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New Filipino restaurant set to open in Ipswich on Monday

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Los Bryant's Coffee and You are set to bring Filipino flavours to Ipswich, taking over the former noodle bar on Carr Street. It will welcome diners from Monday.

The big picture: The restaurant is owned by 59-year-old Filipina Perlita Bryant, who lives in Ipswich. It will occupy the former I Love Noodle bar unit, which closed in July after operating for two years.

Los Bryant's Coffee and You
Los Bryant's Coffee and You will open on MondayOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Why it matters: It's another occupied premise on our high street and not a mobile phone repair shop, offering residents a taste of Filipino cuisine that isn't currently available elsewhere in the town.

Key details:

  • Signs for the new restaurant have been put up

  • Refurbishment work is underway inside the building

  • An official opening date has not yet been announced

Backstory: The Carr Street location has seen several changes in recent years:

  • Subway occupied the premises until 2018

  • The unit was vacant for several years after Subway's departure

  • I Love Noodle took over the space in late 2022

What's next: The restaurant is currently being fitted out and is set to open its doors to diners on Monday. We look forward to giving it a try.

TRU7 Group set date for 'public exhibition' of controversial Fynn Valley quarry

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Residents will have the chance to ask developers about plans for a proposed quarry in the Fynn Valley at a public exhibition in Westerfield next month.

The big picture: TRU7 Group has announced a public exhibition on 21 February at Westerfield Village Hall to present its proposals for a new quarry in the Fynn Valley.

Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, Ipswich
Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The plans have already attracted more than 350 objections from residents with concerns including:

  • Health risks from silica dust exposure

  • Noise from machinery and HGV traffic

  • Impact on dark skies and stargazing

  • Potential groundwater contamination risks

  • Effects on local flooding patterns

  • Traffic increase, with projected HGV movement every 4 minutes on the B1077

  • Impact on local tourism and hospitality businesses

  • Loss of agricultural land

Why it matters: The exhibition will be the first opportunity for residents to:

  • View detailed proposals for the quarry development

  • Question TRU7 Group representatives directly

  • Learn about planned environmental measures

  • Understand the proposed 16-year extraction timeline

What to expect: The exhibition will run from 09:00 to 20:00 at Westerfield Village Hall and will cover:

  • The proposed extraction and processing of sand and gravel

  • Restoration plans using suitable soils and clays

  • Advance and restoration of biodiversity enhancements

Hundreds gather to fight Fynn Valley quarry plans near Ipswich

A newly formed campaign group against proposed quarry development near Ipswich drew hundreds of residents at its first public meeting. More than 350 objections have already been lodged against plans for extracting 1.7 million tonnes of material from the Fynn Valley.

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  • 39 days ago
Location of the proposed quarry near Ipswich

What's next: The Group says plans remain at an early stage:

  • No formal planning application has been submitted yet

  • Once submitted, there will be 21 days for formal objections

The bottom line: The exhibition allows residents to understand and question the quarry proposals before any formal planning process begins.

Fynn Valley quarry public exhibition

TRU7 Group is hosting a public exhibition about its proposed quarry development in the Fynn Valley at Westerfield Village Hall.

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  • 21 February
  • 09:00-20:00
Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, Ipswich
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