News
Former officer is in court
A former police officer has denied benefit fraud charges when she appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday.
Man charged over football club raid
Robert Percy Barker, 54, of The Vinefields, Bury St Edmunds, was committed to Ipswich Crown Court today by Bury St Edmunds Magistrates charged with entering Bury Town Football Club and stealing spirits, cash and a safe to the value of £900.
Thetford Police crackdown on street drinking
Drunkards on Thetford’s streets could be going on the wagon after an operation targeting the sale of booze to repeat offenders was launched.
Crown court trial on assault charges
Michael Dingley,36, was committed to Ipswich Crown Court by Bury St Edmunds Magistrates today on two charges of causing actual bodily harm and one of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
Importance of chambers of commerce and business improvement districts to recovery is outlined in Bury St Edmunds
The head of research at the British Chambers of Commerce was speaker at a joint Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Bid4Bury lunch in Bury St Edmunds.
Police issue CCTV image in relation to Hitcham burglary
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they are trying to trace in relation to a burglary in Hitcham last Monday (May 13).
Sport
Video: Former Bury schoolboy on Yeovil Town’s promotion to the Championship video
Former King Edward VI Upper School pupil and ex-Ipswich Town midfielder Ed Upson spoke to Deputy Sports Editor Russell Claydon following the final whistle at Wembley.
Captivating ride sees Olympic hero Trott home unchallenged video
Double Olympic and world champion Laura Trott OBE did not fail to impress during her appearances in the Elveden Road Races.
Anglers are forced to dig deep to land good catches
Larkwood Trout Fishery started the week with the fish down deep, being taken on gold head lures and nymphs, and finished with the fish on the surface being taken on small black dry flies, due to the hatches of hawthorn flies.
Stowmarket Golf Club star in special feature
Stowmarket Golf Centre enjoyed a surprise visit from Sky Sports recently with the club starring in a special feature called Get Involved.
play-off hero upson looks to create wembley magic
Bury St Edmunds-born Ed Upson is hoping to again live up to his reputation for scoring big goals in big games at Wembley on Sunday (1.30pm).
Lifestyle
Property: Well presented three bedroom detached house
Tennens Properties Ltd are pleased to offer this well presented three bedroom unfurnished detached house.
Gallic charmer
Bigger, better looking and more efficient, Renault’s fourth generation Clio returns the company to volume credibility in the supermini sector.
MINI is on the pace
The MINI Paceman is, in effect, a Countryman coupe. And that might well be the oddest of the MINI body styles to date.
Property: Five bedroom detached chalet bungalow
This delightful five bedroom detached chalet bungalow has extremely spacious and flexible accommodation.
Property: Family home renovated to a high standard
This four bedroom detached family house has been renovated to a very high standard.
Property: Historic town centre home
The Ancient House is a Grade II listed property of 15th century origins - believed to have been originally constructed in 1480 - and subsequently modified in the 16th century.
Community
Barningham: Tightly knit village’s can-do spirit
Villagers have rallied round to combat speeding motorists - one of the biggest issues blighting the tranquil and picturesque village of Barningham.
West Suffolk Headway get help from Rotary
Bury St Edmunds Rotary Club has presented a cheque for £1,160 to West Suffolk Headway. The money will be used to help Headway members enjoy a fitness programme tailored to their needs.
Police are getting on their bikes to raise money for Ssaffa
Five police officers from the Sudbury area are getting on their bikes to raise money for charity.
Headlines from the past
These headlines appeared in the Bury Free Press on this week in years gone by.
The cost of living: 1901
The following items have been taken from the Bury Free Press archives, from 1901.
PCSO in Bury St Edmunds is found dead
Tributes have been paid to a Bury St Edmunds PCSO who has died.
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Weather for Bury St Edmunds
Monday 20 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: North
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Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: North

