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Willow wins helmet design for West Suffolk Headway
Willow Hayden, 10, has her very own bespoke cycle helmet after she won a design competition to promote safe cycling. Here she is pictured with Dave Taylor from West Suffolk Headway, Scott Braker managing director of Coastline Graphics and Dave Morris, head of art at Howard Middle School.
Community hub opens on estate
The keys to the newly completed community centre on Cedars Park in Stowmarket have finally been handed over.
Wattisham Gun Run team ready for Navy challenge
Wattisham Army engineers battled the elements today in their final training session before taking on the Royal Navy’s Field Gun Run.
Tour offers a peek behind historic theatre’s curtain
Visitors will be able to peak behind the curtain of the Theatre Royal with the return of a unique backstage tour next month.
Action over waste outside restaurant
Action is being taken to resolve ongoing concerns about waste being left overnight outside a branch of a national restaurant in the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds.
Air Ambulance receives go-ahead to respond in hours of darkness
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has been given the go-ahead to respond to incidents during the hours of darkness.
Funeral date announced for Bury St Edmunds PCSO found dead at home
The funeral date for a Bury St Edmunds PCSO found dead at her home, has been announced.
Application for 93 homes
Persimmon Homes has applied for planning permission to build 93 homes on an 8.75acre site next to Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in Gazeley Road, Kentford.
New mayor gets his hands dirty in Bury St Edmunds
Barely two days into his new role as mayor of St Edmundsbury, Cllr Terry Buckle from Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds took part in a litter pick on the Horringer Court Estate with a church group.
Shocked community pays tribute to Bury St Edmunds PCSO found dead days before husband’s funeral
A shocked community has paid tribute to a PCSO found dead at her home in Bury St Edmunds just days before her husband’s funeral.
School receptionists take on three peaks
Two school administrators from Stowmarket are taking on the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in just 24 hours.
Appeal to families to help youngsters who are in need
A charity which supports vulnerable children is holding a pop up clinic tomorrow at the United Reformed Church in Bury St Edmunds.
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.
‘We already do it’ says Suffolk Fire Service
Suffolk is doing many of things called for in government review of fire service, the county’s chief fire officer and union secretary say.
Joe donates website to ‘MJ inspired’ Africa charity
A 15-year-old Stowmarket High School student has donated a website to a charity raising vital funds for an African orphanage.
Emma’s legacy lives on
The name of an inspirational young sportwoman who died in a car crash three years agois liiving on in a foundation set up in her memory.
Pictures from the past
This week’s photograph was snapped by a Bury Free Press photographer in October 1967.
Befriending to expand
A befriending service is being expanded into Bury St Edmunds and the organisation is looking for volunteers to sign up.
In Bloom’s mystery garden certificates return
Green fingered residents across Bury St Edmunds will once again be recognised for their gardening efforts with the return of a mystery certificate scheme by the town’s In Bloom group.
Wheely fun for all the family
On your bikes for another fantastic St Edmunds Wheel event being staged on Sunday June 9 and which, this year, will be raising money for the Bury Free Press Beat It Appeal and St Nicholas Hospice Care.
Max returns to town to present trophy in memory of his wife
A former Bury St Edmunds postman returned to the town to present a trophy to a Girls Brigade company in memory of his late wife.
Beauty therapy students raise more than £100 for Mayor’s charities
The Mayor of St Edmundsbury enjoyed a nail treatment after beauty therapy students descended on a council’s headquarters.
Leading manufacturer donates equipment to Stowmarket fire station
A leading name in manufacturing has shown its support to its local community by donating a piece of kit.
Bishop of Dunwich retires
A farewell service attended by 600 people marked the retirement of the Bishop of Dunwich, Clive Young after 40 years service to the church. He and his wife Sue are retiring to the Welsh borders.
Swimming challenges in Judith’s honour
A woman will go extra lengths for charity when she attempts three swimming challenges in memory of her partner who died after battling eye cancer.
Pictures from the past
Paul Hopfensperger, St Edmundsbury borough councillor for the St Olaves ward of Bury St Edmunds, sent in this week’s photograph.
See it, Snap it, Send it winner, May 10
The winner of See it, Snap it, Send it this week is Karl Hobbs, from Bury St Edmunds, with this picture of the Angel of the North.
‘Impossible’to hold charity’s inspiring event due to Apex price hikes
A Bury St Edmunds rehab charity has been forced to scrap an ‘inspirational’ annual reunion for recovering and former addicts after being hit by soaring charges to use a publicly funded venue.
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Headlines from the past
These headlines appeared in the Bury Free Press on this week in years gone by.
The cost of living: 1992
The following items have been taken from the Bury Free Press archives, from 1992.
Woman who worked for the US State Department dies aged 100
A woman, who enjoyed an action packed life after working for the US State Department, has died aged 100.
Last chance for residents to comment on Vision blueprint
Residents can soon have their final say on changes to a far reaching framework which will manage growth in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area over the next 20 years.
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Carol’s 40 years of fruit and veg
Stowmarket’s longest running stallholder has decided to call it a day after selling fruit and veg on the market for 40 years.
Emergency volunteers needed
A team at Mid Suffolk District Council is seeking volunteers to form a community emergency planning group for Needham Market.
Museum to host night-time movies
The Museum of East Anglian Life is opening its doors at night this May for two evenings of movies.
Thousands attend street fayre
Thousands poured into Mendlesham on Monday for the village’s 33rd annual street fayre.
Nothing beats a good cuppa for a very good cause as firefighters join the cause
The county’s WRVS organisation has raised a fantastic £1,000 so far with its Great Brew Break appeal.
See it, Snap it, Send it: May 3
David Lucas, from Lakenheath, took this picture of a ring ouzel at Hockwold.
See it, Snapt it, Send it – May 3
James Bradley, aged 10, from Bury St Edmunds, took this picture of this frog in his back garden while his mum gently held it in her hands.
See it, Snap it, Send it: Winner, May 3
This week’s winner of See it, Snap it, Send it is Katie Mann, from Bury St Edmunds, with this picture taken at St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
Pictures from the past
The youngsters pictured here are just some of the 18 boys and girls who took part in a three day roller-skating marathon at Stowmarket Youth Centre in February 1974.
Headlines from the past
These headlines appeared in the Bury Free Press on this week in years gone by.
Charity golf challenge in memory of cricketer Rick
A group of friends are to embark on an ambitious charity golf challenge in memory of a popular Mildenhall cricketer, who died following a battle with cancer.
- New mayor drives through Tesco’s doors
- Leading role given to ‘trailblazing’ schools
- Old friends form new group with man who toured in hit band
- World’s first professor of networking to speak at West Suffolk College business breakfast
- Future of HMV in Bury St Edmunds is secured after business is sold by administrators
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Weather for Bury St Edmunds
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North
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Cloudy
Temperature: 6 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North west
