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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26538959.ipswich-named-top-10-uk-places-quality-life-2026

Ipswich named among UK's top 10 places for quality of life in 2026

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (373+ words) Ipswich has been named one of the top 10 places in the UK for the best quality of life in 2026. The Property Prosperity Index, compiled by Sell House Fast, placed Ipswich fifth in the rankings. Listed Ipswich church remains on market…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26529233.fore-street-ipswich-hidden-foodie-quarter

The unassuming street slowly emerging as Ipswich's foodie corner

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (333+ words) A hidden foodie scene is quietly thriving just a short walk from the town centre. Fore Street in Ipswich has become a hub for independent food and drink businesses, offering diners an alternative to more well-known areas like The Saints…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26537951.eurovision-winner-jay-aston-joins-ipswich-regent-panto-cast

Eurovision winner and Netflix stars cast in hit Ipswich panto

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (542+ words) A Eurovision winner will take to the stage in this year’s Christmas pantomime. Jay Aston, a member of Bucks Fizz, has been cast as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at Ipswich Regent Theatre, which runs…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26535906.kings-speech-stage-show-coming-ipswich-2027

Colin Firth royal drama coming to Suffolk next summer

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (337+ words) A stage adaptation of a royal story will arrive in Suffolk next summer. The King’s Speech will be performed at Ipswich Regent Theatre from Tuesday, June 8, to Saturday, June 12, 2027, as part of a UK tour. The play follows the true…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26535081.5-ipswich-heritage-open-days-attend-free-2026

Free Heritage Open Day events offering a glimpse into Ipswich's history

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (423+ words) As part of this year's Heritage Open Days, a range of historic buildings, landmarks and behind-the-scenes sites across Ipswich are opening their doors to visitors for free. Better still, many can be explored without booking ahead, making it easy to…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26534458.nelson-revealed-ipswichs-highest-rated-roast-dinner

Historic pub revealed to serve Ipswich's best roast dinner

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (260+ words) The highest rated roast dinner in Ipswich has been revealed. Tripadvisor, a travel company that uses customer reviews to rank the best places across the world, has compiled a list of the best places for a Sunday roast in the…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26532174.suffolk-robe-a-thon-raise-funds-cancer-charity

Suffolk walkers urged to don robes for first Robe-a-thon

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (331+ words) Walkers are being encouraged to don spa robes for a good cause. The first-ever Robe-a-thon, taking place in Suffolk, will raise funds for Cancer Support Suffolk and is organised in partnership with Riverhills Health Club & Spa. The 5K walk will take…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26534153.bacau-romanian-supermarket-ipswich-officially-reopened

European supermarket in Ipswich reopens after three months closure notice

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (165+ words) A European supermarket in Ipswich town centre, which was ordered to close twice by police has officially reopened. Magazin Bacau Romanian Supermarket, located at 51 Buttermarket is now open and trading with Suffolk Police satisfied that the store no longer has…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26531772.wild-man-pub-sproughton-hopeful-possible-reopening

Hope for plans to revive village pub closed for over six years

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (359+ words) A village pub is hoping to soon reopen after six years of closure, with plans for a major refurbishment underway. The Wild Man in Sproughton, located on Bramford Road just outside Ipswich, closed its doors in January 2020 when the previous…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26527291.starbucks-plans-new-drive-thru-vacant-ipswich-unit

Major chain set to take over vacant drive-thru unit in Ipswich

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (297+ words) A major coffee chain looks set to take over an empty restaurant and drive-thru space in south-east Ipswich. Starbucks has sent an application to Ipswich Borough Council to put up signage, advertisements and drive-thru equipment. The application concerns the other…...