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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.

Vandalised equipment hampering efforts to remove water from flooded road

16 January 2024
Vandalised equipment hampering efforts to remove water from flooded road

Vandalised equipment hampering efforts to remove water from flooded road

16 January 2024

Engineers trying to clear a flooded road are exploring options to repair or replace vandalised equipment to help remove the water.


Major refurbishment starts beneath town’s renowned hotel

16 January 2024
Major refurbishment starts beneath town’s renowned hotel

Major refurbishment starts beneath town’s renowned hotel

16 January 2024

A major refurbishment is under way in a function space beneath a renowned town hotel.


Two drivers taken to hospital after crash on major road

16 January 2024
Two drivers taken to hospital after crash on major road

Two drivers taken to hospital after crash on major road

16 January 2024

Two drivers have been taken to hospital after a two-car crash on a major route.


Major road shut as air ambulance, police and fire service called to two-car crash

16 January 2024
Major road shut as air ambulance, police and fire service called to two-car crash

Major road shut as air ambulance, police and fire service called to two-car crash

16 January 2024

A key route has been closed and an air ambulance called after a two-car crash.


Engineers facing further challenges trying to clear flooded road

16 January 2024
Engineers facing further challenges trying to clear flooded road

Engineers facing further challenges trying to clear flooded road

16 January 2024

Engineers are facing more challenges in fixing the issues at a flooded road in a town – despite more than 300,000 litres of water being removed.


Two road closures in town and village announced for works

15 January 2024
Two road closures in town and village announced for works

Two road closures in town and village announced for works

15 January 2024

Two road closures have been announced for tomorrow to allow for Suffolk Highways works.


‘It still feels absolutely surreal’: Suffolk couple on winning £1 million on Ant and Dec TV quiz show

15 January 2024
‘It still feels absolutely surreal’: Suffolk couple on winning £1 million on Ant and Dec TV quiz show

‘It still feels absolutely surreal’: Suffolk couple on winning £1 million on Ant and Dec TV quiz show

15 January 2024

A Suffolk couple who won £1 million on a TV quiz show have spoken of the surreal and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.


Lorry overturns into ditch on key route with delays reported

15 January 2024
Lorry overturns into ditch on key route with delays reported

Lorry overturns into ditch on key route with delays reported

15 January 2024

A lorry has overturned into a ditch in a village on a key route.


Delays expected on A14 due to broken down vehicle with one lane closed

15 January 2024
Delays expected on A14 due to broken down vehicle with one lane closed

Delays expected on A14 due to broken down vehicle with one lane closed

15 January 2024

Delays are expected on the A14 near a town due to a broken down vehicle.


Large police presence to remain in town centre after discovery of cannabis factory

13 January 2024
Large police presence to remain in town centre after discovery of cannabis factory

Large police presence to remain in town centre after discovery of cannabis factory

13 January 2024

Investigations are continuing into the discovery of a cannabis factory in a town centre.


Homes in town’s surrounding villages could be without water due to issue

13 January 2024
Homes in town’s surrounding villages could be without water due to issue

Homes in town’s surrounding villages could be without water due to issue

13 January 2024

Homes in a number of villages could be without water due to an issue.


Flooded road to remain closed after 36,000 gallons of water removed with more work needed

12 January 2024
Flooded road to remain closed after 36,000 gallons of water removed with more work needed

Flooded road to remain closed after 36,000 gallons of water removed with more work needed

12 January 2024

A major route which has been shut for nearly a fortnight due to flooding will remain closed until later next week.


Motorists warned of potential delays for weeks on key route

12 January 2024
Motorists warned of potential delays for weeks on key route

Motorists warned of potential delays for weeks on key route

12 January 2024

Motorists have been warned of potential delays for more than seven weeks due to roadworks between two villages.


Save our history: Battle is on to keep important records in Bury St Edmunds

12 January 2024
Save our history: Battle is on to keep important records in Bury St Edmunds

Save our history: Battle is on to keep important records in Bury St Edmunds

12 January 2024

The town’s archives office, a vital hub which preserves and provides access to the precious documents and records from its history, could be shut.


Burglar who attacked shopkeeper and stole over £2,000 worth of tobacco products is jailed

11 January 2024
Burglar who attacked shopkeeper and stole over £2,000 worth of tobacco products is jailed

Burglar who attacked shopkeeper and stole over £2,000 worth of tobacco products is jailed

11 January 2024

A man has been jailed for attacking a shopkeeper after stealing thousands of pounds worth of tobacco products.


Three crews alerted to fire in skip inside large shed

11 January 2024
Three crews alerted to fire in skip inside large shed

Three crews alerted to fire in skip inside large shed

11 January 2024

Three crews were called to a fire in a skip inside a large shed.


This is when town road shut due to Anglian Water works will reopen

11 January 2024
This is when town road shut due to Anglian Water works will reopen

This is when town road shut due to Anglian Water works will reopen

11 January 2024

A town road is closed due to works by Anglian Water.


Three people taken to hospital after car crashes into tree

11 January 2024
Three people taken to hospital after car crashes into tree

Three people taken to hospital after car crashes into tree

11 January 2024

Three people were taken to hospital a car collided into a tree in the early hours.


Men arrested after police raid on property are released on bail

11 January 2024
Men arrested after police raid on property are released on bail

Men arrested after police raid on property are released on bail

11 January 2024

Two men who were arrested on suspicion of drug offences after police raided a property have been released on bail.


Flooding at major road closed for over a week made worse by vandalism

10 January 2024
Flooding at major road closed for over a week made worse by vandalism

Flooding at major road closed for over a week made worse by vandalism

10 January 2024

Flooding at a major route which has been shut for more than a week was made worse due to vandalism of a water storage tank.