In January construction work officially started on the South Quay project after years of planning. The regeneration project will create a visitor centre, celebrating the town’s history and heritage and incorporating a new library and café. However the specific look of this has not been decided. At the May meeting of the town council, two members of the county council were invited to discuss their plans for the South Quay regeneration site. Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Leisure, Culture & Tourism Paul Miller said they would listen to the town council s ideas, but added: We do need to take the lead as a local authority, you can t hope to make progress if everyone s the chief.
Russell Hill runs Cafe Myra with his partner Lianne Willis
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Café owners in Ipswich have expressed delight as customers return to indoor dining for the first time this year.
Café Myra in St Nicholas Street says its customers are happier to have the option to be back in the warmth, but have continued to support the business throughout.
Lianne Willis, who co-owns the café with partner Russell Hill, said it s now a very different feel compared to the last few weeks when the weather has not been kind .
Cafe Myra in St Nicholas Street, Ipswich
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Russell Hill runs Cafe Myra with his partner Lianne Willis
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Café owners in Ipswich have expressed delight as customers return to indoor dining for the first time this year.
Café Myra in St Nicholas Street says its customers are happier to have the option to be back in the warmth, but have continued to support the business throughout.
Lianne Willis, who co-owns the café with partner Russell Hill, said it s now a very different feel compared to the last few weeks when the weather has not been kind .
Cafe Myra in St Nicholas Street, Ipswich
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Richard Florian was sentenced at Suffolk Magistrates Court
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A prolific offender stole £1 from a charity box outside a Bury St Edmunds home which had been decorated with Christmas lights.
Richard Florian, of Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, was seen outside the home at around 8.30pm on New Year s Eve in 2020, Suffolk Magistrates Court heard.
The homeowner heard a rattling sound and from the window saw Florian with the charity box, which was situated outside the house for donations for the festive light display.
The man came out of the house to challenge Florian, Lucy Broughton, prosecuting, told the court.