Stowmarket

Freeport East growth funds worth ?800,000 open for applications

Two new funds, with a combined value of up to £800,000 in support, are now open for applications, courtesy of Freeport East.These funds are designed to offer vital support to small and growing businesses and play a pivotal role in fostering opportuniti…

A14 reopens after crash involving lorry and van

The A14 has reopened after a lorry overturned in a crash with a van.
The road was shut eastbound[1] between junction 50 at Stowmarket and junction 51 at Needham Market/Beacon Hill following the collision at about 10.57am.
A police spokesman said the va…

Major delays on A14 after lorry overturns in crash with van

Major delays have been reported on the A14 near Needham Market after a lorry overturned in a crash with a van.
The collision is eastbound at junction 51, with the A140.
Police were alerted at 10.57am.

A lorry has overturned in the A14 crash near Need…

?10m ‘innovation’ centre should be built in Harwich

Commissioned by Tendring Council using part of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation, Essex University and Freeport East, the report identifies Harwich as a prime location for bringing together a cluster of forward-thinking businesses and organisati…

Stowmarket business hub costing over ?18m takes step forward

It’s hoped it will bring in more innovative companies to the area
Gateway 14 from above
Author: Joao Santos, LDRSPublished 4 hours ago
A massive business centre planned for Stowmarket, which is expected to cost over £18m, has taken a step forward.
Loca…

Construction complete at The Range warehouse in Suffolk

Retailer The Range has unveiled its new 1.17 million ft² warehouse at the Gateway 14 scheme in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
The planned development was announced in June 2022 and in October 2022, detailed planning consent for the unit was granted[2]. One year …

Marking the million: Freeports are a threat to democracy

The government has made much of the development of Freeports, where taxes and regulations are waived to encourage business. “Freeport East” is in our region, covering a large area including Harwich, Felixstowe and Stowmarket. In August 2022, Richard …

Norfolk railway station car park set for upgrade

Greater Anglia[1] has announced that it is to upgrade the car park at Diss[2] rail station in Norfolk[3].
The new-look car park will have a new layout, improved features and integrated access for local bus services to serve the station, including a new…

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway announces late summer events

Mid Suffolk[1] Light Railway (MSLR) has announced its full programme of events for the end of the summer.
Suffolk[2]’s only standard gauge heritage railway, located in Stowmarket[3] and known as the ‘Middy’, offers steam trains and other attractions ev…

Stowmarket property deal at A14 Gateway 14 scoops award

The sale of a huge £200m warehouse off the A14 at Stowmarket has been crowned the region’s top deal.
Last year, garden and leisure products retailer The Range[1] snapped up a 1.17m sq ft warehouse currently under construction at Gateway 14 – a huge in…

Woman seriously injured after crash on A14 near Stowmarket

A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries after a four-vehicle crash on the A14. 
Police were called to the collision on the eastbound carriageway at about 9.50am on Friday, June 9.
Four vehicles,[1] a black Mercedes Vito, a red Land Rover Fre…