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Award recognises special constable’s aptitude and skill

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:18:04 GMT

A 19 year old special constable has had her work efforts recognised little over a year after joining Suffolk Police.

Man who held up prison officers at gunpoint at hospital jailed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:35:14 GMT

An ex convict who held up two prison officers at gunpoint to spring a former cellmate at West Suffolk Hospital has been jailed for 10 years.

Over 12s ban at Bury St Edmunds play area following vandalism highlights lack of teenage facilities

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:26:31 GMT

The lack of facilities for teenagers on the Howard estate has been highlighted at a meeting this week.

School bucks Norfolk trend with strong Ofsted

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:15:50 GMT

A Norfolk school has bucked the county trend after it impressed Ofsted during its latest inspection.

Mary’s friends gather for a picture to show they care

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:43:57 GMT

Friends of murder victim Mary Griffiths plan a group photograph to show her daughters they miss her.

Council trial to improve churned up grass verges in Bury St Edmunds

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:34:39 GMT

A trial could take place to replaced churned up grass verges on the Howard estate in Bury St Edmunds with grasscrete.

BMX star inspires fans with tricks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:30:55 GMT

Extreme sports fans flocked to Red Lodge Pavilion to meet two-time BMX world champion Mike Mullen.

Disability charities Workwise and Papworth Trust to merge

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:02:08 GMT

Bury St Edmunds disability charity Workwise is to merge with the Papworth Trust.

Thetford Town centre masterplan to go back under scrutiny

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:51:06 GMT

Thetford’s long-awaited Town Centre Masterplan will go under further scrutiny after Breckland Council ‘s Cabinet extended consultation.

Not enough affordable homes in agreed plan

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:38:25 GMT

Plans to build 44 new homes on Lavenham’s former Armorex factory site have been given the green light by councillors.

Councillors act to clean up Bury

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:30:12 GMT

A group of borough councillors decided to lead by example and clean up Bury St Edmunds today.

Missing man found

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:34:44 GMT

A 32-year-old man from Stonham Parva who was reported missing yesterday has been found alive and well.

Cars, cars and more cars

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:14:24 GMT

It was a car enthusiasts paradise as cars of all makes and horsepower went on show at Nowton Park yesterday.

RSPCA rescue thirty birds after diesel theft spillage

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:10:20 GMT

The knock-on effects of a diesel theft on Thetford’s wildlife are being felt after the RSPCA and Environment Agency tackled the fallout.

Harley Davidson stolen from driveway in Eriswell

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:02:31 GMT

A Harley Davidson has been stolen from a driveway in Eriswell.

Head injury led to death

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:39:57 GMT

An 87-year-old woman who had suffered from dizzy spells died after she sustained a head injury.

Woman found dead at home address

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:32:56 GMT

Police found the body of a nail technician from Bury St Edmunds at her home during a routine check.

House builder in Nowton launches its first age restricted development for the active retired

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:12 GMT

A house builder in Nowton has seen a massive level of interest in its first age restricted development for the active retired.

Suicide ‘could not have been foreseen’

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:31:53 GMT

A man who died after he stabbed himself in the chest was being treated for mental health issues.

Greene King in Bury St Edmunds raises £300k for Macmillan Cancer Support

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:15:55 GMT

Greene King in Bury St Edmunds has raised £300,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, in its first year of a three-year partnership.