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Tribute paid to RAF’s ‘gentle’ hero James who has died aged 98

Tribute paid to RAF’s ‘gentle’ hero James who has died aged 98

Tribute paid to RAF’s ‘gentle’ hero James who has died aged 98

25 January 2020

James Dellow survived 30 bombing missions over Germany during world war two


Well-known Newmarket businesswoman Mary Foreman dies at 93

Well-known Newmarket businesswoman Mary Foreman dies at 93

Well-known Newmarket businesswoman Mary Foreman dies at 93

22 January 2020

Mary Foreman who, with her late husband Terry, was credited with saving the town’s Bedford Lodge hotel


Community volunteer and former youth worker from Great Waldingfield dies at 86

Community volunteer and former youth worker from Great Waldingfield dies at 86

Community volunteer and former youth worker from Great Waldingfield dies at 86

17 January 2020

Derek Hurrell, who lived on the Heath Estate with his wife Joyce, spent decades as a youth worker and was also involved in community adult education.


Former Sudbury schoolteacher and community stalwart James White dies aged 90

Former Sudbury schoolteacher and community stalwart James White dies aged 90

Former Sudbury schoolteacher and community stalwart James White dies aged 90

09 January 2020

The daughter of a former teacher, who taught dozens of pupils in Sudbury and Lavenham during an extensive career, has paid tribute to her father.


Tributes paid to 'inspiring and incredible' Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds boss

Tributes paid to 'inspiring and incredible' Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds boss

Tributes paid to 'inspiring and incredible' Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds boss

08 January 2020

Karen Simpson, chief executive and artistic director at Theatre Royal, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday.


Bury Town FC’s 144-goal legend Billy dies aged 75

Bury Town FC’s 144-goal legend Billy dies aged 75

Bury Town FC’s 144-goal legend Billy dies aged 75

04 January 2020

Highly talented, kind natured midfielder who was 'excellent at everything he turned his hand to'


Tribute honours 'inspirational' Long Melford community stalwart John Abbott

Tribute honours 'inspirational' Long Melford community stalwart John Abbott

Tribute honours 'inspirational' Long Melford community stalwart John Abbott

20 December 2019

A major contributor to all facets of life in Long Melford over the course of several decades has died at the age of 85.


Family of 'Cavendish joker' Arthur Kemp pay tributes following death at age of 87

Family of 'Cavendish joker' Arthur Kemp pay tributes following death at age of 87

Family of 'Cavendish joker' Arthur Kemp pay tributes following death at age of 87

15 December 2019

A popular community figure, who grabbed headlines for his elaborate April Fool's Day pranks, has been remembered for his kindness and generosity.


Funeral service for former groom James Cronin to be held at Newmarket's Catholic church

Funeral service for former groom James Cronin to be held at Newmarket's Catholic church

Funeral service for former groom James Cronin to be held at Newmarket's Catholic church

13 December 2019

The popular 47-year-old, who looked after 2005 Derby winner Motivator for trainer Michael Bell died in a fall at the home of a friend on Tuesday.


Tributes remember Sudbury Cricket Club legend and former journalist Alan Cocksedge

Tributes remember Sudbury Cricket Club legend and former journalist Alan Cocksedge

Tributes remember Sudbury Cricket Club legend and former journalist Alan Cocksedge

29 November 2019

One of the biggest contributors to sports and the press in Sudbury over the last 60 years has been remembered as “a Sudbury man through and through”.


Former Sudbury town councillor Gaby Chesney dies aged 73

Former Sudbury town councillor Gaby Chesney dies aged 73

Former Sudbury town councillor Gaby Chesney dies aged 73

23 November 2019

The husband of a former Sudbury town councillor described her as a “caring person who believed in equality and fairness”.


Tribute to well known former Bury St Edmunds school teacher

Tribute to well known former Bury St Edmunds school teacher

Tribute to well known former Bury St Edmunds school teacher

04 November 2019

Margaret Holt taught at Sextons Manor Primary School and Westley Middle School as well as Hardwick Middle School, where she was deputy head.


Tributes to award-winning writer and broadcaster Michael Apichella

Tributes to award-winning writer and broadcaster Michael Apichella

Tributes to award-winning writer and broadcaster Michael Apichella

28 October 2019

Bury Free Press columnist Michael Apichella's ‘curiosity took him from the coal mountains of Pennsylvania to adventures around the world’.


Tributes to popular Bury St Edmunds carpet fitter who leaves a lasting legacy

Tributes to popular Bury St Edmunds carpet fitter who leaves a lasting legacy

Tributes to popular Bury St Edmunds carpet fitter who leaves a lasting legacy

27 September 2019

Mike (Will) Willsher was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last September but carried on working until two days before he passed away.


Tributes to Bury gunsmith Tony Reeman

Tributes to Bury gunsmith Tony Reeman

Tributes to Bury gunsmith Tony Reeman

23 September 2019

Gunsmith Tony Reeman, who traded for more than 40 years in Bury St Edmunds, has died at the age of 87.


Community bids farewell at funeral of firefighter who served Clare for 30 years

Community bids farewell at funeral of firefighter who served Clare for 30 years

Community bids farewell at funeral of firefighter who served Clare for 30 years

01 September 2019

St Peter and St Paul’s Church was packed for the funeral of town resident David Hickford, who died on July 24 of a suspected heart attack, aged 59.


'His passing has left an enormous black hole' - tributes to Woolpit crash victim

'His passing has left an enormous black hole' - tributes to Woolpit crash victim

'His passing has left an enormous black hole' - tributes to Woolpit crash victim

13 August 2019

His family has issued a statement.


Town mourns the loss of a racing legend

Town mourns the loss of a racing legend

Town mourns the loss of a racing legend

20 June 2019

His funeral service will be at Newmarket’s All Saints’ Church on Wednesday July 3 at noon.


Former jockey Willie Snaith dies aged 91

Former jockey Willie Snaith dies aged 91

Former jockey Willie Snaith dies aged 91

15 June 2019

The Pocket Hercules as he was dubbed during his racing days had been ill for some time.


Tributes paid to ‘giant’ of Bury St Edmunds politics who fought for social justice and change

Tributes paid to ‘giant’ of Bury St Edmunds politics who fought for social justice and change

Tributes paid to ‘giant’ of Bury St Edmunds politics who fought for social justice and change

24 May 2019

Ray Nowak who died aged 70 was leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council and signed off the development of the Cattle Market.


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