• Preparing Your Motor for the Cold Snap

  By jaffacake75 at 09:26 on 15/12/11

  

  Although the snow has not yet fallen in Stowmarket this year, the ice and the cold is a huge risk to drivers and it therefore extremely important to be prepared. While this is not rocket science, it may not be on the top of your to do list. Well I urge you to reorganise that list. Icy starts mean de-icing and warming up the car in the morning. Give yourself plenty of time and don't rush or even think about driving off without being...

• Big Changes in Train Services Could Affect Stowmarket for the Better

  By jaffacake75 at 22:18 on 24/10/11

  

  Big changes in train services affects Stowmarket for the better.  A Dutch company are set to take over the Greater Anglia train franchise in Feburary 2012, the contract will last until July 2014. According to the transport Minister Therasa Villiers, an off shoot of Dutch rail company NV Nederlandse Spoorwegen called 'Abellio Greater Anglia Limited' will be taking charge. Abellio's battle for the Greater Anglia franchise,...

• Car Parks in Stowmarket - The Cheapest vs Convenient Guide!

  By Forever_Free at 21:07 on 24/08/11

  

  You would not believe how many car parks Stowmarket actually has, all within walking distance of the highstreet. There is a gallery to help familiarise yourself with these car parks, as well as individual links in the list. However, we all have different needs, so here is a little guide to the best places to park in Stowmarket. Prentice Road This car park offers the cheapest rates at £2 all day! Situated just off the cross...

• The end of the Explore card scheme could mean many can't afford further education

  By SuziLD at 15:34 on 28/02/11

  

  EMA has recently been axed and now Suffolk County Council have announced that there Explore card scheme will be coming to an abrupt end at the end of March. Both of these cuts mean that students currently in further education may not be able to continue with their studies as they will not be able to afford expensive travel costs. Those deciding on what to do after their GCSES's may also be discouraged from going into further education....

• Stowmarket area scores well in AA survey

  By NickRichards at 11:56 on 03/02/11

  

  A survey carried out by the AA on good and attractive neighbourhoods has named the area covered by the IP postcode, which includes Stowmarket, as one of the best three places in Britain. The AA's Streetwatch survey was carried out by almost 2,000 members who recorded areas plagued by potholes, litter, bad signs, faded road markings, uneven pavements, dogs mess and other blights on neighbourhood roads. The best individual areas were...

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