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Chris Morris is a senior reporter on the Bury Free Press and Suffolk News. Chris has also worked on the Diss Express, along with a lengthy spell in PR.

‘I just love what I do’: Mum’s ‘inspirational’ designs short-listed for award

18 January 2025
‘I just love what I do’: Mum’s ‘inspirational’ designs short-listed for award

‘I just love what I do’: Mum’s ‘inspirational’ designs short-listed for award

18 January 2025

A mum-of-three is celebrating after being short-listed for a prestigious award.


MP demands explanation over ‘inaccurate’ pylon scheme costs

18 January 2025
MP demands explanation over ‘inaccurate’ pylon scheme costs

MP demands explanation over ‘inaccurate’ pylon scheme costs

18 January 2025

An MP is demanding an explanation after National Grid announced it would not be running underground cables as part of a major power project.


Gainsborough House launches appeal to help preserve ‘culturally significant’ collection

17 January 2025
Gainsborough House launches appeal to help preserve ‘culturally significant’ collection

Gainsborough House launches appeal to help preserve ‘culturally significant’ collection

17 January 2025

The birthplace of renowned 18th Century artist Thomas Gainsborough has launched an appeal to help preserve its collection.


Armed police called to assist after ‘medical incident’

16 January 2025
Armed police called to assist after ‘medical incident’

Armed police called to assist after ‘medical incident’

16 January 2025

Armed police were called to support ambulance staff following a medical incident in a town.


Anxious shopkeepers appeal to customers as parking fees rolled out

16 January 2025
Anxious shopkeepers appeal to customers as parking fees rolled out

Anxious shopkeepers appeal to customers as parking fees rolled out

16 January 2025

Worried shopkeepers are calling for people to shop local after new parking charges were introduced.


‘His legacy will live on’: Tributes pour in for much-loved football club chairman

15 January 2025
‘His legacy will live on’: Tributes pour in for much-loved football club chairman

‘His legacy will live on’: Tributes pour in for much-loved football club chairman

15 January 2025

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved football club chairman, who died 10 days after being diagnosed with cancer.


Husbands’ ‘crooked’ calendar shares history of remarkable house

15 January 2025
Husbands’ ‘crooked’ calendar shares history of remarkable house

Husbands’ ‘crooked’ calendar shares history of remarkable house

15 January 2025

Two men are helping to share the story of their unusual house with the release of an unusual calendar.


Football club chairman dies after short illness

14 January 2025
Football club chairman dies after short illness

Football club chairman dies after short illness

14 January 2025

The chairman of one of England’s oldest football clubs has died following a short illness, the club has announced.


Man, 46, jailed for raping a child

10 January 2025
Man, 46, jailed for raping a child

Man, 46, jailed for raping a child

10 January 2025

A 46-year-old man has been jailed for sexual offences against a child.


‘Our facilities are limited’: Residents launch community bid to save village pub and shop

10 January 2025
‘Our facilities are limited’: Residents launch community bid to save village pub and shop

‘Our facilities are limited’: Residents launch community bid to save village pub and shop

10 January 2025

Residents hope to buy their village pub and turn it into a community hub with shop and café.


‘It’s sad but exciting’: Here’s what’s happening as kitchenware store launches ‘everything-must-go’ sale

08 January 2025
‘It’s sad but exciting’: Here’s what’s happening as kitchenware store launches ‘everything-must-go’ sale

‘It’s sad but exciting’: Here’s what’s happening as kitchenware store launches ‘everything-must-go’ sale

08 January 2025

A family-run kitchenware store is set to close after more than a decade in town - with plans to reopens as a greengrocers.


Here’s when key village road set to reopen following ‘complex’ bridge repairs

07 January 2025
Here’s when key village road set to reopen following ‘complex’ bridge repairs

Here’s when key village road set to reopen following ‘complex’ bridge repairs

07 January 2025

Works to restore a key bridge should be completed by the end of next month, say highways bosses.


Location and opening date of new town centre bar revealed

06 January 2025
Location and opening date of new town centre bar revealed

Location and opening date of new town centre bar revealed

06 January 2025

The team behind a new town centre bar have announced its location and opening date.


Drink driver banned after ‘near miss’ with off-duty police officer

06 January 2025
Drink driver banned after ‘near miss’ with off-duty police officer

Drink driver banned after ‘near miss’ with off-duty police officer

06 January 2025

A drink driver has lost his licence after a ‘near miss’ with an off-duty police officer, who alerted colleagues.


Premium outdoor lifestyle store launches on retail park

02 January 2025
Premium outdoor lifestyle store launches on retail park

Premium outdoor lifestyle store launches on retail park

02 January 2025

A premium lifestyle product store has opened selling high-quality furniture including pergolas, BBQs and pizza ovens.


‘It was the best match’: Holiday clothing boutique with celebrity fans launches in town

31 December 2024
‘It was the best match’: Holiday clothing boutique with celebrity fans launches in town

‘It was the best match’: Holiday clothing boutique with celebrity fans launches in town

31 December 2024

A high-end boutique selling clothing and accessories for a dream holiday has been launched.


Repair café fixers hope to take popular event ‘on the road’

27 December 2024
Repair café fixers hope to take popular event ‘on the road’

Repair café fixers hope to take popular event ‘on the road’

27 December 2024

A repair café which has proved hugely popular is looking to expand its horizons at new locations.


How well do you know Suffolk? 30 traditional words and phrases you could use this Christmas

26 December 2024
How well do you know Suffolk? 30 traditional words and phrases you could use this Christmas

How well do you know Suffolk? 30 traditional words and phrases you could use this Christmas

26 December 2024

Christmas comes but once a year - but do you know how to celebrate it Suffolk style?


Garden centre first in UK to be recognised by global standards network

24 December 2024
Garden centre first in UK to be recognised by global standards network

Garden centre first in UK to be recognised by global standards network

24 December 2024

A garden centre has been recognised for its high standards of social and environmental performance.


Department store teams up with rickshaw riders to deliver winter care parcels

24 December 2024
Department store teams up with rickshaw riders to deliver winter care parcels

Department store teams up with rickshaw riders to deliver winter care parcels

24 December 2024

A department store is helping support the community this Christmas after teaming up with a rickshaw service.