Award-winning independent coffee house Midgar Coffee will officially open its new Ipswich Waterfront location on Wednesday, 11th November, bringing the quality, hospitality and community spirit of its Bury St Edmunds home to a second Suffolk location. Situated within the University of Suffolk’s Waterfront Building, Midgar Ipswich is an independently owned coffee house open to everyone,…
From cosy pubs and festive markets to spectacular wildlife experiences and winter walks, Suffolk residents are being encouraged to rediscover the Suffolk Coast and support local businesses during the quieter months. Summer crowds are fading and the county’s coastline is taking on a more peaceful character. Tourism and hospitality businesses across Suffolk are highlighting the…
Independent coffee company, Paddy & Scott’s, is teaming up with six-time UK Latte Art Champion and World Latte Art Championship competitor, Dhan Tamang, to host the Latte Art Throwdown at Kavi Coffee London, on Thursday 19th November. Paddy & Scott’s is known for its commitment to fair wages for the coffee farmers it partners with,…
By Heather Austin H&S Toy Co. started in August, when we took our first boot-sale stall with a selection of squishies and Hot Wheels. Before we started the business, we decided to have a big clear-out at home and sell some of our unwanted things. We then decided that instead of just spending the money,…
By Danae Crowley What started as a small idea has grown into something I’m incredibly proud of: Crowley Aromas, a small home fragrance business based in Stowmarket. I started Crowley Aromas because I loved the idea of creating affordable home fragrance products that could make people’s homes smell beautiful without costing a fortune. What began…
Two Magpies, the Suffolk-based cafe and bakery group, is pleased to announce it’s been named a finalist for Team of the Year at the prestigious Baking Industry Awards 2026. The Baking Industry Awards recognises the very best people, products and businesses the UK baking industry has to offer. Now in its 39th year, winners will…
Suffolk’s Gressingham Duck is collaborating with British homewares brand, Sophie Allport, on its latest exciting new promotion which will give customers the chance to win one of 750 special edition Gressingham x Sophie Allport mugs. The campaign, which will run in all major supermarkets and retailers from the middle of September until the end of…
Independent coffee company Paddy & Scott’s has appointed Lisa Knight as National Partnerships Manager. She joins them following three years as Regional Account Manager for Nespresso Professional. Paddy & Scott’s has gone from strength to strength since its management buy-out in November 2024. Its fierce commitment to putting coffee farmers, people and the planet at…