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Our news

32,000 solar panels and counting for Solar Together Suffolk project

The successful Solar Together Suffolk scheme is now open for registration for 2025.

Council commits £4.8m to create 300 new high school places

Mid Suffolk District Council has pledged £4.8m to create hundreds of new places at Stowmarket High School.

The Lloyds Tour of Britain Men in Debenham during stage two

Communities brave the elements to show support for elite cyclists

Organisers of the Lloyds Tour of Britain this week thanked communities for braving the elements and turning out in force to support the race through town and villages across our districts.

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