W/C - 18th December

• IBP / IBPG wishes all its visitors/supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year!
• Ipswich Buses new livery' has been revealed, it mainly contains a lighter lime green and purple colours with white relief and white drawings of Ipswich on the side using the 'Taking you places' slogans.

W/C - 11th December

• Carters 270 (R707 YWC) has been sold to Malcolms Bus Services in Clacton, Dragon 584 (M684 TDB) is due to return back to Ensign and Trident 401 (LG02FEU) will be entering service early next year.

W/C - 4th December

• ex-Bullocks (MX04MYY) seen on the 91C before it gets repainted into Beestons blue. Pic here
• ex-NXWM 283 (S283AOX) recently acquired by PF Travel (believed from Wigleys), ex-Beaver bus still carries 'Ride the Beaver' on the window. Pic here

W/C - 27th November

• ex-Ipswich 45 (C100CHM) is believed to be acquired to be a stand alone Cafe, with its engine and gearbox sold on.

W/C - 20th November

• ex-Ipswich 190 (P190SGV) has been acquired for Preservation by us at the IBPG. Pic here.
• Ipswich 97 (X97LBJ) has returned from repair.
• ex-Beestons vehicles, (M525WHF) now with Rambler Pic here, Lloyds Coaches (M528WHF) Pic here
  Midland Classic: 84 (YS02XDO) Pic here, 85 (YN04ANX) Pic here.

W/C - 13th November

• Beestons have acquired ex-Bullocks OmniDekkas (MX04MYW), (MX04MYY) and (MX06LDN).
• ex-Anglian Scanias (R85EMB) is the third one with Mulleys.
• Ipswich 133 (R133 FBJ) has gained a front LED Destination.

W/C - 6th November

• ex-Ipswich Buses Olympian 45 (C100CHM) and Dominator 8 (MNS 45Y) were both in an clearance auction (on 12/11)
• ex-Ipswich 39 (H775PTW) has now gone from the Depot to its owner (who also owns the above vehicles, 39 may of featured in the auction aswell but not listed in programme. ex-Ipswich 35 (SDX 35R) might also of featured.
• ex-Anglian Ultralows (R84EMB) and (R86EMB) have been acquired by Mulleys, both currently being painted. A Third one has been acquired aswell but id not known.

W/C - 30th October:

• Ipswich Buses new logo
• Beestons ex-Reading OmniDekka (YN55NJZ) has been repainted into fleet livery.
• Ipswich Demo Versa has now finished its evaluation here.

W/C - 23rd October:

• Beestons Solars (YS02XDO) and (YN04ANX) have both departed to Midland Classic.

W/C - 09th October:

• Ipswich latest demo, Optare Versa (YJ61JHF) has arrived here for evaluation.

W/C - 02nd October:

• Ipswich Transport Museums 'Come and ride on our buses 2011' Event, few photos here
• Not reported here before, First 65545 (P545RNG) has been withdrawn and awaiting disposal.

W/C - 25th September:

• Beestons Solar's (YS02XDO) and (YN04ANX / ex-131ASV) have been sold, believed to have been sold to Midland Classic, although not withdrawn and collected, (131 ASV) still in service.
• ex Ipswich Atlantean 19 (RDX 19R) and Excel 186 (R186DDX) has entered private ownership locally.

W/C - 18th September:

• Carters Dragon is numbered 584 in the fleet, This has replaced Olympian 426 (M226SVN) which has gone to Ensign in P/ex. Thanks Justin
• More movements for Beestons, B10B (M528WHF) Beavers (Y475TSU) / (V967RCX) have all been sold to Stafford Bus Centre. See Beestons fleetlist for more details on recent vehicle movements. Thanks Beestons
• Carters latest Purchase is Dennis Dragon (M684TDB) from Ensign, to be used on E.Bergholt School.. Thanks L Wells.

W/C - 11th September:

• Ipswich Buses 39 (H775PTW) has been withdrawn, due to engine failure.
• IBPG 47 (D138FYM) attended Norwich Bus Rally

W/C - 04th September:

• First 43356 (V356DVG) which has been at Ipswich for a few days from Bury has transfered to Essex Thanks J Long.
• Not been reported here before, Beestons (221GRA/YJ08NTL) ex-Parrys Astron has been sold and left the fleet in July.

W/C - 28th August:

• Ipswich Buses new ticket machines have gone live across the whole fleet.
• First remaining B10BLEs at Ipswich 60766 (R644CVR) / 60767 (S657RNA) both transfered to Essex.

W/C - 21st August:

• Beestons Triaxle Olympus (PN09ENX) has been sold, destination unknown at present.
• New purchase for Beeston is B10M (N415PYS / ex-PSU954 ) of Rennies (Stagecoach 52047 ) This will be upseated before use on Schools. B10B (M525WHF) has been sold, destination unknown at present also.
• Ipswich 96 (X96LBJ) has recieved LED destinations. 92/5/6/7/8/9 are all now treated with them.
• Fair few Ipswich vehicles have been fitted with the new ticket machines (52,69,171 to name a few) To be rolled out across the fleet from September.

W/C - 14th August:

• ex-Reading Buses 818 (YN55NJZ) has arrived at Beestons, Still in Reading buses 'brown' livery with Newbury 'The Link' branding. This is to replace Solar (YS02XDO) in the fleet. Solars (YS02XDO) and (131ASV/YN04ANX) have both been offered for sale. Thanks D Burrows.
• Ipswich 45 (C100CHM) has now eventually gone from Constantine Rd! (left on 20/8) Was withdrawn sometime ago and was agreed sold a few weeks, been sold to a private buyer, same person who owns ex No.8 (MNS45Y).

W/C - 07th August:

• ex-Ipswich 238 (YN03NDK) has moved on to Arriva (Wardles Transport) after D&G sold its Stoke on Trent operations to Arriva. (Thanks to Tony Hunter)
• Pic: ex-Ipswich 240 (YN03NDL) with D&G

W/C - 31st July:

• Wright Streetlite Demo, (MX11EHC) have moved on from Carters and now with Beestons.
• Far East Travel have lost 4 Discs at the Traffic Commissioners meeting, slashing them from 9 to 5 Discs.

W/C - 24th July:

• Carters have an Wright Streetlite on Demo, (MX11EHC)
• ex-Carters MPD (Y962KRX) has now been sold to Red Rose, (Thanks to Oxford & Chilterns Bus Page)
• Pic: Better shot of ex-Ipswich 237 (YG02FVZ) with K-line (No.328) (Thanks to Jimmy Sheng)
• First B7TL 32481 (AU53HJY) has now moved onto Colchester after being on loan to Ipswich

W/C - 17th July:

• Ipswich Buses have an Demonstrator on loan, this time being (BF60OEZ) an Mercedes Citaro
• First B7TL 32683 (AU05MUV) have been transfered from Norwich 32481 (AU53HJY) is also here

W/C - 10th July:

• Ipswich 99 (X199LBJ) has now recieved LED Destinations.
• Ipswich 45 (C100CHM) has now been sold, to a private buyer.

W/C - 03rd July:

• About Time! Far East Travel Ltd are infront of the Traffic Commissioner! Under S17
  
  ''Public Inquiry (42748) to be held at The Court Room, Eastern Traffic Area, City House,
  126-130 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1NP, on 02 August 2011 commencing at 10:00(Previous Publication:(2104))
  PF1046101 SN
  FAR EAST TRAVEL LTD
  Director(s): EDMUND NICHOLLS.
  UNIT 20, THE STERLING COMPLEX, FARTHING RD IPSWICH IP1 5AP, GB
  PSV - S17 - Consideration of disciplinary action under Section 17 (The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981)''
  
  
• Carters 403 (LG02FCA) has arrived back from RH Bodyworks, being single doored and repainted.
• ex-Ipswich 47 (D138FYM) was taken to North Weald Bus Rally by us at IBPG
• Ipswich 68 (YJ60KGX) has lost its front colour LED Destination.

W/C - 26th June:

• Carters have acquired yet another Trident, from the same batch as the others (and IBs), This time TA291. This will be single doored and repainted before use. It will gain fleetnumber 401 apon entering service later in the year. This brings the total to 4 LG02 ex-London Tridents with Carters. This doesnt replace anything in the fleet. (Thanks Justin)
• Pic: Carters 404 (LG02FCE)
• All the Ipswich L-class Olympians have been saved for Preservation except 45, all should depart the fleet by the end of the year.

W/C - 19th June:

• Ipswich 47 (D138FYM) has been withdrawn and Sold Swiftly for Preservation, 35 (D201FYM) is still in IB yard awaiting collection.
• Carters 404 (LG02FCE) All finished and now on the Road in full Livery. Looks smart.
• ex-Ipswich 197 (T790KNW / K155ELF) Has left Cavendish Liner, and is now for Sale at Arriva bus & coach.
• Pics: First Recent Transfered Scanias now at Ipswich: 65528 / 65529 / 65531 / 65532 / 65540
• Pic: ex-Ipswich 192 (P192SGV) now (JGV929) with Simonds Countrylink

W/C - 12th June:

• Ipswich Buses 35 (D201FYM) has been withdrawn and awaiting Collection for Preservation
• First Movements: B10BLEs 60807/08/13/14 have moved to Yarmouth, whilst L113CRLs 65528/9/31/2/40 have moved to Ipswich from Kings Lynn, Please see Fleetlist for full Info. Flickr for Photo's.
• Ipswich Buses 68 (YJ60KGX) has recieved an full Colour LED Destination screen, Is to be trialed and may be rolled out others in the fleet.

W/C - 5th June:

• Pic: Ipswich Buses E300 Demo (SN09CGX) is numbered 500 as predicted and in use on Service 12
• Ipswich Buses have (SN09CGX) Enviro300 Demo on loan, Seen here last with Stephensons in Bury
• Beestons OmniDekka (YT10WKZ) is the first to gain vynils on its blue livery, the vynils are being trialed out on the vehicle, if successful it will be rolled out on all the buses, Looks smart and good to see the 'Stars' re-appearing back with Beestons.
• NHS 'Health Check Bus; (TPD118X) has been doing the rounds around Ipswich: &
• Pic: ex-Ipswich 238 (YN03NDL) which is now with D&G, Stoke as No. 29
• Beestons (229LRB) has now recieved Beestons names and skirt.
• First 65543-5 (P543/4/5RNG) have gained rear adverts for Woodbridge School.

W/C - 29th May:

• Beestons ex-Soames B10M (226LRB) has been re-registered back to (L659ADS) with ex-Simonds B10M (X777GSM) gaining the 226LRB plate.
• Not Previously Mentioned, (229LRB) has been repainted into the allover black and gold coaching scheme.
• Yellow Star t/a Burtons Coaches - went into Adminstration on 27/5, A few Coaches have been collected by Beestons on behalf of Arriva (leasor). (pics on IBP Flickr)

W/C - 22nd May:

• Ipswich Buses 16 (LG02FDN) Pic here
• Ipswich Buses w/d 45 (C100CHM) Sitting withdrawn at Constantine Rd

W/C - 15th May:

• Ipswich Buses 240 (YN03NDL) has been withdrawn, and has departed, believed to join 238 at D&G Buses, Stoke.
• Ipswich Buses 16 (LG02FDN) entered Service on 17th, On Service 8

W/C - 8th May:

• Ipswich Buses 17 (LG02FEM) entered Service on 13th, On Service 8
• Carters 403 (LG02FCA) Seen here on a 93 404 (LG02FCE) is currently away being single doored and repainted.
• Ipswich Buses 16 (LG02FDN) has arrived at the depot from RH Bodyworks
• Ipswich Buses have Enviro400 Hybrid (SN59AWW) on Demonstration
• Ipswich Buses Tridents have moved fleetnumbers so that they are all in sequence (Fleetlist amended):
  - 63 (PO51UMK) is now numbered 10 in the fleet.
  - 64 (LG02FCX) now numbered 11 in the fleet
  - 65 (LG02FDC) is now numbered 12 in the fleet.
  - 66 (LG02FDF) is now numbered 13 in the fleet.
  - 49 (LG02FDJ) is now numbered 14 in the fleet.
  - 67 (LG02FDK) is now numbered 15 in the fleet.
  - (LG02FDN) has been confirmed to being Fleet number 16.
  - (LG02FEM) has been confirmed to being Fleet number 17.
• Carters 252 (KU52RXG) has been returned to Dawson Rentals

W/C - 1st May:

• One of the ex-London Tridents (LG02FEM) now back from RH Bodyworks after single door conversion/refurb.

W/C - 24th April:

• Ipswich Buses 45 (C100CHM) has stepped down from Service on 28th April, now Withdrawn awaiting its fate.
• Beestons have sold Volvo B10M (R427EOS - prev 221GRA) to Moseley Coach Sales, Volvo B10M (X777GSM - prev YVF158) has come the other way from Moseley as its replacement, these has been previously working for Simonds at Diss. Few of the Coaching fleet has changed registrations, see Fleestlist for details.
• Beestons (523FN) has now gained gold Beestons decals with Gold Stars, Looks smart! (YN10HHS) has also been treated to Gold Fleetnames.

W/C - 17th April:

• Carters latest dart (T152 AUA) in Service
• First 69431 (AU58FFT) with the Coes advert has had the same treatment as 69432
• First Solo's 50273 (S304EWU) & 50274 (S305EWU) has been transfered to First Aberdeen since Loss of 70 Contract.

W/C - 03rd April:

• Carters have acquired another vehicle! This time ex-Metroline DA152, Dart/ALX200 (T152AUA) This to be a spare bus, currently is Red/Blue and retains the second door at the moment. (Thanks Justin)
• First 69432 (AU58FFV) with the Coop advert has had a partial repaint into First Group colours (front/roof)
• Carters 421 (R251LGH) has been sold to Abbey Travel, Erith (Thanks Justin)
• As of 1st April, All Constable Buses will be known as Beestons again, Fleetlist now all under Beestons
• First Darts 43445 (P445NEX) & 43448 (P448NEX) have moved from BSE to Essex.

W/C -27th March:

• Carters fleet movements - Olympian 421 (R251LGH) has left the fleet whilst ex London United Tridents TA252 (LG02FCA) and TA255 (LG02FCE) have entered the fleet. More Information on the Fleetlist page.
• Constable (YN55NDY) now back after being refurbished into Standard Moquette
• First 42436 (P436ORL) has now transfered from Ipswich to Essex, 42431 is still here at present but is due to move.

W/C -20th March:

• Carters fleet movements, Dart MPD 262 (Y962KRX) has left the fleet and been sold to Ventura Coach Sales and ex Ipswich 192, Carters 292 (P192SGV) has been sold to Simonds, Diss for further use.
• Beestons Vanhool (YJ08NTL) has recieved fleetnames and been re-registered (221GRA)
• Beestons have Scania OmniExpress (YR10BBX) on loan from Scania for Evaluation.
• New Photo's that have been added to the site:
  - Ipswich - 18 March 2011 (RND)
  - Ipswich - 02 March 2011
  

W/C -13th March:

• Ipswich Buses supported Red Nose day, most town buses displayed Red Noses on the 18th.
• ALL New Photograph's can now be found on this the main site:
  - Ipswich - 16 March 2011
  - Ipswich - 11 March 2011
  - Ipswich - 07 March 2011
• Constables have a Demonstrator on loan, Alexander-Dennis Enviro400 (SN59AWX) is in use here for a week.
  

W/C - 6th March:

• Carters have acquired EastLancs Dart (P455DCW) ex-GTL/Stagecoach 33144 via Ensign. It is painted in Carters Livery and been numbered 255 in the fleet.
  

W/C - 27th February:

• Beestons/Constables have purchased another Scania OmniCity DD, registered (YT11LTA) This was the one which was exhibited on the Scania stand at the NEC in November, Once delivered this will enter service on the 91 in early March.
• First 40256 (N624CDB) has left Ransomes after being sold to SELNEC Preservation group in the Manchester Area
• ex Ipswich 193 (P443SWX) has been withdrawn from Tates Travel and awaiting its Death to the Scrapyard.
  

W/C - 20th February:

• Another P&R B7RLE to carry and allover advert is 69430 (AU58FFS) in 'Close it, Lock it, Check it' advert by Suffolk Police.
• Ipswich (LG02FEM) is currently in the process of being single doored.
• Eastern Counties VR152 / OT3 has returned to the area after being purchased for Preservation by Viv Carter.
• Various Ipswich Darts have had partial repaints, this is due to when the Adverts were pulled off and took the paint off aswell.
  

W/C - 13th February:

• Ipswich Buses new Tridents, (LG02FDN) & (LG02FEM)
• Not previously reported here, ex-Ipswich Buses 189 (R189DDX) entered Preservation in 2010.
  

W/C - 6th February:

• Ipswich Buses have purchased two more ex-Transdev London Dennis Trident/ALX400s,
  these are TA265 (LG02FDN) and TA287 (LG02FEM) Arrived at Constantine Rd (9/2)
• ex-Ipswich Optare Solo 239 (YN03NDU) has turned up in Leeds with Centrebus
• ex-Ipswich Optare Solo 237 (YG02FVZ) has turned up with K-Line, Huddersfield in allover white.
• First 69433 (AU58FFW) carries 'Buy Bus Tickets on your mobile' allover advert (inc Front)
• Ipswich Buses 92 (X92LBJ) has had a partial repaint and now has LEDs
• Far East Travel have a 'new bus' presumed on loan from Faresaver.Nextbus?, Beaver (S107HGX)
  

W/C - 30th January:

• First, with the three B7RLEs now supporting Adverts and go on normal work, 3 Dart SLFs are now redundant and to be moved elsewhere within the group, the first 43436 (P436NEX) has transfered to Clacton Depot.
• First 69433 (AU58FFW) now also carries an allover advert
• BuryRd Park and Ride now Closed, a few pictures from the last day can be found
  

W/C - 23rd January:

• First P&R B7RLEs to stay in Ipswich, two have been covered in allover adverts:
  - 69431(AU58FFT) Carries one for Coes
  - 69432 (AU58FFV) Carries one for the Co-op
• ex-Ipswich 197 (T790KNW) which now is registered (K155ELF) by Roadliner, Pics have now surfaced of it with Cavendish Liner, Pic's can be found and
• Ipswich Buses 92 (X92 LBJ) has recieved LED Destinations
  

W/C - 16th January:

• Ipswich Buses 49 (LG02FDJ) entered service on the BT Shuttle 192 Route 17/1
• Ipswich Buses 171 (YG52DHF) has been converted to be a p/t Driver Trainer, this joins 170 in the Training fleet.
• First 65550 (P550RNG) Seen on 801s 18/1
  

W/C - 9th January:

• First have eventually put Solo 50273 (S305EWU) back on the road after being withdrawn for approx 17 months!
• Carters latest acquried Olympian (M226SVN), this ex Stagecoach Lincoln 16826 acquired via Ensign.
• ex Constables MPD (X668LLX/WPX448) Has turned up with Ace Travel
  

W/C - 2nd January:

• Ipswich 237 (YG02FVZ) and 239 (YN03NDU) have both been sold to Centrebus whilst 238 (YN03NDK) has been sold to D&G of Stoke on Trent.
• Ipswich 49 (LG02FDJ) is back at Constantine Rd in Fleet livery, soon to be ready to work BT 192.

W/C - 26th December:

• For the 2010 News Page please
• Ipswich Buses Solo's 237 (YG02FVZ), 238 (YN03NDK) and 239 (YN03NDU) Still withdrawn.