Stowmarket News

Suffolk Trading Standards is warning residents after a rogue trader posed as a National Grid employee

Suffolk County Council

Rogue salesman posing as National Grid employee targets Suffolk home

The mother-daughter combination has teamed up to launch the business.

The mother-daughter combination has teamed up to launch the business.

Mother and daughter launch eco-friendly children's toy business

$The Papa John\'s would be located next to Stowmarket\'s PureGym Local, in Gipping Way.$ $The Papa John\'s would be located next to Stowmarket\'s PureGym Local, in Gipping Way.$

Mid Suffolk Council

Plans for Papa John's takeaway in Suffolk town recommended for green light

The Food Museum adopted its new name earlier this year

The Food Museum adopted its new name earlier this year

Suffolk's Food Museum named one of UK's best family days out

Janice Rowles and Keith Forward of Stonham Barns with the new signage

Janice Rowles and Keith Forward of Stonham Barns with the new signage

New look at Stonham Barns as centre welcomes more cafés and shops

$The people of Stowmarket have been having their say on Lizz Truss\' resignation earlier today.$ $The people of Stowmarket have been having their say on Lizz Truss\' resignation earlier today.$

'It was inevitable': Stowmarket reacts to news of PM's resignation

Kerridges of Needham Market have closed their doors.

Kerridges of Needham Market have closed their doors.

Suffolk car business closes its doors after more than 100 years of trading

Councillor Harry Richardson marks the handover of keys for 11 Market Place to Shelia Ravenscroft

Councillor Harry Richardson marks the handover of keys for 11 Market Place to Shelia Ravenscroft

Iconic Suffolk music venue set for expansion

The project was supported by an army of volunteers and local farmers including from neighbouring village Shelland.

The project was supported by an army of volunteers and local farmers including from neighbouring village Shelland.

Babergh District Council

Council scheme helps village wildflower meadow bloom

John with dancing dolls made by Fred Whiting, with Katie in the background playing melodeon.

John with dancing dolls made by Fred Whiting, with Katie in the background playing melodeon.

Tributes paid to well known Suffolk folk music stalwart

Stowupland Falcons FC adult reserves team have been sponsored by Vistry Group, which is building new Linden Homes properties at Oak Farm Meadow in Stowupland.

Stowupland Falcons FC adult reserves team have been sponsored by Vistry Group, which is building new Linden Homes properties at Oak Farm Meadow in Stowupland.

Planning and development

'It means a huge amount': Housing developer sponsors football team

The living history group is based in Stowmarket but has members as far as Birmingham.

The living history group is based in Stowmarket but has members as far as Birmingham.

Living history group to take on 23-mile war walk for poppy appeal

The 18 homes have been approved for Pear Tree Place in Great Finborough

The 18 homes have been approved for Pear Tree Place in Great Finborough

Mid Suffolk Council

Controversial affordable homes to be built in Suffolk after all

Thomas Singleton has been jailed for five years for the offences.

Thomas Singleton has been jailed for five years for the offences.

Five years for ex-primary headteacher found with a million indecent images

$The Regal has been shortlisted for Screen International\'s Cinema of the Year Award 2022 (24 screens or less). (Left to right: Billie King, Bethany Couch, David Marsh, Lauren Bunce).$ $The Regal has been shortlisted for Screen International\'s Cinema of the Year Award 2022 (24 screens or less). (Left to right: Billie King, Bethany Couch, David Marsh, Lauren Bunce).$

Regal in Stowmarket shortlisted for cinema of the year award

Rob Crozier has been creating a conservation area at Badley

Rob Crozier has been creating a conservation area at Badley

Devastation as thieves steal tractor, trailer and mower worth £8k

The 18 homes are being earmarked for land close to Pear Tree Close, Great Finborough

The 18 homes are being earmarked for land close to Pear Tree Close, Great Finborough

Planning and development

Planners call for 18 rural Suffolk homes to be rejected

Mid Suffolk Council leader Suzie Morley breaks the ground for the Gateway 14 project in April alongside project chair Sir Christopher Haworth

Mid Suffolk Council leader Suzie Morley breaks the ground for the Gateway 14 project in April alongside project chair Sir Christopher Haworth

Mid Suffolk Council

Next phase of Suffolk Gateway 14 Freeport East project to be considered

Plans have been submitted to develop farm buildings at Red House Farm in the grounds of Helmingham Hall, owned by the Tollemache family

Plans have been submitted to develop farm buildings at Red House Farm in the grounds of Helmingham Hall, owned by the Tollemache family

Mid Suffolk Council

Homes plans on land owned by Suffolk peer Lord Tollemache are criticised

Kieran Singleton has opened a Pokemon-themed store at Stonham Barns, in mid Suffolk

Kieran Singleton has opened a Pokemon-themed store at Stonham Barns, in mid Suffolk

22-year-old opens new Pokémon store at Suffolk shopping centre

The strategy recommends a raft of measures to improve parking across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

The strategy recommends a raft of measures to improve parking across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

Babergh District Council

Councils agree joint 20-year parking strategy

$The children at Crawford\'s Primary School have collected donations for Stowmarket Foodbank.$ $The children at Crawford\'s Primary School have collected donations for Stowmarket Foodbank.$

Suffolk school donates 'fantastic amount' to foodbank

The crash happened on the A14 at Creeting St Peter, mid Suffolk

The crash happened on the A14 at Creeting St Peter, mid Suffolk

Driver injured in A14 tractor crash not in life-threatening condition

The mural was officially launched on Friday (September 30) afternoon.

The mural was officially launched on Friday (September 30) afternoon.

Local government

'Message to the community' painted at former middle school building site

Travis Watson is wanted by police in connection with burglary and other offences in Needham Market

Travis Watson is wanted by police in connection with burglary and other offences in Needham Market

Man wanted by police in connection with burglary

$Woolpit Primary Academy have been awarded \'Good\' by Ofsted$ $Woolpit Primary Academy have been awarded \'Good\' by Ofsted$

Woolpit Primary rated 'Good' by Ofsted for first time in 12 years

The worst-off households may not have to pay council tax at all

The worst-off households may not have to pay council tax at all

Babergh District Council

Council tax may be axed for the poorest in Babergh and Mid Suffolk

The artwork was officially unveiled on Friday September 23.

The artwork was officially unveiled on Friday September 23.

Local government

Statue on Stowmarket roundabout officially unveiled 'after years of effort'

The warehouses would be built next to the existing industrial estate.

The warehouses would be built next to the existing industrial estate.

New warehouses next to Suffolk village could create 100 jobs

The cadets unveiled the memorial on Saturday September 24.

The cadets unveiled the memorial on Saturday September 24.

'Lasting' memorial to bomber crash created by air cadets

The project could see up to 300 homes built on the site.

The project could see up to 300 homes built on the site.

Mid Suffolk Council

New date for 300 homes plans to be determined

A visualisation of Crest Nicholson and J W Diaper and Sons plans for 258 homes in Stowmarket.

A visualisation of Crest Nicholson and J W Diaper and Sons plans for 258 homes in Stowmarket.

Mid Suffolk Council

Plans for over 550 homes get new decision date

Three young girls from the Ipswich area have completed their project to create a Covid memorial garden. The project was run by Ipswich charity, Autism & ADHD. Second right: Michelle Chisholm.

Three young girls from the Ipswich area have completed their project to create a Covid memorial garden. The project was run by Ipswich charity, Autism & ADHD. Second right: Michelle Chisholm.

'We made it happen': Autism and ADHD charity completes garden project

The Duck and Teapot opened its doors in May.

The Duck and Teapot opened its doors in May.

Mid Suffolk Council

Council responds to accessibility concerns at Needham Lake café

Jo and Chris Moyes are retiring from their business, Cloud 9 Balloons in Combs Ford.

Jo and Chris Moyes are retiring from their business, Cloud 9 Balloons in Combs Ford.

Party shop owners 'completely overwhelmed' as they shut after 11 years

The A14 eastbound is currently closed between Stowmarket and Beacon Hill

The A14 eastbound is currently closed between Stowmarket and Beacon Hill

A14 eastbound reopens after two-vehicle crash

Regal manager, David Marsh,

Regal manager, David Marsh,

Suffolk cinema to air charity screenings of Paddington this weekend

Rhys Hennebry of Hyena Drive, Colchester, will stand trial at Ipswich Crown Court.

Rhys Hennebry of Hyena Drive, Colchester, will stand trial at Ipswich Crown Court.

Four months for dealer found with ketamine in a man bag

Claire Walker, from Stowmarket, will be visiting London for the lying-in-state

Claire Walker, from Stowmarket, will be visiting London for the lying-in-state

Suffolk woman motivated by 'sense of personal loss' to visit Queen's lying-in-state

Land on Stowmarket Road which was subject to plans for five homes.

Land on Stowmarket Road which was subject to plans for five homes.

Mid Suffolk Council

Plans for 5 homes in Suffolk village withdrawn amidst flooding risk

Massive crowds gathered as King Charles III was proclaimed in Stowmarket.

Massive crowds gathered as King Charles III was proclaimed in Stowmarket.

Massive crowds descend on Stowmarket as King Charles III proclaimed in town

Vanessa Holden (right) and members of staff at Cancer Research UK put together a window display commemorating Queen Elizabeth II.

Vanessa Holden (right) and members of staff at Cancer Research UK put together a window display commemorating Queen Elizabeth II.

'Like a granny to us all': Stowmarket pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

CGI of the development in Bacton.

CGI of the development in Bacton.

Planning and development

Housing developer set to launch new homes in Suffolk village

Jake Andrade has completed his second year of University, and has undergone multiple rounds of Chemo and a bone marrow transplant while doing it

Jake Andrade has completed his second year of University, and has undergone multiple rounds of Chemo and a bone marrow transplant while doing it

University of Suffolk

"I thought I was coming to the end of my life" - Young man's battle with cancer

A visualisation of Crest Nicholson and J W Diaper and Sons plans for 258 homes in Stowmarket.

A visualisation of Crest Nicholson and J W Diaper and Sons plans for 258 homes in Stowmarket.

Planning and development

Plans for over 250 homes in Suffolk town recommended for green light

The project could see up to 300 homes built on the site.

The project could see up to 300 homes built on the site.

Planning and development

Outline plans for 300 homes in Suffolk town recommended for approval

Four schools in Suffolk have become academies ahead of the new year

Four schools in Suffolk have become academies ahead of the new year

Four schools across Suffolk to become academies for new year

The service connects rural villages to Stowmarket town centre.

The service connects rural villages to Stowmarket town centre.

Suffolk County Council

'We will be isolated': Community sadness as bus service reduced

Indicative image of Churchill Retirement Living's plans.

Indicative image of Churchill Retirement Living's plans.

Mid Suffolk Council

Plans submitted for 61 retirement living apartments in Suffolk town

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Plans submitted for Papa John's takeaway in Suffolk town

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Cost of living crisis

Vets to offer discounted pet care as owners struggle with cost of living

An Audi and a BMW had their tyres slashed and paintwork scratched in Stowmarket

An Audi and a BMW had their tyres slashed and paintwork scratched in Stowmarket

Suffolk Constabulary

Audi and BMW cars targeted as tyres slashed in Suffolk town

A drink driver was arrested between Stowmarket and Needham Market last night

A drink driver was arrested between Stowmarket and Needham Market last night

Suffolk Constabulary

Drink-driver arrested after car driven with burst front tyre

Headteacher at Stowmarket High School Dave Lee-Allan said he is proud of his students on GCSE results day.

Headteacher at Stowmarket High School Dave Lee-Allan said he is proud of his students on GCSE results day.

Suffolk GCSE results

'We're really happy': Stowmarket High School head pleased with results day