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Suffolk Constabulary

The Safer Neighbourhood Team at Stowmarket has recently been focussing on crime prevention and reducing ASB. One of the current priorities is anti- and littering at social behaviour at the old ALDI car park the recreation ground. Stowmarket businesses in the Bury Street area will have been reassured by...

News

Eye health eye care THE EYES HAVE IT A routine eye examination can reveal more than just what you can see.  Eyesight is such a vital sense for us all. Imagine what life would be like without it.  Everybody should take steps to have their eyes checked regularly, usually...

Mike Norris & Wendy Marchent Reporting Back

Travellers reported for illegal camp Travellers have illegally set up camp on the grass verge beside the B1113 at Badley between Needham Market and Stowmarket  garden centre. Mike was planning to attend a case conference called by Suffolk police about the problem – and a similar camp at Palgrave,...

“Whereabouts”

Bacton was originally based round seven greens; Bacton, Canham, Cow, Earls, Ford, Shop and Tailors. From 1236 to 1536 Bacton was ruled by the many Bishops of Norwich. From 1501 to 1536 Richard Nykke was Bishop and he built a palace in Bacton (when this was demolished bricks were...

A Street Near You Celerbrates

What did you do during the Royal Wedding?.I was working in Needham Market while the wedding was on. Of course i was recording it at home to watch later. The whole event was a great spectacle and I think it went off without a hitch, although maybe a little...

The Regal Get Involved

It was great to see the Regal Cinema getting into the spirit of thing with the Royal wedding, it’s a shame other shops and businesses didn’t make the effort for this “Regal” Occasion!

Summer Concert Choir

“Summer Concert by the Jubilee Ladies Choir” Friday 17th June 2011 at the United Reformed Church Stowmarket, In aid of the Rainbow Appeal. Varied choral program to suit all tastes. Tickets £8 to include a glass of wine and nibbles. Information and tickets from Di Balaam 01449 736374”

Needham Market Raft Race 2011

Needham Lake, Sunday 26th June 2011 Races start at 2pm. This year’s Raft Race has the theme “Ten” as it will be the tenth Raft Race since we started to organise them in 2002 for the Jubilee celebrations. It’s time to assemble a team and get a raft together....

10 Days of Fun in Stowmarket

Stowmarket Festival is back and promises to be even bigger and better than before! There’s a wide range of events and activities over a 10-day period from Friday 27th May until 5th June. So, what’s Stowmarket Festival all about? It’s a great opportunity to bring entertainment to Stowmarket. It...

Old Newton Country Fair And Dog Show

This popular event takes place this year on Sunday 17th July from 11am – 4pm. Attractions already booked include vintage tractors, a fencing display, miniature ponies and other animals. There will be an “animal petting area” for children as well as face painting and children’s sports. Ice Creams and...