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Housing

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Leisure and tourism

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Our news

Mid Suffolk's director for property, development & regeneration Emily Atack, Cllr Richard Winch, Cllr James Patchett, Cllr Keith Scarff, Bobby George, Cllr Colin Lay, Cllr Ollie Walters, Stowmarket Town Council town clerk David Blackburn Front: Stuart Huggins and Darren Moyes

Bobby dazzler of an opening for Stowmarket's new community darts venture

Darts legend Bobby George proved Stowmarket has hit the bullseye with its new community darts venue when he joined local VIPs and dignitaries today for the opening of The Bull Room.

Suffolk residents urged to apply quickly for free home energy upgrades

Suffolk residents living in properties which are not energy efficient, could be eligible for funding to make their homes warmer and reduce their energy bills, thanks to Warm Homes Suffolk.

£90,000 to support community projects near Gateway 14

Community organisations located near the Gateway 14 development are being offered a funding boost to help launch and grow local projects.

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