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Paul Derrick is head of news on the Bury Free Press and has been on the title for more than a decade.

Woman taken to hospital after ambulance called to fall in town centre

16 April 2025
Woman taken to hospital after ambulance called to fall in town centre

Woman taken to hospital after ambulance called to fall in town centre

16 April 2025

A woman was taken to hospital after a fall in town centre.


This is how long traffic lights will be in place in town road for emergency gas repairs

16 April 2025
This is how long traffic lights will be in place in town road for emergency gas repairs

This is how long traffic lights will be in place in town road for emergency gas repairs

16 April 2025

Temporary traffic lights are in place on a town road due to emergency gas repairs.


Town pub reopens after six-figure revamp

15 April 2025
Town pub reopens after six-figure revamp

Town pub reopens after six-figure revamp

15 April 2025

A pub has reopened following a six-figure revamp to give the venue a fresh look.


Conservative MPs call for town and parish councils to be granted extra powers in devolution

15 April 2025
Conservative MPs call for town and parish councils to be granted extra powers in devolution

Conservative MPs call for town and parish councils to be granted extra powers in devolution

15 April 2025

Three Suffolk MPs have joined forces to make the case for extra powers to be given to town and parish councils as part of devolution.


Mum who broke neck while completing obstacle course in memory of husband to run London Marathon

14 April 2025
Mum who broke neck while completing obstacle course in memory of husband to run London Marathon

Mum who broke neck while completing obstacle course in memory of husband to run London Marathon

14 April 2025

A teacher who broke her neck while completing an obstacle course in memory of her husband is running the London Marathon to thank medical staff.


Key road to remain shut overnight after lorry carrying gravel overturns

14 April 2025
Key road to remain shut overnight after lorry carrying gravel overturns

Key road to remain shut overnight after lorry carrying gravel overturns

14 April 2025

A key road will remain closed overnight after a lorry carrying gravel overturned.


‘This provides much-needed certainty’: Funding confirmed for new West Suffolk Hospital

11 April 2025
‘This provides much-needed certainty’: Funding confirmed for new West Suffolk Hospital

‘This provides much-needed certainty’: Funding confirmed for new West Suffolk Hospital

11 April 2025

Funding has been confirmed to build a new West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds.


‘We all miss him so very much and want to do this walk for Wills’

11 April 2025
‘We all miss him so very much and want to do this walk for Wills’

‘We all miss him so very much and want to do this walk for Wills’

11 April 2025

The family of William Davis whose life with a disability was watched by millions on TV are set to take part in a walk in aid of a hospice.


Motorcyclist injured after crash involving car

11 April 2025
Motorcyclist injured after crash involving car

Motorcyclist injured after crash involving car

11 April 2025

A motorcyclist was injured after a crash involving a car.


Pub to be transformed into home despite concerns over loss of ‘vital community facility’

11 April 2025
Pub to be transformed into home despite concerns over loss of ‘vital community facility’

Pub to be transformed into home despite concerns over loss of ‘vital community facility’

11 April 2025

A village pub is set to be converted into a house despite concerns about ‘the loss of a vital community facility’.


Council loses High Court challenge over homes at former charity’s HQ

10 April 2025
Council loses High Court challenge over homes at former charity’s HQ

Council loses High Court challenge over homes at former charity’s HQ

10 April 2025

A council has lost a High Court challenge relating to plans to convert buildings at a former charity’s headquarters into more than 200 homes.


Newsagents seeks to sell slushies outside in licensing bid

10 April 2025
Newsagents seeks to sell slushies outside in licensing bid

Newsagents seeks to sell slushies outside in licensing bid

10 April 2025

A newsagents could sell slushies outside if a licensing application is approved.


New contest with £1,000 prize launched to recognise most vibrant street in Bury St Edmunds

09 April 2025
New contest with £1,000 prize launched to recognise most vibrant street in Bury St Edmunds

New contest with £1,000 prize launched to recognise most vibrant street in Bury St Edmunds

09 April 2025

A floral campaign has launched a new competition with a £1,000 prize to recognise the most vibrant street in Bury St Edmunds.


A14 slip road shut after tipper van crash

09 April 2025
A14 slip road shut after tipper van crash

A14 slip road shut after tipper van crash

09 April 2025

A slip road is closed on the A14 after a tipper van hit the central reservation.


‘Out of date’ town centre maps replaced after investment

09 April 2025
‘Out of date’ town centre maps replaced after investment

‘Out of date’ town centre maps replaced after investment

09 April 2025

‘Out of date’ maps have been replaced and ‘shabby’ display stands will be refurbished in a town centre.


This is how long temporary traffic lights will be in place on key route

09 April 2025
This is how long temporary traffic lights will be in place on key route

This is how long temporary traffic lights will be in place on key route

09 April 2025

Temporary traffic lights are in place on a key route in a town - here’s why and for how long.


Construction of 13 homes begins in scheme led by council-owned developer

08 April 2025
Construction of 13 homes begins in scheme led by council-owned developer

Construction of 13 homes begins in scheme led by council-owned developer

08 April 2025

A ground-breaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of 13 homes in a scheme led by a council-owned developer.


Severe delays on A14 due to broken down HGV

08 April 2025
Severe delays on A14 due to broken down HGV

Severe delays on A14 due to broken down HGV

08 April 2025

Major delays were reported on the A14 due to a broken down lorry.


Temporary traffic lights for roundabout project removed before they are relocated

07 April 2025
Temporary traffic lights for roundabout project removed before they are relocated

Temporary traffic lights for roundabout project removed before they are relocated

07 April 2025

Temporary traffic lights which have caused delays during a controversial roundabout project have been removed before they are relocated.


New car park barriers proposed for college to help stop unauthorised use

07 April 2025
New car park barriers proposed for college to help stop unauthorised use

New car park barriers proposed for college to help stop unauthorised use

07 April 2025

New car park barriers have been proposed for an entrance to a college to help stop unauthorised use.