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The big stories of 2009 from the Bury St Edmunds area

09 October 2023
The big stories of 2009 from the Bury St Edmunds area

The big stories of 2009 from the Bury St Edmunds area

09 October 2023

From royal visits to the changing town centre, we take a look back at the headlines from 2009.


Why cinema legend is excited to be showing this film again after 63 years

08 October 2023
Why cinema legend is excited to be showing this film again after 63 years

Why cinema legend is excited to be showing this film again after 63 years

08 October 2023

Hope special screening of 1960 movie could lead to a ‘new era’ of 35mm format shows at cinema.


Woman calls for warning signs following Lyme disease tick bite at park

07 October 2023
Woman calls for warning signs following Lyme disease tick bite at park

Woman calls for warning signs following Lyme disease tick bite at park

07 October 2023

A woman who developed Lyme disease after she says she was bitten by a tick at a tourist hot-spot is calling for signage to warn others.


Amended proposals to demolish part of vacant pub win planning approval

04 October 2023
Amended proposals to demolish part of vacant pub win planning approval

Amended proposals to demolish part of vacant pub win planning approval

04 October 2023

The proposals include demolition to make way for a service area, access to first floor and car parking.


Residents can have a say on polling arrangements as council launches consultation

03 October 2023
Residents can have a say on polling arrangements as council launches consultation

Residents can have a say on polling arrangements as council launches consultation

03 October 2023

Polling districts and polling places in the spotlight as review is launched.


Sisters receive long-service awards after four decades of involvement with netball

03 October 2023
Sisters receive long-service awards after four decades of involvement with netball

Sisters receive long-service awards after four decades of involvement with netball

03 October 2023

‘We just love it’ – sisters are still passionate about sport 41 years after launching club.


Local authority launches consultation on extending Council Tax discount scheme

02 October 2023
Local authority launches consultation on extending Council Tax discount scheme

Local authority launches consultation on extending Council Tax discount scheme

02 October 2023

Council Tax discount scheme aimed at helping those facing financial hardship.


See all the pictures from the first weekend of popular pumpkin patch

02 October 2023
See all the pictures from the first weekend of popular pumpkin patch

See all the pictures from the first weekend of popular pumpkin patch

02 October 2023

Field opens its gates for business as the 2023 pumpkin season starts.


Nine of the best pumpkin patches set to open their gates this spooky season

26 September 2023
Nine of the best pumpkin patches set to open their gates this spooky season

Nine of the best pumpkin patches set to open their gates this spooky season

26 September 2023

Popular pumpkin patches will start to open their gates for the season from this weekend.


‘The people who ultimately pay the price of shoplifting are the honest customers’

24 September 2023
‘The people who ultimately pay the price of shoplifting are the honest customers’

‘The people who ultimately pay the price of shoplifting are the honest customers’

24 September 2023

Our reporter welcomes enhanced security measures which could stem the tide of shoplifting.


From portable buildings to thriving church: How retiring reverend has watched estate grow

22 September 2023
From portable buildings to thriving church: How retiring reverend has watched estate grow

From portable buildings to thriving church: How retiring reverend has watched estate grow

22 September 2023

‘It has been a privilege’ says a reverend who is retiring after more than three decades serving a community.


Amended plan for village site of former inn, destroyed by fire following landlords dispute

19 September 2023
Amended plan for village site of former inn, destroyed by fire following landlords dispute

Amended plan for village site of former inn, destroyed by fire following landlords dispute

19 September 2023

Amended access and ridge height of new home proposed.


Mother-of-two loses five stone and takes on Slimming World consultant role to help other slimmers

19 September 2023
Mother-of-two loses five stone and takes on Slimming World consultant role to help other slimmers

Mother-of-two loses five stone and takes on Slimming World consultant role to help other slimmers

19 September 2023

Slimmer-turned weight-loss consultant Sarah said she did not want to be a ‘fat mum at 40’.


Free entry to pregnancy and parenting fair this weekend

19 September 2023
Free entry to pregnancy and parenting fair this weekend

Free entry to pregnancy and parenting fair this weekend

19 September 2023

Stalls, information and support from perinatal services, businesses and organisations at Sunday’s pregnancy and parenting fair.


Talented youngsters travel to London for Royal Albert Hall performance

18 September 2023
Talented youngsters travel to London for Royal Albert Hall performance

Talented youngsters travel to London for Royal Albert Hall performance

18 September 2023

Children aged six-18 took to the Royal Albert Hall stage for two shows yesterday.


Charity in urgent call for foster homes for trainee guide dogs

18 September 2023
Charity in urgent call for foster homes for trainee guide dogs

Charity in urgent call for foster homes for trainee guide dogs

18 September 2023

Foster homes – with all costs covered – are urgently needed for guide dogs nearing the end of their training.


Town branch of Wilko has closed for good following retail chain’s collapse

18 September 2023
Town branch of Wilko has closed for good following retail chain’s collapse

Town branch of Wilko has closed for good following retail chain’s collapse

18 September 2023

Shop has closed its doors after 12 years trading at town centre site.


The Big Stories of 2008: What made the headlines in the Bury St Edmunds area

16 September 2023
The Big Stories of 2008: What made the headlines in the Bury St Edmunds area

The Big Stories of 2008: What made the headlines in the Bury St Edmunds area

16 September 2023

From the Cattle Market to Woolworths, we take a look back at the Bury Free Press archives of 2008.


Estate seeks planning permission for solar panels on arable farmland

13 September 2023
Estate seeks planning permission for solar panels on arable farmland

Estate seeks planning permission for solar panels on arable farmland

13 September 2023

Council planners are considering proposal for solar panels in village field.


Council reports ‘strong commercial interest’ in former recycling centre

13 September 2023
Council reports ‘strong commercial interest’ in former recycling centre

Council reports ‘strong commercial interest’ in former recycling centre

13 September 2023

Council working on legal agreements for site as ‘strong commercial interest’ shown in former recycling centre.