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W/C - 28h June:

Simonds have used a Primo and Enviro200 on the 113/4, presumed for testing for vehicle upgrade?
Ipswich 234 (X234MBJ) has had a partial Repaint to tidy its appearance
Picture of Carters latest acquisition (W236DNO) PIC HERE

W/C - 21st June:

Ipswich 243 (YN04LWJ) has been repainted into livery, though the rear still holds the Silver livery with a mega-rear advert applied. PIC HERE Rear PIC HERE
ex Ipswich 236 (X236 MBJ) is with Huddersfield Bus Company (Centrebus) now painted in their livery PIC HERE
Picture of Carters new Olympian (P419KSX) PIC HERE
Other Olympians at Beestons for Re-sale are: (P924RYO & R334LGH) Also here are (R433LGH, R343LGH, R335LGH & R548LGH) but these are stored currently. (Pictures below are copyright to David Burrows)
Constable (L212TWM) has been sold, though remains at current. (EIG1357) has been withdrawn replacing (S108HGX) as the doner for parts.

W/C - 15th June:

Carters have purchased ex Lothian Volvo Olympian (P419KSX)
Carters Leyland Olympian (F285DRJ) have been sold to Ensign
Beestons have acquired Olympians (R552LGH, P910RYO, P913RYO) for on-ward Sale also acquired (R345LGH) being retained and to enter the Constable fleet. L212TWM/LSU413 have also been advertised for sale.
ex Ipswich 196 (P196SGV) in Cyprus (retaining IB livery) PIC HERE
Carters Beaver (NIL3956) sold to Far East Travel
Carters Spectra (K310FYG) sold to Ensign in exchange for small dart (W236DNO)
Ex Ipswich 193 (P443SWX) now painted into Tates livery PIC HERE
Carters Olympian F285DRJ now back in use after on loan to Travel with Hunny.

W/C - 8th June:

Ipswich 235 (X235 MBJ) has ended up with Centrebus aswell, this time with K-Line PIC HERE
Presumed 236 (X236MBJ) has joined 235 here with seeing Centrebus liking ex Ipswich vehicles
Ipswich 235/6 (X235/6MBJ) have been sold, 234 (X234MBJ) the last X-MBJ Solo remaining at present

W/C - 1st June:

ex Ipswich 132 (P132PPV) is with Centrebus, Luton PIC HERE
Constables have acquired Y475TSU a Mercedes-Benz 0814D Plaxton BeaverII
Ipswich 237 (YG02FVZ) has been repainted, 243 (YN04LWJ) is currently being rubbed down
ex Ipswich 233 (X233MBJ) Better Picture (with LED) PIC HERE

W/C - 25th May:

ex Ipswich 233 (X233MBJ) has been sold to Huddersfield Bus Company also, now red PIC HERE

W/C - 18th May:

ex Ipswich 232 (X232MBJ) has been sold to Huddersfield Bus Company PIC HERE
Ipswich 63 has finally entered Service (23/5) Looks Smart (til you get closer)
Ipswich 237 (YG02FVZ) is in the paintshop being repainted into standard livery.
ex Ipswich 197 (T790KNW) has been re-registered (K155ELF)
232/3 (X232/3MBJ) Have departed
Suffolk County Council have Marcopolo (PO56PBX) on loan at Ipswich

W/C - 11th May:

Ipswich 173 (YG52DGF) has been repainted, now wears the name 'Gentle Giant' previously worn on 189 PIC HERE
FEC 50273/4 (S304/5EWU) have/are due to return to Ipswich Depot
Ipswich 237 (YG02FVZ) has entered the paintshop to be repainted into standard livery
Country Travel have gone backrupt, other operators taking on their work on an emergency basis
Ipswich 232/3 (X232/3MBJ) Have been withdrawn, though havent departed yet
FEC Ips have 46186 (N986EHJ) here from Essex PIC HERE

W/C - 4th May:

Ipswich 233 (X233MBJ) has been re-instated, everything back on except hopper PIC HERE
Carters ex Ipswich 192 (P192SGV) Pictured before entering Paintshop in Diss PIC HERE
Beestons new 100seater B9TL/Optare is registered PN09ENX PICS HERE
Ipswich 233 (X233MBJ) has been withdrawn, equipment removed.
Ipswich Buses 63 'Regent' attended the ITM Ipswich-Felixstowe run as the sponsored vehicle (03/05)

W/C - 27th April:

All ex Ipswich Excels now sold except 191 (P191SGV) (thanks to Ross at Ensign for Info)
ex 188 (R197DDX) Sold to Transport for London
ex 189 (R189DDX) joining 193 with Tates Travel, Barnsley
ex 194/6 (P194/6SGV) Sold to City Sightseeing Cyprus
Due to Bomb Scare (29/4) all bus services affected, IB also decided to CUT ALL BUS SERVICES due to not being able to get to Tower Ramparts, Though no route diversions happened to actually keep the services in the town running as normal, so obviously doing the quick easy thing as of just cutting them completely, disgraceful way of handling a situation is most peoples opinion on this matter.
Beestons new B9TL Optare Olympus is registered PN09ENX and carrys Black and gold livery
FEC 43486 (R686DPW) replaces 46081 (K281XJB) at Bury St Edmunds.

W/C - 20th April:

Ipswich 63 (PO51UMK) Now painted into Standard livery
Constable B10B P366UUG now registered FHJ 565
Constable Dart X668LLX now registered WPX 448
ex Ipswich 131 (P131PPV) with Trustybus, Harlow PIC HERE
Constable AY51EFG and AV52GHZ sold to Next Bus, Chippenham
Beestons FHJ 565 (CT02LCT) has been sold to Richards, Norfolk (FHJ565 plate retained)
Beestons M129BNO has been sold to Kinch, Minety

W/C - 13th April:

Beestons new Double Deck B12R Vanhool Coach is registered WA09AZD
Ex Ipswich 231 (X231MBJ) Has passed from Redline (dealer) to Warrington Coachways PIC HERE
ex Ipswich 131 (P131PPV) Has passed to Trustybus, Harlow - 132 (P132PPV) still advertised for sale
Carters have purchased ex Ipswich 192 (P192SGV)
Country Travel have acquired a new Vario, registered X334SHH in use on 163s

W/C - 6th April:

Ipswich 55/6/7 have been partly painted to cover up old P&R decals which were still visable
Night/Sundays, OmniCitys will not work on Route 13, normal liveried vehicles will (due to vandals)
Galloways new vehicle on 110, VDL SB200 with Plaxton Centro Bodywork PIC HERE
Constables MPD now in Dark Blue Livery PIC HERE

W/C - 30th March:

Ipswich 136 (T136KPV) Now has been repainted, 63 (PO51UMK) is next
FEC 34928 (G128YEV) Has departed to Erith Commericals (2/4)
FEC 34873 (F173LBL) Has departed to Erith Commercials (1/4)

W/C - 23rd March:

Ex Ipswich 193 (P443SWX) retains IB livery, With Tates Travel PIC HERE
Beestons/Constables R279RAU is on loan to Carters

W/C - 16th March:

Ex Ipswich Buses 231 (X231 MBJ) Sold to Redline (not Centrebus as previously reported) PIC HERE
Ex Ipswich Buses 130 (P130 PPV) with Centrebus PIC HERE
Beestons/Constables R279RAU is either on loan or sold to Carters
FEC 32486 (AU53HKD) is now at Ipswich PIC HERE

W/C - 9th March:

FEC 32479 (AU53HJV) is now at Ipswich PIC HERE
Ex Ipswich 130 (P130PPV) Has now been repainted into Centrebus livery, based at Stevenage

W/C - 2nd March:

FEC 46148 (N948CPU) Has arrived here from First Essex, temporary replacement for 34873 PIC HERE 46149 (N949CPU) is also expected here as temporary replacement for 34928.
FEC 34928 (G128YEV) Finished Service (on 66s) on 4th March
Ipswich 136 (T136KPV) Now in paintshop to be painted into Standard livery
Ex Ipswich 193 (P443SWX) Has been sold to Tates Travel, Barnsley (Thanks to Ensignbus)
FEC 34873 (F173LBL) Has now been withdrawn after MOT Expiring, finishing service on 28th Feb
Another MPD for Carters, Ex Armchair/Metroline DP962 (Y962KRX)

W/C - 23rd February:

Ipswich 97 (X97 LBJ) repaint has been completed. PIC HERE
Beestons/Constables P366UUG and Demo SF08 OFY - Pictures (c) David Burrows

W/C - 16th February:

Beestons/Constable have YN56EZX Back on loan from Scania (presumed to be covering for work on Omnilink)
Ex Ipswich 181 (L181ADX) Is now been Scrapped, 169 (L169ADX) Still for Sale.
Ex Ipswich 184 (L184APV) Now with Royams Furniture, Unsure of the Seating layout as its lost its bench seating in favour of Armchairs and Sofas CLICK HERE
Ipswich 130 (P130PPV) and 231 (X231MBJ) Have been sold to Centrebus, Ipswich 232 (X232MBJ) should go back into service with IB, Ipswich 131/2 (P131/2PPV) Will go to Stephensons (Dealer) Thanks to Jim Long
Carters F285DRJ and PVS828 have been sold to Travel with Hunny.
Beestons/Constable has MAN Meridian SF08OFY on Demo.
Ex Ipswich 197 (T790KNW) pics with Roadliner CLICK HERE & CLICK HERE
FEC 20123 (P733NVG) is now at IPS for Rail Work, another to arrive before Friday.
FEC 34873 (F173LBL) failed its MOT and is to be withdrawn once MOT expires.

W/C - 09th February:

Ipswich 131 (P131PPV) Which was repainted last week has been withdrawn and is to be sold, it hasnt entered service since its repaint.
Ipswich's 130/1 (P130/1PPV) Have been withdrawn and will not enter service again with IB, 132 (P132PPV) is next to be withdrawn and sold.
Ipswich 231/2 (X231/2MBJ) Has been withdrawn from Service, 231 has had its equipment removed and will not enter service again, 232 is currently sitting in normal form with nothing taken off it so may return to service.

W/C - 02nd February:

Ipswich 131 (P131PPV) Repainted, 97 (X97 LBJ) In Paintshop so expected to be next
Beestons are to seperate The Coaching unit with the bus Side. The Coaches are to remain with the Beestons name, The Bus Side is to gain the Constable name from now (instead of t/a Beestons)
Beestons P366UUG is now repainted in a Dark Blue livery. OmniLink YN08HXZ is now up for Sale.
Beestons ex Ipswich 214 (M214EDX) was Sold to Freedom Travel, Ely.
Ipswich 134 (R134FBJ) Now supports LED Screens.

W/C - 26th January:

Carters SN51SXU now has an LED destination
Ipswich 171 (YG52DHF) on Driver Training (Thanks to Bryan Dickson) (30/1)
Ipswich 243 (YN04LWJ) on early 116s, later on Route 1's (173 peak 38) (30/1)
ex Ipswich 221 (G221VDX) on Ebay CLICK HERE
Ipswich Park and Ride is being described/Advertised by Suffolk County Council as ''The Most Modern Bus Around'' they maybe the newest in Ipswich, but certainly the IB OmniCitys are more modern design, more modern interior spec than standard FG spec. ''Brand New Buses'' Well normally... Occasionally an old P registered Scania on from time to time, so certainly the way forward as they are really clapped out vehicles and dont normally show any destination equipment. ''Comfortable and Great'' Well what do you think!?

W/C - 19th January:

ex Ipswich 187 R187DDX has now been re-registered to P5 HCR
FEC 34873 on 61s, 65588 on 62s, 60808 on 66s, 65545 on 800/1 (23/1)
FEC have had 65544/8 on 800/2s today (19/1) 65544 PIC HERE
FEC 66796 PIC HERE and 66801 PIC HERE on Rurals
Ipswich 86 (PJ53OLG) Repainted PIC HERE

W/C - 12th January:

First Day of the new Park and Ride Vehicles, 12 hit the road on 800/1/2 (15/1) PICS HERE
Ipswich 245 (YJ05XNY) is back in service on the 38s
Two of the 05reg B7RLEs have been put in on Rural work, these being 66796/801
Some of the 05reg B7RLEs are at Ransomes awaiting MOT before heading off to Essex (Basildon)
Some/Couple of the 05reg B7RLEs are in service in Norwich
Carters R707YWC is now in fleet livery.

W/C - 5th January:

Beestons have acquired Volvo B10B Wright Endurance P366UUG for School Work.
Demostrator YN08MOF has been cancelled as is not to arrive with Beestons as first stated.
Far East (P190SHR) has recieved a black band upon its Red and Cream livery.

W/C - 22th December:

FEC Impoving the Park and Ride, all 3 buses on the 801 within 5 minutes of each other (every 2-3minutes) Its just a shame if the passengers miss the last of the 3 buses and have to wait 30 minutes for the next one instead of 12.
Carters (N117WBR) Now De-licenced, to be stripped of parts and Scrapped.
ex Ipswich 187 (R187DDX) with Hardings International CLICK HERE

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