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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.

‘The end is in sight’: Reaction as controversial roundabout project reaches halfway mark

11 April 2025
‘The end is in sight’: Reaction as controversial roundabout project reaches halfway mark

‘The end is in sight’: Reaction as controversial roundabout project reaches halfway mark

11 April 2025

Frustrated residents have breathed a sigh of relief after ‘key tasks’ have been completed for a controversial roundabout project.


College launches campaign to sign up 100 apprentices in 100 days

10 April 2025
College launches campaign to sign up 100 apprentices in 100 days

College launches campaign to sign up 100 apprentices in 100 days

10 April 2025

College launches campaign to sign up 100 apprentices in 100 days as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.


Housing developer ‘declines’ to pay compensation to businesses for lost trade during road closures

10 April 2025
Housing developer ‘declines’ to pay compensation to businesses for lost trade during road closures

Housing developer ‘declines’ to pay compensation to businesses for lost trade during road closures

10 April 2025

The developer behind a controversial roundabout project has declined to pay businesses compensation despite a plea from council leaders.


Ingredients firm downgrades profit expectations amid uncertainty in US market

10 April 2025
Ingredients firm downgrades profit expectations amid uncertainty in US market

Ingredients firm downgrades profit expectations amid uncertainty in US market

10 April 2025

An ingredients manufacturer has downgraded profit expectations amid geopolitical uncertainty in the US market.


Homebuilder appoints CEO to drive growth

10 April 2025
Homebuilder appoints CEO to drive growth

Homebuilder appoints CEO to drive growth

10 April 2025

A homebuilder has appointed a new CEO to help drive growth plans.


‘It feels like coming home’: Estate agent thrilled to buy agency in his home village

10 April 2025
‘It feels like coming home’: Estate agent thrilled to buy agency in his home village

‘It feels like coming home’: Estate agent thrilled to buy agency in his home village

10 April 2025

An estate agent has fulfilled his dream of running an agency in his home village.


Bakery launched as garden centre completes makeover

08 April 2025
Bakery launched as garden centre completes makeover

Bakery launched as garden centre completes makeover

08 April 2025

A garden centre has announced the completion of a major development project.


Market towns to host heats of national young trader competition

07 April 2025
Market towns to host heats of national young trader competition

Market towns to host heats of national young trader competition

07 April 2025

The talent and creativity of young entrepreneurs is set to be showcased in two market towns for a prestigious competition.


Town football club management team smash fund-raising target

04 April 2025
Town football club management team smash fund-raising target

Town football club management team smash fund-raising target

04 April 2025

A town’s football club management team has been raising funds to help tackle motor neurone disease.


16 jobs at risk as hospice set to restructure retail operations

02 April 2025
16 jobs at risk as hospice set to restructure retail operations

16 jobs at risk as hospice set to restructure retail operations

02 April 2025

A hospice care service has launched a consultation process over a proposed restructure of its retail operations.


Three arrested in murder probe as £20,000 reward offered

01 April 2025
Three arrested in murder probe as £20,000 reward offered

Three arrested in murder probe as £20,000 reward offered

01 April 2025

Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man - as £20,000 reward offered.


Distillery wins ‘most sustainable spirit’ award for sugar beet ‘rum’

01 April 2025
Distillery wins ‘most sustainable spirit’ award for sugar beet ‘rum’

Distillery wins ‘most sustainable spirit’ award for sugar beet ‘rum’

01 April 2025

A distillery, which produces a unique spirit drink, has won a prestigious award for sustainability.


VIDEO: Holidaymaker, 27, feared for life as earthquake hit Bangkok hotel

30 March 2025
VIDEO: Holidaymaker, 27, feared for life as earthquake hit Bangkok hotel

VIDEO: Holidaymaker, 27, feared for life as earthquake hit Bangkok hotel

30 March 2025

A Suffolk holidaymaker has told how she feared for a her life as she fled her hotel during the powerful earthquake in Bangkok.


Road closed after three vehicle crash

30 March 2025
Road closed after three vehicle crash

Road closed after three vehicle crash

30 March 2025

Police are currently at the scene of a three vehicle crash which has led to a road closure.


Don’t forget to move your clocks forward in readiness for summer time

29 March 2025
Don’t forget to move your clocks forward in readiness for summer time

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward in readiness for summer time

29 March 2025

Clocks will go forward by an hour marking the beginning of British Summer Time.


Police launch foot patrols after reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour

29 March 2025
Police launch foot patrols after reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour

Police launch foot patrols after reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour

29 March 2025

Police have launched foot patrols after reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.


Environmental consultancy scoops top national award

29 March 2025
Environmental consultancy scoops top national award

Environmental consultancy scoops top national award

29 March 2025

An environmental consultancy has been recognised with a top award for its work helping businesses become more sustainable.


Six fire engines and four support vehicles called to blaze

29 March 2025
Six fire engines and four support vehicles called to blaze

Six fire engines and four support vehicles called to blaze

29 March 2025

Six fire engines and four support vehicles are at the scene of a caravan fire in a Suffolk village.


High-end specialist hi-fi shop set to open in town

29 March 2025
High-end specialist hi-fi shop set to open in town

High-end specialist hi-fi shop set to open in town

29 March 2025

A high-end hi-fi shop is set to open offering personalised consultations and home demonstrations.


‘Rude’ pothole shocks motorists

29 March 2025
‘Rude’ pothole shocks motorists

‘Rude’ pothole shocks motorists

29 March 2025

A pothole which had been sprayed with expletives has been fixed.