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Charlie Masters joined the Bury Free Press and Suffolk News in 2021 and works as a multi-media journalist. He joined Iliffe Media in 2019 and previously worked at the Newbury Weekly News.

Coroner urges changes to medical guidance after 10-year-old's death

29 December 2023
Coroner urges changes to medical guidance after 10-year-old's death

Coroner urges changes to medical guidance after 10-year-old's death

29 December 2023

A coroner has written to health officials over the death of a 10-year-old which, she said, could have been prevented.


Hospital charity thanks timber merchants for fundraising

29 December 2023
Hospital charity thanks timber merchants for fundraising

Hospital charity thanks timber merchants for fundraising

29 December 2023

A charity supporting the local hospital trust has singled out the fundraising work of timber merchants Clarkes of Walsham.


Thousands sign petition launched over changes to free parking arrangements

28 December 2023
Thousands sign petition launched over changes to free parking arrangements

Thousands sign petition launched over changes to free parking arrangements

28 December 2023

Thousands of people have signed a digital petition in opposition to a council’s plans to alter free parking arrangements in effect at its car parks.


Festive anti-loneliness meal marks its ninth year

28 December 2023
Festive anti-loneliness meal marks its ninth year

Festive anti-loneliness meal marks its ninth year

28 December 2023

A lunch organised by an anti-loneliness initiative drew in around 100 people on Christmas Day.


Shed break-ins spark police appeal

27 December 2023
Shed break-ins spark police appeal

Shed break-ins spark police appeal

27 December 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pair of shed burglaries.


New owners of village pub revealed

27 December 2023
New owners of village pub revealed

New owners of village pub revealed

27 December 2023

The owners of a popular pub have announced they are taking over the reins at another.


Officer photographed with Santa

23 December 2023
Officer photographed with Santa

Officer photographed with Santa

23 December 2023

Officers on patrol had an encounter Santa and his elves.


Cathedral lights up green in support of NSPCC

23 December 2023
Cathedral lights up green in support of NSPCC

Cathedral lights up green in support of NSPCC

23 December 2023

A cathedral lit up green last night in support of the NSPCC and its Childline service.


Police conduct evening licence checks at town pubs

23 December 2023
Police conduct evening licence checks at town pubs

Police conduct evening licence checks at town pubs

23 December 2023

Police carried out licence checks at pubs and bars overnight.


Man charged after incident in shop

22 December 2023
Man charged after incident in shop

Man charged after incident in shop

22 December 2023

A resident has been charged with attempted robbery after a man entered a shop and threatened a worker.


Plan approved to give low-income residents Council Tax discount

22 December 2023
Plan approved to give low-income residents Council Tax discount

Plan approved to give low-income residents Council Tax discount

22 December 2023

A plan has been approved to offer families on low incomes a discount on their Council Tax.


Three people including ambulance driver and passenger suffer serious injuries after crash

20 December 2023
Three people including ambulance driver and passenger suffer serious injuries after crash

Three people including ambulance driver and passenger suffer serious injuries after crash

20 December 2023

An ambulance collided with a car yesterday evening, sparking an appeal by police.


Christmas miracle as missing dog Benny reunited with owner after months in wild

20 December 2023
Christmas miracle as missing dog Benny reunited with owner after months in wild

Christmas miracle as missing dog Benny reunited with owner after months in wild

20 December 2023

A dog who survived almost three months in the wild has been reunited with his owner.


Man banned from driving after crashing into roundabout while drunk

19 December 2023
Man banned from driving after crashing into roundabout while drunk

Man banned from driving after crashing into roundabout while drunk

19 December 2023

A man has been banned from the road for 14 months after crashing into a roundabout while drunk.


Death driver jailed again after being caught drunk behind the wheel

19 December 2023
Death driver jailed again after being caught drunk behind the wheel

Death driver jailed again after being caught drunk behind the wheel

19 December 2023

A man who previously served time after causing death by dangerous driving has been jailed again.


New names dedicated at church’s war memorial

19 December 2023
New names dedicated at church’s war memorial

New names dedicated at church’s war memorial

19 December 2023

The efforts of a local historian have led to the inclusion of new names on a war memorial.


Watch spectacular Christmas lights display in aid of air ambulance

14 December 2023
Watch spectacular Christmas lights display in aid of air ambulance

Watch spectacular Christmas lights display in aid of air ambulance

14 December 2023

A festive light display in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance has been launched for the fourth year running.


Police appeal after bike stolen

14 December 2023
Police appeal after bike stolen

Police appeal after bike stolen

14 December 2023

Police are appealing to the public after a bicycle was stolen yesterday.


Foodbank hails festive boost with donations of food and parcels

14 December 2023
Foodbank hails festive boost with donations of food and parcels

Foodbank hails festive boost with donations of food and parcels

14 December 2023

The Gatehouse Foodbank has welcomed a rush of donations in the run-up to Christmas.


‘I’m very humbled’: Shopping centre administrator shortlisted for award

13 December 2023
‘I’m very humbled’: Shopping centre administrator shortlisted for award

‘I’m very humbled’: Shopping centre administrator shortlisted for award

13 December 2023

An administrator at the arc Shopping Centre has been nominated for a Retail Week Award in recognition of her work supporting the community.