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Camille Berrriman trained on the Bury Free Press before stints on another newspaper and in PR. She now works as a reporter for the Bury Free Press and Suffolk News.

Call for help to finish LEGO tower as cathedral milestone approaches

17 April 2025
Call for help to finish LEGO tower as cathedral milestone approaches

Call for help to finish LEGO tower as cathedral milestone approaches

17 April 2025

A small-scale tower years in the making could be completed this summer to coincide with the 20th anniversary of its full-scale inspiration.


No environmental impact assessment needed for proposed commercial solar farm, planners decide

16 April 2025
No environmental impact assessment needed for proposed commercial solar farm, planners decide

No environmental impact assessment needed for proposed commercial solar farm, planners decide

16 April 2025

An environmental impact assessment is not needed for a proposed commercial solar farm and battery energy storage system, planners have decided.


Traffic lights and road closure for £35,000 village safety scheme

16 April 2025
Traffic lights and road closure for £35,000 village safety scheme

Traffic lights and road closure for £35,000 village safety scheme

16 April 2025

Roadworks to improve safety and driver awareness in a village will take place next week.


Flashback pictures show newly-built link road in 1985, when MP said it was a ‘cross between Wigan and Auschwitz’

14 April 2025
Flashback pictures show newly-built link road in 1985, when MP said it was a ‘cross between Wigan and Auschwitz’

Flashback pictures show newly-built link road in 1985, when MP said it was a ‘cross between Wigan and Auschwitz’

14 April 2025

These days this key Suffolk route is better known for its flooding problems, but 40 years ago it was a different scenario.


‘I knew it was the right place’: Festival with ‘something for everyone’ unveils new Suffolk location

11 April 2025
‘I knew it was the right place’: Festival with ‘something for everyone’ unveils new Suffolk location

‘I knew it was the right place’: Festival with ‘something for everyone’ unveils new Suffolk location

11 April 2025

A long-running festival showcasing ‘all the colourful aspects of life’ is moving to a new home in Suffolk this summer.


‘We will miss you’: Town centre boutique announces it will close this month

09 April 2025
‘We will miss you’: Town centre boutique announces it will close this month

‘We will miss you’: Town centre boutique announces it will close this month

09 April 2025

An independent children’s clothing and accessory boutique in a Suffolk town centre is closing this month.


Take a nostalgic look back at April 1985 opening of garden centre

09 April 2025
Take a nostalgic look back at April 1985 opening of garden centre

Take a nostalgic look back at April 1985 opening of garden centre

09 April 2025

Everyone loves a garden centre, and this week marks the 40th anniversary of a Suffolk outlet’s grand opening.


How we met the Easter Bunny, Little Bo Peep, fairies and elves at this family favourite attraction

09 April 2025
How we met the Easter Bunny, Little Bo Peep, fairies and elves at this family favourite attraction

How we met the Easter Bunny, Little Bo Peep, fairies and elves at this family favourite attraction

09 April 2025

SuffolkNews visited a miniature railway for its Easter Special event – this is what we thought.


Services are ‘at breaking point’, say villagers unhappy about proposed 160-home estate

07 April 2025
Services are ‘at breaking point’, say villagers unhappy about proposed 160-home estate

Services are ‘at breaking point’, say villagers unhappy about proposed 160-home estate

07 April 2025

Residents against outline plans for 160 village homes have raised concerns about under-pressure services, congestion and wildlife.


First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

03 April 2025
First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

First job at new DIY store advertised as summer opening revealed

03 April 2025

A major DIY chain’s new Suffolk store is set to open in July, it has been revealed.


Green light to latest planning bid for closed village pub

03 April 2025
Green light to latest planning bid for closed village pub

Green light to latest planning bid for closed village pub

03 April 2025

The signs they are a-changin’ – or going – as planners have approved a bid to remove signage from a Grade II-listed former pub.


Buyer found for town centre shop unit

02 April 2025
Buyer found for town centre shop unit

Buyer found for town centre shop unit

02 April 2025

New owners have been found for a prominent town centre shop unit, which has been for sale since last year.


‘We are no further forward’: Residents speak out after plans for derelict shopping centre refused

02 April 2025
‘We are no further forward’: Residents speak out after plans for derelict shopping centre refused

‘We are no further forward’: Residents speak out after plans for derelict shopping centre refused

02 April 2025

Plans for an abandoned shopping centre in a Suffolk town are ‘no further forward’ after the latest plans were refused.


‘Yes’ to proposals for seven homes on former village primary school site

02 April 2025
‘Yes’ to proposals for seven homes on former village primary school site

‘Yes’ to proposals for seven homes on former village primary school site

02 April 2025

Outline plans for seven homes on part of a former village primary school site have been given the green light.


New housing service launched in district to help the most vulnerable

02 April 2025
New housing service launched in district to help the most vulnerable

New housing service launched in district to help the most vulnerable

02 April 2025

A new housing service which will help vulnerable people and could help to prevent and reduce homelessness has been launched.


‘Monolithic’ shopping centre redevelopment proposals refused by planners

01 April 2025
‘Monolithic’ shopping centre redevelopment proposals refused by planners

‘Monolithic’ shopping centre redevelopment proposals refused by planners

01 April 2025

Plans to demolish and redevelop an abandoned shopping centre in a Suffolk town centre have been refused.


Flagship advanced manufacturing and engineering facility plans take a step forward

01 April 2025
Flagship advanced manufacturing and engineering facility plans take a step forward

Flagship advanced manufacturing and engineering facility plans take a step forward

01 April 2025

An advanced manufacturing and engineering centre which could create jobs is planned for a Suffolk town.


Volunteer litter pickers reveal rubbish finds dating back to 1987

01 April 2025
Volunteer litter pickers reveal rubbish finds dating back to 1987

Volunteer litter pickers reveal rubbish finds dating back to 1987

01 April 2025

Volunteer litter-picking heroes who have been tidying up a town have found rubbish dating back to 1987.


‘His life was one big adventure’: Tribute paid to Rollerbury and Reflex manager

29 March 2025
‘His life was one big adventure’: Tribute paid to Rollerbury and Reflex manager

‘His life was one big adventure’: Tribute paid to Rollerbury and Reflex manager

29 March 2025

Tribute has been paid to the former manager and director of a rollerskating rink and nightclub, whose life was ‘one big adventure’.


Council’s plans for industrial building on key site revealed

27 March 2025
Council’s plans for industrial building on key site revealed

Council’s plans for industrial building on key site revealed

27 March 2025

Plans to transform a dilapidated industrial building on a key site have been submitted.