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Suffolk leaders unite to boost county's influence on government
Over 100 leaders from Suffolk met last week to strategise how the county can better align with the new Labour government's priorities and get us to the "front of the Government funding queue.”
Calendar Club returns to Ipswich for Christmas season
Calendar Club launched its festive pop-up store at a new location in Ipswich town centre last weekend. The retailer has moved from its previous Westgate Street site to 17 Tavern Street, formerly occupied by The Body Shop.
Ipswich Computers marks its next chapter with new leadership appointment
Ipswich Computers has promoted Craig Starling to Director after six years with the company. The appointment comes as the local IT service provider looks to expand its operations in Suffolk.
Geek Retreat Ipswich celebrates third birthday with revamped rooms and special events
Geek Retreat, the popular games cafe on Upper Brook Street in Ipswich, is marking its third anniversary with a new space that embraces its building's past and a series of celebratory events.Ipswich lawyers share career advice with local teachers
Careers leads from Ipswich secondary schools received free training on corporate careers from top 50 law firm Birketts and the Wolsey 550 Project. The session aimed to help teachers guide pupils interested in legal and business careers.
Sizewell C pledges 500 jobs for Ipswich residents
Sizewell C has committed to creating 500 jobs for Ipswich residents during the construction of the new nuclear power plant, as part of an agreement with Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.
Sizewell B begins £75m maintenance outage
Sizewell B nuclear power station has started a two-month outage for refuelling and maintenance. The £75m project will bring over 1,000 temporary workers to Suffolk.
Local business leader 'flying the flag for Suffolk' named England's best SME director
Rachel Garrett, Managing Director of Rendlesham-based CMG Technologies, has won the SME Director of the Year Award at the IoD England Director of the Year Awards in Birmingham.
Former Renault dealership on Woodbridge Road to become a new Co-op store next year
The East of England Co-op has announced plans to open a new food store on Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. The proposed store will replace the current Brunswick Road location, offering a larger space and more services.
Ipswich pub granted earlier alcohol serving time
Ipswich Borough Council has given The Station Hotel in Ipswich the nod to serve alcohol from 8am.
Accountancy firm BDO welcomes 12 new trainees to Ipswich office
Accountancy firm BDO has welcomed 12 new trainees to its Ipswich office this week. The local hires are part of a larger intake of 20 new trainees across East Anglia and over 600 nationwide.
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