Why We’re Here, What We Stand For, and How We Serve Our Community

At Stow News, our role in the community has grown far beyond that of a traditional village shop. Today, we proudly serve 36 villages and 3 towns, offering essential services that support residents, businesses, and the wider local area. As we continue to evolve, we remain anchored by a simple purpose: to provide reliable, convenient, and trusted services that make everyday life easier for the communities we serve.

A Local Shop with a Wider Community Mission

Stow News is, at its heart, a local business built around service. We provide:

• • Banking services that give residents and small businesses local access to essential financial transactions.

• • Postal services, helping customers send, receive, and manage mail and parcels without needing to travel far.

• • Newspaper and magazine deliveries across dozens of villages and towns, ensuring people stay connected to the news and publications they value.

These services play a vital role in keeping rural and semi-rural communities connected, especially at a time when many traditional services have become centralised or harder to access.

What We Stand For

1. Convenience and Reliability

We aim to make life simpler for the people and places we serve. Whether it’s posting a parcel, depositing cash, or receiving daily newspapers, our priority is to offer dependable service close to home.

2. Community Support

Our commitment extends across all 36 villages and 3 towns we work with. We understand the needs of rural communities, and we continue to adapt our services to meet those needs.

3. Trust and Professionalism

Stow News has been built on longstanding community trust. We take that responsibility seriously by delivering consistent, high-quality service every day.

4. Innovation and Growth

While we remain rooted in traditional services, we are also expanding into new areas. Our vision includes introducing an Amazon-style local service offering—one that combines fast, reliable delivery with local convenience and personal service.

How We Serve Our Community

Essential Services Close to Home

From banking to postal services, we offer practical, everyday solutions that save residents time, travel, and inconvenience.

Wide-Reach Deliveries

Our newspaper and magazine network spans more than 39 locations, ensuring households across the region receive the publications they rely on.

Support for Local Businesses

We assist small businesses with banking deposits, outgoing mail, and potential future delivery solutions—helping make operations more efficient and cost-effective.

A Growing Service Hub

As we expand toward a broader online and fulfilment model, our goal is to create a modern, community-focused service that keeps the personal touch of a local shop while delivering the speed and convenience people expect today.

Looking Ahead

Stow News is committed to building on its long history of service. As we prepare to introduce new delivery and fulfilment offerings—designed to reflect the rising needs of modern households—we remain dedicated to the same values that have guided us from the beginning.

We are here to serve our villages, support our towns, and continually adapt to meet the needs of our communities.

With reliability, innovation, and true local commitment at the core of everything we do, Stow News will continue working to be a trusted service hub—not just for today, but for the years ahead.

Photo credits: Liam Ratcliffe