News
Business energy efficiency seminar to be held in Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds is running a free energy effiency for business seminar next Wednesday (26).
Man who held up prison officers at gunpoint at hospital jailed
An ex convict who held up two prison officers at gunpoint to spring a former cellmate at West Suffolk Hospital has been jailed for 10 years.
Award recognises special constable’s aptitude and skill
A 19 year old special constable has had her work efforts recognised little over a year after joining Suffolk Police.
Over 12s ban at Bury St Edmunds play area following vandalism highlights lack of teenage facilities
The lack of facilities for teenagers on the Howard estate has been highlighted at a meeting this week.
School bucks Norfolk trend with strong Ofsted
A Norfolk school has bucked the county trend after it impressed Ofsted during its latest inspection.
Mary’s friends gather for a picture to show they care
Friends of murder victim Mary Griffiths plan a group photograph to show her daughters they miss her.
Sport
Copsey’s continuing to maintain his momentum
Since winning the National Schools Regatta last year Nick Copsey has been sailing a new boat, but continues to enjoy success.
International trio inspire future generations with tour
England cricketers Beth Morgan, Lydia Greenway and Susie Rowe recently completed a tour of Suffolk, visiting a number of schools and clubs with the aim of inspiring the next generation of girls to play cricket.
Club in focus: St Edmundsbury Sailing and Canoeing Association (SESCA) video
Group sports editor Derek Bish took a trip to Lackford Lakes to find out more about St Edmundsbury Sailing and Canoeing Association (SESCA).
Tournament getting ready to serve up more success
The annual Bury and West Suffolk Junior Tennis Tournament bounces back into action next month, once again taking place at Culford Sports and Leisure Centre.
New scoreboard breeds new life into Dolphins’ home
Thetford Dolphins Swimming Club have officially unveiled a new scoreboard at their Waterworld pool, courtesy of a grant from Breckland Council.
Thetford Snooker Club on look out for next Ronnie O’Sullivan
A new junior snooker coaching group has been established at Thetford Snooker Centre, aiming to produce the next Ronnie O’Sullivan and Reanne Evans.
Lifestyle
Shoots of success bloom in Hidden Gardens event
There was a definite feel good factor in Bury on Sunday as hundreds called in to enjoy the town’s Hidden Gardens event.
Z4 a delight to drive
If you’re of the view that nothing beats a Boxster, then BMW’s budget-priced Z4 sDrive18i might be the most attractive model in the Z4 line-up.
Hybrid’s niche market
Just because you can doesn’t always mean you should. Audi’s A6 Hybrid is a fascinating technological showpiece but falls rather flat as a commercial viability due to the fact that the far cheaper 3.0 TDI diesel model trounces it on just about every objective measure.
Waste not want not as throw aways become the stars
As the Rubbish Diet on recycling enters its final stages Lesley Anslow looks as some of the clever work going on behind the scenes at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds
Fear is the key for director Shyamalan
Picture this – a man is sitting at home alone when he notices a photograph of his wife is faced down.
Control tower celebrates group anniversary with open day
The Rougham Control Tower Museum will hold an anniversary open day to commemorate the arrival of the 94th Bomb Group during World War Two.
Community
Disability charities Workwise and Papworth Trust to merge
Bury St Edmunds disability charity Workwise is to merge with the Papworth Trust.
Fairies and funds fly high for our appeal
Blustery winds in the arc did not deter intrepid fund-raisers for our appeal or the generosity of shoppers who dug deep and raised £230 for the Bury Free Press Beat It appeal.
Flying killer visits garden: June 14
Chris Caborn, from Bury St Edmunds, sent in this picture of a sparrowhawk.
The dark clouds gather: June 14
This striking picture of stormy weather approaching the village of Stradishall across fields of flowering oilseed rape.
See it, Snap it, Send it winner June 14
This week’s winner of See it, Snap it, Send it is David Tomlinson, with this picture of one of the Devil’s Horsemen taken at Euston Rural Pastimes.
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Weather for Bury St Edmunds
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 13 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: East

