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Police launch new plan to tackle Tavern Street anti-social behaviour
Police officers in Ipswich have begun developing a strategy to address street drinking, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime on Tavern Street. Multiple agencies are joining forces to find long-term solutions.
Ipswich Town star Leif Davis to attend Christmas lights switch-on next month
Ipswich Town defender Leif Davis will join thousands of residents for this year's Christmas lights switch-on celebration at the Cornhill on Sunday, 17 November.
Waterlily and Supper Club hit with temporary closure orders after drug and affray arrests
Police have issued temporary closure notices to two licensed premises in Ipswich following separate incidents over the weekend. The closures affect Waterlily on St Helen's Street and Supper Club on Tacket Street.
Sports Direct opens pop-up store in former H&M location
Sports Direct has begun trading from the vacant H&M store on Tavern Street while awaiting its permanent move to Buttermarket.
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.
Trick or treat: Council defends £70,000 Halloween AR trail investment despite previous app's low uptake
Ipswich Borough Council has approved a £70,000 Halloween-themed augmented reality (AR) trail even though their last app was downloaded just 610 times, at a cost of more than £100 per download.
Upper Orwell Street North car park to close from next week
The car park will be closed from 30 September to make way for the construction of the new Central Ipswich Free School.
New owners seek to revitalise Ipswich's Sailmakers Shopping Centre
Sailmakers Shopping Centre in Ipswich is under new management, with plans to attract fresh retailers and breathe new life into the town centre destination.
New Filipino restaurant set to open in Ipswich on Monday
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.
Ipswich Buttermarket creates safe space for vulnerable people
The Buttermarket shopping centre has partnered with local police to launch Operation PORTUM in Ipswich, aiming to create a safe space for those in need.
Terry Baxter to step down as Ipswich Central chair
Terry Baxter has announced he will leave his role as Chair of Ipswich Central, the town's Business Improvement District, at the end of 2024.
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Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.
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