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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

3+ day, 16+ 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

3+ day, 16+ 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 > national > 26539563.crowds-flock-museum-bayeux-tapestry-goes-display

Crowds flock to museum as Bayeux Tapestry goes on display

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (491+ words) Thousands of people have queued to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it went on public display in Britain for the first time since it was created almost a thousand years ago. Visitors from across the globe flocked to the British…...

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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

3+ day, 16+ 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 > 26526885.office-space-former-hollywoods-nightclub-market

Part of former Ipswich night club on the market for £60,000 a year

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (158+ words) Part of a former nightclub in Ipswich town centre has been put on the market for nearly £60,000 per year. The top floor of The Maltings near Ipswich train station, known by most as the former site of Hollywood's club, is…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26529295.harry-potter-star-miriam-margolyes-spotted-ipswich

Harry Potter star spotted walking around Ipswich town centre ahead of Regent shows

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (136+ words) A film star and comedian, best known for her role in Harry Potter, has been seen walking around Ipswich ahead of her sold-out shows in the town. Miriam Margolyes, who plays Professor Sprout in the film series, will be performing…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > national > 26526479.vogue-williams-reveals-name-fourth-child-spencer-matthews

Vogue Williams reveals name of fourth child with Spencer Matthews

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (388+ words) Irish broadcaster Vogue Williams has revealed the name of her fourth child with former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews. Williams, 40, revealed the baby was named Remy Valentine Matthews as she shared a picture of him in a blue knitted…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > things-to-do > national > 26526451.ash-panesar-return-eastenders

Ash Panesar to return to EastEnders

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (242+ words) EastEnders character Ash Panesar is to return to the BBC soap. She will be played by actress Sakira Vel, having last appeared in the soap three years ago, when she was played by Gurlaine Kaur Garcha. Vel said: “When I…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26523078.new-ed-sheeran-mural-unveiled-ipswichs-thomas-wolsey-pub

New mural of global superstar unveiled at Ipswich pub

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (351+ words) A new mural honouring Suffolk's favourite musician has been unveiled at an Ipswich pub where he performed at last year. The painting of global superstar Ed Sheeran, created by local artist Maddie Willis, was shown off outside the Thomas Wolsey…...

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ipswichstar.co.uk > news > 26521784.itv-show-joy-pets-filmed-orwell-vets-ipswich

Ipswich vets features in ITV show in 'unpredictable' new episode

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (351+ words) A spaniel, a pair of huge cats and a giant praying mantis are among the latest stars to grace the small screen. They appeared in The Joy of Pets, a new ITV series celebrating the heartwarming connections between animals and…...