, in front of the Taco Bell restaurantIpswich Borough Assets

Key details:

  • The restaurant will feature Taco Bell's signature bold design with modern aesthetics and comfortable seating.

  • Customers will have options for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and delivery services.

Why it matters: The new stores are expected to create job opportunities and, according to the council, boost retail diversity in the area.

Taco Bell's presence adds to the growing number of UK locations, which have increased significantly since the brand's return to the country in 2010.

What they're saying: Colin Kreidewolf, Chair of Ipswich Borough Assets, said: "We're delighted to see the progress made with both the Taco Bell and Lidl projects. The completion of the building works is a key milestone for the retail park and creates the opportunity for new jobs."

Context: Taco Bell, founded in California in 1962, briefly operated in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s before relaunching in 2010. The chain has since expanded nationwide, with the Ipswich location joining over 100 UK stores.

What's next: An official opening date will be announced soon.

Search for 'rogue trader' targeting vulnerable Ipswich residents

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Trading Standards has issued an alert after a vulnerable resident in the IP4 area of Ipswich was pressured into a £2,500 roof repair by a doorstep trader just before Christmas.

Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing concerns about doorstep traders targeting vulnerable residents, with Trading Standards officers having to intervene to prevent further exploitation.

The details:

  • The uninvited trader approached the resident's property around 19 December

  • A verbal agreement for £2,500 was agreed for roof work

  • No paperwork was provided, and the trader left no contact details

  • The trader claimed scaffolding would be erected and work completed this week

  • Trading Standards Officers have since implemented measures to prevent the trader's return

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Trading Standards has issued an alert after a vulnerable resident in the IP4 area of Ipswich was pressured into a £2,500 roof repair by a doorstep trader just before ChristmasGetty Images

What they're saying: "Never agree to have any work done as a result of a cold call, and don't be pressurised into having the job done immediately," warns Suffolk Trading Standards.

Be smart: Trading Standards advises residents to:

  • Get quotes from two or three traders

  • Ask for traders' full names and addresses

  • Request detailed written quotations before work begins

  • Never pay upfront for materials

  • Avoid cash payments

  • Only pay once work is completed satisfactorily

How to help: Anyone with information about traders operating door-to-door in the IP4 area before Christmas or details about vehicles or individuals involved should contact Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.

The bottom line: Residents seeking trusted traders can use Suffolk Trusted Trader, a vetted directory maintained by Trading Standards, rather than accepting unsolicited doorstep offers.

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