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‘The support has been overwhelming’: Community praised after town’s funeral parlour destroyed in blaze

‘The support has been overwhelming’: Community praised after town’s funeral parlour destroyed in blaze

‘The support has been overwhelming’: Community praised after town’s funeral parlour destroyed in blaze

06 November 2025

The owner of a funeral directors has thanked a town’s community for its support after his premises was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack.


How can market town cope with thousands more homes?

How can market town cope with thousands more homes?

How can market town cope with thousands more homes?

17 October 2025

We take a look at the strains on infrastructure as a town continues to grow and what planning goes into mitigation.


Wildlife filmmaker stranded during Falklands War to share adventures and honour late assistant

Wildlife filmmaker stranded during Falklands War to share adventures and honour late assistant

Wildlife filmmaker stranded during Falklands War to share adventures and honour late assistant

22 September 2025

A wildlife film-maker once stranded on a remote island during the Falklands War is preparing to share stories from her extraordinary expeditions.


‘We do have beautiful stories, but there are also tragedies’: Bury Drop In on 10 years working with the homeless

‘We do have beautiful stories, but there are also tragedies’: Bury Drop In on 10 years working with the homeless

‘We do have beautiful stories, but there are also tragedies’: Bury Drop In on 10 years working with the homeless

21 September 2025

As Bury Drop In marks a decade supporting the homeless and vulnerable, the people behind it have spoken of its successes and tragedies.


Meet the winners of town’s community awards

Meet the winners of town’s community awards

Meet the winners of town’s community awards

12 September 2025

A town’s unsung heroes have been celebrated at this year’s Bury Free Press Community Awards.


Suffolk's council debt reaches £1.1bn — here's what it means for your area

Suffolk's council debt reaches £1.1bn — here's what it means for your area

Suffolk's council debt reaches £1.1bn — here's what it means for your area

22 August 2025

Council debt across Suffolk has reached £1.1 billion — here's how your authority is doing.


The rise, fall and comeback of town's beloved band

The rise, fall and comeback of town's beloved band

The rise, fall and comeback of town's beloved band

12 August 2025

For most, fame is a distant fantasy — but for four teenagers in the late 1990s, rock star status came tantalisingly close.


‘Now I’m a political GP’: Doctor’s year in Parliament as seat’s first Labour MP

‘Now I’m a political GP’: Doctor’s year in Parliament as seat’s first Labour MP

‘Now I’m a political GP’: Doctor’s year in Parliament as seat’s first Labour MP

04 July 2025

We went to Parliament to speak to Dr Peter Prinsley about his history-making first year.


‘Queer people exist everywhere’: Drag king and queen on town birthplace and importance of community

‘Queer people exist everywhere’: Drag king and queen on town birthplace and importance of community

‘Queer people exist everywhere’: Drag king and queen on town birthplace and importance of community

01 July 2025

Matt Squance and Lauren Bryant, better known as Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power, know the importance of creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.


Cake, ale and medieval money: Why town’s benefactor is remembered with ‘quirky’ ceremony

Cake, ale and medieval money: Why town’s benefactor is remembered with ‘quirky’ ceremony

Cake, ale and medieval money: Why town’s benefactor is remembered with ‘quirky’ ceremony

27 June 2025

We raised a pint and ate some cake for historical accuracy to toast the benefactor who helped shape a town’s past.


Town’s music scene raises £5,000 for rehearsal space after energy provider ordeal

Town’s music scene raises £5,000 for rehearsal space after energy provider ordeal

Town’s music scene raises £5,000 for rehearsal space after energy provider ordeal

13 June 2025

A business owner is ‘overwhelmed with pride’ at the music scene which raised thousands of pounds after his power was cut by an energy provider.


How an abbot laid out town’s historic medieval grid

How an abbot laid out town’s historic medieval grid

How an abbot laid out town’s historic medieval grid

03 June 2025

Historian and tour guide Martyn Taylor continues his exploration of the town’s history with a look at how it got its medieval grid.


‘Sexier than blue bins’: Councillor’s recycling campaign for reverse vending machines

‘Sexier than blue bins’: Councillor’s recycling campaign for reverse vending machines

‘Sexier than blue bins’: Councillor’s recycling campaign for reverse vending machines

03 June 2025

Citizen power in the fight against climate change. Can pure people power really fight such a big issue? One Newmarket councillor certainly thinks so.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ as community raises thousands of pounds for Amelia, 11, after brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ as community raises thousands of pounds for Amelia, 11, after brain tumour diagnosis

Family ‘overwhelmed’ as community raises thousands of pounds for Amelia, 11, after brain tumour diagnosis

02 June 2025

The family of a girl who was diagnosed with a brain tumour are ‘overwhelmed’ by the community’s response which has raised thousands of pounds.


The Suffolk businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

The Suffolk businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

The Suffolk businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff

29 May 2025

Businesses across Suffolk have been named and shamed by the government for underpaying staff.


From hot air balloon stunts to Sir Tom Jones – historian shares tales of famous Suffolk hospital fêtes

From hot air balloon stunts to Sir Tom Jones – historian shares tales of famous Suffolk hospital fêtes

From hot air balloon stunts to Sir Tom Jones – historian shares tales of famous Suffolk hospital fêtes

26 May 2025

Historian looks back at the lavish fêtes and bazaars that raised thousands for a Suffolk hospital.


Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

Sharing your World War Two memories in celebration of VE Day

08 May 2025

Historian and author Martyn Taylor is sharing a collection of your World War Two memories to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


All the events across Suffolk marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

All the events across Suffolk marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

All the events across Suffolk marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day

02 May 2025

From vintage music and beacon lightings to ration-style fish and chips, here’s how Suffolk is marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


‘It’s getting tighter’: Residents speak of the rising cost of living

‘It’s getting tighter’: Residents speak of the rising cost of living

‘It’s getting tighter’: Residents speak of the rising cost of living

06 March 2025

As the cost-of-living crisis shows no sign of abating, SuffolkNews visited a charity’s community café to find out how people were coping.


How town’s music competition shaped nearly 30 years of talent

How town’s music competition shaped nearly 30 years of talent

How town’s music competition shaped nearly 30 years of talent

28 February 2025

We are diving into the origins of a town’s music competition and its legacy spanning nearly three decades.


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