Ipswich Star | Business https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/business/ Ipswich Star Business en-gb Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0100 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0100 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Ipswich Star | Business https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/business/ Garden centre café closes suddenly 'until further notice' https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26542848.garden-centre-caf-closes-suddenly-capel-st-mary-near-a12/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0100 e9e2644b266b1176b2f60777ef447ea6 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Seafront café to reopen next month after staffing closure https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26538940.winkles-ferry-caf-felixstowe-reopen-october/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 799c27f1d11fc8a9b88dbeb980d18678 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Ipswich Debenhams should be turned into homes and artisan shops, says local developer https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26534594.ipswich-developer-sees-upmarket-future-debenhams-site/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 387774555d8eb035a87fc173d656ae76 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers Ipswich town centre pub to close its doors this weekend https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26539976.ipswich-pub-swan-hedgehog-close-saturday/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0100 b8de2b28b12b5471e06b678030d530b8 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Sackers responds after 'serious injury or death' warning issued https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26537927.sackers-responds-hse-warning-safety-risks/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0100 239dca2fcd97b6b39105a1f58b4af1ba tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Pub reveals opening date after £380k refurb in Suffolk seaside town https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26537689.falcon-pub-felixstowe-reopening-380-000-refurb/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0100 963bb52298e5b80eb002d5da5b06213f emily.goodwin@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Goodwin Felixstowe rejects claims it has lost title of UK’s top container port https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26534690.felixstowe-rejects-reports-lost-uk-container-top-spot/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:22 +0100 0e148383254c221fe00253b568ce55ba dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Ipswich rapper puts music on hold to grow food truck business https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26534195.ipswich-rapper-pauses-music-career-grow-food-business/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 3346db7846cbc686d9df00d5a5e2008d tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Ipswich's oldest pub goes on the market https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26535548.ipswichs-historic-spread-eagle-pub-put-sale/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 5eccc6a8f8f1f1ae0df78f843ff09395 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann First commercial freight train arrives at Sizewell C via new rail route https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26536140.first-freight-train-arrives-sizewell-c-construction-site/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100 b40efec450e2c0da93ae823a5cf8632f sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers Two Ipswich restaurants still standing after hospitality group shuts over 200 sites https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26535566.oyster-reach-swallow-ipswich-avoid-closures/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100 064297bc610a356ecf12a25ee4f4e44d cerys.baker@newsquest.co.uk | Cerys Baker Street food brand to open second town outlet https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26535313.wok-wraps-open-second-felixstowe-outlet-suffolk/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100 1f8479376d8ac9d629a4c3bbed26e612 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake Signs for new Mediterranean restaurant on Waterfront go up ahead of opening https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26534598.new-mediterranean-restaurant-planned-ipswich-waterfront/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 4f509851019e56bbeab1fbb34658974c tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann European supermarket in Ipswich reopens after three months closure notice https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26534153.bacau-romanian-supermarket-ipswich-officially-reopened/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0100 35ebcb8d31fe906fff965deddef622b8 oliver.picton@newsquest.co.uk | Oli Picton We tried Suffolk's newest burger van and the fries stole the show https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26532029.review-suffolk-n-goods-new-burger-van-hits-spot/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 bd47732f2d14f3cb7e5d7e5847df4424 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Hope for plans to revive village pub closed for over six years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26531772.wild-man-pub-sproughton-hopeful-possible-reopening/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 775a1bf34161885f143c6c01ebfece34 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Pub near Ipswich that serves up charm, character and community https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26530538.ipswich-star-pub-week-limeburners-offton/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 55d79a2044c0006a36581da97fdf8c52 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Readers divided over council’s purchase of former Debenhams store in Ipswich https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26530419.ipswich-readers-react-council-purchase-debenhams/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 648463b2b46b95e8bc81184f991dc00f tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Vinyl record shop to open in historic Ipswich town centre building https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26530927.new-vinyl-record-shop-open-historic-ipswich-building/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 7a490f9a27245733a2d6a822cd4440d4 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann More top business chiefs get behind Ipswich's bid to become City of Culture https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26530928.firms-back-ipswichs-bid-city-culture-2029/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 8edb9c89ea6f31308f95f64e222f86bc sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers Major supermarkets recall products in Ipswich over allergy fears https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26530529.ipswich-tesco-waitrose-recall-products-allergy-risk/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:08:00 +0100 1fd0bfe53050f1f81e2abcd544103746 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Popular pub closes doors until later this month while refurbishment is done https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26528532.douglas-bader-pub-martlesham-closed-late-september/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100 40e96435e5f72f7981c37b04e76d07e6 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann New barbershop set to open in Ipswich town centre https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26527143.new-d-cutz-barbershop-opening-ipswich-town-centre/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100 1b4ba4512b396692e48a086589de54c2 oliver.picton@newsquest.co.uk | Oli Picton New Suffolk-inspired burger van opens to queues of people https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26526966.suffolk-n-good-burger-van-opens-pub-near-ipswich/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 20a6080b28ffe124399d8773f8f2e315 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Major chain set to take over vacant drive-thru unit in Ipswich https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26527291.starbucks-plans-new-drive-thru-vacant-ipswich-unit/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 9dd0c3b39f23d873b8a3cea5c802529d tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Queues down the street as new game cafe officially opens doors in Ipswich https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26526841.mulligan-game-cafe-officially-opens-ipswich-queues/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 12e84a3f86cd852cc760a91ce4dbed21 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Part of former Ipswich night club on the market for £60,000 a year https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26526885.office-space-former-hollywoods-nightclub-market/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 193eb01200c21e7f0cd4a18ad2397d56 oliver.picton@newsquest.co.uk | Oli Picton Three pubs you could currently take on in and around Ipswich https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26529544.four-pubs-near-ipswich-seeking-new-operators/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 32ada1141e35b086f530412030e456a3 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Around 400 jobs set to be created as facilities giant wins Sizewell C contract https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26528422.major-contract-sizewell-c-set-create-400-jobs/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0100 ed8e01a592535186006a3a17c8d39a17 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers New festive campaign aims to put Ipswich businesses in the spotlight https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26529081.ipswich-central-launches-follow-stars-christmas-campaign/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:44:51 +0100 7ff52d697a475f7b6a54ddb4446b7a20 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown IT firm moves to larger headquarters amid continued growth https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26526716.ipswich-firm-ics-relocates-larger-headquarters/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0100 d4eb8eb2d757a13dffaf1d2132820334 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers Ipswich shoppers warned over food contamination linked to meningitis risk https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26526894.ipswich-shoppers-warned-not-eat-sainsburys-product/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100 c5bfb7386388553d5ff54ec67e016156 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Town restaurant keeping toe-to-toe with takeaway giants marks 55 years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26523209.memories-sought-55-year-old-felixstowe-wimpy-restaurant/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 74b53667a36918f62019b976e091604c dominic.bareham@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Bareham Funpark set to return to Ipswich with thrill rides and foam parties https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26522278.funpark-returns-chantry-park-ipswich-september/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 2abe1da2af99e958e1d03727cae4c25e tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Free book charity turns page with move to bigger venue https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26523424.get-free-books-ipswich-open-new-town-centre-home/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 d0c6604973738052c52c227d82645e82 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Councillor welcomes development deal but warns on demolition plans https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26523146.ipswich-leaders-react-former-debenhams-purchase/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 9d511081801b5245ce48f786d751ec5d tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Returning holidaymakers stuck in long queues as they try to exit Stansted https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26524381.ipswich-holidaymakers-return-chaotic-scenes-stansted/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0100 7260df3b180f18f9aaa3cbeff1db5951 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers Window cleaner launches scheme donating £1 from each clean to local hospice https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26516359.ipswich-window-cleaners-new-plan-support-hospice/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0100 663e782aee9ec183bb6b7032c81a0877 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring New future for former Debenhams as building bought with big plans ahead https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26521644.huge-changes-former-ipswich-debenhams-purchase/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0100 4a16f7ff2aa7f5652b1c494e9b923457 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Century-old accountancy name phased out in new chapter for firm https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26511355.east-anglia-based-ensors-officially-joins-azets-accountants/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 ab275b0d83bf80f2b58f6d13e1a07213 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers Final day to visit major brand in Ipswich ahead of closure TOMORROW https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26519796.final-day-fatface-ipswich-town-centre-closure/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0100 f2be716a31a7f0bb2593a97ccfc23981 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Finance brokers merger to form agri lending business delivering extra https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26444468.woodstone-david-booth-finance-merge-suffolk/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 a8b97e2b1f0ceb74331a871539b9f611 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers 'Disastrous' six-day shopping centre shutdown leaves Ipswich salon out of pocket https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26519630.ipswich-buttermarket-closure-disastrous-businesses/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 57fb9ed6a08fc0ed865e426e1943775d dan.laughlan@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Laughlan Family-run estate agent expands with new branch https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26516819.foxhall-estate-agents-excited-new-stowmarket-branch/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 53424fcfeef9afaf6f4782a035030181 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Major retailers in Suffolk that have entered administration or liquidation this year https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26518956.major-suffolk-brands-entered-administration-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 24068859783f7b9e4e9915428abb716c paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Discount retailer faces uncertain future as auction process begins https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26516010.sale-poundland-leads-uncertainty-ipswich-store/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:40:00 +0100 b63bb2a65f4c3971aa6b78117bfeb11d thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks New chief operating officer joins Ipswich-based Vertas https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26515879.new-chief-operating-officer-appointed-vertas-group-ipswich/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100 209fd84c35c24058e3b17ceec50adba0 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Young Ipswich dancers enjoy dream performance at Disneyland Paris https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26514236.ipswich-school-dance-show-smashes-disneyland-paris/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 1caf2ba7145849020a774fed18967287 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann Shopping centre reopens after sudden closure - but two major brands still shut https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26517869.ipswich-buttermarket-shopping-centre-partially-reopens/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:40:00 +0100 93d29b3706e1f76973fe41f7b1ce77d6 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Former Town skipper praises work after horsebox converted into mobile sauna https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26514913.ex-ipswich-town-star-luke-chambers-praises-new-sauna/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 2b809b1213129e7014829ef474e4a814 tom.cann@newsquest.co.uk | Tom Cann