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The Big Stories of 2006 from the Bury St Edmunds area

08 July 2023
The Big Stories of 2006 from the Bury St Edmunds area

The Big Stories of 2006 from the Bury St Edmunds area

08 July 2023

Our monthly look back through the archives of the Bury Free Press to reveal some of the big stories of the year.


Family left ‘in limbo’ 14 months after blaze destroyed their cottage

07 July 2023
Family left ‘in limbo’ 14 months after blaze destroyed their cottage

Family left ‘in limbo’ 14 months after blaze destroyed their cottage

07 July 2023

A vulnerable family are stranded in temporary accommodation after an insurance battle hit plans to rebuild their fire-hit home.


Online gifts and accessories boutique backs mental health charity with donations from every sale

05 July 2023
Online gifts and accessories boutique backs mental health charity with donations from every sale

Online gifts and accessories boutique backs mental health charity with donations from every sale

05 July 2023

Owner hopes to spread ‘happiness and positivity’ through products and promoting mental health awareness.


‘People have had allotments here for generations’: Village planning row escalates

01 July 2023
‘People have had allotments here for generations’: Village planning row escalates

‘People have had allotments here for generations’: Village planning row escalates

01 July 2023

Allotment-holder raises concerns as parish warns refusal of plans would cause ‘significant consequences’.

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Firm sponsors fund-raising Relay for Life 24-hour team walk in aid of Cancer Research UK

28 June 2023
Firm sponsors fund-raising Relay for Life 24-hour team walk in aid of Cancer Research UK

Firm sponsors fund-raising Relay for Life 24-hour team walk in aid of Cancer Research UK

28 June 2023

Teams set to walk for 24 hours as business steps in to fund event’s first aid.


The Big Stories of 2005 from the Bury St Edmunds area

28 June 2023
The Big Stories of 2005 from the Bury St Edmunds area

The Big Stories of 2005 from the Bury St Edmunds area

28 June 2023

Our monthly look back through the Bury Free Press archives to reveal some of the big stories of the year.


Rickshaw co-founder set to receive prestigious British Citizen Award at Palace of Westminster

27 June 2023
Rickshaw co-founder set to receive prestigious British Citizen Award at Palace of Westminster

Rickshaw co-founder set to receive prestigious British Citizen Award at Palace of Westminster

27 June 2023

Rickshaw co-founder is to receive a ‘people’s honour’ in recognition of her community efforts.


Developers submit plans for bridge to connect 1,250-home development

27 June 2023
Developers submit plans for bridge to connect 1,250-home development

Developers submit plans for bridge to connect 1,250-home development

27 June 2023

Planners to consider proposals for two-way bridge to complete the primary route through development.


Renovated town centre Tudor property goes on the market for £795,000

26 June 2023
Renovated town centre Tudor property goes on the market for £795,000

Renovated town centre Tudor property goes on the market for £795,000

26 June 2023

Once-derelict Grade II-listed home has been sympathetically transformed.


East Anglia’s only postcard club celebrates its 25th anniversary

26 June 2023
East Anglia’s only postcard club celebrates its 25th anniversary

East Anglia’s only postcard club celebrates its 25th anniversary

26 June 2023

Members from across the region have helped to celebrate successful club’s milestone.


Celebrity couple given the green light to make changes at their historic home

26 June 2023
Celebrity couple given the green light to make changes at their historic home

Celebrity couple given the green light to make changes at their historic home

26 June 2023

Supermodel and film-maker have won planning permission for ground floor alterations and other works.


Architect behind some of Suffolk’s iconic buildings has died aged 88

21 June 2023
Architect behind some of Suffolk’s iconic buildings has died aged 88

Architect behind some of Suffolk’s iconic buildings has died aged 88

21 June 2023

Willis building, shopping centre and draught beer cellars were some of the buildings influenced by renowned architect.


Rural Coffee Caravan celebrates 20 successful years

21 June 2023
Rural Coffee Caravan celebrates 20 successful years

Rural Coffee Caravan celebrates 20 successful years

21 June 2023

Charity which was launched to help tackle rural isolation now has a fleet of ‘coffee caravans’.


Diamond day for slimming groups as they achieve milestone accolade

21 June 2023
Diamond day for slimming groups as they achieve milestone accolade

Diamond day for slimming groups as they achieve milestone accolade

21 June 2023

A coveted diamond accolade is winging its way to a town’s slimming groups after they reached a rare milestone.


Village homes plans spark nearly 70 objections

21 June 2023
Village homes plans spark nearly 70 objections

Village homes plans spark nearly 70 objections

21 June 2023

Traffic, noise, pollution and impact on wildlife are among the concerns raised by residents.

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Auction of artist’s landscape views to help fund campaign against proposed solar farm

20 June 2023
Auction of artist’s landscape views to help fund campaign against proposed solar farm

Auction of artist’s landscape views to help fund campaign against proposed solar farm

20 June 2023

Campaigners fear unspoiled views of rural landscape could be ruined if solar farm goes ahead.


Singing star belts out hit after hit in sold-out forest gig

17 June 2023
Singing star belts out hit after hit in sold-out forest gig

Singing star belts out hit after hit in sold-out forest gig

17 June 2023

From quinoa to bras, concert featured the unexpected alongside a back catalogue of smash hits and new tracks.


All you need to know for this year’s Forest Live concerts which start tonight

15 June 2023
All you need to know for this year’s Forest Live concerts which start tonight

All you need to know for this year’s Forest Live concerts which start tonight

15 June 2023

The stage is set for Tom Grennan, Anne-Marie, Paul Weller and Jack Savoretti as four nights of concerts start.


Call to support Clean Air Day and walk or cycle a ‘mile for my mind’

15 June 2023
Call to support Clean Air Day and walk or cycle a ‘mile for my mind’

Call to support Clean Air Day and walk or cycle a ‘mile for my mind’

15 June 2023

Covering short distances by foot or wheel instead of driving could improve air quality for all, fitness, mental health and wellbeing.


Brothers pledge to carry on their father’s quest for answers over Julie Ward murder

13 June 2023
Brothers pledge to carry on their father’s quest for answers over Julie Ward murder

Brothers pledge to carry on their father’s quest for answers over Julie Ward murder

13 June 2023

John and Jan Ward – devoted parents of murder victim Julie Ward – have died within days of each other.