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Paul Derrick is head of news on the Bury Free Press and has been on the title for more than a decade.

‘Fantastic endorsement for over two years’ hard work’: Community named a ‘Mindful Village’

29 August 2025
‘Fantastic endorsement for over two years’ hard work’: Community named a ‘Mindful Village’

‘Fantastic endorsement for over two years’ hard work’: Community named a ‘Mindful Village’

29 August 2025

A village has been recognised for its commitment to wellbeing, inclusivity and supporting residents.


‘Fun packed day’ at residential home site raises hundreds of pounds for Suffolk Mind

28 August 2025
‘Fun packed day’ at residential home site raises hundreds of pounds for Suffolk Mind

‘Fun packed day’ at residential home site raises hundreds of pounds for Suffolk Mind

28 August 2025

A residential home site has raised hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity.


Homes plan could breathe life into ‘dilapidated’ pub

27 August 2025
Homes plan could breathe life into ‘dilapidated’ pub

Homes plan could breathe life into ‘dilapidated’ pub

27 August 2025

A village pub which has been shut for five years could be given a new lease of life with plans for three homes at the site.


‘Fantastic connections are made’: Dozens of people help harvest hemp plants during retreat

26 August 2025
‘Fantastic connections are made’: Dozens of people help harvest hemp plants during retreat

‘Fantastic connections are made’: Dozens of people help harvest hemp plants during retreat

26 August 2025

About 60 people helped harvest hemp plants to create fabric during a retreat over the weekend.


Biggest professional cycle race in Britain to return to Suffolk - find out where it will start, finish and pass through

15 July 2025
Biggest professional cycle race in Britain to return to Suffolk - find out where it will start, finish and pass through

Biggest professional cycle race in Britain to return to Suffolk - find out where it will start, finish and pass through

15 July 2025

The biggest professional cycle race in Britain and the UK’s largest free-to-spectate live sporting event will return to Suffolk this September.


Firefighters are still battling large blaze involving multiple barns at farm

11 July 2025
Firefighters are still battling large blaze involving multiple barns at farm

Firefighters are still battling large blaze involving multiple barns at farm

11 July 2025

Firefighters have been battling a large blaze involving multiple barns at a farm.


Suffolk MP charged with two counts of sexual assault on women

13 May 2025
Suffolk MP charged with two counts of sexual assault on women

Suffolk MP charged with two counts of sexual assault on women

13 May 2025

A Suffolk MP has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on women in London.


‘This provides much-needed certainty’: Funding confirmed for new West Suffolk Hospital

12 April 2025
‘This provides much-needed certainty’: Funding confirmed for new West Suffolk Hospital

‘This provides much-needed certainty’: Funding confirmed for new West Suffolk Hospital

12 April 2025

Funding has been confirmed to build a new West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds.


Construction of new West Suffolk Hospital expected to begin between 2027 to 2028

21 January 2025
Construction of new West Suffolk Hospital expected to begin between 2027 to 2028

Construction of new West Suffolk Hospital expected to begin between 2027 to 2028

21 January 2025

Construction of the new West Suffolk Hospital is expected to begin between 2027 to 2028 following a Government review.


Key route between towns closed after serious crash

08 December 2024
Key route between towns closed after serious crash

Key route between towns closed after serious crash

08 December 2024

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash in a village.


Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash involving car

26 November 2024
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash involving car

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash involving car

26 November 2024

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in a village.


Man dies after air ambulance called to reports of accident in village

03 June 2024
Man dies after air ambulance called to reports of accident in village

Man dies after air ambulance called to reports of accident in village

03 June 2024

A man has died after emergency services were called to an incident in a village.


Firefighters spend more than three hours battling large building blaze

03 May 2024
Firefighters spend more than three hours battling large building blaze

Firefighters spend more than three hours battling large building blaze

03 May 2024

Firefighters from Suffolk and Norfolk battled a large blaze at a building in a village for more than three hours last night.


Search launched for winner of EuroMillions prize worth over £80,000

28 June 2022
Search launched for winner of EuroMillions prize worth over £80,000

Search launched for winner of EuroMillions prize worth over £80,000

28 June 2022

National Lottery players have been urged to check if theirs was the winning ticket purchased.


Age UK Suffolk to close after 'significant financial losses' due to coronavirus

16 July 2020
Age UK Suffolk to close after 'significant financial losses' due to coronavirus

Age UK Suffolk to close after 'significant financial losses' due to coronavirus

16 July 2020

The charity will no longer offer services to older people across Suffolk from Friday, July 24.


Watch teenager throw 26 messy things over her mum for charity

27 April 2020
Watch teenager throw 26 messy things over her mum for charity

Watch teenager throw 26 messy things over her mum for charity

27 April 2020

A teenager threw 26 messy things over her mum's head to raise funds for a charity close to their hearts.


Firefighters battle thatched roof blaze in Suffolk village

20 April 2020
Firefighters battle thatched roof blaze in Suffolk village

Firefighters battle thatched roof blaze in Suffolk village

20 April 2020

Sixteen crews attended the incident.


West Suffolk Hospital confirms deaths of three more coronavirus patients

04 April 2020
West Suffolk Hospital confirms deaths of three more coronavirus patients

West Suffolk Hospital confirms deaths of three more coronavirus patients

04 April 2020

The patients all had underlying health conditions.


Thetford Forest gigs cancelled due to coronavirus

03 April 2020
Thetford Forest gigs cancelled due to coronavirus

Thetford Forest gigs cancelled due to coronavirus

03 April 2020

The summer concert series at Thetford Forest has been cancelled.


Buddy is top of the pups for owner Joe

29 March 2020
Buddy is top of the pups for owner Joe

Buddy is top of the pups for owner Joe

29 March 2020

Buddy beat 683 other dogs to be chosen as the winner.


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